Diamond Daze
Try making this square for a more challenging project.
SKILL LEVEL
HOOK SIZE
US C/2 (3mm)
BLOCK SIZE
6 x 6in (15 x 15cm)
TECHNIQUES
Working over/into previous rounds/rows (see this page)
YARN/COLORS
Sample uses Scheepjes Softfun
A = Bumblebee (#2634)
B = Snow (#2412)
C = Light Rose (#2513)
D = Rose (#2514)
E = Botanical (#2615)
F = Denim (#2489)
STITCHES
ch—chain
sl st—slip stitch
sc—single crochet
hdc—half double crochet
dc—double crochet
MIX AND MATCH
CHART KEY
For symbol key, see this page
MAIN BODY
Using yarn A, ch 6.
Round 1 (RS): 1 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch (4 sts/1 block).
Fasten off yarn A.
Round 2 (RS): using yarn B, in first dc of round 1, ch 2 (does not count as st throughout), 1 dc in same st, [1 dc in each of next 2 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st) in next st, ch 4, 1 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in remaining ch, (1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st] twice, omit [1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc] on last rep, sl st in first st of round 2 (4 blocks).
Fasten off yarn B.
Round 3 (RS): using yarn C, in first dc of round 2, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc next st, [(1 dc in next st, {1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st} in next st) twice, ch 4, 1 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in remaining ch, (1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st, 1 dc in next st] twice, sl st in first st of round 3 (8 blocks).
Fasten off yarn C.
Round 4 (RS): using yarn D, in first dc of round 3, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc next st, [(1 dc in next st, {1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st} in next st) three times, ch 4, 1 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in remaining ch, ({1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc} in next st, 1 dc in next st) three times] twice, omit [(1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st, 1 dc in next st] on last rep, sl st in first st of round 4 (12 blocks).
Fasten off yarn D.
Round 5 (RS): using yarn B, in first dc of round 4, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc next st, [(1 dc in next st, {1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st} in next st) four times, ch 4, 1 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in remaining ch, ({1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc} in next st, 1 dc in next st) four times] twice, omit [(1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st, 1 dc in next st] on last rep, sl st in first st of round 5 (16 blocks).
Fasten off yarn B.
Round 6 (RS): using yarn E, in first dc of round 5, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc next st, [(1 dc in next st, {1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st} in next st) five times, ch 4, 1 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in remaining ch, ({1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc} in next st, 1 dc in next st) five times] twice, omit [(1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st, 1 dc in next st] on last rep, sl st in first st of round 6 (20 blocks).
Fasten off yarn E.
Round 7 (RS): using yarn F, in first dc of round 6, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc next st, [(1 dc in next st, {1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st} in next st) six times, ch 3, 1 dc in third ch from hook, ({1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc} in next st, 1 dc in next st) six times] twice, omit [(1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st, 1 dc in next st] on last rep, sl st in first st of round 7 (24 blocks).
Fasten off yarn F.
Round 8 (RS): using yarn B, in first dc of round 7, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc next st, [(1 dc in next st, {1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st} in next st) six times, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st) in next st, 2 sl st in next 2-ch sp, (1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st, ({1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc} in next st, 1 dc in next st) six times] twice, omit [(1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st, 1 dc in next st] on last rep, sl st in first st of round 8 (26 blocks).
Fasten off yarn B.
CORNERS
Corner 1:
Row 1 (RS): using yarn A, sl st in second 2-ch sp made in round 8, [1 dc in next st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st) in next st] five times, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next 2-ch sp (6 blocks).
Fasten off yarn A.
Row 2 (RS): using yarn C, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 1, ch 2, [1 dc in next st, (1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st] four times, 1 dc in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp (5 blocks).
Fasten off yarn C.
Row 3 (RS): using yarn D, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 2, ch 2, [1 dc in next st, (1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st] three times, 1 dc in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp (4 blocks).
Fasten off yarn D.
Row 4 (RS): using yarn B, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 3, ch 2, [1 dc in next st, (1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st] twice, 1 dc in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp (3 blocks).
Fasten off yarn B.
Row 5 (RS): using yarn E, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 4, ch 2, 1 dc in next st, [1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc] in next st, 1 dc in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp (2 blocks).
Fasten off yarn E.
Row 6 (RS): using yarn F, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 5, ch 2, 1 dc in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp (1 block).
Fasten off yarn F.
Corner 2: rep instructions as per corner 1, starting in 2-ch sp to the left of the other 4 dc side of diamond.
Corner 3:
Row 1 (RS): using yarn A, sl st in 2-ch sp closest to the left of any 2 sl st made in round 8, ch 2, [1 dc in next st, (1 sl st, ch 2, 1 dc) in next st] five times, 1 dc in next st, sl st in next 2-ch sp (6 blocks).
Fasten off yarn A.
Row 2 (RS): using yarn C, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 1, [1 dc in next st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st) in next st] four times, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next 2-ch sp (5 blocks).
Fasten off yarn C.
Row 3 (RS): using yarn D, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 2, [1 dc in next st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st) in next st] three times, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next 2-ch sp (4 blocks).
Fasten off yarn D.
Row 4 (RS): using yarn B, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 3, [1 dc in next st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st) in next st] twice, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next 2-ch sp (3 blocks).
Fasten off yarn B.
Row 5 (RS): using yarn E, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 4, 1 dc in next st, [1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st] in next st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next 2-ch sp (2 blocks).
Fasten off yarn E.
Row 6 (RS): using yarn F, sl st in first 2-ch sp of row 5, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next 2-ch sp (1 block).
Fasten off yarn F.
Corner 4: rep instructions as per corner 3, starting in 2-ch sp closest to the left of the second pair of 2 sl st made in round 8.
BORDER
Round 1 (RS): using yarn B, in last 2-ch sp made in any corner, ch 1 (does not count as st throughout), 1 sc in same sp, [2 sc in each of next six 2-ch sp, 1 sc in each of next 2 sl st, 2 sc in each of next six 2-ch sp, 1 sc in last 2-ch sp, ch 2, 2 hdc in next dc, 1 hdc in each of next 24 dc, 2 hdc in last dc, ch 2, 1 sc in next 2-ch sp] twice, omit final [1 sc in next 2-ch sp] on last rep, sl st in beginning sc (112 sts).
Round 2 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in each of next 27 sts, 3 sc in next 2-ch sp, [1 sc in each of next 28 sts, 3 sc in next 2-ch sp] three times, sl st in beginning sc (124 sts).
Fasten off yarn B.
Weave in ends and block.
NOTES: Due to the nature of the stitches in this square, it is essential to block your final piece for the best results.
This square consists of five different components: the main body is worked in rounds to create a diamond shape, then each of the four corners is worked in rows to complete the square.
Skip all 2-ch sp unless otherwise instructed.
