Notes Ch 3 on an even row always counts as a dc ... Continue repeating these rows to create the diamond pattern. The crochet diamond stitch is a fantastic stitch to add to your repertoire.
pull yarn through last 2 loops on hook (one double crochet made). Picot: Slip Stitch 1, Ch3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, slip stitch. Fishnet Mesh: Ch3, sc in center of ch3 from previous row ...