Crochet Diamond Ring Granny Square

Imagine creating a stunning piece of jewelry using the art of crochet. Picture a beautiful diamond ring design made entirely out of yarn, showcasing intricate details and patterns. This unique creation combines the elegance of a diamond ring with the charm of a granny square, resulting in a one-of-a-kind accessory that is sure to turn heads. The combination of crochet techniques and diamond-inspired shapes adds a touch of sophistication to the traditional granny square, making it a fashionable and eye-catching statement piece. Whether you choose to use bold colors or stick to a more classic palette, the end result will be a unique and stylish accessory that reflects your own personal style. This innovative take on the traditional granny square opens up a world of possibilities for crochet enthusiasts looking to create something truly extraordinary.

MATERIALS

• 4.0 mm (G/6 US, 8 UK) Crochet Hook
• 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) Crochet Hook
• DK (3, Light) Yarn
• Tapestry Needle

YARN & YARDAGE

I used Durable Comfy (291 yds / 266 m per 100 g) in the following colors:

• Blue – Ocean (295)
• Light Blue – Pastel Blue (281)
• White – Ivory (326)
• Yellow – Sunflower (2178)

Feel free to use any yarn with the appropriate hook.

SIZE

5.1″ (13 cm)

GAUGE

With your 4.0 mm crochet hook, make a MC.

Round 1. Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc 11 in MC, sl st in first st to join. (11 sts)

Round 2. Ch 1, hdc inc 11, sl st to join. (22 sts)

Round 3. Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times, sl st to join. (33 sts)

The three rounds should measure 2″ (5 cm).

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

• Ch – Chain
• Dec – Decrease
• Inc – Increase
• RS – Right Side
• Sc – Single Crochet
• St – Stitch

PATTERN NOTES

• If the pattern says “dc 2”, you have to crochet 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts.
• […] – Crochet the instructions within square brackets all in the same indicated st.

HOW TO CROCHET A DIAMOND RING GRANNY SQUARE

GRANNY SQUARE

With your 4.0-mm hook, crochet a simple circle granny square with the following color scheme:

Rounds 1-2. Use white yarn.

Round 3. Use yellow yarn.

Round 4-8. Use white yarn.

DIAMOND

With your 3.5-mm hook and blue, ch 2.

Row 1. Sc 1 in first-made ch. (1 st)

Row 2. Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), turn. Sc inc 1. (2 sts)

Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 2. (4 sts)

Row 4. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1. (6 sts)

Row 5. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1. (8 sts)

Row 6. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 6, sc inc 1. (10 sts)

Row 7. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (10 sts)

Row 8. Ch 1, turn. Sk 1, sc 7, sc dec 1. (8 sts)

Row 9. Ch 1, turn. Sk 1, sc 5, sc dec 1. (6 sts)

Do not fasten off but move on to the border.

Border

Row 1. Sc all around as follows: sc 1 on the side of row 9, [sc 2] on the sides of row 8, [sc 2] on the side of row 7, sc 1 on the side of each row from row 6 to 2, sc 1 in first-made ch, sc 1 on the side of each row from row 2 to 6, [sc 2] on the side of row 7, [sc 2] on the side of row 8, sc 1 on the side of row 9. Leave the sts from row 9 unworked. (20 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing, and make an invisible join.

FINISHING

With your 4.0-mm hook and yellow, sl st surface crochet following the spaces between rounds 2 and 3, and between rounds 3 and 4 of the granny square.

With a length of light blue, embroider the details of the diamond.

Using the long tail in blue, sew the diamond with its tip (row 1) over round 3 of the granny square.

With a length of blue, embroider a few short lines just above the diamond.

Fasten off and weave in your ends.