Diamond Seed Square

Stitch Pattern Instructions

This pattern was developed by Rock & Wool knitting group

Cast on 55 stitches (6×8 = 48 + 1 + 6 = 55).  The square will be 6 diamonds wide

Rows 1 – 4 Knit stitch – this forms border

Row 5 (right side) K3, (K4, P1, K3), K4

Row 6 K3, P1, (P2, K1, P1, K1, P3), K3

Row 7 K3, (K2, P1, K3, P1, K1), K4

Row 8 K3, P1 (K1, P5, K1, P1), K3

Row 9 K3, (P1, K7), P1, K3

Row 10 K3, P1, (K1, P5, K1, P1), K3

Row 11 K3, (K2, P1, K3, P1, K1), K4

Row 12 K3, P1, (P2, K1, P1, K1, P3), K3

Repeat rows 5 to 12 until square measures about 9 ½” (24cm) from cast on edge finishing on a Row 12. Then end pattern by knitting Row 5 once – (right side) K3, (K4, P1, K3) K4

End square by knitting 4 rows (Knit stitch) to form border

Cast off