Easiest Beginner Corner to Corner Crochet Blanket Pattern

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A C2C Crochet Project for Beginners

While my mom and I have designed lots of graphgans with dogs, Christmas elements, and our favorite plants, we've never offered a simple corner to corner blanket for makers who are new to the technique. 

What Makes This Pattern Easy

Because this corner to corner afghan only changes colors at the end of the row, you'll avoid needing to keep multiple colors of yarn attached at the same time. For these diagonal stripes, you'll cut the yarn at the end of a blanket row and begin working with the next color. 

Techniques You'll Practice

As you progress through this free c2c crochet blanket pattern, you'll get a chance to work on these skills:

If This Is Your First C2C Crochet Afghan

While this beginner blanket involves minimal color changes, you can reduce them further for an even easier project. 

Using variegated yarn, such as Lion Brand Basic Stitch, is an excellent way to add visual interest without having to change colors manually.

Try Self Striping Yarns

Similarly, self-striping yarns automatically create color transitions as you work through the skein. The main drawback is that you'll likely have a new color start in the middle of the diagonal rows sometimes. 

If you find a cake yarn with a color combo you love, I think this compromise is worth it for the ease.

Related: The Best Free Crochet Patterns to Make with Lion Brand Mandala

The fuzzy chenille can be more friction-y to crochet with, so it takes a bit of getting used to. I suggest using a smaller hook if you notice loose loops in your crocheted fabric. And if chenille isn't for you, you can easily substitute another worsted weight yarn.

Substitutions

If A Star is Born: Nap Time is unavailable near you, you can check YarnSub.com for similar suggestions.

Crochet Hook Recommendation

This free baby blanket pattern uses a size H (5 mm) crochet hook While meeting the pattern gauge isn't essential in this project, you should adjust your hook size if you notice your C2C squares have large spaces between them (size down) or too tight to crochet with ease (size up).

Order An All-in-One Crochet Kit

If you don't live near amazing yarn stores or if you just like to get fun packages in the mail, the all-in-one kit is a perfect way to make your Slanted Stripes blanket.

This bundle from Lion Brand includes all the A Star is Born: Nap Time you'll need, plus a bonus printable PDF of the graph pattern and written line-by-line instructions (delivered digitally).

Print the Written Instructions

You can download the free Slanted Stripes Blanket printable PDF graph pattern to crochet this design for free. If you prefer to have line-by-line written instructions as well, the ad-free PDF will be your best friend. 

When you purchase the premium PDF, you'll be able to instantly download a nicely formatted file that includes:

• The visual graphgan chart
• Line-by-line written instructions
• Links to all relevant photo and video tutorials to complete this pattern successfully (even if you're new to C2C crochet!)

How to Increase a C2C Crochet Blanket

If you're making your first corner to corner blanket, you'll need to know how to increase. Not to worry, though, because it's quite straightforward once you see it in action. 

Row 1:

Step 1: Ch 6.

Step 2: Dc into the fourth ch from the hook.

Step 3: Dc into the next 2 chs; turn. (1 tile made)

Row 2:

Step 4: Ch 6.

Step 5: Dc into the fourth ch from the hook and the next 2 chs. (1 tile made)

Step 6: Sk the next 3 dc, then slst into the space created by the ch-3 at end of tile.

Step 7: Ch 3 quite tightly.

Step 8: Dc 3 into the same space; turn. (1 tile made, 2 total tiles in row)

Row 3 and Beyond:

Repeat Steps 4-8 to begin each row. As rows increase in number of tiles, repeat steps 6-8 in each remaining tile of row.

Follow our detailed tutorial on increasing in corner to corner crochet to learn this skill step-by-step. 

Step 2: Slip stitch into the ch-3 turning chain. 

Step 3: Chain 3 quite tightly. 

Step 4: Double crochet (dc) 3 into ch-3 turning chain of previous row. (First tile of blanket made)

Repeat Steps 6-8 of the “C2C Double Crochet - Increasing” tutorial above in each remaining tile of row.

Follow our detailed tutorial on how to decrease in corner to corner crochet to learn this skill step-by-step.

How Do You Crochet a Corner to Corner Blanket Border?

One of the easiest blanket borders to use on graphgans is the crab stitch (also known as reverse single crochet). This simple border helps finish off the edge of your corner to corner blankets, without distracting from the main design. 

While the Slanted Stripes pattern uses a different border, you can easily default to this crab stitch border for this or any other C2C afghan pattern.

Here's the basic formula for adding a reverse single crochet (rsc) border to a corner-to-corner crochet blanket. 

Step 1. Ch 3 (counts as sc and 2 ch), skip first tile, sc in space between next 2 tiles, *ch 2, skip tile, sc in space between tiles; rep from * around blanket. Place [sc, ch 1, sc] in each corner. Slip stitch to first ch from beginning of round to join.

Step 2. Ch 1, rsc around blanket placing 1 rsc in each sc and 2 rsc in each ch2sp, slst to first st of round to join. Fasten off and weave in end.

Related: Easy Crochet Stitches for Blankets

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Explanation:
Work up an easy diagonal striped baby blanket using the meditative corner to corner (c2c) crochet. You’ll love the supple, soft stitches, and so will the lucky baby who is snuggled in them. This c2c crochet pattern is ideal for those new to the technique because it requires no mid-row color changes. 

Supplies + Materials

Order an all-in-one kit from Lion Brand here.

• Lion Brand A Star is Born: Nap Time (Weight: 4/Medium - 306 yds, 3.5 oz, 100 g)

C2C Crochet Skill Level

This easy corner to corner blanket pattern is ideal for crocheters with experience in the basic skills of creating chains, double crochet, and weaving in ends. If you're new to C2C crochet, you'll find this beginner pattern an good place to start.

Additional Corner-to-Corner Crochet Resources:

More help with learning corner-to-corner-crochet basics can be found here:

• My Book: Corner To Corner Crochet: 15 Contemporary C2C Projects
• How to Change Colors in a C2C Project
• How to Design C2C Patterns Using Stitch Fiddle

Overall Pattern Notes

• Each pixel in the graph corresponds with one tile in your afghan. A tile = 3 ch (the tch, which counts as a dc) + 3 dc
  
• Instead of working a separate gauge swatch, you can begin the blanket and measure gauge about 12 rows in to make sure you’re on track. While meeting pattern gauge is not essential, it will ensure the finished blanket turns out expected size and uses as much yarn as listed in “Supplies” above.

Blanket Making Process

1. Crochet main blanket by following the graph pattern and (optional) written instructions.
   
2. Crochet border Rounds 1-4.
   
3. Lightly steam block blanket. Do not actually touch steamer or iron to the yarn. Click here to learn more about blocking your crochet projects. 

Border

• Even though each color is fastened off at the end of the round, be sure to alternate right side and wrong side rounds when working border.

Finishing

Blocking:

Lay blanket flat. Lightly block using a steamer, iron with steam functionality or a spray bottle. If using a steamer or iron, take not to touch yarn directly as the synthetic fibers can melt.

Weave in Ends:

Put on a great show or podcast, pour a beverage, and weave remaining ends in using a tapestry needle. It’ll be worth it!

How Big Should a C2C Baby Blanket Be?

Most crochet patterns will indicate the size of the blanket you're making. However, if you are creating your own design or altering an existing pattern, you can refer to these dimensions as a general guide.

Remember, these C2C baby blanket dimensions are only a starting point. The size of your afghan doesn't need to be exact, as nobody will be measuring it, especially not the baby who's wrapped up in it!

How Much Yarn Do You Need for Corner to Corner Crochet Blanket?

The amount of yarn you need for a corner to corner crochet blanket depends on the size of the blanket and pattern you're using. Here's how to estimate the yardage your particular design will require.

Step 1. Crochet the first 10 rows of a pattern. This triangle swatch will include 55 tiles at the end of row 10.