Crochet Textured Geometric Diamond Blanket Free Pattern

Crochet Textured Geometric Diamond Blanket Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Bulky weight yarn (Weight 5) in grey - approximately 1000 yards
• Crochet hook size L (8.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size: Approximately 40 x 40 inches

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• bobble - bobble stitch
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:

Base Square:

1. Ch 4, join to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 11 dc into ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24 dc)

Diamond Motif:

1. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, bobble in next st, *dc in next 5 sts, bobble in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (4 bobbles)
2. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st, dc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st, *dc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st, dc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (8 bobbles)

Main Blanket:

1. Continue adding rounds in this pattern, increasing the dc between bobbles by one each round until desired size is reached. Ensure each corner of the diamond motif has a bobble stitch, creating distinct diamond shapes.

Edging:

1. Round 1: Ch 1, sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join.
2. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in each st around, joining with sl st.
3. Round 3: Ch 1, reverse sc (crab stitch) around. Join and fasten off.

Finishing: Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.