Corner-to-Corner BASICS

When working a C2C blanket, you will follow a pixel graph made up of squares. Each row is worked diagonally beginning in the bottom right-hand corner. Each square in the graph represents a beginning chain-3 and additional double crochet stitches.

- SARAH ZIMMERMAN

For the first half of the graph, you will add blocks to each row until you reach the longest diagonal in the graph. After working the longest row, you will begin decreasing. Decreases are made by slip stitching along the last square made.

Basic Instructions

The following sample pattern is a good place to start learning this technique. You will follow the Pattern Graph on page 26 to make a square. The finished swatch is 51/2inches square. You can make several squares and sew them together for a great project!

Pattern Instructions

Row 1

1. Following the Pattern Graph on page 26, ch 6 (see Photo 1), dc in 4th ch from hook. The sk first 3 chs represent the first dc. Dc in each of last 2 chs. You have now completed your first block (see Photo 2).

Row 2

1. Ch 6 (see Photo 3), dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each of the last 2 chs (see Photo 4). This completes the first block on row 2.

2. Sl st in the ch-3 sp on the next square. Ch 3 and work 3 dc stitches in the same ch-3 space (see Photo 11).