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The Diamond/Kite Granny

‌The Diamond/Kite Granny

The Diamond, or Kite, Granny is geometrically similar to the square, but it starts differently with a ch 7 instead of a ch

5. Both the top and the bottom corner will be a ch 4 between cluster groups of 4. While a traditional square is worked flat on its sides, the diamond is worked on its points.


Materials: Yarn and compatible hook.


Round 1: Start Top: Make magic circle and ch 7. (This counts as a dc and a ch 4.) Make 4 dc in the ring and ch 2 (For the side) and make 4 dc in the ring. Bottom: Ch 4, Make 4 dc in the ring. Ch 2 and make 3 dc in the ring. Join to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 7 with a sl st.

Round 2. Note: the top and the bottom contain 4 dcs and ch 4 to elongate the diamond: Sl st into the beginning ch 4 sp. Ch 7 and make 4 dc in the sp. Ch 2 and in the next ch 2 sp make (3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc) for side corner. Ch 2, in the bottom ch 4 sp make (4 dc, ch 4 and 4 dc) for bottom corner. Ch 2, in the next ch 2 sp make (3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc) for the next side corner. Ch 2, in the top ch 4 sp (where you began) Make 3 dc. Join to the 3rd st (remember the ch 7, the 1st 3 chs counted as a dc) of the beginning ch 7 with a sl st.

Round 3. Sl st into the beginning ch 4 sp. Ch 7 and make 4 dc in the sp. Ch 2 and in the next ch 2 sp make 3 dc. Ch 2, in the side corner make (3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc). Ch 2 and in the next ch 2 sp make 3 dc. Ch 2, in the next ch 4 sp (The elongated bottom) make (4 dc, ch 4 and 4 dc.) Ch 2, and in the next ch 2 sp make 3 dc. Ch 2, in the side corner make (3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc). Ch 2, in the next ch 2 sp make 3 dc and ch 2. Make 3 dc in the beginning ch 4 and join to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 7 with a sl st.

Repeat Round 3 to Grow. On each new round make your top and bottom corners of (4 dc, ch 4 and 4 dc) and your side corners of (3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc). Between each corner space make ch 2 and 3 dcs in the ch 2 sps from the previous round. You will have 1 more cluster on each side for every row. (4 in total)


Visual vs. Structural:

  • Structure: The Diamond Granny has four corners.

  • Visual: The difference is the top and bottom corners where you will make (4 dc, ch 4 and 4 dc) and the side side corners where you will make (3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc.)


After learning how to make the most used Granny Squares, go and search for different ways to join them and cool edgings to use. Pinterest and YouTube have tons of ideas. I encourage you to visit my online Inspiration Board to spark creativity for your next project!

This ever-growing collection of completed Granny Square projects—from vibrant blankets and stylish garments or just plain weird stuff—is the perfect resource for choosing color palettes, understanding scale, and envisioning your final design. Visit www.crochetmethat.com and navigate to the Inspiration Board to see what other creators are making and find the perfect starting point for your unique creation. Happy hooking!