“When in doubt, square it out!”
This is my mantra for making this C2C crochet stitched or corner-to-corner crocheted throw in a rush order, especially when you are looking for creating different styles that not only serve the basic purpose – providing warmth; but also working as a great home decor element for your hall/living/bedroom.
To support this theory, I was looking for something that is faster to finish; helping me meet the deadline and also is not detail-oriented, making it easier to follow. However, another constraint at the task was managing with the limited yarn and maximizing every strand to still create that oomph.
The stash basket contained 4-5 different colours with 12 balls of yarn for each colour. I wasn’t sure how much it’d consume for the pattern that I had initially prepared. I started calculating how many square pieces I can make out of each ball. Based on crochet hook (5mm) and 4 ply yarn thickness, I estimated 0.6 of a ball can give me 1 square piece of 8.5″-9″.
I came up with a simple pattern of playing around with squares blocks in pixilart and created an interesting and eye-catching outline. Since the design follows a basic zig-zag pattern tilted at an angle, I name this pattern “Zig-Zag Angled Throw”.
Process:
Collect the colours that you plan to use for the blanket. Start C2C¹ crocheting and then C2C decreasing² crocheting to complete the graph. Once c2c square consumes 0.75″ – 1″ depending on the crochet hook and yarn used.
For this blanket, I have created 6’X7′ grid pixel graph. Each square should be 8.5″-9″. It should give a 65″X55″ blanket or more.
This pattern requires proper counting and marking after completion of each square to avoid any mistakes.
Caution Section:-
- Print the coloured graph ( or black and white graph and mark the colours) and number all the rows and columns. Here, it is 65×65. The C2C stitch grows diagonally.
- For a B/W printer, print the graph and colour the blocks using colour pencils; or mark G for green, Y for Yellow, Br for Brown, Sk for light brown or skin etc. to avoid missing out the shape.
- Mark each row and column after finishing that diagonal section to keep a track of the finished or working row.
- It is important to count the number of blocks use 1 colour in that working row. Remember we work diagonally in C2C.
- Starting with ¹C2C Crochet Stitch Increasing ( focusing on the colour change) increase diagonally for 60 rows.
- Start ²decreasing C2C Crochet Stitch (focusing on the colour change as per the graph) decrease till the count reaches 1.
Edging:-
Follow the series of SC or DC row, if you want to increase the size. For proper edging, use the below pattern.
R1: Ch 1, Single Crochet (SC) around each post. 3 SC at the corners.
R2: Ch 2, Double Crochet on each SC. 3 DC at the corners or at the corner 3SC – 3DC on the middle 3 SC group.
R3: Ch 2, Half-Herringbone Double Crochet (HHDC) around each DC. 3 HHDC at the corner DC or 3 HHDC in the middle of the 3 DC group.
¹C2C crochet stitch / Increasing C2C Crochet Stitch:
- [Chain 6.
- R1: Double Crochet (DC) in 4th chain from the hook. 2 DC in next 2 chains. [ 1st corner block is made]
- R2: turn the work, chain 6. DC in 4th chain from the hook. 2 DC in next 2 chains. Slip stitch on the chain 3. (Chain 3, 3 DC) in the same chain 3 space of the previous row. [2nd row contains 2 blocks]
- R3: Repeat R2 [3rd row will contain 3 blocks. Likewise, the Row-Number will have same number blocks.]
- Continue R2 to increase horizontally and vertically up to the required number on the graph.]
²Decreasing C2C crochet stitch:
- [turn the last row. slip stitch on 1st DC, 2nd DC, 3 DC.
- Slip Stitch(SL ST) chain 3 space. (Chain 3, 3 DC) in same chain 3 space.
- Continue (SL ST, chain 3, 3 DC) in next chain 3 space.
- Repeat till the last 2nd block. SL ST in the last chain 3 space. ]
ZIG-ZAG ANGLED PIXEL ART
ZIG-ZAG ANGLED PIXEL GRID GRAPH
Product Specifications:
Defining Dimensions:-
- Grid Graph: 6X7
- Length: 65″
- Width: 55″
Optional Alterations:-
Different ideas that can be implemented into this blanket to make it your own.
- The edging can be made of Single Crochet (SC), Crab Stitch, Slip Stitch, Herringbone Half Double Crochet (HHDC).
- The fur yarn will bring out pop to the border in place of regular yarns.
- For the border, substitute the 3rd colour with the base colours working in alternate rows.
- The border shouldn’t be too broad to stand out. It should be to give a clean finish.
- You can add pom-pom or tassels (matching the colour with the edging or the base colour) at the 4 corners. Link to make pom-pom and tassels.
- Avoid the border and just add tassels/pompoms made of a mixture of the base colours.
- You can attach flowers, beads, appliques or a bow made of crochet, plastic, suede leather, fabric etc to make it more interesting.
- You can increase the total size of the blanket by adding a few rows of borders.
Remember: do not over accessorise it. This hides the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegant simplicity!!
In case, you have stuck anywhere or have any queries, kindly contact me.
For GRAPH PDF DOWNLOAD, click HERE.
Zig-Zag Angled Throw
For GRAPH PDF DOWNLOAD, click HERE.
Style Aisle:
- Choose the yarn colour matching with your kids’ room or their choice of animals.
- Go crazy with experimental contrast colours with your furniture to pop out a section. Make sure the interiors contain natural, neutral or earthy colours around.
- Focus on a bright, non-flashy selection of colour palette.
- Choose lighter shades of yarn for background the main art to pop out.
- The graphic-animals can be used for blankets or bags for kids.
- For the border, substitute the 3rd colour with the base colours working in alternate rows.
- The border shouldn’t be too broad to stand out. It should be to give a clean finish.
Materials:
- Yarn:
- Crochet Hook: 5mm
- Needles
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Stitch Marker: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags.
- Note: you can play around with different branded yarns as far as they give the synchronous flow of the pattern using a constant crochet hook.
- You can either go for the yarns with the same recommended crochet hook OR decide the yarn and change the crochet hooks along with the tightness on the crochet stitches as you proceed with the pattern.
- You can change the pattern to get the continuous flow.
Happy Crocheting!!!
APPENDIX
Care Instructions:
Quality Promise: If washed with care, then the elegant stitch guarantees perfection up to multiple washes. The wool quality might stretch upon multiple uses.
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