Corner-to-corner crochet is a technique that has been around for some time. It has grown in popularity and people are using it to make blankets with images of things that are important to them. Although this is a great technique to use in making blankets you can use it to make so much more. Let’s step out of the corner-to-corner comfort zone as we take a look at Box Stitch Crochet by Corinne Freeman.
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What is Corner-to-Corner Crochet:
Corner-to-corner crochet is a technique used to make a square or rectangle. Because of this it is most commonly used to make blankets.
Unlike traditional techniques, corner-to-corner crochet starts in the corner as you might have guessed. Starting with one block, made up of multiple stitches, you will increase your block count on an angle until you reach the widest part of your project. At this point you will either stay at the same width or you will begin to decrease for the second half of your project.
While you work you will be creating blocks as you build your project. These sets of blocks make this technique ideal for graphgans. Each block can be a different color and when it is all put together you will have a beautiful pixelated graphed photo in your crochet.
Although we typically see this technique used for blankets the Box Stitch shows us that blankets aren’t the only beautiful things to make with this technique.
Inside Box Stitch Crochet:
Inside the book you will find 17 beautiful corner-to-corner crochet patterns. Along with the patterns you will find a section with a photo tutorial of how to work the stitches. Here you will walk through making your first box and then how to increase and decrease to get to the size in the pattern.
The patterns in the book include shawls, cowls, shrugs and even a dress and skirt. I noticed in the book that most, not all but most, of the yarns selected were a variegated yarn. Since these patterns are not done in the graphgan fashion the color change of the yarn really makes the texture stand out.
It is interesting how the simple change in placement of your boxes will turn the piece into something brand new. Many of the projects in the book are made from squares or rectangles and then create the piece based on where you sew things together.
The Under the Sea Motif Shawl is a perfect example of taking the squares that you make in corner-to-corner crochet and turn them into a larger project by connecting them with other stitches.
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Corner-to-Corner Crochet Resources:
If you have never tried corner-to-corner crochet before but think that this sounds like something you would enjoy be sure to check out my tutorial videos on my YouTube channel for more help. There is also a collection of FREE patterns to get started with on the Red Heart website.
- How to work corner-to-corner crochet with half double crochet stitches
- Corner-to-Corner Crochet YouTube Playlist
I haven’t made anything using the Corner To Corner technique and box stitch. On my list of projects using this method are a Graphgan of the Columbus Blue Jackets logo and a poncho (if that’s even possible for a beginner like me) 🙂
I’m embarking on my first adventure making a C2C graphghan in a new CAL. This sounds like a great book.
I have made a blanket using this technique. Would always love to do something different.
I just learned c2c and made an elmo blanket for my Granddaughter:)
Thanks for the review. Interesting to see other items made with this stitch. Have only made graphghans with C2C so far.
Although I knew how to make the C2C I had a heck of a time when it came to the decrease. WOW, your video showing the sq chart was just what I needed. I’ve bookmarked so I’ll be able to view when I start my new afghan. Now I can’t wait to get started. I was so discouraged before. THANKS a million!
I have made several C2C blankets and would love to make a shawl or a pair of wristers.
I have only made dish cloths doing corner to corner. I would like to try those fingerless gloves!
Recently made a c2c receiving blanket for my nephew and would love to try the patterns in this book!!
It’s always great to learn a new skill. Corner to corner looks fun.
I’ve made corner 2 corner scarves
Interesting idea, I have never really looked into it because I am not a fan of making afghans, but a nice shawl would be another story.
I have only made blanket c2c
I like using it to make throws, because I can work 1/2 the yarn then start closing so I can finish with the yarn I have, don’t get stuck finishing with different yarn or having to buy more. Also, it’s nice to have the 2nd have gradually get shorter rows instead of longer as in working circular or square from the middle out.
I would probably start with the purple shawl shown and then the wristlets/arm warmers!
I have NEVER done a C2C. I am about to try a lapghan for Hospice. It would be fun to win this book/pattrens to see what else I can do
I have made a corner to corner scrap blanket and a long scarf. I have yet to make a graphghan using this stitch. Someday!
I made several dishcloths and a pillow. Would like to try a scarf.
I want to try making a baby blanket. My cousin is having her first baby.
I am crocheting a wrap and the section I am going to start is C2C. I haven’t done it before. I hope I can work out the pattern as I am left handed and the pattern of course, is for right handers. This is the first time I’ve been intimidated by a pattern stitch in all my 45 years of crocheting!
I have never made an corner to corner items. The book looks interesting. I would like to learn how to do the patterns in the book.
I have never done a corner to corner…it is on my list of things to try 🙂
I have made a baby blanket and am now making a full size afghan
Even though I’ve never made anything with corner to corner I’m always looking for a new stitch to learn and the box stitch book would be a great addition to my ever growing library of learning material. I’m always looking for stitches to make ordinary items unusual and unique.
I made a striped afghan for my nephew years ago. I’d like to make one of the picture afghans.
I have seen the C to C, chickened out, also a time element for baby blanket. I would love this book, to get a better start, The purple shawl? in pic, is very interesting.
I started a corner-to-corner afghan years ago (although I don’t recall it being called by that name) but never finished it. I guess I am not much of an afghan crocheter. But I would like to use the corner-to-corner technique for other projects.
I made a c2c square with a flannel back that I turned into a pillow for a friend’s daughter. I got very simple instructions from a friend from my crochet group
I’d love to learn more C2C! I’ve only made one graphgan and it was lots of fun! What a great prize!
I want to make a Seahawks Logo Corner to Corner- I think I have a pattern, but never have done such a thing, not sure. I have crocheted for years and years, but never C2C.
I’ve not had an opportunity to try corner to corner yet. I’m thinking I would try the cowl pattern first, from the book. Thank you for the chance to win!
That purple shawl (2nd picture) is one I’d love to make (and wear!)