Crocheting edges on receiving blankets requires some basic crocheting skills. This project will take some time, but you will end up with a homemade piece that can be given to others. When you make this project, various colors may be used.
Required Materials
Scissor
Size F crochet hook
Sport or baby weight yarn, 1 skein (around 200 yards)
Tapestry needle
Receiving blanket
Step 1
Take the tapestry needle and a single strand of yarn. Use this to stitch around the corners of the blanket. To make a blanket stitch, lay the fabric on an even surface and pass the needle up the blanket.
Take the needle down below the fabric. Pass it in one more time. This will make a loop at the blanket’s edge. Next, pass the needle in the loop. By pulling it you will get the blanket stitch. Repeat this all around the blanket. Knot the yarn.
Step 2
Get a single strand of yarn and create a single crochet for every blanket stitch. Create 3 single crochets for every corner. This will prevent bunching when crocheting edges on receiving blankets. When you complete the round, don’t cut the yarn.
Step 3
Single crochet at the 1st stitch of the preceding round. Chain 5 and single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this all around.
Step 4
Slice the yarn. Weave the ends with a tapestry needle.
Tips and Suggestions
It is possible to make wider borders by putting in a row of double crochet stitches between rounds one and two. Distribute the stitches with a space of 1/2 inches, depending on the yarn width. The thicker the yarn, the farther the stitches will be. The stitches will have
to be closer if the yarn is thin. Keep this in mind as it affects the blanket’s apearance.
It is possible to create a border for blanket fleece employing the same method. You simply need to punch a hole on the edges. When this is made, you can proceed as indicated in the instructions.
Make sure the stitches are not too tight. Otherwise, the edge will curl. If you are just starting out and having a hard time, try using a fuzzy yarn. It can hide some of the mistakes you make. If the blanket doesn’t have thread borders, you’ll have to make one.
When crocheting edges on receiving blankets, it is important to take your time. With enough practice, adding fancy edges to your blankets will be easy.
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