Crochet Red Diamonds Blanket
The Crochet Red Diamonds Blanket is a delightful and eye-catching creation that adds warmth and charm to any room. The vibrant red color and intricate diamond pattern make it an ideal piece for snuggling up on chilly nights or adding a pop of color to your décor. Crafting this cozy blanket can be a fun and rewarding experience, whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out.
It's a perfect project to showcase your skills and create a beautiful, handmade piece that will be treasured for years to come. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting!Materials
Hook: 4.5mm
Red balls: 7.5 balls (each 100gr)
Grey balls: 2
Special Stitches
Bobble: [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps] 4 times, yo, draw through 5 lps on hook.
2-dc bobble: [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo, draw through 3 lps on hook.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch of ch-3.
3-dc bobble: [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo, draw through 4 lps on hook.
P.S: I have started 164 chains but the source starts 149 chains (total 147 chain)
Instructions
Rows 1 to 11
Row 1: Ch 149, dc in 4th ch from hook (sk 3 chs count as first dc), dc in next ch, *ch 3, sk 3 chs, [bobble (see Special Stitches) in next ch, ch 1, sk next ch] 4 times, bobble in next ch, ch 3, sk 3 chs, dc in next ch, rep from * across, ending with dc in last ch, turn. (9 groups of 5 bobbles)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in next dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, *ch 3, [sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc**, dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in beg ch-3, turn. (9 groups of 4 bobbles)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, *ch 3, [sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp**, dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in each next 2 dc, dc in beg ch-3, turn. (9 groups of 3 bobbles)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, *ch 3, sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp**, dc in each of next 5 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in beg ch-3, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, *ch 3, sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp**, dc in each of next 7 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in each of next 4 dc, dc in beg ch-3, turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, [bobble in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc] twice, bobble in next dc, *ch 3, dc in next bobble, ch 3**, [bobble in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc] 4 times, bobble in next dc, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, [bobble in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc] twice, bobble in next dc, dc in beg ch-3, turn.
Row 7: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3**, [sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, bobble in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, [sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, sk next bobble, dc in beg ch-3, turn.
Row 8: Ch 3, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3**, [sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, bobble in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at ** sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn.
Row 9: Ch 4, sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 5 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next bobble**, bobble in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in beg ch-3, turn.
Row 10: Ch 3, bobble in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 7 dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next bobble, bobble in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, turn.
Row 11: *Ch 3, dc in next bobble**, ch 3, [bobble in next dc, sk next dc, ch 1] 4 times, bobble in next dc, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in beg ch-3, turn.
Rows 12-101: [Rep rows 2-11 consecutively] 9 times.
Rows 102-110: Rep rows 2-10. At the end of row 110, fasten off.
Border
With RS facing, join (see Pattern Notes) in side edge of row 108.
Rnd 1 (RS): Now working in mds, ch 1, 2 sc in side edge of row 108, 2 sc in side edge of next row, *work 4 sc in next row corner (row 110), working across top edge of Throw, work 2 sc in each ch-3 sp, sc in each bobble, ch-1 sp and dc across top;
A. working across side edge, work 2 sc in end of each row to end of last row, 4 sc in end of last row for corner;
B. working across opposite side of foundation ch, work 2 sc in each ch-3 sp, sc in base ch of each bobble, ch-1 and dc across;
C. working across side edge of rows, work 4 sc in end of first row for corner, 2 sc in each row end across, join in first sc, do not turn.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2-dc bobble (see Special Stitches) in first sc, *sk next 2 sc**, (bobble, ch 2, picot—see Special Stitches, ch 1, 3-dc bobble—see Special Stitches) in next sc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 3-dc bobble in same sc as beg ch-3, join in beg ch-3. Fasten off.
