Agat Last Updated on June 25, 2024
I’m happy to share a new different corner to corner crochet stitch – the C2C Mini Bean stitch!
I’m continuing in my journey of searching for new different corner to corner crochet stitches, and I was so happy when I created the corner to corner Mini Bean stitch.
The C2C Mini Bean stitch creates a perfect texture!
In this tutorial, you will find both a video tutorial and written instructions.
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I love the Mini Bean stitch, it’s fun to make and creates a beautiful texture.
The mini Bean stitch is kind of a small puff stitch. When working the crochet Mini Bean stitch in a corner to corner method, it creates a look of a crochet woven stitch.
Being a repetitive stitch, the corner to corner Mini Bean stitch is so relaxing and meditative, and can be used for so many different projects.
I used this beautiful C2C stitch in my Seashore Bliss Placemat.
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How to Crochet the C2C Mini Bean Stitch?
Working in the corner to corner method is easy, and beginner friendly. This method is different from the classic C2C stitch.
To increase, you start from one corner, adding 3 chains at the beginning of every row and work a Mini Bean stitch in top of each of the Mini Bean stitches, while working ch1 between them. When reaching the end of the row, you are crocheting a Mini Bean stitch in the ch- sp from the previous row, in order to increase.
So we are increasing by adding 1 Mini Bean stitch at the end of each row.
And the same logic is used for the c2c decreasing method, we are decreasing 1 Mini Bean stitch at the end of every row. Working back and forth like that creates a reversible fabric!
Want to learn more about the Corner to Corner method? Check out the Guide to How to Crochet Corner to Corner!
How to Crochet a Blanket Using the C2C Mini Bean Stitch
The C2C Mini Bean stitch is perfect for making a soft blanket.
For making a blanket I would suggest using at least a DK (#3) weight yarn, or thicker such as Worsted (#4) weight yarn.
To make a blanket using the corner to corner crochet Mini Bean stitch, work this pattern and keep increasing until you reach your desired width, then start decreasing.
This stitch pattern creates a smooth edging and in my opinion, doesn’t need a border, but you can work any border you’d like if you prefer.
You can make it a square like the tutorial below or a rectangle (available in the PDF version).
C2C Mini Bean Stitch Video Tutorial
Click the image below to watch the stitch tutorial on YouTube
Materials
โ Crochet hook 4 mm / G (I love the Etimo and Clover Hooks).
โ DK (#3) weight yarn – I used Fibra Natura – Cottonwood.
Amount of yarn needed (for the finished size as mentioned below): 25gr/53m/58yds.
โ If you would like to turn this design into a blanket, these are great yarn options for this:
Knit Picks – Comfy Worsted
Mary Maxim – Sugar Baby Stripes
Lion Brand – Mandala
โ 2 Stitch markers (optional)
Finished Size โ 6.5ร6.5โ (16.5ร16.5 cm)
Gauge (in pattern):
Working Rows 1-12 will result in a triangle with 4โโ (10cm) sides.
** Gauge is not crucial for this pattern.
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Abbreviations (US)
ch – chain
ss – slip stitch
sp – space
PM – place marker
mb – mini bean: insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop.
Yo and insert hook into same st, yo and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
Mb-dec – mini bean decrease: Insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop. Yo and insert hook into next indicated st (or space), yo and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
Notes
- To make it easier to find the ch3 / ch2 spaces at the end of the row, place a stitch marker when you ch3/ch2 at the beginning of each row.
- The pattern can be worked as a square or as a rectangle (the rectangle version is available in the premium PDF version).
- This pattern can be made in any size that you want, itโs a great stitch for blankets and washcloths!
- It is recommended to block your work when done to obtain the square shape.
How to Crochet the Mini Bean stitch:
Insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (pic 1). Yo and insert hook into same st, yo and pull up a loop (pic 2). Yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
How to Crochet the Mini Bean Decrease (mb-dec):
Insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (pics 1&2). Yo and insert hook into next indicated st (or space), yo and pull up a loop (pics 3&4). Yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook (pic 5).
Corner to Corner Mini Bean stitch Crochet Pattern
C2C Increase
Ch4
Row 1: 1mb in 4th chain from hook (the first ch), turn.
Row 2: ch3-PM, 1mb in top of mb, ch1, 1mb in ch-3 sp, turn.
Row 3: ch3-PM, 1mb in top of 1st mb, ch1, skip next ch-1 sp, 1mb in top of next mb, ch1, 1mb in ch-3 sp, turn.
Row 4: ch3-PM, 1mb in top of 1st mb.
* ch1, skip next ch-1 sp, 1mb in top of next mb; repeat from * to ch-3 sp, ch1, 1mb in ch-3 sp, turn.
Repeat row 4 until the side of the triangle measures 6.5in (16.5cm), or until your desired length.
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C2C Decrease
When you reach the desired length, start decreasing:
** Place the stitch marker at the beginning of each ch2 so you can easily find it for the decreased stitch.
Row 5: ch2-PM, skip 1st mb & next ch-1 sp, 1mb in top of next mb.
* ch1, skip next ch-1 sp, 1mb in top of next mb; repeat from * to last mb (donโt work into it), donโt ch1, work mb-dec in next mb & ch-3 sp, turn.
Row 6: ch2-PM, skip 1st mb-dec, 1mb in top of next mb.
* ch1, skip next ch-1 sp, 1mb in top of next mb; repeat from * to last mb (donโt work into it), donโt ch1, work mb-dec in next mb & ch-2 sp, turn.
Continue working row 9 until you have only 1 mb & 1 mb-dec sts in your row (total of 2 sts + ch2).
Row 7: ch1, skip 1st mb-dec & next mb, 1ss in ch-2 sp.
Fasten off, soak and block if needed.
DESIGNERS โ IF USING THIS C2C STITCH IN A CROCHET DESIGN, I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU WOULD GIVE REFERENCE TO THIS ORIGINAL POST SOMEWHERE IN YOUR DESIGN.
Looking for More Crochet C2C Stitch Variations? Check out the other free stitch tutorials on the blog:
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Great pattern, I love it! Only one remark: the text in picture of dec row 6: it should be: chain 2.
Wow, good catch, thank you, Jolanda!