By learning how to crochet blanket borders and edges, you’ll be able to decorate even the simplest of blankets. Fortunately, crocheting blanket edges is easy.
Required Materials
Thread
Sewing needle
Crochet yarn
Crochet hook
Step 1
Check if the blanket has sewn edging. If it doesn’t have one, you have to create it. Do this by sewing a basic stitch around the borders of the fabric that will be crocheted.
Make sure it isn’t too tight so the crochet hook can be put in. But make certain that the edge will not hang too loose from it.
Step 2
To crochet blanket borders, select a starting point. Insert the hook in the initial hole. Make a single crochet using this stitch. When you get to the next loop, make another single crochet. Repeat this procedure all around the item.
Step 3
After making one layer, add more rows using the same process. You can add different stitches any way you like. Keep repeating the process until the border is finished.
Suggestions for Beginners
If you are uncertain about your crocheting skills, try the fuzzy yarn. This will conceal some small errors. Remember that mistakes in the border will not damage the original piece. Just remove the mistake and put on a new one.
A Basic Border Pattern
Row 1
Pick a number 8 crochet hook. Crochet a chain. Make half a dozen double crochets in the 5th chain at the hook. Jump 3 stitches and work 7 double stitches for the proceeding stitch. Repeat the last step for the whole border length. Flip and chain 3.
Row 2
Double crochet in-between the first 2 double crochets. Chain 2 and create 1 double crochet between the 2 double crochets. Next, chain 2 at the row’s end. Turn and chain 4.
Row 3
Single crochet in the 1st, chain 2 space then chain 3. The next step is to single crochet at the next chain 2 space. Chain 3 at row’s end. Slip stitch and fasten the end off.
Slice the crochet thread. Stitch the edging. You can find other simple projects online and in magazines. They are also available in some libraries and a few specialty stores.
Even those new to stitching will find it easy to crochet blanket borders and edges. Just remember to start off with the basic borders as described here. These simple borders will form the basis for other complex and intricate border designs.
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