How to crochet the Half-diamond stitch (step by step tutorial)
The half diamond stitch creates a subtle geometric texture with a beautiful diagonal flow, making it perfect for modern crochet projects. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn exactly how to work the half diamond stitch and understand how the stitch pattern builds across rows.
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How to crochet the Half-diamond stitch
The Half-diamond stitch is a textured crochet pattern that creates a soft, geometric effect with a gentle diagonal movement across the fabric. It’s a wonderful stitch choice if you enjoy structured designs that still feel elegant and modern.
Although the finished pattern looks intricate, the Half-diamond stitch is worked using simple stitch combinations and a repeating row sequence. Once you understand how the pattern shifts to form the “half diamond” shape, it becomes easy to follow and relaxing to crochet.
In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through the foundation, explain how the stitch repeat works, and show you exactly where to place each stitch so you can confidently add the Half-diamond stitch to your crochet projects.
Step by step instructions
Materials you’ll need
To crochet the Half-Diamond stitch, you’ll only need a few basic materials. I’ve listed what I used below, along with suitable alternatives so you can adapt the stitch to your own project.
Yarn: DK (light worsted) yarn I recommend using a smooth, light-coloured yarn when learning this stitch, as it helps the ribbed texture stand out clearly. DK yarn works particularly well for practice swatches, scarves, and blankets. I recommend Stylecraft Special DK as it shows the ribbed texture clearly.
Crochet hook: 4.0 mm I used a 4.0 mm hook for this tutorial. Ergonomic hooks like Tulip Etimo Murasaki crochet hook are especially helpful for textured stitches like this one, as they keep your tension even and reduce hand fatigue during longer sessions.
Scissors For cutting yarn neatly at the end of your work.
Yarn needle To weave in your ends once your swatch or project is complete.
Tip: If you tend to crochet tightly or loosely, don’t be afraid to adjust your hook size slightly to achieve a fabric you’re happy with.
To crochet the Half-Diamond stitch, you don’t need a specific brand of yarn. A smooth DK yarn works best, as it helps the texture and stitch definition stand out clearly.
Yarn options:
UK gentle readers: A beginner-friendly DK yarn from Laughing Hen
International readers: A wide colour selection of DK yarns from LoveCrafts
Crochet skills required
Crochet stitches standard: I am using the US / International standard crochet terms.
This stitch is suitable for confident beginners and above. Before starting, it helps to be comfortable with the following basic crochet skills:
Tension is very important. The yarn must glide smoothly from your tension hand to your working hand —
not too tight, not too loose — and follow the gauge of your hook.
Featured stitch: Half-Diamond stitch
Make a double crochet into a specified space, make a half-double crochet to only one loop of the bottom loops of the double crochet.
Foundation chains
The Half-diamond stitch is a multiple of 3 + 2 + 6 for the base chain. To create a sample tension, in this demo like my video, chain 36 + 2 + 6, that’s 44 chains in total.
Row 1
To start the first row, make a half-double crochet on the 2nd chain from the hook. chain 1, skip the next 4 chains, and *[make a double crochet into the next chain. make 1 half-double crochet inserting your hook to only one loop of the back loop of the double crochet just made (you have completed 1 Half-diamond), chain 1, skip the next 2 chains]. Repeat * until the last half diamond stitch and last chain left. do not chain 1, but instead make 1 final double crochet into the last chain.
Row 2
To begin with the second row, chain 3, and then turn (counter clockwise). This will be counted as 1 double crochet, make a half-double crochet on the 2nd chain from the hook. chain 1, *[make a double crochet into the next chain 1 space. make 1 half-double crochet inserting your hook to only one loop of the back loop of the double crochet just made (you have completed 1 Half-diamond), chain 1]. Repeat * until you finished the last half diamond stitch, do not chain 1 and make a double crochet on the last stitch.
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How to crochet the Half-diamond stitch (step by step tutorial)
