Free C2C Tulip Pattern — Easy Mother's Day Crochet Gift
Published 2026-03-28
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Looking for a quick Mother's Day crochet project? This C2C (corner-to-corner) tulip takes just a few hours and makes a beautiful mini blanket, pillow cover, or wall hanging.
Pattern Details
- Size: 40 × 40 blocks
- Finished size: ~30" × 30" with worsted weight yarn (baby blanket)
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Technique: C2C (corner to corner)
- Colors: 5
What You'll Need
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) in 5 colors
- Hook: 5.0mm (H/8)
- Scissors and yarn needle
Suggested Yarn Colors
| Color | Blocks | Suggested Yarn |
|---|---|---|
| Cream (background) | 1142 | Red Heart Super Saver — Aran |
| Green (stem & leaves) | 19 | Red Heart Super Saver — Spring Green |
| Pink (petals) | 53 | Red Heart Super Saver — Perfect Pink |
| Light Pink (highlights) | 8 | Red Heart Super Saver — Pretty in Pink |
| Lavender (border) | 378 | Red Heart Super Saver — Lavender |
The Chart
Read the chart from bottom-right corner. Each square = one C2C block (ch3 + 3dc cluster).
How to Work C2C
If you're new to C2C crochet, here's the basics:
- Start at the bottom-right corner with your background color (cream)
- Increase one block per row until you reach the widest diagonal (row 15)
- Decrease one block per row until you finish at the top-left corner
- Change colors according to the chart — carry unused yarn along the edge or use bobbins
Color Changes
For the cleanest color changes in C2C:
- Switch colors on the last yarn-over of the previous block
- For small color sections (like the 8 light pink blocks), use a separate bobbin
- Carry background yarn behind color sections — don't cut it each time
Gift Ideas
This tulip pattern works great as:
- Mini blanket — perfect size for a lap throw or baby blanket accent
- Pillow cover — crochet two panels and sew together
- Wall hanging — add a wooden dowel and hang it up
- Tote bag panel — sew onto a canvas bag
Customize It
Want to change the colors? Open the Design Center, import this pattern, and swap the colors to match your mom's favorites — purple tulip, yellow tulip, or red!