Discover our favorite modern C2C crochet patterns for blankets, sweaters, scarves, hats, pillows, and more.
These free corner-to-corner designs will fulfill all your diagonal dreams!
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- How is a Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Crochet Pattern Different?
- Techniques to Know for C2C Projects
- Helpful Resources for Beginners
- Tips & Tricks for Working C2C Crochet Patterns
- Free Corner to Corner Crochet Patterns
- Customizing Your Project
- Essential Supplies
- The Best Yarn for Corner-to-Corner Projects
- Invitation to our Facebook group
How is a Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Crochet Pattern Different?
The corner-to-corner technique is worked exactly as it sounds. Instead of working back and forth in rows, you work diagonally from one corner to the other. This creates a fabric filled with small squares, ideal for projects featuring pictures or words.
Because of this “pixelated” quality, a C2C pattern almost always includes a visual element like a graph or chart. Sometimes it’ll also include row-by-row instructions verbally explaining how many squares of each color to make.
Techniques to Know for C2C Projects
Most of the free C2C patterns below use some or all of the following techniques. Follow our step-by-step tutorials to brush up on your skills before you start your next project.
Helpful Resources for Beginners
If you’re new to the C2C technique, check out our in-depth tutorial on corner-to-corner crochet for beginners. This complete guide covers all the basics and how to design your own C2C crochet graphs. That way, if you can’t find a pattern that ticks all your boxes, you can make your own!
We’ve also published a book if you’re the analog type. Beginner’s Guide to C2C Crochet includes detailed instructions and 15 contemporary patterns.
Tips & Tricks for Working C2C Crochet Patterns
No matter your skill level, these helpful tips will ensure your corner-to-corner project is a success.
Free Corner to Corner Crochet Patterns
We’ve put together a collection of the best corner-to-corner projects for beginners and colorwork experts alike. Explore a variety of designs for blankets, accessories, and even clothing all while learning a new crochet skill (or refining an old one!).
Blankets (Graphgans)
Each of these throw patterns comes with a free graph pattern, with the option to purchase a printable PDF with line by line instructions. This makes them suitable for newbies and experienced crocheters eager to tackle the art of crocheting blankets with pictures in them.
Alpaca Afghan
This furry blanket is ideal for both alpaca-adoring adults and newborn babies. Or, gift it to a llama-lover instead – they’ll never know the difference!
Related: Our favorite crochet baby blanket patterns
Map of Africa Throw
Swaddle your baby in your favorite holiday destination or ode to your homeland. This vintage-style blanket is perfect for geography lovers, teachers, or children.
Related: South American Map Pillow pattern
Modern, Rustic Deer Graphgan
This blanket is the perfect mix of wintry and cozy without being too Christmasy. Use it year-round for a slightly rustic, yet contemporary addition to your home decor.
Butterfly Blanket
Wouldn’t it be fun to make beautiful butterflies in different colors for each of your nature-loving grandkids?
Minimalist Geometric Pine Tree Lapgan
There’s also a matching envelope-style throw pillow pattern that can act as storage for your graphgan!
Symmetrical Cross Blanket
This modern design is ideal for your couch, nursery, or bedroom. Pair your throw with the matching pillow pattern (also in this list) to liven up your little corner of comfort!
Modern Monstera Leaf Afghan
The size of this modern blanket is just right for snuggling under, draping over the couch or having story time on the floor.
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Santa Claus Crescent Moon Graphgan
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Buffalo Plaid Bear Blanket
Merry and Bright Christmas Sampler Afghan
Your family can curl up under this Christmas blanket to watch “The Polar Express” and sip hot chocolate year after year.
Related: If you’ve got the festive fever, check out our35 Best Christmas Patterns
Boho Rainbow Lapgan
The cute design is a perfect gift for welcoming a rainbow baby or commemorating Pride.
Best In Show Dog Graphic Throw
Make one of each dog or design a blanket of only one breed in different colors. You can also add a paw print border or turn a single block into a pillow cover. Woof woof!
Plaid Bunny Blanket
The bunny shape is both modern and classic, making it feel not too Easter-y to use in a nursery or on a couch year-round. This blankie is also a great spring baby shower gift.
Related: How to Make a Crochet Bunny From a Rectangle
Ombre Stag’s Head Afghan
The free pattern is available in a baby blanket size (38.5×42.5”). You can also purchase an ad-free PDF, which includes a larger pattern (44×55”) for the burly men in your life.
Gender-Neutral Striped Crochet Baby Blanket
Bohemian Throw With Tassels
Multicolored Scrap Yarn Afghan
You can make this afghan with any worsted weight yarn, making this a brilliant stash-busting project. (It’s quite easy to sub a different yarn weight, but you’ll likely want to modify the total number of strips you make.)
Related: If you still have leftover yarn, explore our collection of scrap yarn projects
Small Striped Gradient Lapgan
Patchwork Holiday Gnome Blanket
As well as the twelve original patterns, there are nine bonus holiday gnomes to choose from! (You can finally make that California-king-sized gnome afghan you’d been dying for. Ha!)
Play with color combos to craft the panels and join them together using single crochet and chain stitches. You’ll finish by adding a colorful border and pom poms.
Scarves and Accessories
If you’re looking for a project with less commitment than a blanket but with all the same corner-to-corner satisfaction, these patterns are for you! They offer the same opportunity to practice the C2C crochet technique with less commitment.
Nordic Snowflake Super Scarf
The fringe edging adds a fashionable finish, perfect for any winter wanderer.
Related: Our favorite free crochet scarf patterns
Triangle Shawl
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Widcombe Winter Hat (Sizes Baby-Large Adult)
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Pillows + Cushions
Inject a splash of color to your home decor with these cozy, stylish accent pieces. In my opinion, the best part about making c2c pillows is that you can tuck all the yarn tails inside and no one will ever know!
Chevron Cushion Cover
The pattern includes instructions to make a removable cover featuring the chevron design on the front, a plain back panel, and a button-up closure. Or, work two rectangle panels featuring chevrons, seam three sides using sc, place a pillow insert inside, and seal the final edge.
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Modern Boho Crochet Pillow
Pair this pretty pillow with the matching blanket for a super sweet set. I could see this pattern working well in pastel pinks or blues for a chic nursery theme.
Sweaters and Cardigans
It’s pretty amazing what pretty clothing you can make with a few simple squares and rectangles. Each of these garments is crafted using the corner-to-corner method but results in beautifully unique pieces.
Easy Kimono Sweater Made From Rectangles
Mix and match this kimono with different outfits like leggings or jeans for a comfortable and trendy look season-to-season.
Related: 59 Crochet Sweater and Cardigan Patterns made from simple shapes.
Chunky Christmas Sweater
C2C Geometric Cardigan
Toss your cute cardi over a summer dress, or layer it with jeans and a long-sleeved t-shirt for year-round style.
Related: 40+ Trendy Crochet Cardigans
Free Cocoon Pattern
Next, you’ll fold and sew along the seams, leaving armholes. (There’s an easy-to-follow video tutorial that shows you how to do this.) Add edging and cuffs to complete the look.
The pattern comes in petite, one-size, and plus-size. Pick your palette and create a cozy cocoon of crochet goodness!
Individual Afgan Squares
Portable and versatile, these square graphgans are ideal for on-the-go crafting and offer endless creative possibilities. Keep them as standalone pieces or stitch them together to craft blankets, pillows, bags, and more.
Festive Stocking
Craft a bunch in different colors and seam them together to produce a merry afghan!
Related: 35 Christmas Stocking Patterns to Crochet
Christmas Bauble Decoration
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Mitten C2C Graph
Include this design in a Christmas sampler afghan, or make a blanket entirely of different colored mitten squares.
Holiday Light Bulb
You could use this design to create a wonderful wall hanging. Make bulbs in various shades and sew them together in a row. Then, add a border and display the finished piece above the mantelpiece during the holiday season.
Christmas Tree
Pinecone Pattern
Simple Snowflake
Whip up several snowflakes for a bright, cheerful Nordic blanket to snuggle under during the winter season. This pattern would also work well as a lovely throw pillow.
Winter Wreath
Use this graph to create an afghan, cushion, or wall hanging. You could even sew a few squares together in a row to make a table runner for Thanksgiving.
Pit Bull Graph
Furry Poodle Square
French Bulldog Block
Golden Retriever Portrait
Border Collie Pattern
Cute Chihuahua
Fluffy Doodle Dog
Hairy Havanese Graph
Husky Portrait Block
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Customizing Your Project
All the patterns in this collection can be easily customized. Here are some ideas to personalize your corner-to-corner creations.
Essential Supplies
The crochet materials you need will vary depending on the pattern. Here are a few must-have supplies:
- Yarn: Each pattern will include yarn recommendations and alternatives
- Crochet hook: Use the size recommended on your yarn label
- Tapestry needle: This is for weaving in ends and joining
- Access to a printer: graph patterns are much easier to follow in paper form
Other notions: Scissors, stitch markers, and pattern-specific items like pillow inserts.
The Best Yarn for Corner-to-Corner Projects
Most C2C projects can be worked with any type or weight yarn. (Be aware that using a different yarn weight than the pattern calls for will also change the finished size.)
Personally, I pick yarns that come in a wide range of colors especially when I’m making graphgans.
Here are some of my favorite lines of yarn with excellent color variety.
- Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling
- Vanna’s Choice
- Color Theory
Pro Tip: Don’t be afraid to use several brands or lines of yarns in a single project to achieve your desired look. Our butterfly blanket uses Ferris Wheel (a marled self-striping yarn) to create the main silhouette and Wool-Ease (a solid color of the same weight) for the background.
Using Scrap Yarn
C2C crochet is also a fantastic opportunity to use up leftover yarn. Just ensure the yarn scraps you use are all the same weight to achieve a uniform gauge throughout the project.
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