How to Corner to Corner Crochet - C2C

You can learn how to Corner to Corner Crochet - aka C2C - in this Moogly video tutorial! Here you will learn the basics of this fun and versatile stitch, both right and left-handed!

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There are a few different methods to work corner to corner crochet with - but here I'm sharing the most common! This method uses double crochet stitches rather than half double crochet stitches, and is also known as the Diagonal Box Stitch.

Corner to Corner Crochet Tutorial:

How to Corner to Corner Crochet - Right Handed

How to Corner to Corner Crochet - Left Handed

As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):

Llama and Cactus C2C Graphgan - FREE Written Pattern!

How to Read Corner to Corner Crochet Instructions

Next Step: How to Change Colors in C2C

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Furls Streamline Crochet Hook

Clover Stitch Markers

Crochet Abbreviations

Basic Written Instructions for Corner to Corner Crochet:

To Begin:

Row 1: Ch 6, skip the 3 chs closest to the hook, dc in each rem ch across; turn. (1 block made)

Row 2: Ch 6, skip the 3 chs closest to the hook, dc in each rem ch across, sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp; turn. (2 blocks made)

Row 3: Ch 6, skip the 3 chs closest to the hook, dc in each rem ch across, *sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp; rep from * across; turn. (3 blocks made)

Repeat Row 3 to desired width or length of project.

To Work Even:

First Row: Sl st each dc of last block made, *sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp; rep from * across; turn. (same number of blocks as previous row made)

Second Row: Ch 6, skip the 3 chs closest to the hook, dc in each rem ch across, *sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp; rep from * until 1 block rem, sl st in ch-3 sp; turn. (same number of blocks as previous row made)

Repeat First and Second Row to desired width or length of project.

To Decrease/Close the Rectangle:

Row 1: Sl st each dc of last block made, *sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp; rep from * until 1 block rem, sl st in ch-3 sp; turn. (one fewer blocks than previous row made)

Repeat Row 1 until only 1 block made and rectangle is complete.

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I hope you enjoyed this C2C tutorial, or how to corner to corner crochet! If this video doesn't answer all your questions about this technique, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help!

And I will be adding another video tutorial soon covering C2C color changes! Whether you're making simple stripes, using up your stash, or creating a complex graphgan, I'll share my best tips for how to change colors beautifully - with minimal tangles!

And if you make any Moogly pattern, be sure to tag me in your photos so I can see them too, @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog! I can't wait to see your wonderful projects. Thanks so much for reading and watching!

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