Corner to corner crochet or c2c as its commonly known is a fairly new crochet technique and is based on various slanting diamond or brick patterns. The workshop covers the basics of c2c crochet including increase rows, decrease rows and colour changing.
Skill level: Beginner/intermediate.
Tutor: Kelly Ferguson.
Description
Corner to corner crochet or c2c as its commonly known is a fairly new crochet technique and is based on various slanting diamond or brick patterns. For this reason, is a popular technique for making Afghans especially those with geometric or pixelated designs (“graphgans”), but you can also use it to make other square or rectangular items such as dish cloths and scarves.
The process uses a combination of chains and treble crochet (UK terminology) stitches to create small squares that you connect using slip stitches. Instead of beginning with a long foundation chain, each block is made individually and worked diagonally increasing or decreasing to form the shape required.
The workshop covers the basics of c2c crochet including increase rows, decrease rows and colour changing.
Skills required
Attendees should know how to chain, slip stitch and treble crochet.
Preparation
You will need:
- double knitting or aran weight yarn in a variety of colours
- a crochet hook appropriate to the weight of yarn being used (4mm or 5mm)
About the speaker
Kelly Ferguson is a self confessed craft addict, enjoying both yarn and fabric crafts. She was taught to knit at a young age by her gran who was a prolific knitter. She does however much prefer crochet, and is self taught, using a variety of sources such as online tutorials and books as well as well as taking the International Crochet Diploma.
In the twelve years she has been crocheting, she has enjoyed learning the variety of techniques, her favourites being Tunisian and Mosaic crochet. She joined the Knitting and Crochet Guild about four years ago and is currently the Leeds Central Branch Co-ordinator. You may also recognise her from a couple of videos we made for the 2020 Un-Convention about the Gladys Sampler and Knitted Leeds. Please do ask her about either or both.
Workshop notes
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