Get ready to embark on a delightful crochet adventure in this enchanting woodland world with the latest corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet pattern! This pattern isn’t your average c2c project; it’s a journey through a woodland wonderland that will not only keep you warm and cozy but also elevate your c2c crochet skills. Join me in creating a gorgeous throw blanket that starts simple and grows into a stunning work of art – perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike!

This pattern features twelve captivating panels that bring the beauty of the woodland right into your living space. From the adorable hedgehog to the elegant leafy vines, each panel is a mini artwork in itself. With a carefully curated mix of images – two mushrooms, an apple, a pear, an acorn, a hedgehog, and leafy vines – this is sure to evoke the charm of a magical forest. The four plain panels add balance and simplicity to the overall design.

What makes this C2C crochet pattern truly special is its simple approach to skill-building. The pattern is designed to start with the basics – those plain panels lay the foundation for your crochet journey. As you progress, the complexity of the panels gradually increases, allowing you to hone your C2C skills organically. It’s like taking a walk through the forest, starting on a well-trodden path and gradually venturing into unexplored terrain!

Picture yourself crocheting your way through the pear, small mushroom, and acorn – simple design and simple color changes. As you stitch the apple, hedgehog, and large mushroom, and finally ending with the complex leafy vines, you’ll find yourself gaining confidence and skill with every row. The gradual increase in complexity ensures that you stay engaged, excited, and always ready for the next challenge. It’s not just a blanket; it’s a story unfolding in your hands.

Once the twelve panels are complete, the real magic happens as you join them together with a flat slip stitch. Watch as the woodland creatures and elements come to life, creating a harmonious throw blanket that tells a whimsical woodland tale. The satisfaction of seeing your hard work materialize into a beautiful afghan is unparalleled – a testament to your growing expertise in C2C crochet.

So, gather your yarn, hook, and a sprinkle of woodland magic, and let’s embark on this crochet journey together! This C2C pattern is not just a project; it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the joy of creating, learning, and skill building. The woodlands await, and I can’t wait to see your unique masterpiece unfold. Happy crocheting!

Materials

• Medium Worsted Weight Yarn I recommend Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran. For natural fibers, I recommend Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran or Hobbii Friends Wool
  • 2,505 yards White
  • 395 yards Green
  • 205 yards Red
  • 55 yards Cream
  • 130 yards Tan
  • 220 yards Medium Brown
  • 175 yards Dark Brown
  • 15 yards Black
• About 250 yards in the color of your choice for border (I used Green)
• H/8 – 5.00mm Crochet Hook (I love this set of Clover Amour crochet hooks)
• Yarn Needle, for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Optional: oversized clothespins (also called beach towel clips) to use as colorwork bobbins (these are similar to the ones I use)

Skill Level

• This project is rated easy or advanced beginner (a basic knowledge of C2C is encouraged)
• For help with C2C, this is the best and most thorough C2C tutorial I know of; Mikey from the Crochet Crowd (click here for his YouTube tutorial)

Gauge and Size

• This chart is 60 squares by 90 squares when assembled.
• The approximate finished size using the recommended medium worsted weight yarn and hook size is 47”x70” or 119x178cm
• Gauge will vary depending on the brand of yarn used and your personal tension, but a 7×7 square made with the recommended medium worsted weight yarn and hook should be approximately 5”x5” or 13x13cm. Your personal gauge can affect the finished size by several inches/centimeters.

The free pattern continues below. If you would like to purchase an ad-free, printable PDF version of the pattern, please visit my Etsy shop! The PDF pattern includes helpful notes, a clickable table of contents, a one page chart for each panel design, row by row written instructions for each panel design, row by row color blocks for each panel design, written border instructions, and a border chart.

The PDF version also includes a yarn conversion chart for DK and Chunky weight yarn.

The Panels

Click each link to take you to the chart and written instructions for each panel

• Plain Panel (make 4)
• Pear Panel (make 1)
• Acorn Panel (make 1)
• Small Mushroom Panel (make 1)
• Apple Panel (make 1)
• Hedgehog Panel (make 1)
• Large Mushroom Panel (make 1)
• Vines Panel (make 2)

Joining the Panels

Note: The panels and segments may not have the same number of stitches. It is helpful to use stitch markers to hold the panel in place at the corners and regular intervals to ensure even joining.

Using a whip stitch, or joining method of your choice:

Step 1: Join Pear Panel and one Plain Panel.
Step 2: Join one Plain Panel and Acorn Panel.
Step 3: Join Pear and Acorn segments.
Step 4: Join Small Mushroom Panel and one Plain Panel.
Step 5: Join one Plain Panel and Apple Panel.
Step 6: Join Small Mushroom and Apple segments. Step 7: Join Hedgehog Panel and Pear/Acorn segment.
Step 8: Join Large Mushroom Panel to Small Mushroom/Apple Segment.
Step 9: Join one Vines panel with Hedgehog segment.
Step 10: Join Hedgehog Segment with Large Mushroom Segment.
Step 11: Join Vines panel with Large Mushroom Segment.

Border

Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 1st ch.

This border pattern is worked in multiples of 3 on the sides.

Round 1: With border yarn of your choice, join the yarn to any stitch with a sl st, and ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next 2 sc, *[picot, hdc in next 3 sts] across to 1 st before corner, picot, hdc in st before corner, [2 hdc, picot, 2 hdc] in corner space, hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to top of ch 2 to join.

Round 2: Sl st to next 2 hsc, ch 1, sc in same hdc, *ch 5, sk 2 hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from * to corner, ch 7 sk 2 corner hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from * around, sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off.