Crochet Cashmere and C2C
You've read the title and are wondering what this strange acronym C2C means.
I'll explain it right away. C2C stands for "corner to corner," which means "from corner to corner" in Italian. It's a way of crocheting (or knitting, if you prefer) that starts from one corner and ends in another.
I must say that I'm not particularly attracted to these strange linguistic structures, but the technique itself has completely won me over.
After doing some research, after looking at various projects, and, of course, after experimenting with the technique, I created a small course in which I included what I believe is the most valid but also very fun method.
It's so much fun that I can't stop making new projects... so I want to share my experience with you.
Experimenting with the C2C technique, I tried different types of yarns and found that this technique is very versatile and the result is always beautiful.
Driven by curiosity, I also tried it with cashmere. I chose fine machine cashmere (count 2/28), working first with 1 strand, then with 2 strands.
Working with any untreated yarn (to learn more about the topic, click here) results in a less beautiful finish compared to working with already treated yarns, but the price is much lower. However, once the garment is washed, it shines in all its beauty that only cashmere and fine yarns can possess. It becomes incredibly soft and so pleasant to the touch that you would never want to stop touching it :-).
Working with a single strand is very refined but, of course, takes more time. Working with 2 strands (I used a 1.40 mm crochet hook) achieves the right thickness and the work progresses faster. The choice is yours :-).
I invite you to follow the C2C crochet course I have prepared; it will surely be a beautiful experience that will allow you to have fun creating very original garments.
See you soon,
Alicja Kwartnik for Hircus Filati.
Working with a single strand is very refined but, of course, takes more time. Working with 2 strands (I used a 1.40 mm crochet hook) achieves the right thickness and the work progresses faster. The choice is yours :-).
I invite you to follow the C2C crochet course I have prepared; it will surely be a beautiful experience that will allow you to have fun creating very original garments.
See you soon,
Alicja Kwartnik for Hircus Filati.