Corner to Corner Knitting

'Corner to Corner' knitting is a traditional age-old method -  still popular today, perhaps because it is so easy.

You can make a corner to corner washcloth in cotton yarn if you would like a quick project.

Corner to Corner Knitting 

Or make a corner to corner blanket as big as you would like. 
You may need long straight needles for this, or work backwards and forwards on a long circular needle.

Corner to Corner Garter Stitch Knitting

Cast on 2sts

Row 1:       Kfb, k1

Row 2:       K1, kfb, knit to end

Repeat Row 2 until you are happy with the size

Next Row: K2, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 4sts left on your needle

Next Row:  K2tog, k2tog

Pass the first stitch over the second stitch

Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop to fasten off

Corner to Corner Knitting with a Lacy Edge

Cast on 3sts

Row 1:       Knit

Row 2:       K1, kfb, k1

Row 3:       K1, kfb, k2

Row 4:       K2, yon, knit to end

Repeat Row 4 until you are happy with the size

Next Row:  K1, k2tog, yon, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 4sts left on your needle

Next Row:  K1, s1, k1, psso,k1

Next Row:  S1, k2tog, psso

Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop to fasten off

How to measure a corner to corner item

5” squares are ideal for bonding squares ~ (make 2)

10” square in cotton yarn is ideal for a washcloth   

16” square is ideal for a premature baby blanket, and this can be made using one 100g ball of acrylic yarn

Top Tip: If you are making a blanket ~ Count the number of balls you have of the yarn you want to use (or note the total number of grams). Increase until you have used half of this amount - then it is time to decrease. This ensures you will not run out of yarn for your project 😊

Please Note: Because knitted stitches are longer than they are wide - this means that when you use this method you may find that your knitting is more 'kite' or 'rhombus' shape than 'square' shape.  This affects some knitters much more than others. If it is a problem for you - you may find that it helps to pull the piece into a more square shape - pin it out, cover it with a damp tea towel or cloth, and leave it to dry (this is a form of blocking).

It is easy to see why this is also sometimes called diagonal or bias knitting. 

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