Crochet Luxuriously Soft Textured Diamond Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Bulky weight yarn (approx. 1200 yards)
• 6.5 mm (K) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge: 10 stitches x 12 rows = 4 inches in diamond stitch pattern

Instructions:

Notes: This blanket is worked in rows and features a repeat pattern. You can adjust the width by increasing or decreasing the starting chain in multiples of 6.

Foundation Chain:

• Ch 96 (or desired width in multiples of 6)

Row 1:

• Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as first dc), dc in next 2 ch, *sk 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch; repeat from * to last 3 ch, dc in last 3 ch. Turn.

Row 2:

• Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in ch-1 space, *dc in next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last dc, dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 3:

• Ch 3, dc in ch-1 space, *dc in next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last dc, dc in last dc. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3

Continue this pattern until the blanket measures approximately 60 inches long or desired length. Finish with a border of your choice for a polished look.

Border (optional):

• With right side facing, attach yarn in any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Final Touch: Weave in ends using a yarn needle. Your luxuriously soft textured diamond blanket is now ready to keep you warm!