What Is C2C Crochet?
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To crochet a Corner to Corner (C2C) project, you'll increase a square ( also referred to as blocks)
in each row by chaining 3, work 3 double crochet sts in the chain space, and slip stitching to the next block.
1. Starting a C2C Project (Increase)
Ch 3: Chain 3 stitches.
3 Double Crochets ( 3dc ) : Work 3 double crochets into the same chain space.
Slip Stitch (sl st) : Slip stitch into the top of the next block.
Repeat: Repeat the previous steps (Ch 3, 3 dc, sl st) across the row.
2. Increasing Rows:
Ch 3 : Chain 3 stitches.
3 dc : Work 3 double crochet sts into the chain space.
Sl st: Slip stitch into the top of the next block.
Repeat: Repeat the previous steps (Ch 3, 3 dc, sl st) across the row.
Turn: Turn your work and repeat the process for the next row, adding a new block on each side.
3. Decreasing Rows:
Turn : Turn your work to the left, so the working yarn is in front of the stitches.
Slip stitch : Slip stitch up the side of the block.
Ch 3 : Chain 3 stitches.
3 dc : Work 3 double crochet sts in the chain space.
Sl st : Slip stitch into the top of the next block.
Repeat: Repeat the previous steps (Ch 3, 3 dc, sl st) across the row.
Turn : Turn your work and repeat the process for the next row, decreasing one block on each side
Example of working direction :
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