This Crochet Letter C pattern creates a flat crochet applique using basic stitches and light purple cotton yarn. The instructions use US crochet terms and include three steps, making the letter a practical project for beginners who are familiar with chains and basic crochet stitches. A step-by-step video is also available for extra visual guidance.
The finished letter can be used as a decorative applique or as part of a handmade collection of crochet letters. Choose a yarn color that suits your project, and keep the hook size and yarn consistent if you plan to make several letters together. The pattern is designed to take about 15 minutes, though working time can vary with experience and pace.
Crochet Letter C Pattern Notes
- The instructions are written in US crochet terms.
- A video tutorial is available to help you follow the steps.
- In every chain stitch, work behind the vertical bar.
Before you begin, check that you can identify the front and back of your chain stitches. Working behind the vertical bar as directed helps keep the fabric consistent with the pattern instructions.
Materials
- Light purple cotton yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
Keep the scissors and darning needle nearby for finishing. If you substitute a different yarn, the finished letter may come out a different size; the pattern does not specify a gauge or finished measurements.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch: chain stitch
- sc: single crochet
- ss: slip stitch
- hdc: half double crochet
In the instructions, a number before a stitch indicates how many stitches to work. For example, “2hdc in one st” means to work two half double crochets into the same stitch. Keep track of your place as you work, especially around the increases that shape the letter.
Step-by-Step Crochet Letter C Pattern
Note: In all chain stitches, work behind the vertical bar.
Step 1: Start with the foundation chain: 23ch. Then, in the 2nd st from hook: (2sc in next st)*2 times, 2sc, (2sc in next st)*2 times, 10sc, (2sc in next st)*2 times, 2sc, (2sc in next st)*2 times.
Step 2: Turn, 2ch, 2hdc, 2hdc in one st, 1hdc, 2sc, 1hdc, 2hdc in one st, 4hdc, (2hdc in one st)*2 times, 2hdc, (2hdc in one st)*2 times, 4hdc, 2hdc in one st, 1hdc, 2sc, 1hdc, 2hdc in one st, 2hdc.
Step 3: Turn, 2ch, 2hdc in one st, 4hdc, (2hdc in one st)*2 times, 4hdc, 2hdc in one st, (1hdc, 2hdc in one st)*2 times, 6hdc, (2hdc in one st, 1hdc)*2 times, 2hdc in one st, 4hdc, (2hdc in one st)*2 times, 4hdc, 2hdc in one st. 1ch.
Finishing and Using the Letter
After completing the final chain, finish the applique by fastening off and using the darning needle to weave in any yarn ends. Handle the piece gently while finishing so the stitches keep their shape. If you want to use the letter on another item, position it where you want it before attaching it.
You can make the crochet letter in another color or use multicolor yarn to coordinate it with a decoration project. For a matching set, use the same yarn type and hook size for each letter. Keep in mind that changes in yarn or tension may affect the size and appearance of the finished appliques.
Conclusion
This Crochet Letter C pattern uses a 23-chain foundation and a short sequence of single crochet and half double crochet stitches to create a flat letter applique. Gather the listed materials, follow the stitch abbreviations and chain-placement note, and use the video for additional visual guidance. With consistent yarn and tension, the letter can become a coordinated part of a larger crochet decoration project.
