Textured Diamond Knit Blanket

Textured Diamond Knit Blanket Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1500 yards (Black)
• Needles: Size US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

18 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• k: knit
• p: purl
• yo: yarn over
• k2tog: knit two together
• ssk: slip, slip, knit

Instructions:

This pattern is designed for a blanket approximately 48 inches wide and 60 inches long. Adjust the number of pattern repeats to achieve your desired size.

1. Cast On: 144 stitches.
2. Setup Rows: Knit 6 rows in garter stitch (this will form the border).
3. Pattern Repeat:
1. Row 1 (RS): k6 (border), *k3, yo, k2tog, k3* repeat from * to * until last 6 sts, k6 (border).
2. Row 2 (WS): k6, *p9* repeat from * to * until last 6 sts, k6.
3. Row 3: k6, *k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, ssk, k1* repeat from * to * until last 6 sts, k6.
4. Row 4: k6, *p9* repeat from * to * until last 6 sts, k6.
5. Row 5: k6, *k1, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1* repeat from * to * until last 6 sts, k6.
6. Row 6: k6, *p9* repeat from * to * until last 6 sts, k6.
7. Row 7: k6, *yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, ssk, yo, ssk* repeat from * to * until last 6 sts, k6.
8. Row 8: k6, *p9* repeat from * to * until last 6 sts, k6.
9. Rows 9-12: Repeat rows 1 to 4.
4. Repeat rows 1-12 until blanket measures approximately 60 inches in length, ending with a row 4 or 8.
5. Garter Stitch Border: Knit 6 rows.
6. Bind Off: Bind off all stitches loosely.

Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Finishing: Block your blanket to measurements to enhance the diamond pattern.