Corner to corner crochet is one of my favorite stitches and there are so many amazing patterns out there. The only problem is that there is a little bit of a learning curve! Turning, increasing and decreasing are all much different than what you may be used to in your crochet journey. I have seen many super-talented crocheters get discouraged by a big C2C project because everything is just so different.
My advice is to start small! Check out these resources for learning how to C2C and then pick a quick project from my little free pattern round-up to practice on. A little practice now will pay off big time in the long run for any gorgeous larger projects you’d like to tackle later. Mistakes are much easier to fix on a smaller scale.
Resources
How to C2C – Written, Picture and Video Tutorials
Starting and Increasing C2C Crochet – Video Tutorial
Decreasing C2C – Written, Picture and Video Tutorials
Tips for Changing Colors in C2C – Written and Video Tutorials
All About Yarn Bobbins – Written and Video Tutorials
- Colorblock C2C Dishcloth
Start off nice and easy with this super simple colorblock dishcloth or pot holder. You only have to change colors once! This is a great first project to tackle and it looks great too!
Designer: Fiber Flux
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2. Mini C2C Stripe Dishcloth
This design uses a variant of C2C called Mini C2C. The little squares that you make are smaller than traditional C2C squares so you can fit more detail in a smaller area. Try your hand at this mini technique with this cute stripe dishcloth.
Designer: Midwestern Moms
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3. C2C Cactus Potholder
One of my favorite things do to with C2C is to make pictures like this cute little cactus potholder. This pixellated style is easily recreated square by square with the C2C technique. Fun fact: you can follow cross stitch and perler bead patterns to make C2C graphs too!
Designer: Pink Plumeria Maui
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4. C2C Heart Washcloth
You can practice adding a simple border to your C2C graph with this pattern for an adorable graphic heart washcloth. I think this would make a nice addition to a care package for a friend or to donate. <3
Designer: Simply Collectible Crochet
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5. C2C Acorn Washcloth
Work up to three colors with this rustic acorn washcloth. This would be a great little project to practice using bobbins to keep your individual colors straight. Using bobbins is an immensely helpful skill on larger projects with lots of colors!
Designer: Eye Love Knots
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6. April Showers C2C Graph
Challenge yourself to work with 5 colors on this whimsical umbrella graph before you tackle that huge multi-colored afghan you’ve been eyeing. Use all the skills you’ve learned up to this point to really make this design pop!
Designer: Winding Road Crochet
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C2C may be challenging at first but it is a very rewarding stitch once you get used to it! It works up so quickly and it looks absolutely stunning! Don’t get discouraged if you’ve tried before and failed. Try again with a smaller project and build your skills up. Every time you practice you will get even better. My motto is progress not perfection. Share your projects in the comments below and let’s celebrate all the little victories together. <3
P.S. When you are ready to start your first big project I would love to have you onboard for my very first CAL. It’s a mini C2C baby blanket inspired by the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Read all about it HERE.