Crochet Navajo Indian Diamond Pattern Part 1 of 6. Correction, chain 146 for 60x40.

[@joleneegger5479]

Hi!! I am new to crocheting, so first time using this pattern. My Mom used to crochet this years ago but passed away in 1991. So when I seen your tutorial I got so excited and am giving it a try!! My only hang up is I am doing the 186 chain and when I got to the 4th row where we count 19 then use the front stitch only down one, I came up off at the end and my last one was this.

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Jolene Egger, make sure to not work into the first and last chains of each row and when you do the double crochet make sure to not work into the single crochet behind it. So after skipping the first chain then the next 19 stitches are single crochet and the 20th stitch is the double crochet. Then repeat. The last four stitches should be 1 double, next 2 stitches single then 1 chain at the end. It's easy to loose count on this pattern but there are easy fixes. If you need to add a stitch you can do 2 single crochet in one or if you have too many you can do 1 single crochet in two stitches. Remembering your Mother while Crocheting the blanket, I think is a very endearing way of honoring her memory. If you need more help with this pattern we have a Facebook group wear you could post a pic and I could look at it to see it and get a better idea of how I can help.

[@marythomason784]

Was what???

[@lucyroyal3565]

Love it. Very well explained! Thank you for sharing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@HooknLoops]

Thank you Lucy Royal!😄

[@helensteiner319]

I like how you explain dropping below row to dc and etc.

[@HooknLoops]

Thank you Helen Steiner🙂

[@sharonmotley1015]

I have the printed version of this pattern but glad I found your video tutorial. My husband wants me to make this with red, white, and blue. Can't wait to get started 🧶💞

[@randylucca311]

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[@paulakoncki4029]

Thank you for sharing! I got the pattern as a written pattern and I found it bit confusing because I am use to Mosaic Charts but after watching your video everything makes sense. You have a new Fan, I rang the bell and subscribed! 🥰🧶🌼

[@HooknLoops]

Thank you Paula Koncki!😁

[@tracyrlgh1]

Hi this is beautiful! I would like to use this for a temperature blanket but not sure how many chains I should do. Could you tell me how many rows you ended up with and the length. I would like to maybe get an idea. If you have a suggestion I'm happy to hear it thanks!

[@HooknLoops]

Thank you Tracy Rodriguez, Here are the foundation chain amounts and the length and you can stop whenever it is wide enough. Ch 146 for a throw about 60" x 48" long ch 186 for a twin about 90" long x 60" Ch 246 for a full/queen size blanket or afghan about 94" long x 90" Ch 286 for King size blanket or afghan about 110" long x 96" You can also make a custom size by chaining 2 at beg, ch multiples of 20 and ch 4 at the end.

[@jayohwhy919]

My grandmother made me one back in 1977. With blue tones. I still have it. Only it is in the cupboard .

[@cindycampbell4994]

If I did not want to add fringes do I still skip that last chain or would I single crochet in that skipped chain? This blanket is beautiful!! Great job😊

[@HooknLoops]

This pattern calls for cutting off yarn at end of each row. If you don't want the fringe then you either have to sew in the ends or crochet over them.

[@cindycampbell4994]

@@HooknLoops thank you for letting me know it is beautiful

[@gabbyferreira4786]

Beautiful tutorial, is there a way you can show us a chart ?

[@HooknLoops]

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[@angelicfruitcake]

Thanks for making an easy video to follow. Can you please tell me how many rows for one diamond block and also if I can use dk yarn and what hook I would use.

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Nat Walmsley, there are 23 rows that create the first row of diamonds. Yes you can use dk yarn. Use the recommended hook stated on the label.

[@tiffanylynn4320]

When you start a new row, are you ever turning your work or are you starting from the same end? I am starting with the same end as I began with previously, but uncertain if I missed that instruction. I was initially turning, but couldn’t figure out the dc when I turned.

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Tiffany Lynn, In this pattern you won't turn your work. Cast on to beginning of each row after you cut the yarn from the end of the last row.

[@tiffanylynn4320]

HooknLoops Calm Country Crochet thank you! This helps greatly to know I’m on the right track! Appreciate your help and quick reply! :)

[@HooknLoops]

Thank you for watching!

[@yarnycat_crochet]

I’m going to make this in a shawl!

[@johndesireemorales1725]

Hey there I was wondering if you could possibly only do 2 colors. I really love this pattern. I wanted to try it but only have 2 colors. I was just wondering if it would be harder to do 2 colors instead of 3?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi John & Desiree Morales, I think that it would look very cool with 2 colors. I don't think it would be harder to just have 2 colors. 😊

[@emileehutchinson688]

Hi I was wondering how many skeins would you use for the 60x40inch. I saw you used 20 for the 40x60.

[@HooknLoops]

If you are doing a 40x60 inch blanket you will probably need about 6 skeins unless there are more than 6 colors needed.

[@AC-fm7xd]

Muy bonito!!!! Gracias por colgarlo!!!!!

[@anyakroutil9880]

Hi I absolutely love this pattern my only question before I start how many skeins of each color would I need for 94" long x 90" thank you in advance

[@HooknLoops]

I did one this size. The skeins I used were 350 yards each, and it took 50 skeins. 15 white, 15 gray, 14 dark red, 3 black and 3 bright red.

[@helensteiner319]

Thank you for sharing. This video pattern but I would like the written pattern please

[@HooknLoops]

Free written pattern: www.calmcountrycrochet.com/2018/12/size-60-x-40-or-72-x-52-blanketafghan.html

[@rolandgonzales3343]

do you turn the work or just break off and start a new road working the same side?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Roland Gonzales, I cut the yarn at the end of each row long enough for fringe or tassles and start a new row by casting on with a single crochet, remember to skip the knot at the beginning working on the same side.

[@sheilaflores2487]

For the 40 x 60 afghan, about how many yards of worsted weight yarn will I need in each color (3 colors)?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Sheila Flores, about 20 skiens of yarn. Check out the description section for more information. Thank you

[@sheilaflores2487]

Is it 20 skeins for each color?

[@HooknLoops]

The skiens I use are 350 yards. If I was doing a 40 x 60 I would use 20 skiens because I would rather have too much yarn than not enough. So if I want to use 3 colors I would divide 3 into 20= 6.66, so round that up to 7. So 7 skiens for each color. 7 x 3= 21. So a total of 21 skiens.

[@lunah5668]

So you do multiples of 20 plus 6 ? You said chain 2 in the beginning and then 4 at the end? So that make 6, xtra on top of the multiples of 20 ?

[@HooknLoops]

Yes that's correct

[@hugettewatson2789]

Hi this looks interesting I’ve seen the work in many different pattern and there’re beautiful. Is the whole blanket mainly SC , and why do you leave the 1 stitch or sc at the end of each row. Great tutorial ❤️🙏🏾

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Hugette Watson The stitches I used are 1 single crochet back loop only and Navajo Tear st which is a double crochet front loop only third row down from hook. So I skipped the slipknot at beginning and the chain 1 at the end for knots to hold the row together. Thank you🙂

[@MarilynScaggs-f2i]

Want to make the afghan small to give to a 7 yr old how many stitches in the starting chain should I use?

[@HooknLoops]

You can make any size you like with this formula: 2 ch needed at beginning 3 ch + 1ch for knot at end, ch in multiples of 20 in middle. Slip knot at the begining is for fringe knot. Ch1 at end is for knot. Do not work in these knots. Ch 146 for a throw about 60" long.

[@emileehutchinson688]

Also, in your written pattern it says chain 146 and here on the video it says 246 for a throw blanket. Which one is it? Sorry I’m just confused

[@HooknLoops]

Hi, so sorry for the mistake, it is 146 for the 60" throw.

[@emileehutchinson688]

@@HooknLoops it’s ok! Thank you for clarifying!

[@rebeccabagnall951]

Hi, thanks so much for this, I’m really enjoying doing it, but can you tell me what row number I need to go back to after row 22 please? I don’t feel confident enough to not have the guidance to follow. Many thanks 😀. And I have subscribed 👍😊 x

[@rebeccabagnall951]

Apologies, I’ve seen it now! Many thanks for this tutorial 👍

[@sharonmotley1015]

I am using red, white, and blue(instead of grey). Black I assume is border and accent. Do I use black for the foundation chains and row 1?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Sharon Motley, I used a dark red for chain and rounds 1-3 for the pillow in the picture. Any color can be used. Thanks

[@sharonmotley1015]

@@HooknLoops thank you. I look forward to seeing this one worked out.

[@sharonmotley1015]

@@HooknLoops I've started 3rd row that has the DC FPL but I'm not sure if I have the next stitch placed correctly. Can I send a pic to you?

[@HooknLoops]

@@sharonmotley1015 you can post it on the Facebook group or send thru the messenger.

[@beverlymooneyhan743]

Do you have a video for left handed people??

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Beverly Mooneyhan, I could make a left handed video. Do you have one in mind? Would you like the Navajo Indian Diamond in left hand?

[@Winkark]

Thank you so much for doing this! Great job!

[@teresarodgers176]

I am having a difficult time getting both ends even stitch even.Any suggestions?

[@HooknLoops]

It's very easy to miss stitches in this pattern. Just make sure you don't work in the stitch behind the double crochet and count the single crochet as you go. You could also use stitch markers to help keep count.

[@teresarodgers176]

Thank you for time and what a gift you have.Thank you again

[@marymartin2782]

❤

[@Bruiser89]

How many chains did you do to start?

[@HooknLoops]

@@Bruiser89 You can make any size you like with this formula: chain 2 at beginning Chain 3 at end, chain in multiples of 20 in middle. Ch 146 for a throw about 60" long.

[@yarnycat_crochet]

How many would you chain for a shawl? And how much yarn do you think you would need?

[@HooknLoops]

How long do you want the shawl to be? There are different sizes. Check out this blog, it describes all the different sizes sewguide.com/scarf-shawl-stole-wrap-measurement/#size_measurements_of_shawls

[@emileehutchinson688]

Sorry I’m still a little confused is the 40x60 the same as the 60x40? I’m trying to do a 60x40 but I’m reading through the comments, the description, and the pattern and I’m just so confused. I’m really sorry I’m trying here. So I want to do a 60x40 with 3 colors, that would be 20 skeins of yarn total, then I would get 7 skeins of each color. Again I’m sorry I’m just confused 😅

[@emileehutchinson688]

And I would chain 146 for foundation

[@HooknLoops]

@emileehutchinson688 when you chain 146 that should be 60 inches long then you just stop doing rows when it reaches 40 inches. It depends on how many yards the skeins are. If the skeins are 350 yards then you probably only need about six skeins.

[@emileehutchinson688]

@@HooknLoops I’m still confused 🤦‍♀️

[@emileehutchinson688]

Six skeins of each color or total?

[@HooknLoops]

@@emileehutchinson688 6 skeins total

[@cindyaldrich8738]

I have tried this pattern twice and I don’t know why, but I am having a hard time getting it straight, do you have any ideas what I am doing wrong?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Cindy Aldrich, is it the diamond that is not straight? You can send me a picture at [e-mail] or post a picture on facebook group so I can look at it. I will try and help

[@HooknLoops]

From what I can see in the pictures you sent me, It looks really good to me. I love the color combination you chose.

[@cindyaldrich8738]

HooknLoops Calm Country Crochet when I fold it in half the ends don’t line up

[@HooknLoops]

Have you tried counting the stitches to make sure none was added or skipped? When you do a double crochet make sure that you dont put in a single crochet behind it. Go on to the next stitch and put in a single crochet. Should have the same stitch count on every row.

[@cindyaldrich8738]

HooknLoops Calm Country Crochet I will do that, but every row I end up with the exact stitches at the end! 🤷‍♀️

[@ericaotten6927]

hello. could you tell me what the name of your orange yarn is?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Erica Otten, Terracotta is the orange color. I have it linked in the description. After clicking the link the white color shows but if you scroll down you will see the color choice box. I don't know why they put it that far down on the page, but it's on the lower right hand side.

[@ericaotten6927]

@@HooknLoops thank you so much! Your video has been very helpful also! Thanks

[@kimchambers5903]

When starting; you say for a 60 x 40, to chain 246... do I change 2 and then chain 246 and then chain 4 at the end? Or is it just flat out chain 246?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Kim Chambers, Its flat out 246 for a 60 x 40, If you want a custom size then you do the 2 at beginning, multiple of 20 and 4 at end

[@kimchambers5903]

HooknLoops Calm Country Crochet thanks 😊

[@denisehoffmann5006]

💜

[@aeonfluxcapacitor77]

So the multiple is 20+3?

[@HooknLoops]

Chain multiple of 20s +6

[@gouffray6002]

Can you do this in one color without changing?

[@HooknLoops]

It can be done in any colors, but the end of the row needs to be cut and the start of each row needs slip knot and cast on with sc blp.

[@thiakantner9724]

Do you have any idea about how many rows you had finished?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Thia Kantner, There are 23 rows to complete the diamond, 22 rows before repeating row 3. The pattern is for a custom made size so you can have as many rows as you like. I hope this answers your question🙂

[@Turtle_craftymom]

Anyone know how many I should chain for like a baby size blanket

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Turtle_craftymom, chain 106 for 36" baby blanket

[@Turtle_craftymom]

@@HooknLoops thank u so much

[@shastawebb6585]

why not add one extra chain and work back then break the yarn so you don't need to break after the chain. I was going to try this pattern for a 12 inch by 12 inch pillow.

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Shasta Webb, I did try this one time but it seem to have a bumpy or ripple effect. Plus if I mess up and forget to add one of the dc flp I dont have to undo all of the work. If you do it that way let me know how it turns out. Any tips you can give is very much appreciated.😊

[@msshorty5213]

Is there a beanie pattern to go with this design?

[@HooknLoops]

Yes, here is the beanie pattern, thank you for the idea🙂 kzbin.info/aero/PL02Mxv-MMpTW2-iUQY_9cbUP-bGNBtFbO

[@sametraindiffernttime1383]

New subscriber! Hello!

[@HooknLoops]

Hello and welcome😁

[@sametraindiffernttime1383]

@@HooknLoops Thank you!😊👍

[@hellidontcare7355]

I’m really struggling with the end it’s just not coming out right no matter what I do. It sucks because I really want a blanket of this pattern.

[@HooknLoops]

If it's the end with the tails then the stitch count could be the problem. If you would like to post a pic in the Facebook group I'll be happy to take a look.

[@HooknLoops]

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[@beverlygean5678]

All my crochet hook are in Letters. e,f,g,h,etc. I have no idea what a 5.5 millimeter is

[@HooknLoops]

@@beverlygean5678 The hook is an I

[@beverlygean5678]

@@HooknLoops thank you!

[@Maritzavanrooi]

Is there a chart?

[@marythomason784]

Part 2

[@HooknLoops]

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[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

I'm dyslexic & the way you worded, how to chain confused me

[@dennishight4419]

Can you send me the pattern?

[@HooknLoops]

Hi Dennis Hight Here is a link to the pattern www.calmcountrycrochet.com/2018/12/size-60-x-40-or-72-x-52-blanketafghan.html