Diamond chain
A chain of linked diamonds running edge to edge, a timeless filet border that suits heirloom and modern pieces alike. The connected lozenges create a steady, elegant rhythm. Open it in the editor to enlarge the diamonds, add a dot inside each one, or stack two chains, then export the pattern or print a numbered chart to follow along the edge.
- Grid
- 40 × 9
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mesh count
- 360
- Category
- Borders
Perfect for
Skill level: easy
A relaxed step up from the simplest motifs. There is a touch more detail to follow, yet nothing here needs advanced technique — just steady counting.
Yarn and hook
Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine diamond chain panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. Stick to one well-defined colour for the motif; the contrast between filled and open squares is what carries the design.
Project ideas
Whether you are making a blanket edging or a runner trim, the diamond chain drops in cleanly, ideal for a polished hem. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.
Who it's for
A diamond chain panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a gift-giver, and it fits naturally with trimming curtains. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Size, printing, and scaling
Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 10.0-by-2.3-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.
Before you start
- Hook
- 3.5–4.5 mm hook
- Thread / yarn
- DK or worsted-weight cotton
- Finished size
- 10.0 × 2.3 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 9 rows, worked bottom to top
Learn the technique
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart
New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.