C2C Snowman & Bear Blankets

C2C Snowman & Bear Blankets by The Woollen Bird

Project Overview

These charming Christmas-themed blankets feature two distinct designs: a festive snowman and a cheerful bear, both created using the corner-to-corner crochet method. Designed by The Woollen Bird as downloadable PDF patterns, these intermediate-level projects are perfect for crafters looking to expand their crochet skills with a popular modern technique. Each blanket showcases detailed colorwork and makes an ideal handmade gift for the holiday season.

What Is Being Made

Two separate crochet blankets are included in this pattern collection. The first features a snowman design, while the second showcases a bear design. Both are worked as complete blankets suitable for display, gifting, or personal use during the winter months.

Crochet Techniques Used

The primary construction method for both blankets is the corner-to-corner (C2C) technique, a popular crochet method that builds fabric diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner. This technique creates a structured, grid-based fabric that is ideal for working colorful graphical designs. The pattern includes basic instructional notes for those unfamiliar with the corner-to-corner method, making it accessible to intermediate crocheters ready to learn this technique.

Crochet Stitches Employed

The patterns utilize fundamental crochet stitches to construct the blankets:

• Chain stitch (ch) – Used to establish the foundation and create the starting chain
• Treble stitch (tr) – Used in the foundational rows of the corner-to-corner method
• Single crochet (sc) – A basic stitch used throughout the construction
• Half double crochet (hdc) – Provides medium height and density
• Double crochet (dc) – Creates taller stitches for varied texture
• Slip stitch (ss) – Used for joining and finishing

All stitch abbreviations and instructions use US crochet terminology throughout the pattern.

Materials & Yarn Specifications

Both blankets are crafted using Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran yarn, a medium-weight aran yarn supplied in 100g skeins. Aran weight yarn creates a fabric with good drape and structure, making it ideal for blanket projects that need to hold their shape while remaining soft and cozy.

Bear Blanket Yarn Colors:

• Paper White x1 skein
• Pure Black x1 skein
• Sailor Blue x1 skein
• Stormy Grey x1 skein
• Ballet Pink x1 skein
• Washed Teal x1 skein

Snowman Blanket Yarn Colors:

• Paper White x1 skein
• Daffodil Yellow x1 skein
• Pure Black x1 skein
• Marine Blue x1 skein
• Stormy Grey x1 skein
• Bubblegum Pink x1 skein
• Lipstick Pink x1 skein
• Washed Teal x1 skein

Tools & Notions Required

To complete these projects, you will need:

• 6mm crochet hook – The appropriate hook size for working with aran weight yarn
• Tapestry needle – Essential for weaving in yarn ends and adding finishing details
• Scissors – For cutting yarn cleanly between color changes

Difficulty Level & Suitability

These patterns are rated as intermediate level, making them suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle the corner-to-corner method. The colorwork involved in creating the snowman and bear designs adds complexity beyond simple single-color projects, but the detailed graph provided helps guide stitch placement and color changes throughout the work.

Pattern Format & Designer Information