How to crochet C2C the traditional way – Stitch Tutorial
I love crocheting using the corner-to-corner (or C2C) technique! This is a very fun and fast-paced way to crochet afghans, pillows, and more!
I first learned how to work up a C2C pattern after following Divine Debris’s C2C CALs, then I set out to design my own pattern. The first C2C pattern I came out with was my Monstera Leaf Afghan. After that, I dove in deep by hosting the Nordic Winter Afghan CAL – a gorgeous heirloom blanketed designed by myself and 10 other fabulous crochet designers.
There are a different ways to work C2C, each one featuring different stitches, but the basic, “traditional” way has been to use double crochet stitches. That’s what I’m going to teach you now.
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Video Tutorial
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Written Instructions
Materials
You can use any size yarn & hook, this is what I use for the tutorial
C2C Increases the “Traditional Way”
- Ch 6
- Dc into 3rd ch from hook
- Dc in next 2 ch
- Ch 6
- Dc into 3rd ch from hook and next 2 ch
- Sl st to turning ch of 1st tile to join
- Ch 3
- Dc x3 in turning ch
- Repeat steps 4-8 each new row
- **repeat rows 7&8 for middle tiles**
C2C Decrease
Once you learn how to make your increase rows, it’s time to learn to decrease.
C2C Color Change
And why not make things more interesting and add new colors?
C2C colorwork tips
Here is a video with my C2C colorwork tips and I’m sure you’ll learn something new!
Now that you know how to how to C2C crochet, you can crochet any of my C2C crochet patterns! Some of them do use hdc stitches instead of the “traditional” dc, but you can adapt if you wish.
Nordic Winter Afghan
One of my most famous C2C patterns is actual a collaborative design, which is the Nordic Winter Afghan. It was a collaborative CAL that I hosted in the winter of 2021.
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Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.
I really like your patterns and techniques but there are so many pop ups that I just can’t watch them. I paid for the kit for the seminar and was hoping that would eliminate pop uos (at least through the summit) but it didn’t.
I’m so sorry to hear that, Mary. We will keep that in mind. Thank you for your feedback.