Ooh, nice choice! A Crochet Half & Half Granny Triangle Shawl is such a gorgeous and versatile piece—simple to make but visually striking. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better, including the concept, basic construction, and a medium-level overview if you’re thinking of trying it yourself.
What Is a Half & Half Granny Triangle Shawl?
It’s a triangular shawl worked in the traditional granny stitch, but with a modern twist: two different colors or shades are used to form diagonal halves. One half of the triangle is in one color, and the other in a contrasting or complementary one. The result? A bold, graphic design that’s super eye-catching.
The triangle shape makes it perfect to wear as a wrap, bandana-style scarf, or draped shawl.
How It’s Made: Construction Overview
This shawl is worked from the center of the long side outward to the point. It uses the classic granny stitch (clusters of 3 double crochets), increasing at the center point and both edges to shape the triangle.
For the Half & Half effect, you’ll typically:
- Use two skeins in different colors
- Change colors at the center spine, working each side separately but in one piece
Think of it like working two mirror-image granny triangles at once, connected in the middle. Sometimes, people use the split-row technique (working one side at a time in rows), or they carry the yarn along the back.
Materials & Pattern Tips
What you’ll need:
- Two colors of yarn (similar weight; worsted or DK works well)
- Appropriate hook (usually 5.0mm or 5.5mm for worsted)
- Stitch markers (helpful for keeping track of the center)
Basic Stitch Pattern:
Granny Cluster = 3 double crochets (dc) in the same space.
Row 1: Start with a magic ring or ch-4 ring. Work [ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in ring. (1 cluster on each side of the center)
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in 1st space, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space, 3 dc in next space.
Continue building triangle by adding more 3-dc clusters on each side and keeping the ch-2 space at the center.
At the center spine (the “point” of the triangle), always do: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the ch-2 space.
For the half & half colorwork:
- Use Color A on one side, Color B on the other
- Alternate sides as you go, either by cutting the yarn or carrying it neatly
Color Ideas
- Neutral + Bold (e.g., cream & teal)
- Gradient + Solid
- Two shades of the same color (like dusty rose + wine)
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