Shades of St Patrick Diamond Pin Pattern

Use J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, Size 5.
One ball of any color.
Where more than one color is used, a ball of each color is required.
Follow picture for trimmings.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.

DIAMOND (Make 2) ... 1st rnd: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, * sc in next ch, 3 sc in next ch. Repeat from * 3 more times working on both sides of ch-6 (16 sc). 2nd to 6th rnds incl: * Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group. 3 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. Break off. Insert pin and stuff. Sew pieces together at edges. Sew on beads.