Friday 13 November 2015

A C2C Review + My Twist & Shake Square Pillow



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Recently I injured my back. I had lots of time to rest while waiting to see a Chiropractor.

I decided I needed a quick and easy crochet pattern to make a blanket for my daughter's birthday. I found the C2C (Corner to Corner) Throw pattern >HERE<
I used yarn from my stash, to match the pillow I created from my Twist & Shake Square pattern.



The Corner to Corner Throw is a pattern designed by Catherine Watson for Red Heart. I was able to easily download and print the pattern so I could be away from my computer while I was injured. They even have a video tutorial to help with this pattern. I did not need to watch the video as the pattern is well written and I found it easy to understand. This pattern was super easy and worked up very quickly.


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I followed the pattern almost exactly, but changed a few things. I used yarn from my stash, to match the pillow I created from my Twist & Shake Square pattern. 





I also did not make the throw as big as the pattern shows, although if I work this pattern again I would go bigger. 


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I did not follow the pattern for switching colours. I only had yarn from my stash so I went with what I could.
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I also found this lovely Sugar'n Cream Yarn in the colour 'Butterfly Ombre' in my yarn stash, so I worked up a quick C2C washcloth. Making a washcloth is also a great way to test out the C2C pattern.



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For the pillow I used my Twist & Shake Square pattern. 

Originally I had planned on making a baby blanket from the squares, but I decided to do a pillow instead.




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I already had a pillow that fit between the squares perfectly.
I just simply lined up the stitches on the edge of each square and evenly Single Crocheted the two pieces together, with the pillow inside.



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She absolutely loves her new blanket and pillow. She says they are so soft and warm. 












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