How to Crochet the C2C Stitch

The logic behind the “classic” C2C crochet stitch is that the stitch is built out of “tiles”, and in every row you add one tile at the beginning of the row and one tile at the end of the row while increasing.

Once you reached the desired length of your work, you start decreasing by omitting 2 tiles, one at the beginning of the row and one at the end of the row.

What Projects Can You Make With C2C Stitch?

Using the C2C crochet stitch can be used in so many different projects, you will find a lot of C2C crochet patterns across the web.

• C2C Crochet Blanket – I guess this is the obvious option, but a C2C blanket it’s such a fun project, and has a lovely texture!
• Corner to Corner Pillow – can be a beautiful addition to your home decor with a nice C2C colorwork.
• C2C Scarf – you can work the C2C stitch as a long rectangle, by keep increasing on one side and decreasing on the other side.
• C2C Cocoon Shrug – work a big square, fold it in half and sew it on each side leaving holes for arms.
  
• C2C Dishcloth – a great first C2C project if you want to practice the stitch.
  
  

C2C Crochet Stitch Tutorial For Beginners

Skill level – advanced beginner

Materials I Used in This Tutorial
– Crochet hook 4.5 mm (I used the Tulip Etimo Hooks).
– Worsted (#4) weight yarn (I used Lion Brand – 24/7 Cotton in Goldenrod)

Row 3: ch6, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in next 2 ch.
* ss to ch-3 sp (from previous row), ch3, 3dc in same ch-3 sp; repeat from * to the end of the row, turn.

Repeat row 3 until you reach the desired size.

Corner to Corner Crochet Decrease

Row 4: ss in the last 3 dc you just worked and into the ch-3 sp.
* ch3, 3dc in same ch-3 sp, ss to ch-3 sp (from previous row); repeat from * to the end of the row, do not work a tile into the last ch-3 sp, turn.

Repeat row 4 until your square is complete.

What Stitches are Used in the Corner to Corner Pattern?

The term ‘C2C crochet’ can be misleading, this term refers to the method of working any stitch from corner to corner with an increasing part and a decreasing part.

Although, the term is commonly used to describe the boxed C2C stitch which is built of “tiles”.

The tiles can be made using double crochet stitch, or half double crochet stitch. In this C2C crochet stitch tutorial, we will learn how to crochet the C2C stitch with double crochet.

Want to learn more about the Corner to Corner method? Check out the Guide to How to Crochet Corner to Corner!

If you want to explore different corner to corner stitches (they are worked in a different method than the tiles), you can find these C2C stitch tutorials on the blog:
C2C Suzette Stitch
C2C Wattle Stitch
C2C Moss Stitch
C2C Cluster Stitch
C2C V Stitch
C2C Mesh stitch