Thursday, 1 May 2025

How to change colours by crocheting the C2C method

A colorful crocheted blanket depicts a cheerful unicorn with a rainbow mane, surrounded by stars on a bright blue background. The scene is playful and vibrant.

A warm welcome to you! 🥰

Corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet is a truly magical technique. It offers endless possibilities to create beautiful and detailed crochet pieces — from cosy blankets and pillows to stylish table runners and sweaters.

Whether you're just starting your crochet journey or you're a seasoned crocheter looking for something new, the C2C method is perfect for you. It’s easy to learn and fun to follow using simple charts. Anyone can master C2C — really!

In previous posts, you've already learned how to make a chain stitch, crochet a chain and double crochet, and how to work the C2C technique using just one colour. Now, let’s take the next step and learn how to change colours in C2C crochet.

In the latest posts, you have already learned how to make a chain stitch, chain and double crochet, and even how to crochet the C2C method in one colour. Today, let's go a little further and learn how to change colours when C2C crochet.

A crocheted blanket with a red and pink checkered heart design, red border, lies on a surface. Three small stuffed hearts are beside it, creating a cozy, handmade feel. A square crocheted potholder featuring a blue and gray checkered heart on a white background, with a deep blue border, conveying a cozy, handmade feel.

C2C Crochet Guide PDF – Step-by-Step Corner to Corner Tutorial for Beginners (in English)

Let's get to work 🙂

I'll show you how to change colours in C2C crochet using a pattern and a description — pick whichever way works best for you!

  • GRAPH - shows us which way to crochet

A grid featuring a pixelated heart design in dark blue, centered against a light blue background. Numbers label the grid's rows and columns.

  • DESCRIPTION - The row is a row

B - Blue

N - Navy

"Text chart with knitting pattern instructions. Rows 1-25 detail stitch sequences, including increases and decreases, using abbreviations like B and N."
Work begins from the left corner. Only one colour is used from rows 1 to 8, so the process is straightforward.
Work begins from the left corner. Only one colour is used from rows 1 to 8, so the process is straightforward.
Proceed to row 9 and make the first square.
Proceed to row 9 and make the first square.

Everything goes smoothly until we change colour :)

It's not that hard, no worries. As the saying goes: "The Devil is not so black as he's painted". 

The yarn in the new colour (in this case, navy) is taken and pulled through the spot where the crochet hook was previously inserted to make the next square.
The yarn in the new colour (in this case, navy) is taken and pulled through the spot where the crochet hook was previously inserted to make the next square.




Make a slip stitch in the new colour.

Make a slip stitch in the new colour.





Make 3 chain stitches.

Make 3 chain stitches.





And 3 double crochets to make a square in a new colour.

And 3 double crochets to make a square in a new colour.







A blue square is made. Then, six navy squares are worked, according to the pattern description.
A blue square is made. Then, six navy squares are worked, according to the pattern description.









↘ ROW 9: 1B, 6N, 2B

Next, two blue squares are made. The crochet hook is inserted into the desired spot for the next square.
Next, two blue squares are made.
The crochet hook is inserted into the desired spot for the next square. 





The blue yarn is pulled through the place where the hook was previously inserted, and then through the navy blue chain stitch.



The blue yarn is pulled through the place where the hook was previously inserted, and then through the navy blue chain stitch.







A slip stitch is made with the blue yarn, followed by 3 chain stitches and 3 double crochet stitches to complete the square.
A slip stitch is made with the blue yarn, followed by 3 chain stitches and 3 double crochet stitches to complete the square.








Make another 2 blue squares.
Make another 2 blue squares.











Row 9 is completed. Work continues with row 10.

↖ ROW 10: 3B, 6N, 1B 

In row 10, make 3 blue squares.

In row 10, make 3 blue squares.








Then 6 navy blue squares and again a blue square (see description above)
Then 6 navy blue squares and again a blue square (see description above)








Then 6 navy blue squares and again a blue square (see description above)










Then 6 navy blue squares and again a blue square (see description above)











Then 6 navy blue squares and again a blue square (see description above)









Row 10 is completed.

The following rows are made using the same method as described above.

Instructions on how to increase and then decrease the piece can be found on the blog "Crocheting C2C Methods – One Colour."

And this is what our finished work looks like.

Crocheted square with a dark blue heart pattern on a light blue background, conveying warmth and craftsmanship. The textures are detailed and cozy.

Did you enjoy this post? 😊 Hopefully, these instructions will help you start your own C2C crocheting journey. 🧶✨

Happy crocheting! 🧵💖

C2C Crochet Guide PDF – Step-by-Step Corner to Corner Tutorial for Beginners (in English)

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