Stepped diamond knitting chart

The repeat

Width

6 stitches

Height

6 rows

Yarns

2 contrasting colours

Use

Practice motif / personal projects

Plan a small sample

Repeat the 6-stitch unit across your work. For example, three repeats use 18 pattern stitches; add any edge stitches required by your chosen swatch method. Repeat the 6 chart rows as needed.

Before you begin

Choose a suitable colourwork technique. In stranded knitting, watch the unused yarn across the back and keep the fabric relaxed; long floats may need managing. This chart does not specify edge treatments, cast-on, bind-off or garment construction.

Make the design yours

Swap background and contrast colours, compare the repeat at different gauges, or try a small section in the browser chart maker. The preview is an illustration; the physical yarn sample decides the final result.