Shared crochet pattern
Sunrise Granny Triangle Shawl
A classic granny-stitch triangle shawl worked point-up in rows, growing from a single chain tip outward. Features granny clusters separated by chain spaces and a decorative picot bind-off edge with optional fringe.
Finished / weight
Approx. 54 in wide × 22 in deep (blocked), measured across the top edge and center spine
Gauge
5 granny clusters × 9 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in granny cluster stitch pattern with E-4 (3.5 mm) hook, blocked
Yarn
Fingering weight, approximately 480 yards; suggested fiber: superwash merino or merino/nylon blend for durability and stitch definition
Needles / hooks
E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving ends, scissors, blocking mats and pins, spray bottle for wet blocking; optional: fringe hook and cardboard for fringe
Abbreviations
ch = chainsl st = slip stitchsc = single crochetdc = double crochetcl = cluster: 3 dc worked into the same spacech-sp = chain spacesp = spaceRS = right sideWS = wrong sidet-ch = turning chainrep = repeatpm = place markersm = slip markerbeg = beginningrem = remainingst = stitchsts = stitchesyo = yarn overpicot = picot: ch 3, sl st into first ch madecorner sp = corner space: the ch-2 space at the center spine and each wing end, formed by ch 2 on each side of the corner
Pattern Notes
Note 1The shawl begins at the bottom point and grows outward. Each row adds one cluster to each wing and widens the piece by two clusters total. The center spine corner and two wing corners are established on Row 1 and maintained throughout.
Note 2A 'cl' (cluster) = 3 dc worked into the same ch-sp or st. The turning chain (ch 3) at the beginning of each row counts as the first dc of the first cluster only when specified.
Note 3Stitch counts are expressed as number of clusters per row across both wings combined, not including the corner ch-2 spaces. The center spine corner sits between the two wings. Each wing has the same number of clusters.
Note 4On each row: work [cl, ch 2, cl] into the center spine corner sp to create the spine increase; work [cl, ch 2] into each wing-end corner sp to create the outer edge increases.
Note 5Row count in stitch_count field represents total number of clusters across the full row (both wings, not counting corner ch-2 spaces). Row 1 = 2 clusters, Row 2 = 4 clusters, each subsequent row adds 2 clusters.
Foundation
Foundation ChainCh 6. Sl st into first ch to form a ring. (Or ch 4, sl st to first ch for a tighter start point.)
Body — Triangle Rows
Row 1 (RS)Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc into ring (first cl made), ch 2, work 3 dc into ring (second cl made), ch 2, sl st into ring. Turn. (2 cl total; 1 cl each wing; center spine corner and right wing end corner established by the ch-2 spaces)2 sts
Row 2 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 sp (wing end), ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, work cl into last ch-2 sp (wing end), ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (4 cl total; 2 cl each wing)4 sts
Row 3 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 1, work cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, work cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1, work cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (6 cl total; 3 cl each wing)6 sts
Row 4 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 2 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 2 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (8 cl total; 4 cl each wing)8 sts
Row 5 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (10 cl total; 5 cl each wing)10 sts
Row 6 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 4 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 4 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (12 cl total; 6 cl each wing)12 sts
Row 7 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 5 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (14 cl total; 7 cl each wing)14 sts
Row 8 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 6 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 6 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (16 cl total; 8 cl each wing)16 sts
Row 9 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 7 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 7 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (18 cl total; 9 cl each wing)18 sts
Row 10 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 8 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 8 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (20 cl total; 10 cl each wing)20 sts
Row 11 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 9 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 9 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (22 cl total; 11 cl each wing)22 sts
Row 12 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 10 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 10 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (24 cl total; 12 cl each wing)24 sts
Row 13 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 11 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 11 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (26 cl total; 13 cl each wing)26 sts
Row 14 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 12 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 12 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (28 cl total; 14 cl each wing)28 sts
Row 15 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 13 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 13 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (30 cl total; 15 cl each wing)30 sts
Row 16 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 14 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 14 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (32 cl total; 16 cl each wing)32 sts
Row 17 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 15 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 15 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (34 cl total; 17 cl each wing)34 sts
Row 18 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 16 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 16 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (36 cl total; 18 cl each wing)36 sts
Row 19 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 17 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 17 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (38 cl total; 19 cl each wing)38 sts
Row 20 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 18 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 18 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (40 cl total; 20 cl each wing)40 sts
Row 21 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 19 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 19 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (42 cl total; 21 cl each wing)42 sts
Row 22 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 20 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 20 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (44 cl total; 22 cl each wing)44 sts
Row 23 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 21 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 21 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (46 cl total; 23 cl each wing)46 sts
Row 24 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 22 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 22 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (48 cl total; 24 cl each wing)48 sts
Row 25 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 23 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 23 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (50 cl total; 25 cl each wing)50 sts
Row 26 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 24 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 24 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (52 cl total; 26 cl each wing)52 sts
Row 27 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 25 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 25 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (54 cl total; 27 cl each wing)54 sts
Row 28 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 26 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 26 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (56 cl total; 28 cl each wing)56 sts
Row 29 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 27 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 27 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (58 cl total; 29 cl each wing)58 sts
Row 30 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 28 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 28 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (60 cl total; 30 cl each wing)60 sts
Row 31 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 29 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 29 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (62 cl total; 31 cl each wing)62 sts
Row 32 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 30 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 30 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (64 cl total; 32 cl each wing)64 sts
Row 33 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 31 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 31 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (66 cl total; 33 cl each wing)66 sts
Row 34 (WS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 32 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 32 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (68 cl total; 34 cl each wing)68 sts
Row 35 (RS)Ch 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 33 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 33 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Turn. (70 cl total; 35 cl each wing)70 sts
Row 36 (WS) — Final Body RowCh 3, turn. Work cl into first ch-2 wing-end sp, [ch 1, cl into next ch-1 sp] 34 times, ch 1, work [cl, ch 2, cl] into center spine ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 34 times, cl into last ch-2 wing-end sp, ch 2, sl st into top of t-ch. Fasten off leaving a 6-in tail. (72 cl total; 36 cl each wing)72 sts
Picot Edging
Edging SetupWith RS facing, join yarn with sl st into the ch-2 wing-end sp at the upper-right corner of the shawl (top edge, right end). The edging is worked across the top edge of the shawl only (the two long diagonal sides that form the straight top), then down the two slanted side edges. Work edging in one continuous pass.
Edging Rnd 1 (RS) — Top Edge, Right WingCh 1. Work sc into the wing-end ch-2 sp (corner), *ch 3, sl st into first ch of ch-3 just made (picot made), sc into next ch-1 sp between clusters*; rep from * to * across the top edge of the right wing, working into each ch-1 sp between clusters, until 1 sp before center spine ch-2 sp.
Edging Rnd 2 (RS) — Center Spine CornerWork [sc, picot, sc] into the center spine ch-2 sp.
Edging Rnd 3 (RS) — Top Edge, Left WingWork *picot, sc into next ch-1 sp between clusters* across the top edge of the left wing until the upper-left wing-end corner ch-2 sp; work [sc, picot, sc] into the corner ch-2 sp.
Edging Rnd 4 (RS) — Left Slanted EdgeContinue working sc evenly down the left slanted edge of the shawl (the side that was built row by row), placing one sc into each row-end stitch or sp along the edge. Work a picot after every 3rd sc across this edge.
Edging Rnd 5 (RS) — Bottom PointWork [sc, picot, sc] into the starting foundation ring at the bottom point of the shawl.
Edging Rnd 6 (RS) — Right Slanted EdgeContinue working sc evenly up the right slanted edge of the shawl, placing one sc into each row-end stitch or sp along the edge. Work a picot after every 3rd sc. Sl st into the first sc of the edging round to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional Fringe
Fringe Step 1Cut yarn into strands approx. 14 in long. For each fringe bundle, hold 4 strands together, fold in half to form a loop.
Fringe Step 2Insert hook from WS to RS into a ch-sp or sc along the top edge of the shawl. Pull the folded loop through to the WS to form a lark's head knot. Draw all 8 strand ends through the loop and pull snugly.
Fringe Step 3Attach one fringe bundle into each ch-sp or every other sc across the entire top edge. Trim all fringe ends to an even length of approximately 5–6 in after blocking.
Finishing
Weave in all ends securely using a tapestry needle. Wet-block the shawl: soak in cool water for 20 minutes, gently squeeze out water (do not wring), lay flat on blocking mats, and pin aggressively to open up the chain spaces and achieve the finished dimensions of approximately 54 in wide × 22 in deep. The granny clusters will open dramatically with hard blocking. Allow to dry completely before removing pins. If adding fringe, attach and trim after blocking is complete.
Notes
A self-striping or gradient yarn cake is ideal for this construction — the color changes will flow naturally from the center point outward. To make a larger shawl, simply continue working body rows; each additional 2 rows adds approximately 1 in of depth and 2.5 in of width at gauge, and will require approximately 25–30 additional yards per 2-row increment. To make a smaller shawl, stop earlier — 24 body rows produces a mini shawlette. Common mistakes: forgetting to work into the wing-end corner on each row causes the edges to tighten; always start and end each row with a cluster in the wing-end ch-2 sp. The ch-2 turning chain does not count as a cluster — always begin with a true cluster (3 dc) into the first sp. Check that your center spine always has [cl, ch 2, cl] — this is what creates the spine and the symmetric triangle shape. For a tidier foundation, substitute a magic ring for the starting chain.
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