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Diamond (Rhombus) Grid Paper
Diamond grid paper is made of two sets of parallel diagonal lines that cross to form rhombuses. Designers use it for argyle knitting, harlequin patterns, leaded glass and lattice work, where every motif sits on point. Change the cell size and angle to get tall narrow diamonds or squares turned on their corner.
Preview of page 1. 215.9 mm × 279.4 mm. Print at 100% (“Actual size”) to keep the spacing exact.
What people use it for
- Argyle sock and sweater charts
- Harlequin and checkerboard-on-point surface patterns
- Leaded and stained glass window layouts
- Garden trellis and lattice fence plans
- Gift wrap, background and wallpaper pattern sketches
Tips for diamond grid
- Start with diamonds about twice as tall as they are wide for a classic argyle look, then adjust to taste.
- For square tiles turned 45 degrees, make the diamond's width and height equal.
- Fill alternate diamonds with two colors to check the overall pattern before you commit to knitting or cutting glass.
- Use thin lines and a pale color if the sheet is a base for an illustration you plan to scan.
- For stained glass, print at full size on A3 and use the sheet directly as a cutting cartoon, tracing each lead line onto the glass.
Printing tip: in the print dialog choose Actual size or 100%, not “Fit to page”, or the spacing shrinks slightly. How we keep sizes exact.
Questions
What is a rhombus grid?
It is a grid of four-sided cells with all sides equal, set at an angle so each cell looks like a diamond. A square rotated by 45 degrees is a special case.
How do I chart an argyle pattern?
Draw the large diamonds on this grid, color them in alternating shades, then add the thin crossing lines on top. Transfer the result to a knitting chart stitch by stitch.
Is diamond paper the same as isometric paper?
No. Isometric paper uses lines at 60 degrees and creates triangles. Diamond paper uses only two directions, so it forms rhombuses with no third line.
Can I print it as SVG?
Yes. Download the SVG to edit or scale the grid in a vector program such as Inkscape or Illustrator, or to use the diamonds as a cutting guide for a vinyl or laser cutter.
