If you have a bag of yarn scraps that’s been staring at you accusingly, this is the project for it. Lucy of Attic24 designed these Granny Bunting Triangles as a colorful, scrap-friendly pattern — and they’re just as satisfying to make as they look.
Each triangle takes almost no time. They’re beginner-friendly, work up fast, and when you string them together they look like a celebration happened. You can also join lots of them into a full granny triangle afghan — which is a completely different look from any standard granny square blanket and turns a lot of heads.
What You’ll Need
Yarn: This one calls for DK (size 3) yarn.
Hook: 4mm.
You’ll also need: a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and scissors.
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Pattern Details
- Pattern: Granny Bunting Triangles
- Designer: Lucy of Attic24
- Finished size: Each triangle is approximately 18 cm / 7 inches per side
- Yarn: DK weight (Stylecraft Special DK or similar)
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G)
- Terms: Written in UK crochet terms with US equivalents given
- Skill level: Beginner-friendly
Get the free pattern on Lucy’s Attic24 blog →
Also listed free on Ravelry if you prefer to save it there.
What Can You Make With These Triangles?
The obvious answer is bunting — rows of colorful triangles strung together make the cheeriest garland you’ve ever seen. Great for parties, nurseries, or just brightening up a room that needs it.
But that’s just the start. You can join granny triangles into hexagons, and hexagons into a full-size afghan. The pattern works in small colorful groups (great for using scraps) or in two or three colors for a more coordinated look. The texture is more interesting than a traditional granny square and the shape makes people do a double-take.
A Few Tips
- DK is the sweet spot for bunting. It’s light enough to hang without sagging but substantial enough to hold its shape. Bulkier yarn works for single triangles but gets floppy in long bunting runs.
- UK vs US terms: Lucy writes in UK terms. A UK double crochet is a US single crochet. A UK treble is a US double crochet. The pattern does include US equivalents, but keep this in mind if anything feels off.
- Starch the bunting if you want it crisp. A light spray starch keeps the points sharp, especially for hanging outdoors.
- Joining into an afghan: If you want to make a blanket, the typical approach is to make 66 triangles and join them into hexagons, then join the hexagons together. It takes time but the result is unlike anything else you’ll find.
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Happy hooking!
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