Diamond
A solid filet diamond with crisp diagonal edges, one of the most versatile building blocks in charting. Use it alone as a centerpiece or repeat it into an all-over argyle field. The editor lets you stretch it into a taller lozenge, hollow out the center for an outline, or tile copies across the grid, then print or export the finished diamond pattern.
- Grid
- 15 × 15
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Mesh count
- 225
- Category
- Geometric
Perfect for
Skill level: beginner
This is a friendly first filet project. The shape reads clearly even if your counting slips by a square or two, and there are no tricky fragmented areas to track.
Yarn and hook
For a crisp, doily-scale diamond, reach for size 10 cotton thread and a 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook, which keeps the blocks sharp and the open mesh airy. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.
Project ideas
Whether you are making a modern throw or a statement cushion, the diamond drops in cleanly, ideal for a minimalist accent. 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 panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a home decorator, and it fits naturally with a home refresh. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Size, printing, and scaling
At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 3.8 by 3.8 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. You can print a numbered chart as-is, or adjust the grid in the editor and export it in whichever format your project needs.
Before you start
- Hook
- 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
- Thread / yarn
- Size 10–20 cotton thread
- Finished size
- 3.8 × 3.8 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 15 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.