Bless Your Heart Granny Triangle Shawl Pattern

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Creating a Valentine’s Day themed crochet hat for my daughter was easy. Kids love bold shapes and colors, and chunky crochet hats look so adorable on little heads! Once I had the idea, Nessa’s Chunky Cabled Heart Hat was finished within a few hours.

Designing something for me is a different story! I feel most comfortable with classic, understated designs that have one bold element to them. If I use a bold pattern, I pair it with a muted color. If I use bright colors (like this shawl!) I want a subtler design.

When I saw this classic Granny Triangle Shawl , I knew I was on the right track. But I wanted just a little bit extra, so I added hearts! The heart designs are subtle enough that the shawl doesn’t scream “Valentine’s,” but knowing they’re hidden in there adds to the charm.

Close up view of the heart pattern in this granny triangle shawl.

The best part? The bulk of the shawl is just simple granny stitching, so it works up almost on autopilot! That makes this the perfect project for unwinding after a long day of chasing kids and critters.

Materials:

• 1 skein Caron Cakes yarn (approx. 383 yds Worsted Weight (4) yarn)
• K 6.5mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle for finishing
• Scissors

Love the look? Shop for my exact materials using these affiliate links and help support the free patterns I publish on the blog. I used Caron Cakes yarn in the Cherry Chip color way. This project would be absolutely lovely in a solid color to make the hearts “pop” more. My go to yarn choice is Red Heart Soft! In fact, I may update soon with pictures of a solid color done in Red Heart Soft yarn from my stash.

Thrifty tip: Michaels has a great coupon program! I picked up my Caron Cakes in store there, and saved with a coupon. They also have great online deals if you don’t live near a store like I do.

Abbreviations:

• Ch – Chain
• Dc – double crochet
• Dc3tog – double crochet 3 together
• Sk – Skip
• Sp – Space

Special Stitches:

• Dc3tog: Yarn over insert hook into stitch
  , yo and pull up loop. (3 lps on hook). YO, pull through 2 lps (2 lps). YO, insert hook into st, yo and pull up lp. YO, pull through 2 lps on hook. (3 lps). YO, insert hook into stitch, yo and pull up lp. YO, pull through 2 lps. (4 lps).  YO,  pull through all loops on hook.

Gauge:

10 stitches and 7 rows in 4”. Gauge is not important in this pattern except as a measure of how much yarn you will use.

Instructions:

Ch 3

Row 1: 3dc, ch2, 3dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Ch2, turn.

Row 2: 3dc in 1st st. Ch 1, sk 2. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in ch sp. Ch1, sk2, 3dc in last st. Ch2, turn.

Row 3: 3dc in 1st st. Ch 1, sk2. 3dc in ch sp, ch1, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in center ch sp. Ch1, 3dc in next ch sp, ch1, 3dc in last st. Ch2, turn.

Row 4: 3dc in 1st st ch1. *3dc in next ch sp. ch1* repeat until you reach the point.  [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in center ch sp. Ch 1, *3dc in next ch sp. ch1* repeat until the end. Sk 2, 3dc in last st. Ch 2, turn.

Rows 5-16: Repeat Row 4.

Row 17: 3dc in 1st st. *Ch 1, 3dc in ch sp. Ch 1, dc in ch sp, and next 8 sts. Ch 1, 3dc in ch sp.* Repeat across. Ch1, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in center ch sp. Repeat ** across the 2nd side. Ch1, sk 2, 3dc in last st. Ch2, turn.

Row 18: 3dc in 1st st. *ch1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch1, sk 1, Dc in next 7 sts. Ch 1, sk 1, 3dc in ch sp.* Repeat across. Ch1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in center ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Repeat ** across other side. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, sk 2, 3dc in last st. Ch 2, turn.

Row 19: 3dc in 1st st.  Ch 1, sk 2, 3dc in ch sp. *Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, 2dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, sk 1, Dc in next 5 sts. Ch 1, sk 1, 2dc in ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp.* Repeat across.  Ch1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in center ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Repeat ** across other side. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, sk 2, 3dc in last st. Ch 2, turn.

Row 20: 3dc in 1st st. Ch 1, sk 2, 3dc in ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. * Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, sk 1, Dc3tog. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp.* Repeat across. Ch1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in center ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Repeat ** across other side. Ch 1, 3dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, sk 2, 3dc in last st. Ch 2, turn.

Row 21-23: Repeat Row 4.

Row 24-27: Repeat Row 17-20.

Row 28: Repeat Row 4.

Finishing: Break yarn and weave in ends.

Optional: Use your leftover yarn to make two tassels to sew to the corners.

Katie wearing her Bless Your Heart shawl.

All finished! I love the pop of color, and it gives just the right mix of warmth and breathability for days that fall just on the edge of warm and cool.

If you make one, I would love for you to tag me on Instagram (@SaltyPearlCrochet) or upload photos of your finished project to the Ravelry pattern page so I can see! I have checked and double-checked this pattern, but I’m only human- please let me know if you have any questions or if I have missed anything at all so I can correct it for you all.

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