Crochet Row Count Diamond Afghan Square

Create a beautiful diamond-shaped afghan square using crochet techniques to keep track of the rows as you work through the pattern. This project involves counting each row to ensure the diamond shape is formed correctly and the design looks symmetrical. By following a row count guide, you can easily keep track of your progress and make adjustments as needed to achieve the desired shape and size for your afghan square.
Measures 7-1/2" x 7-1/2"
MATERIALS:
Red Heart Super Saver-4ply worsted weight (white & orchid)
Abbreviations for colors:
White (MC) - approximately 1 oz
Orchid (CC) - approximately 1 oz
Hook Size G
Stitches: ch, sc, sl st.
Pattern specifies how many single crochet stitches to work for each color.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
R1: With MC, ch29. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc in ea rem ch. (28sc)
R2: Ch1, turn. 13MC, 2CC, 13MC.
R3: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.
R4: Ch1, turn. 11MC, 6CC, 11MC.
R5: Ch1, turn. 10MC, 8CC, 10MC.
R6: Ch1, turn. 9MC, 10CC, 9MC.
R7: Ch1, turn. 8MC, 12CC, 8MC.
R8: Ch1, turn. 7MC, 14CC, 7MC.
R9: Ch1, turn. 6MC, 16CC, 6MC.
R10: Ch1, turn. 5MC, 18CC, 5MC.
R11: Ch1, turn. 4MC, 20CC, 4MC.
R12: Ch1, turn. 3MC, 22CC, 3MC.
R13: Ch1, turn. 2MC, 24CC, 2MC.
R14: Ch1, turn. 1MC, 26CC, 1MC.
R15: Ch1, turn. 1MC, 26CC, 1MC.
R16: Ch1, turn. 2MC, 24CC, 2MC.
R17: Ch1, turn. 3MC, 22CC, 3MC.
R18: Ch1, turn. 4MC, 20CC, 4MC.
R19: Ch1, turn. 5MC, 18CC, 5MC.
R20: Ch1, turn. 6MC, 16CC, 6MC.
R21: Ch1, turn. 7MC, 14CC, 7MC.
R22: Ch1, turn. 8MC, 12CC, 8MC.
R23: Ch1, turn. 9MC, 10CC, 9MC.
R24: Ch1, turn. 10MC, 8CC, 10MC.
R25: Ch1, turn. 11MC, 6CC, 11MC.
R26: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.
R27: Ch1, turn. 13MC, 2CC, 13MC.
R28: Ch1, turn. 28MC.
Do Not Fasten off.
BORDER: With MC, Ch1, turn.
Sc in ea sc and in ea row end, placing 3sc in ea corner.
Join with sl st.
Fasten off.