Raised diamonds

Cast on a multiple of 4 sts plus 3.

Row 1 (RS) Purl to end.

Row 2 Knit to end.

Row 3 P3, *insert needle into st 2 rows below next st and K1, drop unworked st above, P3; rep from * to end.

Row 4 Knit to end.

Row 5 Purl to end.

Row 6 Knit to end.

Row 7 P1, *insert needle into st 2 rows below next st and K1, drop unworked st above, P3; rep from * to last 2 sts, insert needle into st 2 rows below next st and K1, drop unworked st above, P1.

Row 8 Knit to end.

Rows 1-8 form pattern.