Make It Cool: Crochet the Shades Emoticon C2C Pattern

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C2C Crochet Emoticon Cool Shades Face Graph and Pattern
Introduction

Bring on the attitude with this Cool Shades Emoticon Square! Featuring bold sunglasses and confident expression, this corner-to-corner square is ideal for trendy throws, teen decor, or fun cushions. It’s a statement piece for your next project!

Follow the graph pattern, where each square represents a stitch in your C2C pattern. 
By changing colors, you can bring to life the details of the crochet square and its features. 
The result is a square that can be used as a block for a larger project (like a blanket or wall hanging), or it can be finished as a standalone piece.

Crochet patterns include c2c square and graph, which can easily be combined into a beautiful c2c afghan, or you can use each individual square for crochet pillows or a fancy table runner.
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- Written instructions row by row, alternating right to left, they also have indicated Right and Wrong site.
- Patterns include directional graphs.

1 x All in One Pattern :  Each square has its own graph and pattern instructions
1 x Graphs Only - Full-page Graph image and color indications for each square.

Corner to Corner Graph Size : 25 x 25 Squares

Example Square size is worked in Double knit yarn using a 3mm crochet hook, using double crochet stitches.
Size of finished square : 13 x 13 inches / 34.5 x 34.5 cm

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How to calculate the yarn usage for c2c project

To determine yarn usage for a corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet project, you need to consider a few key factors, such as :

  • The size of the project, the yarn weight, and the stitch pattern ( for e.g. basic C2C or C2C with color changes, etc.). Since C2C squares or rectangles are worked in blocks, each block typically uses a certain amount of yarn.

Here's how you can estimate the yarn usage for c2c project

Understand the C2C Stitch

In a basic C2C project, you're building "blocks or squares" that consist of double crochet stitches worked in a diagonal. As you increase, you use more yarn for each subsequent block/square until you start decreasing. A single block is typically made of 3 double crochet stitches (dc), and each of those uses yarn.

Yarn Usage Per Block

Basic C2C Block / Square: A block in C2C uses about 1 to 1.5 yards (0.91 - 1.37 meters) of yarn, depending on the yarn weight and stitch tension

For Color Changes: If you're using different colors in each block/square, you might need a bit more yarn per block, but it still typically stays within this range.

Calculate Yarn for One Square or Rectangle

The size of your square or rectangle (in terms of blocks ) will influence the yarn usage. Let's go through an example calculation:

Example 1: Basic C2C Square

  1. Size of Square: Let's say you want a square that is 25 blocks by 25 blocks (625 blocks total).
  2. Yarn per Block: 1.25 yards (approximate average)
  3. Total yarn needed for a basic 25x 25 c2c square : 625 blocks  x 1.25 yard per block = 781 yards will be required

Example 2: Colored C2C Square

  1. Size of Square: Let's say you want a square that is 25 blocks by 25 blocks (625 blocks total).
  2. Yarn per Block: 1.25 yards (approximate average)
  3. Your pattern indicates the following block total for each color : (Orange) x 248, (White) x 188, (Pink) x 9, (Black) x 180
  4. The total yarn needed for a colored 25x 25 c2c square will be :
  • (Orange) : 248 blocks  x 1.25 yard per block = 310 yards will be required
  • (White) : 188 blocks  x 1.25 yard per block = 232 yards will be required
  • (Pink) : 9 blocks  x 1.25 yard per block = 12 yards will be required
  • (Black) : 180 blocks  x 1.25 yard per block = 225 yards will be required

Yarn Weight

The yarn weight you use will affect how much yarn is used. For example:

  • DK or Worsted weight yarn: Commonly used for C2C, this weight would follow the estimates above.
  • Light or Bulky yarn: Lighter yarns (like sport weight) would use less yarn per block, while bulky yarns might require more.

Final Adjustments

  • Always add an extra yarn length to account for any mistakes or inconsistencies in tension. A good rule of thumb is to buy 10-20% more yarn than the estimated amount.
  • Gauge -  If you know your tension is loose or tight compared to the pattern or standard tension, adjust the yarn estimates accordingly. A looser tension might require more yarn, and a tighter tension might require less.

Quick Reference: Approximate Yarn Usage

Light (Sport)

  • Yarn per Block (Approx.) : 1 yard/block  
  • Yarn for 10x10 C2C Square: 100 yards 
  • Yarn for 20x20 C2C Square: 400 yards
  • Yarn for 25x25 C2C Square: 625 yards
  • Yarn for 100x100 C2C Square: 10000 yards

Medium (Worsted)

  • Yarn per Block (Approx.): 1.25 yards/block
  • Yarn for 10x10 C2C Square:  125 yards 
  • Yarn for 20x20 C2C Square: 500 yards
  • Yarn for 25x25 C2C Square: 782 yards
  • Yarn for 100x100 C2C Square: 12500 yards

Bulky / Chunky
Yarn per Block (Approx.):1.5 yards/block 
Yarn for 10x10 C2C Square: 150 yards
Yarn for 20x20 C2C Square: 600 yards
Yarn for 25x25 C2C Square: 938 yards
Yarn for 100x100 C2C Square: 15000 yards

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Quick Tutorial on how to calculate your estimated yarn uages for any c2c, corner to corner crochet project.

Free Online Pattern

Pattern Graph
C2C Crochet Emoticon Cool Shades Face Graph and Pattern

Step by step

C2C : Emoticon : Cool

← Row 1 [RS]: (Turquoise) (1 square)
→ Row 2 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 2 (2 squares)
← Row 3 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 3 (3 squares)
→ Row 4 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 4 (4 squares)
← Row 5 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 5 (5 squares)
→ Row 6 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 6 (6 squares)
← Row 7 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 7 (7 squares)
→ Row 8 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 8 (8 squares)
← Row 9 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Turquoise) x 2 (9 squares)
→ Row 10 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 8, (Turquoise) (10 squares)
← Row 11 [RS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 9, (Turquoise) (11 squares)
→ Row 12 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 10, (Turquoise) (12 squares)
← Row 13 [RS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 11, (Turquoise) (13 squares)
→ Row 14 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 12, (Turquoise) (14 squares)
← Row 15 [RS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 5, (Black) x 4, (Yellow) x 4, (Turquoise) (15 squares)
→ Row 16 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 4, (Black), (Yellow) x 2, (Black), (Yellow) x 6, (Turquoise) (16 squares)
← Row 17 [RS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 10, (Black), (Yellow) x 4, (Turquoise) (17 squares)
→ Row 18 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 4, (Black), (Yellow) x 11, (Turquoise) (18 squares)
← Row 19 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 2, (Yellow), (Black) x 4, (Yellow) x 6, (Black), (Yellow) x 3, (Turquoise) x 2 (19 squares)
→ Row 20 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 2, (Yellow) x 3, (Black), (Yellow) x 6, (Black) x 6, (Turquoise) x 2 (20 squares)
← Row 21 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 2, (Yellow), (Black) x 3, (White) x 2, (Black), (Yellow) x 6, (Black), (Yellow) x 3, (Turquoise) x 2 (21 squares)
→ Row 22 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 3, (Yellow) x 9, (Black), (White), (Black), (White), (Black) x 2, (Yellow), (Turquoise) x 3 (22 squares)
← Row 23 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 3, (Yellow) x 2, (Black) x 6, (Yellow) x 5, (Black), (Yellow) x 3, (Turquoise) x 3 (23 squares)
→ Row 24 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 4, (Yellow) x 9, (Black) x 5, (Yellow) x 2, (Turquoise) x 4 (24 squares)
← Row 25 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 4, (Yellow) x 3, (Black) x 5, (Yellow) x 5, (Black), (Yellow) x 3, (Turquoise) x 4 (25 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
→ Row 26 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 4, (Yellow) x 3, (Black), (Yellow) x 5, (Black) x 4, (Yellow) x 3, (Turquoise) x 4 (24 squares)
← Row 27 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 3, (Yellow) x 4, (Black) x 3, (Yellow), (Black) x 2, (Yellow) x 3, (Black), (Yellow) x 3, (Turquoise) x 3 (23 squares)
→ Row 28 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 3, (Yellow) x 6, (Black) x 3, (Yellow), (Black) x 2, (Yellow) x 4, (Turquoise) x 3 (22 squares)
← Row 29 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Black) x 6, (Yellow) x 6, (Turquoise) x 2 (21 squares)
→ Row 30 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Black), (White), (Black) x 3, (Yellow) x 6, (Turquoise) x 2 (20 squares)
← Row 31 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Black) x 4, (White), (Black), (Yellow) x 4, (Turquoise) x 2 (19 squares)
→ Row 32 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 5, (Black) x 5, (Yellow) x 6, (Turquoise) (18 squares)
← Row 33 [RS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 6, (Black) x 3, (White), (Black), (Yellow) x 4, (Turquoise) (17 squares)
→ Row 34 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 4, (Black), (White), (Black) x 2, (Yellow) x 6, (Turquoise) (16 squares)
← Row 35 [RS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 6, (Black) x 4, (Yellow) x 3, (Turquoise) (15 squares)
→ Row 36 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 3, (Black) x 3, (Yellow) x 6, (Turquoise) (14 squares)
← Row 37 [RS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 6, (Black) x 3, (Yellow) x 2, (Turquoise) (13 squares)
→ Row 38 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 2, (Black) x 2, (Yellow) x 6, (Turquoise) (12 squares)
← Row 39 [RS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow) x 6, (Black), (Yellow) x 2, (Turquoise) (11 squares)
→ Row 40 [WS]: (Turquoise), (Yellow), (Black), (Yellow) x 6, (Turquoise) (10 squares)
← Row 41 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Turquoise) x 2 (9 squares)
→ Row 42 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 8 (8 squares)
← Row 43 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 7 (7 squares)
→ Row 44 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 6 (6 squares)
← Row 45 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 5 (5 squares)
→ Row 46 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 4 (4 squares)
← Row 47 [RS]: (Turquoise) x 3 (3 squares)
→ Row 48 [WS]: (Turquoise) x 2 (2 squares)
← Row 49 [RS]: (Turquoise) (1 square)

Total: (Black) x 104, (Yellow) x 325, (White) x 8, (Turquoise) x 188