Diamond Granny Square
Diamond Granny Square
Supplies
- Red Heart Soft yarn, 3 yards per diamond
- 5 mm crochet hook
Gauge and Sizing
Your finished (unblocked) diamond granny square will measure approximately 3” on each side, 3.5” from soft corner to soft corner and 5” from sharp corner to sharp corner.Abbreviations
- Ch — Chain
- Dc — Double Crochet
- Slst — Slip Stitch
- Tc — Treble Croche
Pattern Note
The pattern covers how to crochet a diamond granny square that is three rounds. However, know that you can continue to add rounds to make a larger diamond.Instructions
Round 1: Ch. 3 Join with the first chain to form a ring. Ch 7. In center of ring, [tc, tc, dc, dc, ch, dc, dc, tc, tc, ch 3, tc, tc, dc, dc, ch, dc, dc, tc]. Join with 4th chain. (16 sts)Round 2: Ch 6. Dc 2 times in ch 3 gap space. Dc once in the next 4 sts. In ch 1 gap space, [dc, ch 2, dc]. Dc in next 4 sts. In ch 3 gap space, [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc]. Dc in next 4 sts. In ch 1 gap space, [dc, ch 2, dc]. Dc in last 4 sts. Dc once in gap space from prev round. Join with 3rd ch.
Round 3: Ch 6. Dc 2 times in ch 3 gap space. Dc once in the next 7 sts. In ch 2 gap space, [dc, ch 2, dc]. Dc in next 7 sts. In ch 3 gap space, [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc]. Dc in next 7 sts. In ch 1 gap space, [dc, ch 2, dc]. Dc in last 7 sts. Dc once in gap space from prev round. Join with 3rd ch.
Finishing
I recommend blocking your diamonds after you have crocheted and sewn in your ends. This will give your diamonds a more defined shape.