Cozy Corners Afghan

The Cozy Corners Afghan is essentially a corner to corner (C2C) blanket that uses shell stitches rather than the traditional blocks. Once what started out as a triangle shawl called the Snowy Sky Shawl, has morphed into a beautiful blanket!

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You can use any size yarn you wish for this project. I recommend using a hook size that is one or two sizes larger than what is recommended on the yarn packaging to prevent your blanket from curling. Making a swatch will help you determine the proper hook size. This example blanket is worked in size 4 medium weight yarn, so keep in mind that if you’d like to use a heavier or lighter weight yarn, the size of the finished blanket will be either larger or smaller than the example.

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So let’s not beat around the bush and get straight into this pattern!

Materials Used:

5 skeins of Caron Cotton Cakes — Light House — Size 4 Medium Weight Yarn — 8.8 oz/250 g — 530 yds/485 m
Or any size yarn you wish! (See Notes)
J (5.75 mm) Crochet Hook — These ergonomic hooks are my favorites!
Two Stitch Markers — These are inexpensive and so easy to use!
Tapestry Needle — For weaving in ends.

Finished Size Approximately:

63” H x 52” W

Gauge:

Not Important

Abbreviations:

ch(s) – chain(s)

st(s) – stitch(es)

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

sk – skip

sp – space

Notes:

This is essentially a corner to corner project so the size of this blanket can be adjusted to any possible size by adding or subtracting rows. If you’d prefer to have a longer rectangle, simply begin decreasing on one side when you feel your blanket is wide enough, but continue to increase on the opposite side until you feel it is long enough. Then begin decreasing on both sides.
I highly recommend using stitch markers to mark your corners to avoid any confusion.
You can use any size yarn you wish for this project. I recommend using the size hook listed on your yarn package. This example blanket is worked in size 4 medium weight yarn, so keep in mind that if you’d like to use a heavier or lighter weight yarn, the size of the finished blanket will be either larger or smaller than the example.
If you crochet tightly, you may want to consider moving up a size in hook to avoid curling of your final product.
In Round 6 of border, I say “Sk 1 or 2 sts to corner ch-2 sp”. This is because sometimes when you add a border, it doesn’t work out perfectly with an exact number of stitches. Depending on how close you can get to the corner, it may affect how many stitches are left. You can skip up to 2 sts with it still looking okay, but I wouldn’t recommend skipping more than 2. I’ll explain better in the video.
Each increasing row will add 1 shell more than the previous row and each decreasing row will subtract 1 shell from the previous row similar to C2C patterns.
A video stitch tutorial can be found at this link.

*** American crochet terms used throughout.

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc), 5 dc in 1st ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc in each st across and in turning ch from previous row. Turn. (6 sc)

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 5 dc in same st. Sk 5 sts, 6 dc in top of turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc in each st across and in turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 5 dc in same st. Sk 5 sts, *6 dc in next st, sk 5 sts* Repeat from * to * across. 6 dc in top of turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 6 – Row 106: Alternate Row 4 and Row 5. Even number rows, work Row 4. Odd number rows, work Row 5.

For this exact pattern of a rectangle blanket:

Once you reach your desired corners, place stitch markers in the first and last stitch of Row 106 or whichever row you choose to be your corners. Just make sure it is a Row 4 repeat. You will now begin decreasing on both sides. Because of the nature of this stitch, you will not have a finished product of a square. It will be a 63” H x 52” W rectangle.

For a longer rectangle blanket (Optional directions):

If you want to create a longer rectangle, mark one corner that you will decrease on, but leave the other open. On this open side, you will continue to increase until you’ve reached your desired height, while decreasing on the marked side. Once you reach your desired height, mark your corner with the second stitch marker and begin decreasing on both sides.

Now begin decreasing:

Row 107: Ch 3, *sk 5 sts, 6 dc in next st* Repeat from * to * across. Dc in last st. Turn.

Row 108: Ch 1, sc in every st across beginning with last 6 dc’s of previous row and ending with 1st 6 dc’s from previous row. Don’t work into initial ch 3.

Row 109 – Row 176: Alternate Row 107 and Row 108. Even number rows, work Row 108. Odd number rows, work Row 107.

Row 177: For final row, ch 3, dc in last dc made of previous row. (See pic below.)

Border

Round 1: Ch 1, turn. *Sc evenly to next corner. In corner st, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in same sp.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Sl st in 1st st of round. Don’t turn your work.

Round 2: Ch 1, *Sc evenly to next corner. In corner st, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in same sp.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Work any more sc needed to get to 1st sc of round. Sl st in 1st st of round. Don’t turn your work.

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc) @*sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, dc in next st* Repeat from * to * to next corner. In corner ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same sp. Sk 2 sts, dc in next st.@ Repeat from @ to @ 3 more times. Note: Instead of working the final dc from the instructions, just sl st in top of ch 3 from beginning of round. Don’t turn.

Round 4: Repeat Round 2.

Round 5: Repeat Round 2.

Round 6: Ch 1, 3 sc in next st, @*sk 2 sts, 3 sc in next st* Repeat from * to * to next corner. Sk 1 or 2 sts to corner ch-2 sp. Work 4 sc in ch-2 corner sp.@ Repeat from @ to @ 3 more times. Repeat from * to * until you reach the 1st sc made of round. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. Finish off. Weave in ends.

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