Diamond + Dot Blanket
Our Diamond + Dot Blanket is a gem of a knit in our gorgeous cotton-wool Campo. It has tons of texture, a satisfying weight, and a sparkling personality, too!
You start this blanket with a border of twisted-rib little dashes, a wonderfully tactile knitting experience with the smooth, soft strands of Campo working into a crisp, plump pattern of stitches.
As you continue, keep track with either written or charted instructions, each line setting a rhythm as twisted stitches settle into a field of diamonds, each with a “dot” in its center.
Fifty percent GOTS-certified organically grown cotton and 50% wool, Campo is a classic worsted weight yarn whose multi-strand structure makes each and every stitch crystal clear. It knits up a clip and is machine washable, too… Both welcome features when knitting a blanket!
Pick up six skeins of your favorite color for a baby blanket, or twelve for the throw, and let the natural beauty of this yarn shine!
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Blanket designed by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller, based on the original Diamond + Dot Wrap by Katrin Schubert. Click here to see even more of Gianna’s designs!
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Materials
- 6 (12) skeins of Purl Soho’s Campo, 50% wool and 50% organically grown cotton. Each skein of this worsted/aran-weight yarn is 120 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 720 (1440) yards required. We used the color Verona Peach for the Baby size and Dolomite Gray for the Throw size.
- US 8 (5 mm), 32- or 40-inch circular needles
GAUGE
17 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern
SIZES
Baby (Throw)
Finished Dimensions: 26 inches wide x 34¼ inches long (41¼ inches wide x 45¾ inches long)
NOTES
STITCH MULTIPLE
This pattern is worked over a multiple of 8 + 9 stitches.
SLIPPED STITCHES
Slip all slipped stitches purlwise.
PATTERN
Cast on 113 (177) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Now work from either Written Instructions or Pattern Chart, both below…
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
LOWER BORDER
Row 1 (right side): K1, slip 1 with yarn in back (see Notes, wyib), p1, *k1 through the back loop (tbl), p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), p1, k1, *p1 tbl, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 3 and 4: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Row 5: K1, slip 1 wyib, k1 tbl, *p1, k1 tbl, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 6: Slip 1 wyif, p1, p1 tbl, *k1, p1 tbl, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 7 and 8: Repeat Rows 5 and 6.
Row 9: K1, slip 1 wyib, p1, *k1 tbl, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 10: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k1, *p1 tbl, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 11 and 12: Repeat Rows 9 and 10.
BODY
Row 1 (right side): K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *k1 tbl, p3, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, k1 tbl, p2, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 1 wyif, p1, k2, p1 tbl, *k3, p1 tbl, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 3 and 4: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Row 5: K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *p3, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p2, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p3, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 6: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k3, *k2, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, k3, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 7 and 8: Repeat Rows 5 and 6.
Row 9: K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *p2, k1 tbl, p3, k1 tbl, p1, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p3, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 10: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k3, *k1, p1 tbl, k3, p1 tbl, k2, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 11 and 12: Repeat Rows 9 and 10.
Row 13: K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *p1, k1 tbl, p5, k1 tbl, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p3, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 14: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k3, *p1 tbl, k5, p1 tbl, k1, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 15 and 16: Repeat Rows 13 and 14.
Row 17: K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *k1 tbl, p3, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, k1 tbl, p2, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 18: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k2, p1 tbl, *k3, p1 tbl, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 19 and 20: Repeat Rows 17 and 18.
Row 21: K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *p1, k1 tbl, p5, k1 tbl, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p3, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 22: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k3, *p1 tbl, k5, p1 tbl, k1, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 23 and 24: Repeat Rows 21 and 22.
Row 25: K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *p2, k1 tbl, p3, k1 tbl, p1, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p3, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 26: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k3, *k1, p1 tbl, k3, p1 tbl, k2, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 27 and 28: Repeat Rows 25 and 26.
Row 29: K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *p3, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p2, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p3, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 30: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k3, *k2, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, k3, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 31 and 32: Repeat Rows 29 and 30.
Repeat Rows 1-32 four (6) more times, until piece measures approximately 31¼ (43) inches from cast-on edge.
UPPER BORDER
Row 1 (right side): K1, slip 1 wyib, p2, *k1 tbl, p3, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, k1 tbl, p2, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 1 wyif, p1, k2, p1 tbl, *k3, p1 tbl, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k2, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 3 and 4: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Row 5: K1, slip 1 wyib, p1, *k1 tbl, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 6: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k1, *p1 tbl, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 7 and 8: Repeat Rows 5 and 6.
Row 9: K1, slip 1 wyib, k1 tbl, *p1, k1 tbl, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 10: Slip 1 wyif, p1, p1 tbl, *k1, p1 tbl, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 11 and 12: Repeat Rows 9 and 10.
Row 13: K1, slip 1 wyib, p1, *k1 tbl, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1 wyib, k1.
Row 14: Slip 1 wyif, p1, k1, *p1 tbl, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, slip 1 wyif.
Rows 15 and 16: Repeat Rows 13 and 14.
Go on to Finishing section, below.
PATTERN CHART
NOTE: New to reading charts? Unravel the mysteries with our Reading A Chart Tutorial!
Starting in the bottom right corner of the Chart below, work right-side (odd number) rows from right to left and wrong-side (even number) rows from left to right.
Work Rows 1–12 one time for Lower Border; then work Rows 1–32 of Body 5 (7) times; and then work Rows 1–16 one time for Upper Border.
KEY
CHART
Want to see it bigger? Click here and view the chart as a PDF!
Go on to Finishing section, right below.
FINISHING
With right side facing you, bind off in established stitch pattern.
Weave in the ends and wet block.
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Hello, it says to see in Notes as to with yarn in front or back but I am not able to find Notes. Thank you for your help.
Pam
Hi Pam,
Thanks for writing in! If you scroll up on the page, you’ll find the NOTES section. The particular instruction you’re looking for is under SLIPPED STITCHES, and it says “Slip all slipped stitches purlwise.” The pattern will indicate whether you should slip each slipped stitch wyif or wyib, but as per the note, all should be slipped purlwise!
Hope this helps clear things up!
All the best,
Lili
How do you just print a pattern without all the extra pages?
Hi Monica,
Thanks for reaching out. Here’s how you can download a printer-friendly version of this pattern: If you’re on your computer, you’ll find a “print” icon in the right column just below the “Save To Favorites” button. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find the “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Click on this button, and a window will pop up where you can delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print. When you hover over any image or a text block, it will be highlighted in yellow and a “trash” icon will appear. Just click on this icon to delete anything that’s not necessary to the pattern! For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. Then, just click on the “Print” button in the upper left-hand corner of the pop-up window!
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
What non-wool yarn can be used for this pattern? I like this pattern but I am allergic to wool. It would be great if you included alternate yarn choices with all your patterns.
Hi Jessica,
I’d recommend using another worsted weight yarn, like Tulip Cotton for this blanket! Tulip Cotton is 100% cotton, so it won’t cause any discomfort. The general rule is that yarns of a similar weight (fingering, sportweight, DK, worsted, etc.) can usually be substituted for each other, since you’ll be able to knit them to the same gauge as the original. There are often other specifications to consider, like fiber content, but we’re always happy to answer any questions you might have on finding the best alternative!
All the best,
Lili
Hi ! Thanks for this lovely pattern. Is it reversible (does the pattern create a similar but different design on the other side)?
Hi Jo,
Thanks for writing in! The Diamond + Dot Blanket isn’t reversible, but the wrong side will still be stunning, even if it isn’t identical to the right side.
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Cat
Yes it does! Thanks, Cat. It’s good to know that there isn’t really a “wrong” side.
I love this pattern and would like to make this as a bed runner for a king size bed. I’m thinking 15 inches for width and about 75 -85 inches long. How would I figure out the pattern for the width?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out! To figure out how many stitches to cast on for a 15″ width, first multiply the number of stitches per inch (4.25, based on the stitch gauge of 17 stitches in 4 inches) by 15. Then, round the resulting number to the nearest multiple of 8 + 1. This ends up coming to 65 stitches! So for a 15″ width, you should cast on 65 stitches, and then work the pattern as written until it reaches your desired length. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I’m thinking of making the Campo diamond dot baby blanket almost 4″ wider (gauge is 17 st=4″ and I want to add 16 stitches as the pattern repeat is every 8 st, therefore adding two more patterns but keeping the same length……finished dimensions roughly 30″x34 1/4″. I did the math, based on the lap size, which uses 12 skeins and has 44,604 total stitches. My new, wider baby size would have 24,252 stitches. Using a proportion, my calculation is that I’d need 6.52 skeins. In your opinion, am I overlooking anything?
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for reaching out! Your calculations look correct to me–I ended up getting nearly the same number, and so I would recommend purchasing 7 skeins of Campo. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Roughly how many hours does this pattern take to make?
Hi Dana,
Thanks for reaching out! I’m afraid that it’s very difficult to estimate that, since every knitter works at a different pace. If you’d like to test this out for yourself though, I’d recommend timing yourself when you knit up your gauge swatch. Then, you can extrapolate that to the size of the full blanket!
All the best,
Lili
Do you have any sweater patterns that would be wonderful with this yarn?
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out! Campo is a worsted weight yarn, so it would be a great choice for most of our sweater patterns designed for worsted weight. In particular, I think that the following three patterns would suit Campo particularly well: Purl Soho Pullover, Easy As Pie Pullover, Center Point Popover. Hope this helps give you some inspiration for your project!
All the best,
Lili
I purchased 8 skeins of Santolina to make the Diamond and Dot baby blanket , using two strands held together. I like the fabric the gauge swatch made on a size 7 needle, but fear I will not have enough yarn. How many more skeins do you think I need to buy to make a larger blanket ( thinking 40” wide by about 40” long or until I use up all the yarn. Thanks!
Hi Joyce,
Thanks for reaching out! If you’re knitting at the same gauge (or close to the same gauge) as the pattern, then 8 skeins of Santolina, held double, is enough yarn to make a 40- by 40-inch blanket. If you’re knitting at a smaller gauge though, you may need 1 or 2 more skeins. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I would like to make the crib size of the woodcut blanket. The pattern uses Campo yarn. The Campo yarn says machine wash and lay flat to dry. I think that would be too much laundry work for a mother to maintain for a blanket! Can you suggest another Purl Soho yarn that I can use following the same pattern instructions but that is machine washable and machine dry?
Thank you.
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for writing in! Our Sunshower Cotton could be a great alternative to Campo as it can be machine-washed and dried! This yarn is 100% organically grown cotton making it a great option for blankets! I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy making,
Gavriella
I am making this blanket and love the way it is turning out! I used the knitted cast on because I am not a fan of the long tail that is recommended. Can you suggest a bind of that would look most like the knitted cast on? Thank you!
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for writing in! I’m not sure which cast on would work best but I’d suggest checking out youtube for some great options. I’d recommend trying it out over a swatch to see what you like best!
All the best,
Gavriella
Hello Lili –
I would like to begin working on the Diamond and Dot blanket, but would like it to b somewhat bigger. Thought is about 50 to 55 inches wide. How many stitches need to be cast on for that width? In attempting to figure out the math, it seems that, for 50 inches, 34 additional stitches need to be cast on for a total of 211. For about 55 inches, it would be 51 stitches for a total of 228. ( I think this should be an odd number.) Is that correct? Thanks, as always, for your help. Best,
Diane
Hi Diane,
The first step towards figuring out your new cast-on number is to determine the number of stitches per inch! Based on the gauge of this pattern (17 stitches = 4 inches), that would be 4.25 stitches per inch. Then, you multiply that number by the width you want. I’ll multiply it by 52.5 inches, since that’s the midpoint of what you’re looking for. That results in 223.125.
The final step is to round that number to the nearest multiple of 8 + 1 stitches, since that’s the stitch multiple of this pattern! That would be 225 stitches. If you want it slightly larger or slightly smaller than this though, you can add or subtract 8 stitches for an approximately 2-inch difference in either direction!
All the best,
Lili
Why are the edges curling on my blanket?
I am using a worsted weigh acrylic and size 8 needles.
Hi Rose,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern has a few columns of stockinette stitch near the edges on most rows, so that’s likely why you’re experiencing some curling. Wet blocking your blanket should minimize the curling significantly though, so I’d recommend doing that after you complete the project! You can even test it out on a small swatch beforehand to see the effect.
All the best,
Lili
I really love this pattern, but as Campo isn’t available anymore, what other yarns would you recommend? I like the idea of a fiber blend (like wool and cotton) instead of straight wool, or else a superwash would be fantastic (for a household with kids and pets.) I’m also looking to roughly match the colors of a rug in the room, so multiple yarn options or a wide palette would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Hi Kelley,
I think you would love working with Morning for this project! Morning is made with a mix of cotton and yak fiber, creating an exceptionally soft and durable (and machine washable!) yarn. It’s a bit thinner than Campo was, but you can easily adjust the cast-on number for the blanket to make it work for Morning.
To figure out your new cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest multiple of 8 + 9 stitches. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili