RuledPaperFree printable · PDF, PNG, SVG
Rhombus Pattern Sheet
This sheet tiles rhombus outlines across the page so you can cut them out as pieces or color them as a pattern. Teachers use them as geometry manipulatives, quilters cut tumbling block and star diamonds from them, and crafters make garlands and 3D stars. Adjust the size to get anything from small tiles to large classroom shapes.
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
- Geometry manipulatives for angles, symmetry and area
- 60 degree diamonds for tumbling block and star quilts
- Paper garlands and folded star crafts
- Pattern block style tiles for younger children
- Harlequin costume and banner templates
Tips for rhombus pattern
- Diamonds with a 60 degree angle combine into six-pointed stars and the classic tumbling blocks quilt pattern; three of them make a hexagon.
- Print on card stock if the pieces will be handled many times as classroom manipulatives.
- Color groups of three rhombuses in light, medium and dark before cutting to plan a 3D cube illusion.
- Leave the margin wide enough for scissors to start cleanly at the page edge.
- For a classroom set, print each page on a different color of card so groups can sort and swap pieces easily.
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?
A rhombus is a four-sided shape with all four sides the same length. Opposite angles are equal, and the diagonals cross at right angles.
How do three rhombuses make a cube?
Three 60 degree rhombuses arranged around a point form a hexagon that looks like a cube seen from the corner. Shade them light, medium and dark to strengthen the 3D effect.
Is a square a rhombus?
Yes. A square is a rhombus with four right angles. A square turned 45 degrees is often called a diamond.
Can I use these for quilting?
Yes, as paper templates. Print on card stock, add seam allowance when cutting fabric, and treat the printed size as the finished size.
