Quilted Diamond and Bobble Stitch Free Pattern – This knitting stitch is a richly textured and visually impressive pattern that masterfully combines three distinct textural elements for a luxurious, quilted effect. The dominant feature is a beautiful lattice of clean, rope-like cables that travel and cross over one another to form a repeating pattern of large, well-defined diamonds. Instead of a simple background, the interior of each diamond is filled with a dense, diagonal ribbing, giving the fabric a plush, substantial feel and adding significant depth. At the very center of each diamond sits a single, neatly formed bobble, acting as a focal point and providing a lovely textural contrast. The interplay between the bold, sculptural lines of the cables, the intricate texture of the diagonal fill, and the delicate pop of the central bobble creates a sophisticated and harmonious design, perfect for heirloom-quality sweaters, cozy blankets, and statement accessories.

NOTE: This is a translation from a Russian pattern:

FLAT (BACK-AND-FORTH) ROWS

Number of stitches: multiple of 18 + 2 edge stitches.
Each row begins and ends with 1 edge stitch.

Row 1 (RS): 6 purl, 3 knit, *3 knit, 12 purl, 3 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 3 knit, 6 purl.
Row 2 (WS) and all even rows as given: 6 knit, 3 purl, *3 purl, 12 knit, 3 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 3 purl, 6 knit.
Row 3: 5 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), *cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 10 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl); repeat from * to last 9 sts, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 5 purl.
Row 4: 5 knit, 3 purl, 1 knit, *1 knit, 3 purl, 10 knit, 3 purl, 1 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 1 knit, 3 purl, 5 knit.
Row 5: 4 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 1 purl, *1 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 8 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 1 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 1 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 4 purl.
Row 6: 4 knit, 3 purl, 2 knit, *2 knit, 3 purl, 8 knit, 3 purl, 2 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 2 knit, 3 purl, 4 knit.
Row 7: 3 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 2 purl, *2 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 6 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 2 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 2 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 3 purl.
Row 8: 3 knit, 3 purl, 3 knit, *3 knit, 3 purl, 6 knit, 3 purl, 3 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 3 knit, 3 purl, 3 knit.
Row 9: 2 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 3 purl, *3 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 4 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 3 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 3 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 2 purl.
Row 10: 2 knit, 3 purl, 4 knit, *[4 knit, 3 purl] twice, 4 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 4 knit, 3 purl, 2 knit.
Row 11: 1 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 4 purl, *4 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 2 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 4 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 4 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 1 purl.
Row 12: 1 knit, 3 purl, 5 knit, *5 knit, 3 purl, 2 knit, 3 purl, 5 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 5 knit, 3 purl, 1 knit.
Row 13: Cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 5 purl, *5 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 5 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 5 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit).
Row 14: 3 purl, 6 knit, *6 knit, 6 purl, 6 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 6 knit, 3 purl.
Row 15: 3 knit, 6 purl, *make 1 bobble, 6 purl, 6 knit, 6 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 1 bobble, 6 purl, 3 knit.
Row 16: 3 purl, 6 knit, knit the bobble loop together with the next st, 5 knit, 6 purl, 6 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, knit bobble loop together with next st, 5 knit, 3 purl.
Row 17: Cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 5 purl, *5 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 5 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 5 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl).
Row 18: same as Row 12.
Row 19: 1 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 4 purl, *4 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 2 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 4 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 4 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 1 purl.
Row 20: same as Row 10.
Row 21: 2 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 3 purl, *3 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 4 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 3 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 3 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 2 purl.
Row 22: same as Row 8.
Row 23: 3 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 2 purl, *2 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 6 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 2 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 2 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 3 purl.
Row 24: same as Row 6.
Row 25: 4 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 1 purl, *1 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 8 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 1 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 1 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 4 purl.
Row 26: same as Row 4.
Row 27: 5 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), *cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 10 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit); repeat from * to last 9 sts, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 5 purl.
Row 28: same as Row 2.
Row 29: 6 purl, 3 knit, *3 knit, 6 purl, 1 bobble, 6 purl, 3 knit; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 3 knit, 6 purl.
Row 30: 6 knit, 3 purl, *3 purl, 6 knit, knit bobble loop with next st, 5 knit, 3 purl; repeat from * to last 9 sts, 3 purl, 6 knit.

Work once through Rows 1–30, then repeat Rows 3–30 continuously.

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IN THE ROUND

Number of stitches: multiple of 18.

Rnd 1: *6 purl, 6 knit, 6 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 2: same as Rnd 1.
Rnd 3: *5 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 5 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 4: *5 purl, 3 knit, 2 purl, 3 knit, 5 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 5: *4 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 2 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 4 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 6: *[4 purl, 3 knit] twice, 4 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 7: *3 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 4 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 3 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 8: *3 purl, 3 knit, 6 purl, 3 knit, 3 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 9: *2 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 6 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 2 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 10: *2 purl, 3 knit, 8 purl, 3 knit, 2 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 11: *1 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 8 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 1 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 12: *1 purl, 3 knit, 10 purl, 3 knit, 1 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 13: *cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 10 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit); repeat from *.
Rnd 14: *3 knit, 12 purl, 3 knit; repeat from *.
Rnd 15: *3 knit, 6 purl, 1 bobble, 6 purl, 3 knit; repeat from *.
Rnd 16: *3 knit, 5 purl, knit bobble loop with next st, 6 purl, 3 knit; repeat from *.
Rnd 17: *cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 10 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl); repeat from *.
Rnd 18: same as Rnd 12.
Rnd 19: *1 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 8 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 1 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 20: same as Rnd 10.
Rnd 21: *2 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 6 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 2 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 22: same as Rnd 8.
Rnd 23: *3 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 4 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 3 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 24: same as Rnd 6.
Rnd 25: *4 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), 2 purl, cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 4 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 26: same as Rnd 4.
Rnd 27: *5 purl, cross 4 sts (purl/knit), cross 4 sts (knit/purl), 5 purl; repeat from *.
Rnd 28: same as Rnd 2.
Rnd 29: *6 purl, 6 knit, 6 purl, 1 bobble; repeat from *.
Rnd 30: *6 purl, 6 knit, 5 purl, knit bobble loop with next st; repeat from *.

Work once through Rnds 1–30, then repeat Rnds 3–30 continuously.

Cross 4 stitches knit/purl: slip 1 stitch to a cable needle and hold at the back, knit 3, then purl the stitch from the cable needle; on the WS row – 1 knit, 3 purl; in even rounds – 3 knit, 1 purl

4 sts cross purl/knit: Slip 3 sts onto a cable needle and hold in front of work, purl 1, then knit 3 sts from the cable needle; in the purl row – purl 3, knit 1; in even round rows – purl 1, knit 3.

1 “bobble”: From the strand, work (1 knit, 1 knit twisted, 1 knit, 1 knit twisted, 1 knit), 2× [turn, 5 purl, turn, 5 knit], then sequentially pass the 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st stitch over the 5th stitch; in the purl row, knit the bobble stitch together with the next stitch; in odd round rows, purl the bobble stitch together with the previous stitch.