Crochet is particularly friendly to designers, both old and new. Almost every geometric shape can be made using crochet techniques. The equilateral triangle is aesthetically pleasing and is a great fill-in piece.
There are a couple of different ways to make a triangle in crochet, but the one introduced here is fairly simple, and can be as big or as small as necessary.
Making Round One of a Crochet Triangle
Many different stitches can be used to make a triangle. A common way to do so, and a very easy way to understand the recipe concept, is to start with a ring of 4 chains (chain 4 and connect them with a slip stitch to make a small ring.) Then, chain 3; this chain of 3 will take the place of one double crochet. Next, dc two more times into the ring. That is the first shell. Now, chain 4 to get something that looks like Figure 1.
Double crochet 3 more times into the center ring (Figure 2.) Chain 4, and then dc 3 more times into the ring once again (Figure 3.) Finally, chain 4 and connect to the top of the very first dc stitch in the round with a slip stitch. The first round of the triangle is complete (Figure 4.)
Making Round Two of a Crochet Triangle
Round 2 is started by chaining 3 (this counts as the first dc in the second round), and then dc two more times into the nearest gap in round one. Chain 4 and then dc 3 more times into the same gap. Essentially, 6 dc have been made into one gap of the first round, but they are divided into two groups of 3 dc’s by a chain of 4.
Continue in this manner all the way around. (Here are the specifics: chain 4, dc 3 into second gap of first round, chain 4, dc 3 more into second gap, chain 4, dc 3 into third gap of first round, chain 4, dc 3 more into third gap, chain 4, join second round with a slip stitch.) When round 2 is complete, it should resemble Figure 5.
Making Any Size Crochet Triangle
This recipe can be continued ad infinitum. Triangles as small or as large as needed can be made. Any size yarn with any comparably sized hook can be used. The only precaution required is to check gauge.
Please take a moment to closely look at the photo illustrations at the bottom of this page. By clicking on each, a close-up will pop up. They will help in seeing the details. Grab some fingering weight yarn and an “I” hook, and actually dive right in while reading these instructions.
Using Stitches Other than Double Crochet
Crochet triangles don’t always have to be made using dc’s. A pattern may call for something different, or the look of another stitch may be preferred. Double crochets, treble crochets, double treble crochets—all of these can be implemented using this same recipe. The instructions will vary a bit, but simply adjust things until things fit and look right. Again, checking gauge will help tremendously.
There is no right or wrong way to crochet. Imagination is the first step to designing.
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