Diamonds are a knitter’s best friend – diamond motifs that is — in diamond lace, diamond cables, diamond stitch patterns, diamond colorwork in these knitting patterns, most are free. Updated 3/2/24.
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Free Patterns
Kakano Hat
One skein beanie hat with simple and intuitive textured diamond stitch pattern and the crown features a star-shaped lat top. Uses one skein 100g DK weight yarn. Designed by Francoise Danoy/p>
Diamond Lace Pullover
Women's lace pullover sweater jumper with diamond lace on the front and the sleeves. Sizes Size: S to XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rico Design
Sella Pillow and Kala Wall Hanging
Geometric diamond designs make a dramatic statement in this cushion and wall hanging. Quick knits in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
- Get the free knitting PILLOW pattern - download link below kit info
- Get the free knitting HANGING pattern - download link below kit info
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Diamond Brocade Knitting Stitch
Instructions for knitting an 8 row 12 stitch repeat of overlapping diamonds in knit and purl stitches. Excerpted from the Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One.
Rowell Mitts
Fingerless mitts with a diamond textured pattern on top and practical rib on the palm. Designed by megi burcl for Brown Sheep Company. Sport weight yarn.
Diamond Lace Sweater
A simply shaped pullover sweater worked in garter stitch with diamonds outlined by eyelets.
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- Get the yarn recommended by the designer
- See more Lace Pullover Knitting Patterns
In Between Seasons Hat
Adult and Child sized hat with diamond lace pattern designed by Elena Nodel. Great use for multi-colored yarn in the body to contrast with the lace band. Sizes Small – Extra Large; 18-24″
Cabled Rangoli Beret
Technically, Desi Knitter’s design is not based on diamonds but “inspired by an 8-point lotus-shaped ‘rangoli’ design my mother makes, one of the many rice-powder free-hand designs drawn outside many South Indian homes”, but the cable pattern, especially for houndiesmom’s project, looks like a diamond shape to me.
Victoria Bag
This purse design by Knitwise features a diamond brocade pattern. Approximate size 27cm wide 20cm high 7cm deep.
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- Shop for the sport weight yarn for this pattern at Annie’s
- See more Bag and Tote Knitting Patterns
Glacier Cowl
Jo Strong designed this cowl with alternating panels of diamond (checkerboard) lace mesh and garter stitch. She recommends two lace weight yarn strands knit together or fingering weight yarn.
Cable and Lace Baby Blanket
Designed by Yarnspirations with diamond lace and cables. Approx 36″ [91.5 cm] square.
Jasseron Pullover Sweater
Becky Wolf designed this intriguing pullover with feminine lace sleeves and ballet neckline contrasting with a casual body. Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
More Free Patterns
Gansey Diamond Mitts
Fingerless mitts feature a Gansey inspired stitch pattern of purl stitches on a stockinette field. Designed by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence. Pictured project by Chimona
Gansey Poncho
The poncho is knit in a single long panel that is folded in half and sewn together along one side, with an opening left for the neck. The sideways construction made this look crocheted to me but it’s knit! Designed by Premier Yarns.
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- Get the recommended Premier® Yarns Serenity® Chunky on Amazon
- See more Poncho Knitting Patterns
Dorothea Wrap
Amy Christoffers designed this lace stole for Berroco that forms a geometric diamond pattern.
Diamond Patterned Bag
This roomy bag is knitted mainly in garter stitch with a diamond-patterned panel across the front measures 43cm wide x 38cm deep
Modern Argyle Pullover Sweater
Nancy Rieck’s sweater features a diamond argyle pattern with cables and twisted stitches. Sizes 32-52
Cassie Bolero
Easy shrug by DROPS Design features a diamond lace pattern. Worked flat in one piece. Size: S/M – L – XL /XXL – XXXL
Embroidered Wrist Warmers
Knit and Crochet Now designed these two-color fingerless mitts with a diamond pattern embellishment. Yarn is also available at the pattern site.
- Get the free knitting pattern for registration at Annie’s site
- Purchase the video tutorial- (not required to get the free pattern)
- See more Wristwarmer Knitting Patterns
Corona
Teresa Gregorio designed this hoodie pullover sweater with diamond pattern trim. Sizes 28″ – 54″
Lacy Diamond Purse
Designed by Jill Chatelain, this bag is 9.5″ wide by 7.5″ in length.
Diamond Edging
Perfect edging for decorations, table settings, dresses, and shawls, especially for weddings.
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- See the Ravelry page
- Get lace yarn for this pattern on Etsy
- See more Wedding Knitting Patterns
Lace Blanket Shawl
Denise Twum designed this worsted weight shawl with a diamond lace pattern panel surrounded by other lace stitches.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Shop for the recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Lace Shawl Knitting Patterns
Diamond and Lozenge Dishcloth
Beth Richardson’s design is a great stash buster for cotton yarn. Easy for beginning knitters!
Karin’s Gansey Scarf
This scarf features diamond motifs and other textured stitches. Designed by Tina Hees. Pictured project by jeffmeister
Patterns for Purchase
Into the Echo Shawl
Slipped stitch mosaic triangular shaped shawl, knit from tip to edge. From a zigzag stripe body to diamond border, the pattern motifs are created using one color per row. Designed by Cheryl Faust. Sport weight yarn.
Diamonds & Bobbles Cushion Cover
Pillow cover with an elegant stitch pattern from Barbara G. Walker’s A Treasury of Knitting Patterns on the front, and a simple reversed stocking stitch on the back. Designed by Michelle Losier. Worsted weight yarn.
Gansey Cowl
No longer free. A quick cowl featuring gansey diamond, diagonal lines and textured motifs with a simple garter stitch border. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Designed by Kerry Bullock-Ozkan
Bollo Cowl
A textured cowl with a diamond motif in two sizing options that work up fast in a chunky weight yarn. Written instructions or chart. Sizes Small - 56.5cm (169 inches) circumference. Large Infinity Scarf Loop - 22.25cm (66.5 inches) circumference. Designed by Rachel Coopey for Fyberspates.
Gallivant Scarf
Sophisticated scarf with cable diamond design. Written instructions or chart. Designed by Natalie Pelykh. DK weight yarn. Available in English and Russian
Matterhorn Long Fingerless Mitts
There are three distinct cables in the mitts with the center cables forming a diamond pattern.
Diamond Weave Hat
Clear & simple instructions along with picture tutorials make this a beautiful & fun project. Sized for teens and adults.
- Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get worsted weight yarn for this hat at Etsy
- See more Beanie Hat Knitting Patterns
Woodland Walk Headband
This headwrap features diamond cables. This headband comes in 4 different sizes (length x width).
Last Minute Afghans
Made as smaller separate pieces that are joined together later, the knit patterns inLast-Minute Afghans are fun, fast and great for on-the-go knitting. Knit with bulky yarn or two strands of yarn knit together. On sale for only $3.49 at Annie’s. That’s about 58 cents per pattern!
