In keeping with animal-themed squares, here is a cute square with the face of that crafty and wily urban animal, the raccoon. However, this cute little guy won’t be a pest and won’t knock over your garbage bins, so you needn’t worry. Make it a part of your kid’s room decorations or create a lovely raccoon blanket!
Is the Raccoon C2C Square for Beginners?
The raccoon image is made of “pixels” on a contrasting background. It’s an easy project that uses the corner-to-corner technique, and the only real concern is to maintain the order of the pixels.
If you have never tried this technique before, this pattern by Kinga Erdem is beginner-friendly with included written instructions, diagrams, and video tutorials for full guidance.
What Does C2C Mean in Crochet?
The corner-to-corner, often abbreviated as C2C, is a technique where you crochet small blocks diagonally to create a pixelated image. This method uses the simplest crochet stitches, like single crochets or half double crochets, as in this particular case.
Yarn & Color Tips for a Striking Result
The designer recommends using Red Heart Super Saver in 5 colors, but any other medium-weight yarn will be great too. The original project incorporates the following shades: Carrot for the background, Oatmeal, Black, Soft White, and Grey Heather.
You can also vary colors, after all, why can’t a modern crochet raccoon have psychedelic hues?
How to Crochet C2C Pixel Graphs
This helpful video tutorial was prepared by Kinga Erdem as a part of the Wildlife Graphghan CAL. It explains the general concept of the corner-to-corner technique and will help you create your crochet raccoon square. Be sure to check it out!
Turning Raccoon C2C Squares into a Blanket
Want to transform your Raccoon C2C Squares into a cozy blanket? Use a mattress stitch to sew your pieces together.
Feel a bit time-consuming? With the designer’s latest update of this project, you can go with a continuous join-as-you-go method. Follow the video guide below to learn how to join squares.
