25 Free Half Square Triangle Quilt Patterns
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Half Square Triangles are one of the most popular quilt blocks for good reason. The simple but mighty block can easily be transformed into a complex and intricate design. With all of the possible Half Square Triangle layouts, it’s easy to see why it’s a beloved block by the quilting community.
I’ve compiled a list of 25 free quilt patterns that are made up (almost) entirely of Half Square Triangles. Perfect your Half Square Triangle skills with these quilt patterns!
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1. Charming Sawtooth by Hailey Stitches
Charming Sawtooth is my most popular quilt pattern and it’s easy to see why! This simple quilt is made from just one charm pack and one yard of background fabric. It’s also low-waste, which means it uses every last square in the charm pack and nearly all of the yardage it calls for.
The free version is a 40″ square, but you can purchase the full quilt pattern if you want expanded sizes!
Check out the step-by-step video tutorial below!
Get the free half square triangle quilt pattern!
2. Bunting by Hailey Stitches
Bunting is made up entirely of half square triangles and is set on point. Don’t let the on point setting scare you! The pattern is written with a beginner quilter in mind and I created a step-by-step video tutorial to help you through the process. You can check out the tutorial below!
3. Starry Charms by Fat Quarter Shop
Starry Charms is a charm pack quilt from Fat Quarter Shop’s Shortcut Quilt Series. This adorable quilt comes in 3 sizes (crib, toddler, and lap) and is made up of friendship star blocks. You can follow along with Kimberly as she makes this quilt in the video tutorial below!
Get the free half square triangle quilt pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website.
4. Color Wheel Quilt by Fat Quarter Shop
Color Wheel finishes at a generous 69″ x 85.5″ size and is the perfect quilt to show off your favorite colorful fabric line. The sashing and cornerstones highlight the butterfly blocks beautifully!
Grab this free quilt pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website.
5. World Piece by Fat Quarter Shop
This quilt pattern will test your HST skills because it’s made up entirely of half square triangles! Finishing at a 25 1/2″ square, it’s a perfect size for a wall hanging or large pillowcase. Add borders or put 4 of these squares together to make it a larger size.
Get this free half square triangle quilt pattern at Fat Quarter Shop!
6. Crystalline by AGF Studio
This modern quilt pattern looks complex but is simply made up of half square triangles and squares. The pattern is reminiscent of a snowflake or kalaidescope and gives a great effect.
Get the free pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website!
7. Inquita by AGF Studio
Inquita is a half square triangle quilt pattern that was originally designed to work with a panel, but you can easily substitue regular fabric! This southwestern themed quilt is adorable and would lend great to some fussy cutting for the center block.
Get the free quilt pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website.
8. Makers Gonna Make by AGF Studio
This simple quilt is made up from half square triangles and flying geese to get a cool radiating effect. This one would be fun to play with color and value to enhance the design!
Get the free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop.
9. Raise the Woof by AGF Studio
Play with angles and color with this free quilt pattern from Art Gallery Fabrics. The mix of large and small half square triangles give this quilt great depth and it would be so fun to quilt!
Grab the free pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website!
10. Sounds of Nature by AGF Studio
This quick and easy quilt pattern by AGF Studio is a fantastic way to highlight your favorite fabric line. Play with color and value to create a truly unique quilt even though the design is simple!
Get the free pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website!
11. Wildwood by AGF Studio
On point half square triangles make up this adorable quilt pattern by AGF Studio! Pair contrasting fabrics to really enhance this design.
Get the free pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website.
12. Blithe by Fat Quarter Shop
The varying sizes of half square triangles in this quilt add interest and play with proportion to make an adorable quick quilt!
Get the free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop.
13. Beehive by Renee Nanneman
Beehive is a traditional quilt pattern that uses sashing with cornerstones to highlight the half square triangle quilt blocks. Sashing with cornerstones is one of my favorite ways to do sashing and I think it highlights these quilt blocks beautifully!
Get the free pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website!
14. Canyon Road by Giucy Giuce
Play with color with this half square triangle quilt by Giucy Giuce. The quilt is made up of simple squares, half square triangles, and flying geese. It finishes as a 64″ square which is a great size for a bed or couch throw.
Get the free pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website!
15. Rainbow Rundle by Janet Houts
Embrace all of the colors of the rainbow with this fun quilt! Strips and contrasting half square triangles make up this quilt design.
Download the free quilt pattern from Fat Quarter Shop.
16. Desert Bloom by Janet Houts
Make your favorite fabric stand out with this greyscale quilt pattern with pops of color. Half square triangles make up the starburst blocks and the simple repeat gives a great effect.
Grab the free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop.
17. Haystack by Kathy Hall
Haystack is a complicated-looking quilt that is made from just one quilt block! The quilt block is made from half square triangles and truly shows the versatility of the half square triangle block.
Download the free pattern from Fat Quarter Shop’s website.
18. Vintage Market by AGF Studio
Let your fabric be the star of the show with this straightforward half square triangle quilt pattern. The scrappy look is a great way to highlight your favorite fabrics or fabric collections.
Get the free pattern on Fat Quarter Shop’s website.
19. Mountain Stars by Max & Louise
Mountain Stars is a scrappy oblong star quilt pattern made up of half square triangles. The quilt finishes at 72″ x 72″ making it a great bed size quilt.
Get the free half square triangle quilt pattern at Fat Quarter Shop.
20. Ringbearer by Laundry Basket Quilts
This scrappy sawtooth star quilt is made up of squares and half square triangles. The quilt finishes at 56″ x 72″.
Download the free pattern from Fat Quarter Shop’s website.
21. Stitches from the Heart by Fat Quarter Shop
This adorable heart quilt is an explosion of red and pink hues made from half square triangles. Play with color with this quilt or embrace the pinks and reds!
Download the free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop.
22. Confetti Celebration by Stacey Day
This large 72″ x 72″ star is made up entirely of half square triangles. Use up your scraps or cut into your favorite fabric collection to make this quilt!
Download the free pattern from Fat Quarter Shop.
23. Fly Free by White Plains Quilts
This layer cake friendly quilt pattern is oh so simple yet oh so effective! The squares and half square triangles pair together nicely to create an interesting but easy quilt pattern.
Get the free pattern on White Plains Quilts website.
24. Charming Triangles by Material Girl Quilts
Possibly the most simple pattern in the list, the Charming Triangles quilt pattern is a beginner quilters dream! The simple pattern is perfect for learning the basics of half square triangles and the border adds an extra special touch.
Get the free pattern on Material Girl Quilts website.
25. Broken Dishes by Amy Smart
This quilt is made up entirely of scrappy half square triangles. Choose contrasting fabric and place the half square triangles strategically to make up the broken dishes pattern. I love how simple yet impactful this design looks!
Download the pattern for free on Diary of a Quilter’s website.
I hope this list of half square triangle quilt patterns has inspired you to put your spare HST blocks to good use or make a new quilt out of your favorite fabric! Isn’t the half square triangle block magical?
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