Diamonds are Forever Afghan and Pillow by Carol Hegar

Diamonds are Forever Afghan and Pillow

Crochet
February 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 7 rows = 2 inches
5.5 mm (I)
Adult Size Afghan and 12" Pillow
US
English
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Diamonds are Forever. Reminiscent of an old-time quilt design, this intricately filled diamond themed crocheted afghan is created from easy single and double stitches. Work sc in back lp of st. Work dc in front lp of st 2 rows below to form the design. Pattern includes matching 12” square pillow to complement 63” x 45” afghan. Made from worsted weight yarn. Graph and written instructions for both afghan and pillow are included. Watch the how-to video tutorial on my website if you are not familiar with this easy technique.

Materials
Afghan: Size I crochet hook or size needed for gauge of 7 sc sts and 7 sc rows = 2”; 56 oz. worsted weight yarn.

Pillow: Size I crochet hook or size needed for gauge of 7 sc sts and 7 sc rows = 2”; 12” square pillow form; worsted weight yarn--10½ oz. MC (main color) and 1 oz. CC (contrasting color).