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Diamond Granny Motif
By Carol Alexander
The easiest way to create a diamond-shaped granny motif is to simply make 2 small triangles (one-quarter granny square) and sew them together. The triangles can be made in one solid color, matching color patterns, or different colors for an interesting contrast.
Materials
- Medium (worsted) weight yarn:
Small amounts of various colors as desired
- Crochet hook size G/6/4mm or size needed for gauge
- Yarn needle
Gauge
Row 1 of triangle motif measures 1 1/2 inches in length.
Make 2 small triangle motifs, as follows:
Row 1: With first color, ch 5, sk 4 chs, in last ch work (3 dc, ch 1, dc), fasten off.
Row 2: Attach next color in beg ch-4 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, fasten off.
Row 3: Attach next color in beg ch-4 sp, ch 4, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, fasten off.
Row 4: Attach next color in beg ch-4 sp, ch 4, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] across to last ch-1 sp, (3 dc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, fasten off.
Rep Row 4 for desired size.
Sew triangles together at center.
Optional: For a finished edge, work a simple single crochet border around the entire diamond, increasing the number of stitches equally at each corner as needed to keep corners flat.
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