“Corner-To-Corner Crochet: 15 Contemporary Projects” has been quite the labor of love (and crochet stitches!) and I’m so excited to share this secret project with you!
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Together with A LOT of crochet help from my sweet and industrious mom, patience from my husband and weekends away from my kids, I’ve written “Corner-To-Corner Crochet: 15 Contemporary Projects.” It includes–you guessed it–15 modern patterns to use and wear, plus complete tutorials on every skill you need to get started.
I Love Corner-To-Corner Crochet
It’s no secret that I’ve fallen in love with corner-to-corner crochet over the last few years. Ever since designing my family’s Christmas afghan (get the free pattern here!), C2C crochet has completely inspired the kid in me who loved to draw. I adore how this simple technique of using the diagonal box stitch allows us to crochet color work patterns that would otherwise be super complicated to tackle.
When SewandSo publishing approached me last year with the idea of creating a book focused on teaching corner-to-corner crochet, I really could think of no other crochet skill I’d rather help people learn. While I’ve shared a lot of free C2C crochet patterns and tutorials on the blog, I loved the idea of creating a comprehensive guide to this magical technique, complete with a ton of projects you’d feel proud to wear and display in your home.
Take a Peek Inside the Book
I’m always curious to know a little more about a book before I purchase it, so I put together this quick flip through video below so you can get a feel for what it’ll be like to hold your copy in your own two hands!
What Does the Book Include?
Even if you’ve never tried corner-to-corner crochet before, I wanted this book to be a resource you could pick up and put to use. You’ll find several step-by-step photo tutorials laid out in the same straightforward manner you’ve come to expect on the blog. (Plus, you can always watch video tutorials here!)
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And whether you’re totally new or have miles of C2C on your crochet resume, I think you’ll find patterns in the book that’ll inspire your inner hooker. For beginners, there are projects like the Crested Butte Cowl or the Sediment Poncho that require no color changes and make quick, satisfying projects out of basic rectangles.
For those looking to add to your handmade home, you’ll find six modern afghan patterns that’ll complete your Instagram-worthy living room, bedroom or nursery. And if you want to snuggle in your C2C skills everywhere you go, you can make the Endless Sky Poncho, which uses a graphic repeating pattern to create a beautiful, southwest-inspired sweater.
And if you want to start designing your own corner to corner crochet patterns (I highly recommend it!), I cover that too, describing the simple resources and formulas you can use to get started.
Each pattern contains a C2C graph as well as line-by-line written instructions. I hope the combo of both make these patterns approachable for all learning styles!
Where to Order?
You can find Corner To Corner Crochet: 15 Contemporary Projects on Amazon here.
Thank You!
It’s because of your enthusiasm for crochet and support of my little crochet operation that I have the opportunity to tackle projects like this book. I appreciate you being here with me and I cannot wait to see what you make from the patterns included in the book. Please share them with me and the rest of the Make & Do Crew community by using the hashtag #c2ccrochetcrew so we can admire your stitches!
Pamela Dyle says
I have loved c2c crochet for years,but never could figure out how to make designs on my own. I just ordered your book it looks like it will go on my keeper shelf. Cannot wait till it gets here. Thank you for taking the time and energy to get it published.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Oh awesome! I really hope the book offers veterans like you a few new ideas or inspiration. There’s a section in the book about designing your own patterns. Let me know if you ever have any other questions. Designing the graphs is such a fun part of the process!
Jess
Kyla says
I have so many cardigans because of your wonderful creative mind! Pre ordering this even though I’ve been in a crochet slump in hopes it will bring me back, and if anything to support your awesome self!! Thank you for sharing!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Haha, sounds like we both have a lot of cardigans. I’m glad to hear that!
I’ve had a crochet slump the last few months too. I think it just happens sometimes. I hope the book gives you some pretty pictures to look at while you wait for your “crojo” to return.
Thanks so much for your support!
Jess
Riikka says
Congratulations on the book! I’m going to have to look into (pre-)ordering, might not be that simple since I’m located in Northern Europe… But I love the look of it and the patterns look amazing, you’ve done a great! I do love your free patterns too and have two that I’m working on now!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thank you so much, Riikka! The publisher is actually based in the UK, so I’m hoping you’re able to get it without too much trouble. 🙂
Jess
Meredith Johnson says
I so wanted your new book but it doesn’t ship to Australia ?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Aw, boo! It may have expanded distribution if it proves to be a title people want to buy in other places. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for Australia. Thanks for your support!
Jess
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey again Meredith,
Another reader below commented that they were able to get it on Booktopia in Australia. That might be worth looking into!
Jess
Mercy Destefani says
Am I missing something? I’m trying to find the video you say is “below,” but no luck.
Amanda says
Hi
I’ve preordered on Booktopia not Amazon (Amazon are rubbish here in Australia). Would I please be able to still get the beanie pattern please? Many thanks!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Amanda,
Can you please send me an email and I’ll help sort that out for you? jess (at) makeanddocrew (dot) com
Thanks so much for pre-ordering!
Jess
gloria says
I can’t seem to find a link to the video. Where is it exactly?
Christie says
I started crocheting as a child, 38 years ago now! But I have never tried C2C crochet.
Your fabulous new book looks like the perfect place to start! I’m thrilled to get my hands on this beautiful book.
Congratulations!!
One question… will the book include diagrams or an explanation of how to design our own images?
Much love,
Christie
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Christie,
I learned as a child too. 🙂 I think you’ll really enjoy how many new possibilities open up with C2C. There is indeed a section on designing your own graphs and what tools and calculations to start with. I’m always happy to help with that too so send me an email if questions come up after you get the book! Thank you for your kind words.
Jess
Janet says
I preordered with Amazon and have order # but can’t figure out how to get the bonus pattern, the link takes me to sewandso, I’ve never used then, how do I do it please & thanks
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Janet,
Thanks so much for your support. If you go to that SewandSo page, just scroll down a bit and you’ll see some small boxes to enter your order number. Please let me know if that doesn’t work for you. 🙂
Jess
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Janet,
If you scroll down a bit on that SewandSo page, you’ll see a place to input your Amazon order number. Doing so will unlock the pattern download for you. 🙂
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Carie Mueller says
Congratulations! How awesome! I was just thinking about tackling the C2C Christmas Afghan! Can’t wait to get my hands on your book.?
Jess Coppom says
Yay! This is about the time I started the Christmas afghan a couple of years ago. It was such a fun way to anticipate the holidays. 🙂
Thanks for your support on the book!!
Barbara says
This is wonderful, Jess! I’m pre-ordering today. So excited for you!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thank you so much, Barbara! I so appreciate your support. Make sure to get your free bonus pattern too! 🙂
Jess
Rose says
WOW! Jess, this is amazing. I am so glad for this new venture of yours. Congratulations!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Rose,
Thanks so much! It was a ton of work, but I’m really happy with the result. 🙂
Jess