Diamond Check Blanket

Diamond Check Blanket by Knit Sew Make

Project Overview

The Diamond Check Blanket is an intermediate-level knitting project designed to create a finished throw measuring 52cm wide by 68cm long. This downloadable knitting pattern from independent designer Knit Sew Make combines classic cable techniques with textured stitch work to produce an elegant diamond check design suitable for home décor or gifting.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a cozy blanket or throw featuring a distinctive diamond check pattern. The finished dimensions of 52cm by 68cm make it an ideal size for draping over furniture, using as a lap blanket, or displaying as a decorative textile accent. The diamond motif creates visual interest through the interplay of knitted and purled stitches combined with cable work.

Techniques Used

The Diamond Check Blanket employs several intermediate knitting techniques to achieve its patterned design:

• Cable stitching – Multiple cable variations create the dimensional diamond pattern and textured surface
• Twisted stitches – Various twisted stitch combinations add visual complexity and depth to the fabric
• Knit and purl combinations – Strategic placement of knit and purl stitches builds the check pattern
• Cable needle work – Holding stitches on a cable needle is essential for executing the cable and twisted stitch techniques

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes the following specific stitches and abbreviations:

• K (Knit) – Basic knit stitch forming the foundation
• P (Purl) – Purl stitch creating texture and pattern contrast
• C2B (Cable 2 Back) – Pass the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold at the back of work, knit the next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle
• TWB(1) – Pass the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold at the back of work, knit the next stitch, purl the stitch from the cable needle
• TWB(2) – Pass the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold at the back of work, purl the next stitch, purl the stitch from the cable needle
• TWB(3) – Pass the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold at the back of work, knit the next stitch, knit the stitch from the cable needle
• TWF(1) – Pass the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold at the front of work, purl the next stitch, knit the stitch from the cable needle
• TWF(2) – Pass the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold at the front of work, knit the next stitch (pattern continues)

Materials Required

Completing the Diamond Check Blanket requires the following materials:

• Yarn: 200g of Aran or worsted weight yarn – these yarn weights are ideal for creating fabric with good drape and stitch definition
• Needles: 4.5mm knitting needles for working with the specified yarn weight
• Cable needle: Essential for executing the cable and twisted stitch techniques throughout the pattern
• Darning needle: Used for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the completed blanket

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working with cable stitches and reading pattern abbreviations. The combination of cable work and twisted stitches requires attention to stitch placement and cable needle manipulation, making it an excellent project for developing intermediate-level technique proficiency.