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Corner to corner (C2C) (C2C)

Corner to corner (C2C): abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.

Name and abbreviation in 6 systems

Abbreviation Name
English (US) C2C corner to corner (C2C)
English (UK) C2C corner to corner (C2C)
Spanish C2C esquina a esquina (C2C)
German C2C Corner to Corner (C2C)
French C2C coin à coin (C2C)
Portuguese (BR) C2C canto a canto (C2C)

Technical data

Yarn consumption factor
1.05 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
Foundation chain
Multiple of 1 + 6 chains
Reversible
Yes
Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
3 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about Corner to corner (C2C)

How is “corner to corner (C2C)” abbreviated in US and UK terms?

In US terms it is “C2C” (corner to corner (C2C)) and in UK terms “C2C” (corner to corner (C2C)). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.

How much yarn does “corner to corner (C2C)” use?

Its yarn consumption factor is 1.05 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 5 % more yarn.

How many chains do you need for “corner to corner (C2C)”?

It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 6.