Half-square triangle quilt block
Also called HST, Triangle square.
A square cut corner to corner in two fabrics — turned different ways it makes zigzags, pinwheels and stars.
Beginner
Cutting chart
For one block. Sizes are cut sizes, ¼ in seams included.
4 in block
Dark: 1 square for half-square triangles 4⅞ in
Background: 1 square for half-square triangles 4⅞ in
6 in block
Dark: 1 square for half-square triangles 6⅞ in
Background: 1 square for half-square triangles 6⅞ in
8 in block
Dark: 1 square for half-square triangles 8⅞ in
Background: 1 square for half-square triangles 8⅞ in
How it goes together
Trim each unit square, then turn them to make the pattern you like before sewing the rows.
Plan a quilt with this block
Pick a size — get every cut and the fabric to buy.
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