Crochet April Diamond Granny Square Pattern

Introduction

The Crochet April Diamond Granny Square is a charming and versatile pattern to brighten up your projects! With its intricate diamond design and textured details, this granny square adds a delightful touch of elegance to blankets, cushions, or even garments. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to engage your creativity and bring a lovely touch to your handmade creations. So grab your favorite yarn and hook, and let's crochet something beautiful together!

Skill Level

Skill: Easy

Materials

• Crochet Hook – H/5.00
• Yarn - Worsted Eight (4) (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
• Colors: C1 (Diamond color) and C2 (background color)
• Yarn Needle

Stitches

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Skip (sk)
• Space (sp)
• Change to (chgto)

Size

6 inch square

Notes

• Ch3 counts as a dc.
• Joins are made with a slst.

Round Instructions

RND 1: With C1, ch 5, join in a circle. Ch3, 2dc, ch2 in the circle. *3dc, ch2* Repeat from * to * 2 more times, ch2, join ch 3, slst in the next 2 dc, slst in the ch1 sp, ch3 in the 1st corner. (4 sets of 3dc, ch2)

RND 2: 2dc, ch2, 3 dc in the 1st corner, ch2, *3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in the next corner* Repeat from * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 3. slst in the next 2 dc, slst in the ch2 sp, ch1 in the 1st corner. (4 sets of 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2)

RND 3: 2sc, ch2, 2sc in the 1st corner, 1sc in the next 3 dc, ch2, 1sc in the next 3 dc, *2sc, ch2, 2sc in the next corner, 1sc in the next 3dc, ch2, 1sc in the next 3sc* Repeat from * to * 2 more times, join to the 1st sc, tie off, weave in your end. (4 sets of 2sc, ch2, 2sc, 3sc, ch2, 3sc)

RND 4: With C2, join to ch2 sp on side of Diamond, ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 then dc, ch1, dc in the next ch2 sp (which was the corner, from RND 3) ch2 *in the next ch2 sp, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, then dc, ch2, dc, ch2 in the next ch2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 3. slst in the next 2 dc, slst in the ch2 sp, ch3 in the next ch2 sp. (corner) (4 sets of 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 2dc, ch2)

RND 5: 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the corner, ch2, 2dc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2dc in the next ch2 sp, ch2 *3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in the next corner, 2dc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2dc in the next ch2 sp, ch2* Repeat from * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 3. slst in the next 2 dc, slst in the ch2 sp, ch1 in the next ch2 sp. (corner) (4 sets of 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 2dc, ch2, 2dc, ch2)

RND 6: *2sc, ch2, 2sc in the 1st corner, 1dc in the next 3dc, 2sc in the next ch2 sp, 1sc in the next 2dc, 2sc in the ch2 sp, 1sc in the next 2dc, 2sc in the ch2 sp, 1 sc in the next 3 dc* Repeat from * to * 3 more times, join to the 1st sc, tie off, and weave in your ends.