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Thanks for visiting my page! Here is a new free pattern from me! My Diamond Twist Blanket features a bunch of cute diamond granny squares! 💎
So fun and easy to make!
You can adapt this pattern to any size!
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Here is the free pattern/tutorial:
Materials:
Yarn – Any yarn will work – I used Medium/DK weight for my example square/blanket
Crochet hook – Any hook will work – I used a I hook for my example square/blanket – 5.5 MM
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Notes:
I Fasten Off each row to change colors:
Video tutorial here and step by step photo tutorial here!
To keep your squares straight, flip your work every other row
Crochet Stitches Needed:
Chain – CH
Stitch – ST
Skip – SK
Playlist Featuring How to Start a Circle techniques here!
Slip Stitch (SL ST):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Single Crochet Stitch (SC):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Double Crochet Stitch (DC):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Pattern:
Pick your favorite way to start a circle/square, playlist above!
Row 1: Make circle, CH 3, 2 DC into center of circle, CH 3, *3 DC into circle, CH 3, Repeat from * 2 more times, SL ST into first DC stitch made in this row
You’ll have 4 sides of 3 DC and 4 corners of CH 3
Row 2: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC all into that corner space, *CH 1, SK 3 STs, 3 DC into the next open space, CH 1, SK 3, (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) into the next corner space, repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Row 3: (Start at any corner space) CH 5, 1 SC into same space, *CH 3, SK to next CH space, make 1 SC into that space, CH 3, SK to next corner space, (1 SC, CH 4, 1 SC) into that space, repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Row 4: (Start at any previous side middle SC) (CH 3, 3 DC, CH 3, 4 DC) all into that ST, *CH 2, SK to next corner space, 1 SC into that space, CH 2, SK to next previous side SC, (4 DC, CH 3, 4 DC) into that ST, repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Row 5: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC all into that space, *CH 1, SK to next CH space, 3 DC into that space, repeat from * for each side. Corner spaces: (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) into those spaces, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Repeat Row 5 for how big you want your square(s)
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I made 5 rows for each square
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I joined my squares using the Mesh Stitch Join As You Go Method:
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I used CH 4, to skip any side STs, 1 SC into those CH spaces, Corners: (1 SC, CH 4, 1 SC) for the Mesh Stitch Join As You Go Method
For the JAYG method:
I made my 1st SQ with 5 rows total, then used the Mesh JAYG method to join the rest together
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I made a total of 72 squares (8X9)
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You can use any join you want for your blanket, I have a playlist featuring more here!
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You can find this free blanket pattern here in my Ravelry shop if you want to download the free PDF or here in my Ribblr shop!
Let me know what you think of this pattern! Enjoy! 🩵
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Check out this playlist featuring more free Blanket tutorials here!
Here are some more blanket patterns to check out:
Circle Of Glee Afghan, pattern here!
Ritzy Ripple Blanket, pattern here!
Honey Kiss Afghan, pattern here!
You can find video tutorials from me here!
More crochet patterns from me here!
& photo tutorials from me here! 💗
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