Beginners C2C stitch, cushion

 

C2C - Corner to Corner


For me, its possible the quickest stitch I do, blankets work up pretty quick any size from baby to Queen. Adjusting the pattern to fit your size is easy, have the measurements you want the blanket to be to hand, pattern away until you reach the length of one side, then stop increasing (decrease, but we don't actual remove stitches, just shorten the row) for the other side.

                                                                                                                                                                                          

The pattern below is for a cushion cover, 2 sides seamed together.
I've detailed the stitches and rows to suit a beginner, once the pattern is established its the same one row repeated.

C2C basic instructions
Cushion cover

Instrucions
Cover for a 16" cushion
Each size is 27 squares x 27 squares ( square = 3 dc group)

Slightly different to a lot of C2C patterns, I use a ch5 instead of a ch6 and a ch2 instead of a ch3 as I find this way the spaces between the squares are less noticeable.

Pattern

Using  u.s  terms
dk yarn
size 4 hook

sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
ch - chain
ss - slip stitch

Make 2 sides.

ROW 1
ch5, 1 dc in each of 3rd, 4th, 5th ch from hook.

ROW 2
Turn, ch5,  1 dc in each of 3rd, 4th, 5th ch from hook

ss into space between starting ch and dc,

ch2, 3dc in space. ( space - the space between ch and dc)

   

             
                              
ROW 3
Turn, ch5,  1 dc in each of 3rd, 4th, 5th ch from hook
(ss into ch space of next 3dc group
ch2 3dc into same sp) repeat to end.

                                                                AND THATS IT!!!!!!

Keep repeating row 3 for 27 rows, or whatever size you need.

To change colour

On the last step of the last dc, use your new colour and continue with pattern 

When your side is long enough and you want to stop increasing ( I stopped after 27 squares) 

Decrease
At end of the row, turn and ch2 ss into 1st ss .ch2, 3dc in space. and continue with pattern.
Do this decrease on both ends when working a square, The rows will get shorter after each turn , making them quicker to do.

I edged each side with a sc row

 ch1 2sc in each 3dc group ( 1dc after 1st dc, 1 dc after 2nd dc)

        and 2 sc in each space.

        sc ch2 sc in corners, join to ch1 at the end.

Depending on your tension you may want to alter the number of sc stitches, as long as the piece lies flat and doesnt stretch from too many sc. Use your best judgement

Attaching both sides

I like the look of the raised seam, but join using whichever stitch you prefer.
With wrong sides together ss through both sides around, until you have enough space to insrt the cushion.

With cushion inserted finish ss around and join.

Squishy Cowl

I loooooovvee this cowl, its so soft and squishable which is just what is needed for the winter.
worked in the round this is the simplest crochet cowl ever, Its done on a 12mm hook but a 10mm will do, also using chunky. IT will turn out slightly smaller. ENJOY!

Super Chunky Cowl

USA TERMS 

Super chunky  2 x 100g balls. 

Approx 150m 

pattern here

Ladies crochet fingerless gloves

                                         

                                          LADIES CROCHET FINGERLESS GLOVES

I love fingerless gloves, I always have. Chunky, Aran or DK it doesn't matter. Best thing about being able to knit and crochet is creating your own style of winter items. Matching sets of a hat and gloves or a hat and cowl from a 100g ball of yarn , nothing beats it!
I've come up with 2 patterns for fingerless gloves in aran weight and dk. I have to say the aran is my favourite, that bit warmer. It's worth using an extra soft yarn to give you more pleasure from yarn your latest creation.
Both patterns are very easy to follow and perfect for your first glove pattern.Showing 1 worked as a flat piece then seamed and the other is worked in the round. There is also an easy to follow sizing guide to show you how to create your own design using whichever stitch you prefer.
They are so quick to make up, I made 3 pairs in  one day !

Autumn Sparkle Gloves (seamed)

SIZING GUIDE

YOU ONLY NEED 3 MEASUREMENTS

1ST IS FROM THE KNUCKLE TO THE BASE OF THE THUMB.

2ND IS FROM BASE OF THE THUMB TO THE POSITION ON WRIST, FOR THE LENGTH.

3RD IS FOR THE WIDTH, SO MEASURE THE WIDEST PART, WHICHEVER IS WIDEST INCLUDING HAND AND WRIST/ARM.

MY GLOVES ARE APPROX. 7.5IN WIDE, 8IN LONG.

TO CHANGE THE SIZE OF THUMB HOLE JUST ALTER THE CH MADE FOR THE HOLE.

                                                Vintage Look Gloves, worked in the round

                                            

USA terms

I used Dy dk with wool (about 50g og dk yarn will do)

4mm hook

stitch marker

Buy Pattern Here



Finished Items may be sold, Pattern is not for resale.

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