EZ Diamond Lattice Blanket: A Stunning Crochet Project for Cozy Comfort

ByEmila Lorein

Welcome, crochet lovers! If you’re looking for a stunning yet relaxing project to sink your hooks into, the EZ Diamond Lattice Blanket is just the thing. This elegant blanket features a mesmerizing diamond lattice pattern that adds texture and sophistication to any room.

Designed for experienced crocheters, this pattern uses Bernat® Alize® Blanket-EZ™ yarn, a super bulky and soft yarn that works up quickly. The result? A plush, cozy blanket perfect for snuggling under during chilly evenings.

Whether you’re making this as a gift or treating yourself, this blanket is sure to impress. Let’s dive in!

Materials

Before we begin, gather your supplies:

  • Yarn: Bernat® Alize® Blanket-EZ™ (6.4 oz/180 g; 18 yds/16 m per ball) in Country Blue (37018) – 7 balls
  • Hook: Size U.S. N/15 (10 mm) crochet hook (or size needed to match gauge)
  • Scissors & Yarn Needle (for weaving in ends)

Finished Size: Approximately 56″ (142 cm) wide x 60″ (152.5 cm) long

Abbreviations & Notes

Stitch Abbreviations

  • Pull loop up (PLU): Pull the working yarn loop up through a stitch from behind.
  • Cross (CR): Move one stitch in front of another (direction specified in pattern).

Important Notes:

✔ Right side facing at all times – No turning!
✔ Working yarn is always held behind stitches.
✔ Count stitches carefully to maintain the diamond lattice pattern.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Foundation Row

  1. Count 68 loops for the foundation row.

Row 1 (Right to Left)

  • Pull the 69th loop (from working yarn) up through the 68th loop (last loop of foundation row) from behind to create a knit stitch.
  • Pull next loop up through the next foundation loop.
  • Repeat:
    • Cross 2nd loop in front of the 1st loop (to the right).
    • PLU through next loop.
    • PLU through next loop.
    • Cross next loop in front of the 2nd loop (to the left).
    • PLU through next loop.
    • PLU through next loop.
    • PLU twice through next loops.
  • Continue to end of row. (68 stitches total.)

Row 2 (Left to Right)

  • PLU through the last stitch of the previous row.
  • Repeat:
    • Cross 2nd stitch over next stitch (to the left).
    • PLU through 2nd stitch.
    • PLU through 1st stitch.
    • PLU twice through next loops.
    • Cross next stitch in front of the 2nd stitch (to the right).
    • PLU through 1st stitch.
    • PLU through 2nd stitch.
  • End with PLU through last loop.

Rows 3–10: Forming the Diamond Lattice

Follow the pattern for Rows 3–10, alternating directions and crossing stitches to create the diamond effect.

  • Rows 5–10 are the repeating pattern.
  • Continue until the blanket reaches 60″ (152.5 cm), ending on a Row 5.

Video Tutorial

Bind Off

  • Pull 2nd stitch through 1st stitch, then 3rd through 2nd, and so on.
  • Cut yarn, leaving a tail to weave in securely.

Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Congratulations! You’ve just created a gorgeous EZ Diamond Lattice Blanket—perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself.

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