This granny triangle scarf is an easy, beginner friendly crochet pattern. I love how simple stitches pair with colorful yarns for a beautiful result.
I was itching to use Hobby Lobby’s Painted Canyon colorway and I think it worked up lovely in this pattern. The self striping yarns are such a breeze to work with-no color planning, less ends to weave = win, win!
This pattern will give you the triangle scarf size pictured: 23.5″ deep by 50″ long. You can continue the pattern to increase your triangle to a full shawl size.
For this scarf I use 3 skeins of Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in Painted Canyon. I think adding another two skeins (with this gauge and hook) would create a comfortable sized shawl. These granny triangle scarves are so easy to add on to!
I chose to add tassels on my corners, but you could add fringe along the edges or leave it off entirely. Isn’t that the beauty of crochet-customizing it to your liking.
I love how this colorful triangle scarf pairs with the simplicity of a white top. It’s great when the weather is cool in the morning, but you know it’ll be warm by afternoon.
It’s so much fun crocheting with these self striping yarns. I love working through the skeins to see how those colors play out. I don’t know if I could combine colors so well myself.
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Materials
#4 medium worsted weight yarn, pictured in 3 skeins of I Love This Yarn in Painted Canyon (100% acrylic, 252 yds/230m, 5oz/142g)
5mm (H) hook*, love my Clover Amours.
Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors.
If you’d like to add fringe, I did a little photo tutorial on my Veneto Fringed Scarf pattern.
Gauge
14 dc x 8 rows = 4″/10cm x 4″/10cm
Notes
- Ch 3 counts as a double crochet, you can also use a ch 3 alternative.
- Ch 4 counts as a double crochet + chain 1.
- The step by step photo tutorial is below. Once you get the triangle started it’s a one row repeat (step 19).
Stitches/Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch-chain
sl st-slip stitch
granny-a cluster of 3 double crochets
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How to Crochet a Granny Triangle Scarf
Learn how to crochet a granny triangle scarf. Add chunky tassels or fringe for lots of pop on this crochet triangle scarf.
Materials
- #4 medium worsted weight yarn, pictured in 3 skeins of I Love This Yarn in Painted Canyon (100% acrylic, 252 yds/230m, 5oz/142g)
Tools
- 5mm (H) hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Instructions
Ch 3
Slip stitch to 1st ch to make a circle. - Ch 4 (counts as a dc + ch 1), In the circle you formed: 3dc,
- ch 2 (this will be the bottom tip of your scarf),
3dc,
ch 1, dc, this completes your first row (2 grannies & 2 dcs),
turn your work and begin row 2: ch 4 (counts as a dc + ch 1)
Into the 1st ch 1 space from the previous row: 3dc, ch 1,
in the ch 2 tip space: 3dc, ch 2,
Into the same ch 2 space: 3dc, ch 1,
In the last ch 1 space from the previous row: 3 dc, ch 1, (green yarn needle marks the top of the ch 3 from the previous row, this is where you will do the next step)
dc in top of ch 3, turn. (This is row 2 and it has 4 grannies and 2 dcs)
Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1),
In first ch 1 space of previous row: 3 dc, ch 1,
3dc, ch 1 in the next ch 1 space from the previous row,
for the tip in ch 2 space: 3dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 1,
in next ch 1 spc: 3dc, ch 1,
in last ch spc: 3dc, ch 1, then place a dc in the 3rd ch of ch 4 and turn. (Row 3: 6 grannies, 2dcs)- Rows 4-33:
Continue to repeat: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), *{3dc, ch 1 in next ch 1 spc}, repeat from * until the ch 2 spc (tip), then *{3dc, ch 2, 3dc in the ch 2 spc of the tip, ch 1}, then continue to repeat *{3dc, ch 1} in each ch 1 spc, dc in 3rd ch of ch 4, turn. (Row 4: 8 grannies & 2 dcs, Row 5: 10 grannies & 2 dcs, Row 6: 12 grannies & 2dcs… Row 33: 66 grannies & 2 dcs) Each row will increase by 2 grannies.
Finish off by weaving in ends and trimming any excess. - Tassels:
For the tassels I cut about 24 pieces yarn 12″ long for each corner. I laid one longer piece of yarn out and placed the 24 pieces of yarn on it, then used the single piece to tie a knot and secure the yarn together in the center. I threaded the tied end up to tie it on to the scarf. Then I used the other end to wrap around the top of the tassel to form the bulb.
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Lauren
Wednesday 21st of October 2020
How do you get your scarf to lay like it does in the picture? I’ve washed mine and even used fabric softener, but it still doesn’t lay like it should. I feel like it’s choking me and it looks like I’m wearing a huge bandana. A video tutorial would be great. Thanks!
Christa18
Thursday 22nd of October 2020
Hi Lauren, I'm sorry it's not laying how you want it. It sounds like you've tried all the right things. Making it bigger, might help. Or in future, loosening up the tension some-with a bigger hook. I'll have to see about doing a tutorial on the next one I make!
Angela Broyles
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
Beautiful - can’t wait to make this one!
Christa18
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
Thank you!
Makeup n' Munchies
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
How am I just now stumbling across your blog? So many gorgeous patterns! I absolutely LOVE the colors of this scarf!
Christa18
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
Thank you!
Sarah
Thursday 26th of April 2018
LOVE THIS TUTORIAL. I just finished one with turquoise sky color. Haven't decided if I want tassels or fringe tho. ??
Christa18
Thursday 26th of April 2018
Thank you! I love turquoise, I bet you’re is gorgeous ? I know deciding between the two is hard!!
Betty
Monday 23rd of April 2018
THAnks for sharing your nice patterns with a lot of photo instructions! For visual learners
Christa18
Monday 23rd of April 2018
You’re welcome! Good luck!