The Diamond Motif :: Crochet Stitch #123

How to Crochet the Diamond Motif Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern


The Diamond Motif creates a fun diamond shape pattern. The construction is done in multiple parts, as it starts with a back and forth construction, and ends with the edging done in the round. The Diamond Motif would be great for afghans, pillows and blankets!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern


Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

10

Stitch Repeat

Chain 6

Stitch Pattern Instructions


Foundation Chain:Chain 6.

    Note Work the center square of this motif in rows; work second part in rounds.

  • Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn.
  • Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.
  • Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 3 sc in last sc (corner made), work 3 sc evenly spaced across side square, 3 sc in corner, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, 3 sc in corner, 3 sc evenly spaced across side, ending with 1 sc in first sc, join with Sl st to first sc (last corner completed).
  • Round 2: Ch 14 (counts as dc, ch 11), 1 dc in center sc of next corner, (ch 11, 1 dc in center sc of next corner) twice, ch 11, Sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-14.
  • Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc st, *15 sc in next loop, 1 sc in next dc, rep from * around, omitting last sc, join with Sl st to first sc.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, skip first sc, *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, skip 1 sc, rep from * around, join with a Sl st to beg ch 1, end off.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos


Example of the Diamond Motif Stitch. (Reversible)
Example of the Diamond Motif Stitch. Reversible

Stitch Pattern Characteristics


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3 thoughts on “The Diamond Motif :: Crochet Stitch #123

  1. Leslie says:

    Your site is wonderful! Your instructions couldn’t be clearer. The site is very uncomplicated and not distracting. Keep up the good work.

    • Johnny Vasquez says:

      The hook size will be dependent on the yarn you use, so giving my hook size doesn’t really help much.

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