Diamond Ribbon Stitch Photo Tutorial
Made with front post and back post stitches, the diamond-shaped texture forms vertical ribbons.
Unfortunately, the backside isn’t very pretty so it is best used for projects where it won’t be visible such as sweaters, hats and mittens or home decor.
Learn how to make the Diamond Ribbon stitch with this photo tutorial.
Size
The patterns are written for a 15cm by 15cm / 6” by 6” square.
Stitch Multiple
The pattern needs a multiple of 9 number of stitches; your starting chain will be a multiple of 9 + 2 for an extra turning chain.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 18 st by 9.5 rows in stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”).
Abbreviations
st = stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
yo = yarn over
dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpdc2tog = front post double crochet 2 stitches together
fptr = front post treble crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet
bpdc2tog = back post double crochet 2 stitches together
skip = miss
For the visual learners, below you will find the crochet chart for the diamond ribbon stitch.
Textured Crochet Stitch Pattern
With your 4mm / US G-6 hook ch 29,
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, dc across. <27 st>
Row 2: Ch 2, [dc 2, dc2tog, (fpdc, ch 1, fpdc) in next st, dc2tog, dc 2] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, dc2tog, bpdc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 space below, bpdc, dc2tog, dc 1] across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2, [dc2tog, fpdc 2, 2 dc in ch-1 space below, fpdc 2, dc2tog] across, turn. <26 st>
Row 5: Ch 2, [2 dc, bpdc2tog, bpdc 2, bpdc2tog, 2 dc] across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 2, [dc, 2 dc, fpdc2tog twice, 2 dc, dc] across, turn.
Row 7: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc, bpdc2tog, 2 dc, dc 2] across, turn. <27 st>
Repeat Row 2 to 7.
Final Row: Ch 2, dc across.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.