This versatile little square makes a beautiful blanket with a pleasant diamond pattern. It looks great in a variety of yarns and colors, and the squares work up quickly with only five rounds to crochet! The simple elegant border can be used with whatever size blanket you choose to make.

Pattern is written for 16-squares making a nice little preemie or newborn blanket. Try 20 squares for a rectangular stroller or nap size, or 36 for toddler or throw size…. The motifs work up quickly and join easily to make whatever size or shape you want!

Finished Sizes:

• Motif in Worsted/Medium weight yarn makes about a 6-inch square, finished 16-motif blanket about 25-inch square, finished 36-motif blanket about 37-inch square.

• Motif in Baby/Sport weight yarn makes about a 5-inch square, finished 16-motif blanket about 22-inch square, finished 36-motif blanket about 32-inch square.

This listing is for one digital download PDF of the crochet pattern for the pictured baby blanket, the Diamond Filet. The finished blanket and materials are not included. Instructions are for skilled beginners who already know how to do basic crochet stitches. Standard U.S. pattern terminology is used.

In the pattern you will find:
o Complete instructions for the square motif and decorative border
o Detailed whip stitch joining instructions
o Helpful photo tutorials
o A list of materials needed
o Abbreviations and special stitches used
o A general refresher of how to do all of the stitches used
o A general overview of how to read the crochet pattern