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Crochet graph & bead pattern guides
Illustrated how-tos for working from graphs — from reading your first C2C chart to ironing a nine-board bead design.
- How to read a C2C graphLearn to read a corner-to-corner crochet graph: where row 1 starts, which way each diagonal row runs, when to increase and decrease, and how to count blocks.
- C2C written patterns: row-by-row color counts explainedHow written C2C patterns are structured: color letters, block counts per row, increase and decrease notes, and how to switch between the graph and the words.
- How much yarn do you need for a C2C blanket?Estimate yarn for a corner-to-corner blanket: yards per C2C block for DK, worsted and bulky yarn, totals for baby, throw, twin and queen sizes, and per-color math.
- C2C color changes: bobbins, carrying and fewer endsHow to change colors in C2C crochet: when to change, bobbins vs carrying, color changes at the end of a row and on the same row, and graphs with fewer ends.
- How to iron fuse beads (Perler, Hama and similar)Fuse bead ironing step by step: iron temperature, ironing paper, how long to press, flat cooling, fixing holes and warping, and ironing multi-board designs.
- Choosing the right size for a crochet graphPick the right size for a C2C or tapestry crochet graph: blocks per inch for each yarn weight, blocks for common blanket sizes, and how size changes detail.