Diamond Geezer-ghan

In the UK “Diamond Geezer” is a relatively common expression meaning that someone is a good or reliable person, it is an informal or humorous “Cockney” term. It implies one who can be counted on, who won’t let you down, who won’t lose his nerve in a crisis and will come through for you. So here is a snuggly afghan for your very own “Diamond Geezer”. Designed for him to snuggle under on the sofa, and maybe even let you share. 🙂

Diamond Geezer-ghan now has more sparkle.

The pattern has been updated to be consistent with my other designs.

The photo tutorial pdf gives you step-by-step photos so that you can clearly see what each round and repeat should look like. Plus if you are a more visual person or a beginner to crochet there are also video tutorials in US terms that take you through step by step, with lots of handy hints and tips for working the special stitches.

There is 1 yarn pack available, in Stylecraft Highland Heathers Double knit yarn.

You will find the colours per round in the pattern. The colour numbers are listed at the beginning of the pattern and then a colour number is given at the beginning of each round as the colours change.

For Double Knit yarn with a 4mm G hook, you will need a total of approx. 3536 meters / 3861 yards of yarn depending on the number of colours you use.

Should you wish to use an Aran/ Worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm H hook you will need approx. 25% more yarn.

Now it is even easier for you to get creative and make something special for those wonderful, men who support and encourage us crazy hookers.

Here are some of the other examples made by my superstar testers.

Mellissa has recently made Diamond Geezer-ghan in Stylecraft Special Double Knitting
C1- Grape x 2 (295 meters per ball)
C2- Grey x 3 (295 meters per ball)
C3- Denim x 4 (295 meters per ball)
C4- White x 2 (295 meters per ball)
C5- Midnight x 3 (295 meters per ball)

4mm G hook used.

♥ Finished size: 40 inches/102cm x 58 inches/147cm
Note: Mellissa’s tension is quite tight and you may find the project comes up a similar size to the one made by Ineke.

Mellissa’s Ravelry project page.

We wanted to create a new colourway and even with the grape which is a soft smokey pink it has a very manly feel to the colours, but this would be easy to substitute for a red or mustard or any colour your man would like.

Melissa used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, with a 5.5mm hook.
C1- Ivory x 1 (355 yards per ball)
C2- Light Gray x 3 (355 yards per ball)
C3- Greybeard x 4 (355 yards per ball)
C4- Soft Blue x 1 (355 yards per ball)
C5- I Love This Yarn Stonewash Dark Gray x 5 (252 yards per ball)

♥ Finished size: 60 inches/152cm x 84 inches/213cm

Melissa chose these colours to complement her husbands “Bug”.

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