Corner-to-corner, or C2C, is the technique behind most pixel-style blankets. You work little blocks on the diagonal, so a colour chart turns into a picture as you go. It looks complicated and is surprisingly relaxing once it clicks.
Start with C2C crochet for beginners. It explains how the blocks join, how to increase and decrease, and gives you a small square to practise on before you commit to a full blanket. Then read how to read a graphgan chart. One square on the chart equals one block, and the guide shows you how to track rows and change colours without losing your place.
C2C uses mostly double crochet and chains, so if either feels shaky, spend ten minutes with the basic stitches guide first. Your first blanket will thank you.
How to read a graphgan chart, simply: one square equals one block. Follow our beginner guide and stitch pixel-style blankets.
Learn C2C corner-to-corner crochet step by step: little diagonal blocks, increases, decreases and your first free mini project.