Crochet Diamond Center Granny Square

Crochet Diamond Center Granny Squares are a wonderful addition to any crocheter's repertoire! These squares feature a lovely diamond pattern at the center, surrounded by traditional granny square stitches, creating a beautiful and intricate design that is sure to impress. They are perfect for incorporating into blankets, pillows, or even as standalone decorations. With a variety of color combinations and yarn types to choose from, you can customize each square to match your personal style or project theme. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, mastering the Crochet Diamond Center Granny Square is a fun and rewarding experience that will elevate your crochet game to the next level. Give it a try and watch as your projects transform into stunning works of art!

Materials Needed
Small amount worsted weight acrylic yarn. Excellence by Nomis in Copen Blue was used in the example
Size H/8 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle

Yarn Thickness 3mm
Gauge: 5sc=1"
Finished Size: 6" x 6"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: Ch4, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3, 2dc in ring. Ch2. *3dc in ring. Ch2. Rep from * 2 times more. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Slst to the first ch2 sp. Sc in same sp. Ch4. Sc in same sp. Ch5. *Sc, ch4, sc in next ch2 sp. Ch5. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc.

RND 3: Slst into the first ch4 lp. Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc in same lp. Sc, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. *3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch4 lp. Sc, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Slst to the next ch2 sp. Sc in same sp. Ch3, sc in same sp. Ch3. 4dc, ch2, 4dc in next ch5 lp. Ch3. *Sc, ch3, sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. 4dc, ch2, 4dc in next ch5 lp. Ch3. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc.

RND 5: Slst into the next ch3 sp. Sc in same sp. 3dc in next ch3 sp. Dc in each of the next 4 dc. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 corner sp. Dc in each of the next 4 dc. 3dc in next ch3 sp. *Sc in next ch3 sp. 3dc in next ch3 sp. Dc in each of the next 4 dc. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 corner sp. Dc in each of the next 4 dc. 3dc in next ch3 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc.

RND 6: Ch2. Hdc in each of the next 10 dc. 3hdc, ch2, 3hdc in next ch2 corner sp. Hdc in each of the next 10 dc. *Hdc in next 11 dc. 3hdc, ch2, 3hdc in next ch2 corner sp. Hdc in each of the next 10 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch2. Fasten off and weave all ends into back of work.