Retro Diamonds & Hearts C2C Crochet Pattern & Free Graph
Retro Diamonds & Hearts Blanket With Free Crochet Graph
Gather your favorite supplies and give this feel-good Retro Diamonds and Hearts crochet design a try! Featuring a timeless diamond pattern and lovely heart accents, this retro crochet pattern makes a unique print to incorporate into any project.
Like my previous retro designs, Retro Squares Print and Retro Floral Leaf Pattern, this pattern is ideal for making vintage-themed handmade home items or nostalgic DIY gifts. The print has such an old-fashioned feel to it, and the colors take you back to the good bygone times.
I chose some lovely shades of green and cream for the diamonds and added some bright red hearts to give the print a pop of color. There are so many fantastic old-school colors to combine and choose from, so feel free to try a different color scheme and make your very own retro masterpiece.
Because this pattern is written in two ways: C2C and row-by-row, you can also customize how big your project is going to be.
You can use the C2C pattern and create a big, cozy blanket that can double as a bedspread. A C2C blanket with retro diamonds and hearts design can add a touch of vintage charm to your décor while keeping you warm and toasty during colder months.
Plus, depending on the colors you choose, it can be also used as a seasonal decoration during holidays like Valentine’s Day or Christmas.
You can try draping the retro C2C blanket over the back of a chair or the foot of your bed to spruce things up and make your space feel more festive. If you’d like to know more tips and tricks about C2C blankets, you can check out this detailed guide on corner-to-corner crochet.
On the other hand, the row-by-row pattern allows you to make slightly smaller pieces like baby blankets and tapestry wall hangings. The heart and diamond motifs can add a sweet and playful touch to the nursery, making it a wonderful gift for a newborn or young child.
Similarly, loved ones and friends can also enjoy other thoughtful and cherished gifts created with this retro chart. The design adds a personalized and sentimental touch to the gift—perfect for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.
The best part? You can try this retro crochet pattern regardless of your skill level. It is presented in both written and color-block versions and comes with multiple handy graphs to help you accomplish your project with confidence.
It’s a great beginner-friendly option to practice colorwork if you’re new to crochet and a charming pattern to indulge in if you’re a seasoned pro.
So scroll down to get your free retro diamonds and hearts graph and start with this enjoyable pattern. I’m excited to see how yours turns out!
Retro Diamonds & Hearts is a digital download (available in PDF format only) that you can use to crochet a blanket using various techniques, such as C2C, Mini C2C, SC, HDC, Tapestry Crochet, etc.
You can also use this design for other crafts such as knitting, cross-stitch, diamond beads painting, Hama beads, plastic canvas, and any other crafts that use pixelated images.
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Retro Diamonds & Hearts Blanket – Pattern Details
If you need to know what size your project will be and how much yarn you will use, read below.
Crochet Chart Size For The Retro Diamonds & Hearts Blanket
The size of the Retro Diamonds & Hearts graph is 100 squares high by 80 squares wide.
You can use it to make blankets in different sizes by changing the technique and yarn you use. From baby blankets to bed throws, you can make them all with this free crochet graph.
The finished size of your project depends on your technique, stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and your work tension.
Use the Finished Size & Yarn Quantity Calculator to get an idea of how much yarn you will need and how big your project will be.
If you want to skip the math and go straight to making your project, get my Free Blanket Sizing Guide when you follow me on MagicYarnPixels Patreon.
You will know exactly what yarn, hook and technique you need to use to get the result you want. Plus it’s free and you get to participate in monthly pattern giveaways.
Colors Used For The Retro Diamonds & Hearts Blanket
This pattern uses the following colors:
I’ve calculated the amount of squares used by each color to make it easier for you to calculate how much yarn you will need to complete your project.
- green 2857
- cream 4052
- red 1092
Retro Diamonds & Hearts Blanket – Written Pattern
The full PDF crochet pattern includes all the information you need to complete this beautiful crochet Retro Diamonds & Hearts blanket, including my help and support when you get stuck.
- C2C written pattern
- C2C color block pattern
- row by row color block pattern for tapestry / intarsia crochet
- written row by row pattern for tapestry / intarsia crochet
- the large graph split on multiple pages (4 or more pages)
- help & support with your project if you are stuck
You can find the written pattern in my Etsy and Patreon shops.
Retro Diamonds & Hearts Blanket – Free Crochet Chart
Below you can download the crochet graph for this cute Retro Diamonds & Hearts design for free.
It’s in PDF format and it has a legend at the bottom that you can use to calculate the yarn quantities needed.
Video Tutorials & Other Resources For Retro Diamonds & Hearts Blanket
Not sure how to use the graph or written instructions? Below you have tutorials and video resources to help you with some of the techniques.
I have created a complete guide to C2C crochet that teaches you everything you need to know about this technique.
If you want to download the PDF version of my c2c guide, you will find it on Patreon when you join as a MagicYarnPixels Supporter.
You will also find a complete collection of helpful c2c tutorial videos on my other youtube channel.
If you are interested in Tapestry or Intarsia crochet, I have put together a playlist of helpful video tutorials from talented crocheters to get you started.
You will find the Tapestry crochet video tutorials in this playlist and the Intarsia crochet video tutorials in this playlist.
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Copyright
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You can sell the items made with this pattern on a small scale if you made them yourself (e.g. handmade to order or sold at fairs etc). Mass production of items using my designs is not allowed without my written approval. You may not distribute or sell this pattern under any circumstances.
