If you’re just learning the corner to corner technique, the Quiet Reflections C2C Blanket is the perfect place to start. This easy C2C blanket features a calming solid color center, allowing you to focus on practicing the technique without the added stress of switching yarn every few rows. Once you’ve completed the center, a simple light and dark blue border frames the blanket beautifully, giving it a polished look with minimal effort.
Designed as a cozy lapghan, this blanket is a relaxing project that helps build your confidence one block at a time. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, you’ll enjoy watching your skills grow as this peaceful design comes together. If you’re ready to discover how enjoyable corner-to-corner crochet can be, this pattern is a wonderful first step.
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What Is Corner to Corner Crochet?
Corner to corner crochet (often called C2C) is a technique where your work your project diagonally. You start in one corner, start creating a triangle, then decrease to the other corner to make a square. Instead of working long rows back and forth like traditional crochet, you’re making small blocks that connect together as you go.
And the good news, each block is usually made from 3 basic stitches you already know:
- Slip stitches
- Chains
- Double crochet stitches
These blocks are joined together to form rows that grow diagonally across your project.
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Best Use For This Easy C2C Blanket
As this is a smaller size blanket, it works perfect for charity crochet. Being the perfect size for a lapghan, it’s great to donate to hospitals and nursing homes. It’s useful as a baby blanket as well. To make the blanket smaller or bigger, simply take away blocks or add blocks.
Yarn Used in this Easy C2C Blanket
I used Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted. It’s an Aran Medium Weight. I’ve really come to love this yarn. I’ve also used the DK and Bulky versions. It’s soft, works up well, and comes in a variety of colors.
Yarn Substitutes
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling
Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn
Caron Simply Soft
Red Heart Comfort
Cascade Yarns Anthem
Materials Used in this Easy C2C Blanket
#4 worsted-I used Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted
Color A- “Aran” 1100 yds, Color B- “Quiet Blue” 120 yds, Color C- “Twilight Blue” 120 yds
US I Hook (5.5 mm)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Gauge
6 blocks x 6 blocks = 4”
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner + (Must know the C2C technique)
Finished Size
39” Square
Abbreviation Used US Terms
beg = beginning
ch = chain
ch-3 sp = chain 3 space
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
Rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
Notes
- This project is worked in standard corner to corner (C2C) crochet and worked from bottom right corner to top left corner.
- You will increase to 52 blocks, then decrease to form a square.
- The main blanket is made with all one color.
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Easy C2C Blanket Instructions
With Color A:
Step 1: For starting and increasing blocks, Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch
Step 2: For middle blocks, sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp
Step 3: Increase your blanket to 52 blocks
You’ve made your 52nd block. Now it’s time to decrease. Turn your work.
Step 4: For decreases, sl st in the first 3 dc{This is what I call the “flat”-this makes it easy to tell the difference between the where it is turning into a square and where you still have “bumps” to get rid of}, sl st in the ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in the ch-3 sp
Step 5: For middle blocks, sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp
Step 6: When you get to the other side, sl st in your last ch-3 sp. You can tell where it is because it’s the last “bump” slightly raised above the “flat.”
Step 7: Continue decreasing down to one block. Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
Border For Easy C2C Blanket
Rnd 1: With Color B, join in between any 2 blocks, ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 3, sc in next sp between the blocks until the corner block, ch 3, sc in the corner of the block; rep from * around, sl st in beg st
Rnd 2: ch 1, *3 dc in the ch-3 sp, ch 1: rep from * around, sl st in beg ch 1
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: With Color C, join in any middle dc of a 3dc cluster, *ch 3, sk 3 sts, sc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in beg st
Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 2
Fasten off. Weave in the ends. If you would like a wider border, you can repeat Rounds 1-4 again. The 4 rounds of the border add about 3″. This will make your blanket about 42″.
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