How to Crochet Corner to Corner
Corner to corner is a crochet technique that works the way it sounds–you crochet clusters “blocks” at a diagonal, starting at the corner then increasing each row by one block until your project is tall and wide enough. Then you decrease each row towards the other corner. That may sound intimidating, but it is an easy stitch to learn. I’ll teach you all of the basics of Corner to Corner Crochet.
Is corner to corner crochet hard to do?
Corner to corner may look elaborate, but it is easy to do. It’s made using beginner stitches – chains and double crochet, making it an excellent technique for beginners to try. The most complicated part of the stitch is getting started. After that, it’s a breeze!
What does C2C mean?
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Materials used in this Corner to Corner Tutorial
Corner to Corner (C2C) Crochet
Starting corner to corner crochet
Increasing corner to corner crochet
Row 2/2 Blocks: Chain six, double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook and in the last to chain spaces. Turn the block, so it sits on top of the block from row 1. Slip Stitch into the space between the chain and double crochet stitches on the first block made in the previous row. Chain three, work three double crochet in the same space around the chain.
Row 3/3 Blocks: Chain six, double crochet in the fourth chain from hook and in the following two chain spaces. Turn your work, slip stitch into the chain space of the block from the previous row. Chain three, work three double crochet in chain space. Slip stitch into the next chain space, ch3, 3dc in that space.
For each additional increase row, continue in the same manner until your project is the width you want it to be.
Decreasing corner to corner crochet.
Ch1, turn your work, slip stitch in the top of the three dc from the previous row. Slip stitch into the chain space and work a block (ch3 3dc). Continue working blocks across the row until you get to the last chain space. Slip stitch in the last chain space, turn your work. You’re now ready to start the next decrease row.
Continue working decrease rows. The last row will be only one block.
How to finish corner to corner crochet.
Slip Stitch back up the last block in each double crochet. Then slip stitch into the chain space. Now fasten off and weave in the ends.
Changing yarn colors in corner to corner crochet.
Work the last double crochet in the old color up to the last step. Then drape the new yarn color on your hook and finish the stitch. Continue working as usual with the new color.
Does c2c crochet have to be a square?
Do you always have to use double crochet with c2c crochet?
No, corner to corner can be made with half double, double, or triple/treble crochet stitches. The picture below is worked the same as the above tutorial using the half double crochet stitch.
I know you are going to love crocheting the corner to corner tecnique. One you get the hang of it, it works up really quickly.
As always if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
