How to crochet the triangle lace stitch (video & written pattern)

The triangle lace stitch is a pretty, open pattern which builds up rapidly yet adds a touch of elegance to your work.
This airy, sophisticated stitch is ideal for shrugs, throws, and blankets. There are various, slightly different techniques but all feature a distinctive triangular shape.
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Watch the triangle stitch video tutorial:
Triangle stitch - written pattern:
To create the triangle stitch, you'll need to bear in mind that the pattern works in multiples of three, so make a foundation chain that divides by three that's the appropriate size for the project you have in mind, then add one extra chain for turning.
Row one
1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across row, turn.
Row two
Ch 4, (counts as hdc, ch 2), skip first st, (yo, pick up a loop in next st) 3 times, yo, draw through 7 loops on hook (triangle made), *ch 2, yo, pick up a loop in same st as last st of previous triangle, (yo, pick up a loop in next st) twice, yo, draw through 7 loops on hook, rep from * across, end ch 1, 1 hdc in last sc, turn.
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Row three
Ch 1, 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in next ch-1 space, 2 sc in each ch-2 space across, 1 sc in 2nd ch of turning ch, turn.
Repeat rows two and three until you have reached the right length for your project.
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