Corner to corner crochet is a popular technique for making afghans, but you can also use it to make other square items, such as potholders, and wide scarves.The process uses a series of chains and double crochet stitches to make small squares.Even if you are new to crochet, this technique is very easy to learn.You will need yarn and a crochet hook to start.
Step 1: Make aknot.
A slipknot is the beginning of crochet work.Pull the first loop over the second loop if you want to make one.To tighten the knot, tug on the free end of the yarn.Attach the loop to your crochet hook.The crochet hook should snug the loop.
Step 2: The chain is connected.
A chain of 6 is needed to start a corner to corner crochet project.In front of the slipknot, loop the yarn over the hook.Pull this loop through the slipknot.This is your first chain.A total of 6 chains can be made by repeating this 5 more times.If you are new to crocheting, practice chaining.
Step 3: There are two crochets.
If you want to double crochet, you have to loop the yarn over the hook and insert it into the fourth chain.Pull through the first stitch after yarn over again.Pull through 2 loops.Pull through the remaining loops on the hook after yarn over 1 more time.This will complete one double crochet stitch.If you are new to crochet, practice double crochet.
Step 4: If you want to double crochet, you have to do it in the next 2 chains.
Double 1 time into each of the next 2 chains to finish the foundation square.The foundation square is complete.
Step 5: Go back and forth with chain 6.
Increasing the width of your rows is similar to making the first square.Turn your work around and make a chain of 6.You will begin each row this way.Before you start working a new row, change colors.The new yarn should be tied to the base of the last stitch in a row and used to work the stitches in the new row.
Step 6: From the hook, double crochet into the fourth chain.
Double crochet the fourth chain from the hook.
Step 7: 1 time into the next two chains.
Double crochet the fifth and sixth chains from the hook.
Step 8: Use the top chain to join the squares.
You should have two squares that are connected by a chain.The hook should be put into the top chain of the square next to it.Pull the yarn through the loops on the hook.This will bind the squares together.
Step 9: There is a chain 3.
To start the next square, make a chain of 3.You need to do this every time you start a new square.
Step 10: 3 times into the top chain is how the double crochet is done.
If you want to make the next square, you need to double crochet three times into the chain that is along the top of the first square.You don't need to do anything else if this is the last square in the second row.Double crochet 3 times into the chain until you reach the end to create more squares.
Step 11: You can add more squares by repeating the process.
Add more rows and squares to your corner to corner crochet project at the beginning.Continue until you want the width of the project to be.
Step 12: Chain 2 and turn.
When you have finished your longest row, start decreasing the width of the rows.Turn your work around by making a chain of 1.
Step 13: Slipstitch into the first two stitches and chain 3 space.
Start by slipstitching 3 times instead of using a chain of 3.Slipstitch 1 time into each of the first 2 stitches and then into the chain 3 space.The decrease for the row will be served by this.
Step 14: A chain 3.
The rest of the row should be the same as the previous rows.Start with a chain of 3.
Step 15: Work 3 double crochet stitches into the same space.
Work your 3 double crochet stitches into the chain 3 space.The first square will be in the first decrease row.
Step 16: A chain of 3 and 3 crochet double stitches is repeated.
Continue to repeat the chain of 3 and 3 double crochet stitches until you get to the last square in the row.
Step 17: Stitch into the last 3 stitches.
Slipstitch the last 3 stitches instead of creating another square to complete the first decrease row.The decrease row will be completed by this.You can change yarn colors after each decrease row.To use the new yarn, tie it to the base of the last stitch.
Step 18: Continue decreasing if the process is repeated.
Continue the same process over and over again.Continue until you have 1 square left.
Step 19: Take off the last stitch.
Pull the end of the yarn all the way through the last stitch to tie it off.Pull the tail of the yarn to make a knot.You are done if you cut the excess above the knot.