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How to Do Corner Start Diagonal
From your Crochet Guide
This method of crocheting is done diagonally, corner to corner.
Difficulty Level:
Average
Time Required:
20 minutes to learn technique
Here's How:
- Row 1: Chain 5, turn, 3 double crochet in the 5th
chain from the hook (beginning block made).
- Row 2: Chain 5, turn, 3 double crochet in
the 4th chain from the hook (block made), slip stitch around post of beginning chain
of previous block, chain 3,
3 double crochet in the same space where slip stitch was made
(around post of chain). This row now has 2 blocks.
- Row 3: Chain 5, turn, 3 double crochet in
4th chain from hook (block made), slip stitch
around chain-3 post of first block, chain 3,
3 double crochet in same space
* slip stitch
around chain-3 post of next block, chain 3,
3 double crochet in same space *.
- Remaining Rows: Work as in row 3, repeating
between stars (*)
as many times as needed across row. There will be one additional block
at the end of each row. When desired width is reached, see step 5 (Decrease
Row).
- Decrease Row: When desired width is reached, begin
decreasing, as
follows: Slip stitch in each of first 3 double crochet and in first
chain-3 space, chain 3, 3 double crochet in same space, * slip stitch
around chain-3 post of next block, chain 3,
3 double crochet in same space * , repeat between stars (*) across row,
end with slip stitch around chain-3 post of last block.
- Repeat Decrease Row until only one block remains.
Tips:
- You can make an afghan in diagonal crochet by making
one large square of the size desired or, for take-along work, you can
make smaller squares (perhaps in varied colors) to join together when
finished.
- Where above directions say 'slip stitch
around chain-3 post', an alternate way of giving these directions would
be 'slip stitch in chain-3 space'.
Related Information:
More How To's from your Guide to Crochet
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