Diamond Stitch

How to Crochet the Diamond Stitch – Step-by-Step Tutorial

Diamond Stitch is a gorgeous, textured stitch that creates a lattice-like pattern resembling diamonds. It’s perfect for blankets, scarves, or even decorative home items like pillows. This stitch is worked using a combination of front post treble crochets (FPtr) and regular stitches to form the diamond shape.

✨ Skill Level: Intermediate

🧶 Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (or any yarn of your choice)
• Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (check yarn label for size recommendation)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

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Step 1: Create Your Foundation Chain

1. Chain a multiple of 4 + 2 extra chains for the foundation. (Example: Chain 26 for a small swatch.)
2. Turn your work to begin Row 1.

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Step 2: Row 1 – Double Crochet Across

1. Yarn over (YO) and insert your hook into the third chain from the hook.
2. Pull up a loop (you now have 3 loops on your hook).
3. YO and pull through two loops.
4. YO and pull through the remaining two loops.
5. Repeat double crochet (dc) across the row.
6. Turn your work and chain 2.

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Step 3: Row 2 – Single Crochet Across

1. Single crochet (sc) into the first stitch.
2. Continue single crochet across the row.
3. Turn your work and chain 3 (counts as first treble crochet for the next row).

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Step 4: Row 3 – Start the Diamond Pattern (Front Post Treble Crochets – FPtr)

1. YO twice (for a treble crochet).
2. Insert your hook around the post of the dc from two rows below.
3. YO, pull up a loop (you now have 4 loops on your hook).
4. YO, pull through two loops.
5. YO, pull through two loops again.
6. YO, pull through the last two loops. You have now completed a front post treble crochet (FPtr).
7. Work 3 double crochets in the next 3 stitches.
8. Repeat (1 FPtr, 3 dc) across the row.
9. End with a dc in the last stitch. Turn your work and chain 1.

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Step 5: Row 4 – Single Crochet Across

1. Single crochet in each stitch across the row to set up for the next diamond row.
2. Turn your work and chain 3.

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Step 6: Row 5 – Offset the Diamond Pattern

1. Start with 2 double crochets in the first two stitches.
2. Work a front post treble crochet (FPtr) around the post of the next dc two rows below.
3. Repeat (3 dc, 1 FPtr) across the row.
4. End with 2 dc in the last two stitches.
5. Turn your work and chain 1.

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Step 7: Repeat Rows 2-5 Until Desired Length

• Keep alternating diamond stitch rows with single crochet rows for the best texture.
• Make sure to offset the front post treble crochets every other repeat to form the diamond effect.

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Step 8: Finish Off & Weave in Ends

1. Cut your yarn and pull through the last loop to secure.
2. Use a tapestry needle to weave in loose ends.

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✨ Tips for Success

✔ Practice front post stitches before starting to ensure even diamonds.
✔ Keep loose tension when working post stitches to avoid tight fabric.
✔ Use contrasting yarn colors for a striking effect.