Daniel Diamond Blanket

Design by Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK.

The Daniel Diamond Blanket is a beautiful Tunisian crochet blanket that was inspired by intricate patchwork patterns. This blanket is a pleasure to make and would make a wonderful gift for a loved one or a new addition to a family.

The blanket features a diamond colourwork pattern that is alternated with squares of plain colour and simple colourwork in rows.

The blanket is crocheted in columns using 2 colours and join as you go technique.

This is a fun project for when you would like to work colourwork but not having numerous balls of yarn or bobbins on the go at any one time!

Finished Size: The final blanket measurements (blocked): 140 cm x 128.5 cm (approx. 55” x 50.5”)

Materials

• Hobbii Portobello (60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool | Worsted | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 120 m (131 yds)), (#88) Turkish Blue 10 balls (A), (#96) Teal 9 balls (B)
• Tunisian crochet hook size 6.0 mm (US size J/10) with cable (at least 7.5 cm (3”)) or size to obtain the gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Skill Level: Intermediate

Required Skills: Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Join as you go method (JAYG), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian crochet colourwork (working front and back pass in different colours, intarsia and stranded colourwork), Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, weaving in ends, blocking.