Learn to Crochet the Diamond Trek Cable Pattern
The Diamond Trek Cable Pattern is the perfect addition to your crochet cable journey! Featuring simple twists that form a striking diamond design, this strip introduces you to the basics of crochet cables without being overwhelming. If you’ve never tried cables before, this pattern is an approachable way to practice the technique while creating a classic, textured look.
The diamond cable is featured in the Adventure in Cables Blanket CAL, but you can add it to any number of projects.
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MATERIALS
Finished Sizes: 4″ wide x 60″ long
Yarn: #4 worsted weight
Sample used: Big Twist Value – Soft Grey – 5.5 oz/156g, 348 yds/318m
Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm)
Notions: Yarn Needle
Gauge: 1 cable repeat = 2″ w x 4¼” h
Difficulty: Adv Beg/Intermediate – Uses a combination of post stitches that change from row to row, to create intertwined cables.
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- FPcl – Front Post cluster
- FPdc – Front Post double crochet
- FPdc2tog – Front Post double crochet 2 together
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.
Notes:
- Cable is worked over 9 sts.
- The center 4 post stitches have been numbered to make it easier. Right to left (because that’s how you crochet) 1,2,3,4.
Special Stitches:
- FPdc (Front Post double crochet) – yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo, pull up loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops] 2 times. Video tutorial here
- FPcl (Front post Cluster) – [yo, insert hook around indicated post st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, yo, pull through all 4 loops.
- FPdc2tog (Front Post double crochet 2 together) – yo, insert hook around 1st post st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook around 2nd post st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all 3 loops.
DIAMOND TREK CABLE PATTERN
Ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 5 sts, sk next st, FPdc around next st 1 row below, sc in next st (st above FPdc), FPdc around same sc as previous FPdc, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 13 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around 1st post st, sc in next st, FPdc2tog around 1st post st and 2nd post st (see Special Stitches), sc in next st, FPdc around 2nd post st, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (5 FPdc, 12 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around 1st post st, sc in next st, FPdc around 2nd post st, sc in next st, FPdc around 2nd post st, sc in next st, FPdc around 3rd post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (6 FPdc, 11 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around 1st post st, sc in next st, FPdc around 2nd post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around 3rd post st, sc in next st, FPdc around 4th post st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (6 FPdc, 11 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc2tog around 1st and 2nd post sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPcl around center sc 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc2tog around 3rd and 4th post sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 1 FPcl, 12 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around 1st post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around 2nd post st, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 13 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around 1st post st, sc in next st, FPdc around 2nd post st, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 13 sc)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 6 sts, FPdc2tog around 1st and 2nd post sts, sc in next 6 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (3 FPdc, 14 sc)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around post st, sc in next st, FPdc around post st, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 13 sc)
Row 19: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)
Rows 4-234: Repeat Rows 4-19, or until strip has reached 60”.
Happy Crocheting!
