Small amounts of colorful leftover yarn can be crocheted into individual diamond motifs for a blanket. Begin with a central cross, enlarge the diamond with a new yarn color, and join the motifs as you crochet the final row.
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Things you will learn
For a colorful project, use bright darning yarn or fine acrylic, cotton, linen, or viscose yarn.
The first row begins with 7 chain stitches; chain 7 again for the second side of the cross.
Join a new color at the left edge of the cross, then join the blanket motifs as you crochet the final row of each one.
Diamond Motifs for a Blanket
Colorful diamond motifs joined into a blanket as you crochet the final row of each motif.
Materials and tools
Materials
Colorful leftover yarn, Darning yarn or fine acrylic, cotton, linen, or viscose yarn will work.
Tools
Crochet hook, The source does not specify a hook size.
Introduction
Step 1
Do not throw away colorful yarn leftovers; even the smallest balls can be useful. You can turn them into a beautiful blanket by learning to crochet diamond motifs. Make the motifs any size that suits your plan. The blanket can be brightly colored, subdued, or made with only 2–3 closely related shades.
Step 2
This technique is for crocheters who have mastered the classic granny square and want to make an original home project from separate motifs. Follow the diagram and instructions for crocheting diamonds from leftover yarn; it is best suited to confident crocheters.
Choosing yarn
Step 3
For a colorful piece, such as one for a child’s room or a country home, bright darning yarn works especially well. You can also use any fine yarn: acrylic, cotton, linen, or viscose.
Crocheting the diamonds
Step 4
Work from the center. First make the cross, choosing one yarn that will be the same for all future blanket motifs. This helps create a harmonious composition.
Step 5
Row 1. Chain 7. Yarn over and insert the hook into the 4th chain. Work 4 double crochets.
Step 6
Row 2. From the last loop worked, chain 7, insert the hook into the 4th chain, work 4 stitches along the chain and 3 more along the previously worked row. To join to the base, chain 3 and make 1 slip stitch in a stitch from Row 1. This forms the left side of the cross.
Step 7
Work the right side as described above. Cut the yarn, leaving a 3 cm tail.
Step 8
Join the next color at the left edge of the cross.
Step 9
Follow the diagram to enlarge the diamond:
Step 10
Row 3. With the new yarn, chain 7, return to the 4th chain, and work 4 double crochets, joining the last one to the base. Chain 3 to turn and work 3 double crochets. In place of the 4th double crochet, chain 3 and work the right half of the motif as described above.
Step 11
Row 4. Join with a slip stitch to the 1st base stitch and work along the lower side of the cross in the main color.
Step 12
Continue introducing yarn in new colors in the same way, working around the diamond and increasing its size. Join the blanket motifs into one fabric as you crochet the final row of each motif.
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