Corner to Corner C2C - Decreasing into a Square

[@theastewart6721]

I did it! My square is complete! I used cotton yarn so I can use it as a dishcloth. Unfortunately no new grandbabies coming along. We lost one a year ago this month but we are blessed! We have nine. Our youngest grandchild is recovering from his third open heart surgery. He is 2 years old and this should be his last surgery! He’s a real trooper along with his parents. And his doctors are amazing! Huge shout out to Boston Children’s Hospital; the best in the world!💕

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh wow, Thea - that must be so horrible. I am so sorry. Happy you got a dishcloth finished! I am sure it's lovely!! xx!!

[@theastewart6721]

Well, we are all stronger and grateful for our blessings! I tried to be truthful in saying why I wouldn’t be doing a c2c blanket anytime soon. But I’ve always wanted to learn how. I’m not sure there will be a new baby any time soon. I guess I planned on making it as a blanket for our grandson who went to heaven. I think they are perfect or they look perfect for newborns. I find I am using thick chenille yarn for my younger grandchildren’s blankets because they work up so fast and are soft and squishy! Heck, my older ones love them too! Thanks for your kind words! Our grandson may come home tomorrow! I will try and post my pictures of my c2c washcloth. It was a lot of fun and came out pretty good for a first try! Thanks for your great instruction! I can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@bettymoore6135]

Prayers for you all.

[@janetdavis4724]

You have the best explanation of decreasing I could find. Thank you

[@EilonyLavender-go3or]

Perfect tutorial, to the point, no waffling, loved the clear instructions and your patient manner. ❤️👌

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad you enjoyed it, Eilony Lavender!! Thank you! 🌷🌺🌷

[@redan030303]

Thanks for your wonderful work, I am doing C2C for the very first time and the way you explain things is helping me a lot.......great teacher!

[@laurababcock4664]

You made an excellent tutorial. It is easy to understand and I just breezed through decreasing. I wish I would have found yours first. Thanks so much!

[@jaydollYtube]

Thank you for sharing C2C decreasing 👏👏👏👏❤️

[@evawilson1308]

I have watched videos on this C2C & ur's is the 1st one that I have been able to understand. I'm on my 10th roll now & I just started it about a hr ago. Thank u for helping me to understand. I think that this is going to be a throw blanket. Again thank u very much.

[@SecretYarnery]

HURRAY!!!!! I am so glad to hear that!! WooHOO! xx!!

[@EvieO1950]

Finished my square hot pad! I really like this C2C. My sister in law joined me and learned to C2C too!! Txs Christa!

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh how cool, Evelyn!! Congratulations! xx!!

[@suecortese7246]

I really appreciate the way you show your work and teach so everyone can follow. Thank you 😊

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad it was helpful to you, Sue Cortese! Thank you. 🌼🌸🌼

[@Cl1ff0r]

I have watched a lot of videos on decreasing but yours is the best. Very clear instructions. Thank you

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad it was helpful to you, Katherine Smith! Thank you. 🌼🌸🌼

[@dianeblancett9753]

Oh once again thank you. So can't wait to try this now. It was driving me crazy that I could not understand this pattern. Need to hurry up and finish what I am working on so I can make something using this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so happy Diane!! You've made my day! xx!!

[@kathyjonath9141]

Great tutorial. I was having trouble once I turned my work to start the decrease. What threw me was my yarn was at the front of my work but after watching your tutorial I think I will be confident to continue. I’m making a baby blanket, so 60 rows up and now decreasing or I will run out of wool. Thanks Kat

[@SecretYarnery]

That's awesome, @kathyjonath9141! Thank you!! 🌸👍🌺

[@dianelap67]

Thank you so much you are the only one that made me succeed my square! Some only decrease one side and chain 6 etc etc...your method is easier and makes perfect squares and it's quicker. I was going to start knitting them but that takes longer and I prefer the corner to corner pattern which plain knitting does not do plus it gets boring and the finished knitted one stretches more. Thanks again I was getting discouraged.

[@porkysgirl816]

I’ve watched a few but none were as easy to understand as yours; thank you so much ☺️

[@denisecontreras6531]

Omg I did it. My first c2c. I love it. Thanks to you Christa XXXX

[@SecretYarnery]

HURRAY!!!! So happy to hear that, Denise!! xx!!

[@theolakim5720]

Thank you for the extended instruction. The best.

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you like it, theola kim! Thank you!! xx

[@kathleenchamp3764]

AHHH! I've seen decrease done so differently..and it gave a rounded edge umm not so favorable I might add. I'm diggin this Christa. Waahooie!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Kathleen! xx!!

[@jennifermattox8516]

@@SecretYarnery +q

[@annmagee6023]

Thank for this tutorial! I have never done a square C2C before and this has helped me tremendously!

[@annaroseannadanna1]

I have stitch markers but like the box of them that you showed in another vid (how to decrease into a rectangle C2C). So o orders them off your link. Am working on a C2C baby blanket. Started the decrease on the square and decided I better check to make sure I was doing it correctly. Glad to find out I was. 😁

[@barbarag8718]

Best video I seen yet😊Thank you for posting

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thank you so much, @barbarag8718! 🌺🌻🌸

[@pennymiles1039]

Omg, I have been stressing the decreases. Thanks so very much!!

[@SecretYarnery]

So glad it was helpful, Penny! I love decreasing - every row comes faster and faster! ;) xx!

[@maryjanebruette8995]

Doing my first C2C and just got to the decrease rows. Love the tip with the stitch markers and stopping in the middle of a row.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thanks so much! So glad it was helpful to you, Mary Jane Bruette! Thank you. 🌼🌸🌼

[@mariab.1997]

Christa your tutorials are wonderful! Thank you.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh - I am so glad they are helpful! Big hugs! xx!!

[@dechiu430]

Thank you for a quick, right to the project video. You helped me a lot.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad it was helpful to you, De Chiu! Thank you. 🌼🌸🌼

[@dechiu430]

@@SecretYarnery I just completed my first c2c, thanks to you!!!

[@Sandy42800]

Thank you! Different kind of stitch for me! Going to give this a try!

[@SecretYarnery]

So happy! Thank you!

[@karenhickey3377]

Wahooo I did it! My square actually looks like a square! HA! Will you be showing us how to change colors as well? I am loving this C2C! Thank you for being such a great teacher! Very easy to follow :)

[@SecretYarnery]

YAY Karen! So happy to hear! Yes - we will have to do a color change... but that has yet to be filmed! xx!!

[@carolynwilliams7666]

you explain it so perfect

[@mssngsmthng]

Thank you for this tutorial, I have been struggling with this decrease

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad it was helpful to you, mssngsmthng! Thank you. 🌼🌸🌼

[@rachelmarben9485]

So cool, love this pattern, thank you

[@grayone46]

Nice tutorial on decreasing! Thank you! 🧡🦒🧡

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you liked it, Linda! xx!!

[@dianeromano68]

Great job at explaining!!!!

[@gailstellar9628]

Thanks for the refresher🧶😊

[@stitchitch7010]

Working up nicely❣

[@mmaurece7762]

PERFECT video!!! Thanks!

[@izzylitwiler4862]

Thank you I think I finally got it.

[@karingonzalez1062]

THAT WAS AWESOME I WATCHED OTHER VIDEOS BUT YOU WHERE THE WHERE NUMBER 1RIGHT AWAY I FINALLY UNDERSTOOD THANK YOU SO MUCH HAPPY HOLIDAYS

[@aletasneed3832]

Love It..Thanks so much Aleta Sneed

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you Aleta! xx!

[@elizabethhenson9954]

i watched your video.it is so awesome.

[@JadedEvol]

this was very helpful thank you

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad it was helpful to you, Jamie Ricker! Thank you. 🌼🌸🌼

[@gailcross3052]

Thanks for that 😊

[@Its.savedie]

Thanks mommy !

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Ukiyo Fitness!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@TATOTEMPRESS]

Thanks

[@SecretYarnery]

So glad it was helpful to you, katt! Thank you! xx

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Terrific video. I am going to attempt to make C2C squares. Would it be too much to ask how one would change colour every row and also how to join squares once all are completed? Thanks in advance.

[@gaymcdonald5019]

Thanks to you

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad it was helpful to you, Gay McDonald! Thank you. 🌼🌸🌼

[@kerrynwright]

Great job explaining this simply Christa!👍 Just checking..... does the decreasing half of the square use up more yarn than the increasing half?😏 I seem to recall it did, but wasn't sure.🤔 Thanks!🥰 Blessings from South Australia.💕🐨

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Good morning this is good to know i am doing a c2c would love to show you at first i thought i was making a lap quilt but ending up making a double size quilt so can you tell me how many blocks i need to do for making a twin size blanket any idea. I like to do one in all squares with a stripe of color in it can you show us that one some time i know you are busy lady

[@SecretYarnery]

Good ideas, Beveryly! I have written them down, and hope to be able to film them this week. As for judging the size, you have to stop when one side (from where you started to where you are working), is the width of a twin size bed. ;) xx!

[@valeriehofmann2615]

Are you moving the stitch marker into the chain 3 space of the end block of the last row?

[@dakotagetz5207]

Can other stitches work on these C2C like half double crochet or Treble or Triple?

[@heleng1032]

Hi, my C2C's seems to 'lean' to the right hand side and looks lobsided, especially if l'm making a large project. Any suggestions please? 🤔

[@kristaj428]

Hi name twin thanks for the tutorial

[@margaretmelham7134]

So you increase at the beginning and then when decreasing you decrease both ends ?? I have trouble keeping mine squared

[@brendapryor3783]

I have a problem I’ve finished a C to see Afghan and have discovered one of the squares has come undone no yarn has been broken now I have to figure out how to get that back in place does anybody have any answers

[@Blessed4infinity]

Ooooh! 🤗😊

[@SEVIMCRUZ]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Turkiyem2019! 🌈🌼🌸

[@ellafaith8760]

I have a request! :) Will you please do one on changing colors on a decrease? All of the tutorials I have found demonstrate only one color change at the end of a row Before decreasing, and then only finish up on one single remaining color. However, on my current blanket I am working on, I am using three different colors and I am so stumped as to where, and how to end/begin a new color while on decrease. As well, they will have a tri-color in their thumbnail, yet in their tutorial will be using self-striping yarn. So frustrating. I hope this all makes sense! Thank you. :)

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh what a bummer! Yes of course! I would change color after the slip stitches. So my first chain of the chain 3 would be in the new color. Hope that helps? If you are on FB, post a pic. We can comment better to help you (these comments will get lost - they don't show up as new on my PC). BIG hugs! xx

[@ellafaith8760]

Thank you so much for your reply! Yes, that does help actually. So, I am to do the color change directly after the slip stitches on the new row ... got it! :) Unfortunately, I don't have a FB. Of course, I never say never, lol! I completely understand the getting lost in all the comments though. I am so thankful that you were able to catch my message in time. I appreciate your help, thank you again!

[@karenhickey3377]

The Secret Yarnery super helpful!!!! Thank you! I currently have this exact same situation!!

[@debbiegothann4964]

How do I know when to decrease on BOTH ends, instead of decreasing on one and increasing on the other? First x with c2c. Making an afghan

[@joycedavis1841]

I have same question

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Good day and a wet one i was wondering could you do one for a nice square with two rows of colors in it

[@SecretYarnery]

Sure Beverly! It's on my list of things to make/film. Let's see how much I can get done before the end of the month. :) xx!

[@johnawrzosek6127]

Do you have a written pattern of your video? I like to watch a video, then go and try it with out continuing to watch the video because it uses up my data on the computer. Thank you

[@leilanichua3715]

If i want to continue to make a shawl, all i have to do is continue crocheting until how long i want it to be?

[@cassandramcallister2856]

if you want a triangular shawl then you just continue increasing both sides. if you want a rectangular shawl, her next video in the series should help with that.

[@SecretYarnery]

Absolutely right! xx!

[@sharle6]

I started my first C2C a month ago. I am halfway through it right now. I started it by watching Mikey. I can't remember his youtube handle. Like I said I am halfway through it which means I am now at the point of the decreasing. To learn how to do the decreasing I didn't finish the video I started watching on lol. I watched this video instead to learn how to decrease. Probably because I would have to re watch and fastforward Mikey's video to get to the decreasing portion because the whole square is on his video for the swatch.

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad it helped, Sharleen! I'm not big on figuring out where I was in a video either. ;) xx!!

[@sharle6]

lol, I also apparently don't like to do test runs with smaller swatches either lol. Apparently, I just like to dive right in lol which also makes it figuring out where I was in the video harder lol. Hmmm, maybe I should give that tip to KZbin lol to have a bookmark option in a video lol.

[@bobbi7052]

👍

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Bobby!

[@joelgonnot3013]

En français 😢