Diamond Trellis Crochet Stitch Tutorial

This striking crochet stitch features a raised diamond pattern on a solid background. It would be great for just about any project; hats, scarves, cozy throw blankets and more.

Learn how to crochet the Diamond Trellis Stitch with this tutorial.

Abbreviations:

• Ch(s): chain(s)
• St(s): stitch(es)
• Sc: single crochet
• Dc: double crochet
• FpTr: front post treble crochet
• FpTr2tog: front post treble crochet 2 together

Special Stitch:

Front Post Treble Crochet 2 Together (fptr2tog): *yo twice, insert hook around stitch indicated, pull up loop. [Yo pull through 2] twice. Repeat from * 1 more time. Yo pull through all loops on hook.

Notes:

• Ch 1 and 2 do not count as stitch
• Leave stitch behind each Fptr and fptr2tog unworked.
• All post stitches are worked 2 rows below
• Starting in row 5 all front post stitches are worked around post stitches from previous rows. This creates a diamond pattern that lies on top of the background.
• Odd rows = front side

Instructions:

Ch any multiple 4

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in same st as ch 2 and each st across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, FpTr around 3rd sc from row 1. *Sc 3. Fptr2tog starting in same sc as previous post stitch, skip 3 sts from row 1 and place the 2nd half of the fptrtog in the 4th st. Repeat from * across until 5 sts remain. Sc in next 3. Fptr around same sc as previous post st. Sc in last. Turn.

Row 4: ch 2, dc in same st as ch 2 and each st across. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and next 2 sts. *Fptr2tog starting in previous post st 2 rows below and ending in next post st 2 rows below. Sc in next 3. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 6: as row 4

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, fptr around next post st 2 rows below, sc 3, *fptr2tog starting in previous post st 2 rows below and ending in next post st 2 rows below, sc in next 3. Repeat from * across until 2 sts remain. Fptr around previous post st 2 rows below. Sc in last. Turn.

Repeat rows 4-7 until project is desired size.