Today’s diamond crochet cable pattern will be a little more difficult then the previous one’s we have done, but the finished design is ah-MAZE-ing and makes it totally worth the trouble!
Diamond Crochet Cable Blanket – FREE Crochet Pattern
Now for me when I first began trying to learn this stitch I was completely overwhelmed with words. With some time and lots of patience I got it figured out and so can you!
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I made a baby blanket size so that will be the exact pattern I will share today. However, you can refer to the handmade blanket chart below, and using the multiple of 8+3, you create whatever sized blanket you would like.
If you have any questions about this project just comment down below or email me at yarnhookneedles@gmail.com and I will do my absolute best to help you!
WHAT I USED:
- size 9mm hook (M/N)
- 8 skeins Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn in the color Marble
- tapestry needle
- scissors
ABREVIATIONS (U.S. TERMS):
- ch – chain
- tch – turning chain
- sk – skip
- yo – yarn over
- SC – single crochet
- SCs – single crochets
- DC – double crochet
- DCs – double crochets
- TR/tr – triple crochet
- FPtr – front post triple crochet
- FPtr2TOG – front post triple crochet 2 together
PATTERN NOTES:
This pattern works in multiples of 8 + 3.
PICOT SINGLE CROCHET: insert hook, yo, draw loop through, [yo, draw through 1 loop] 3 times, yo, draw through both loops on hook. Draw picot CH loops to front of the work.
FPtr2TOG: *yo twice, insert hook as indicated, yo, draw loop through, (yo, draw through 2 loops) twice*.
Diamond Crochet Cable Blanket Pattern:
CH 51
Row 1 – Turn. CH 1. SC in the 2nd CH from the hook. *3 SCs, single crochet picot*; rep from * to * across, ending with 3 SCs.
Row 2 – Turn. CH 2. Skip first SC, 2 DCs, * tr in CH behind and below single crochet picot, 3 DCs*; repeat from * to *across ending with 3 DCs, sk tch (turning chain).
Row 3 – Turn. CH 1. * SC, single crochet picot, SC, FPtr2TOG around SCs 2 rows below ___2 stitches back and 2 stitches forward, sk tr behind FPtr2TOG*; repeat from * to * across, ending with SC in tch.
Row 4 – Turn. CH 2. * tr in DC behind and below single crochet picot, 3 DCs*; repeat from * to * ending with DC in SC, sk tch.
Row 5 – Turn. CH 1. SC, FPtr in FPtr2TOG 2 rows below and 2 stitches forward, sk tr behind FPtr, *SC, single crochet picot, SC, FPtr2TOG around FPtr2TOG 2 rows below ___ 2 stitches back and 2 stitches forward, sk tr behind FPtr2TOG*; repeat from * to *across, ending with FPtr around FPtr2TOG 2 rows below and 2 stitches back, SC in tch.
REPEAT ROWS 2 – 5 until you reach your desired length!
Now for me when I first began trying to learn this stitch I was completely overwhelmed with words. With some time and lots of frogging I got it figured out.
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Laureena
What are the finished measurements of the Neil Diamond Afghan? Thank you
Jerica
Crib size so appr. 30X40
Donna
Thank you for the new diamond pattern. I look forward to the video release. Do you know about how long before the release will be.
Have a good night. Donna 🙂
Jerica
Here is the link to the video!!!
https://youtu.be/wOm2tWhUPiU
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Lanelle Romines
Jerica,
Please show another video beginning with row 2 as if you were just starting the blanket. I’ve watched your video online at you tube, but your swatch up to where you begin the video does not resemble my row 2. Could you please do another video showing from the beginning, row two, after row 1. I had no trouble whatsoever reading the instructions on row 1 and crocheting it, but when I do row 2, it does not look like yours on the video. Please start with as if you were making another one of these blankets and do the actual row 2. Thanks so much!
Julie
Hi Lanelle, Please join the YHN Facebook group and ask your question so I can help you in there. It’s a great place to share pics of your work and for me to do informal video tutorials. Here is a link to the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YHNstitchsocial/
Becky
Does this have a video? I love the look sand hope to try it after my next project. I’m nervous to try the special stitch without watching it be done! Thanks.
Jerica
Here’s the link!
https://youtu.be/wOm2tWhUPiU
Jerica
https://youtu.be/wOm2tWhUPiU Here you go!
Melissa
Did you use the wool ease thick and Quick for this pattern?
Jerica
yes, I did!
Terri Conner
The link for the video seems to be unavailable. Is there another site where it can be viewed? Thank you.
Julie
Hi Terri, I’m sorry but, unfortunately, there is not.
Natasha
In row 2, when you say “tr in CH behind and below single crochet picot” what does that mean exactly. I would like clarity as to what chain you’re talking about. Is it at the base of the single crochet pivot? Please help!
Eliana Tate
How many should I chain for a throw blanket? I did 123 but that count isn’t working as I’m progressing.
Eliana Tate
How many do I need to chain at the beginning for a throw blanket?
Louanna Neeley
Hi,
I Love your Diamond Crochet Blanket, I have started it and it is looking good! Unfortunately my wrist is not liking the crochet part (former carpal tunnel injury). I would really like to make the blanket, do you possibly have a similar design in knit pattern. For whatever reason I can knit for longer periods time than I can crochet.
Thank You!