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!
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 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.
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