2 Free overlay crochet patterns – Hooking Diamonds
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Looking for a free overlay crochet pattern? Hooking Diamonds is a free mosaic crochet afghan pattern. Inspired by playing cards, read on to find out more about the pattern and how to access the free copy.
Overlay Mosaic Crochet Pattern inspiration
Simply Diamonds are the first overlay mosaic crochet patterns included in the House of Cards Blanket pattern. With so many ways to make a diamond pattern, this mosaic crochet afghan block pattern is perfect for beginners as there is a simple and intuitive pattern to follow.
My designs are led totally by what is happening at the moment and the other designs I am working on or can see out of the corner of my eye! When I came up with the House of Cards Blanket idea, I had to make it, and quickly worked out a chain and was stitching up the Simply Diamonds Squares before I had thought it through properly!
Mosaic crochet afghan pattern yarn & materials
To make my Simply Diamonds overlay mosaic crochet blanket squares I used Paintbox Simply Aran multiple times perfecting the various shapes. Sage, Paper White, Teal, Dark Teal and Racing Green were all used as they are in my two versions of the blanket.
For size reference, and also giggles, I have made these two Simply Diamonds in Twister Solid. For more information on Twister Solid, check out the review here.
Easy Diamonds overlay mosaic crochet pattern info & tips
The Simply Diamonds Square are beginner overlay mosaic crochet afghan blocks. Using the overlay mosaic crochet technique, both the outline and filled versions work up quickly and intuitively with minimal counting involved. Each square can be used individually or in a combination to create a mosaic crochet blanket pattern with charts available free to view below.
Type: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
Terms: US crochet terms.
Skill level: beginner, easy
Yarn: Paintbox Simply Aran 100% Acrylic, 100g, 184m/201yds in any two colours, or a similar amount of any worsted weight yarn
Hook: 5.5mm & 5mm hook – I always use a slightly larger hook to make my starting chain, this is optional
Other materials: stitch markers, scissors, ruler
House of Cards Blanket CAL
The House of Cards Blanket is a beginner overlay mosaic crochet blanket pattern originally released as a CAL. Hooking Diamonds is the first set of squares to be released and available in the free version of the pattern. To take part in the CAL and find out all the information you need on how it works, and how to begin your blanket, head over to the blog post here.
Get the Simply Diamonds Pattern
Buy your copy of the Simply Diamonds mosaic crochet pattern from your favourite pattern store below. Pdf Pattern includes charts and written pattern for BOTH blocks
Get the entire House of Cards Blanket pattern here
Hooking Diamonds FREE Overlay Crochet Pattern
Yarn & Hook: this is written and tested with Aran weight yarn and 5mm hook but will work with any 2 – 4 weight yarn.
Starting Ch:
For a single Hooking Diamonds Card CH39
To make your own Hooking Diamonds Blanket please use blanket sizes in House of Cards Blanket to determine your starting chain.
Check out the Silhouette version of the Hooking Diamonds Afghan Block Pattern below. Perfect for a clean look and a minimal take on this mosaic crochet pattern.
Alternatively, check out the solid version for a more full bodied version of the Hooking Diamonds Card pattern.
I hope you enjoyed the post and look forward to seeing your Hooking Diamonds!
Pop into the Facebook Group and let me know what colours you plan to make your Hooking Diamonds in and share your progress, I would love to see your work.
Bye for now,
B x
