How do you add a border to a crochet blanket?

How do you add a border to a crochet blanket?

Adding Your Own Blanket Stitching. To add a blanket stitch, use a coordinating color of crochet thread or separate strands from the yarn you plan to use for the border. Insert the hook into the fabric, and pull up a loop of the thread to the height of the edge of the blanket (Fig. 2b). Then, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (Fig. 2c).

How do you crochet a border?

Here’s how: Slip stitch the border color into the second stitch to the left of the corner. Single crochet in the next stitch to the right. Chain 2 for the corner. Crab stitch in each stitch to the next corner; chain 2 for the corner. Repeat these steps until the border is on all sides.

How to crochet a border?

1) Single Crochet Border. This is the easiest border you can think of. Both rows are worked in single crochet. 2) Crab Stitch Border. This is also a very simple border that you can use on any project. Sc all around. Crab stitch all around. 3) Shell or Scallop Border. Crochet shells are always very cute and versatile. 4) Picot Border. To make a picot, you simply chain 3 and then, slip stitch in the back loop of the first chain you made. 5) Slip Stitch and Drop Stitch Border. Even simpler than the single crochet border, you can finish up your project with this easy slip stitch/drop stitch border. 6) Triangle Border. For my Bee Potholder, I chose a delicate and natural border that looks like many little triangles. This border pattern works for multiples of 5. 7) Around the Post Hdc Clusters. Mainly consisting of half double crochet stitches, this edging is very simple and beautiful! 8) Puff Stitch Border. I made this border for my Farm Life Potholder. It is a combination of puffs and chains with a very rustic look to it.

How to crochet a ruffle border?

Make a single crochet border around the edge of your piece.

  • Join yarn to your item. Decide if you want to use the same color yarn as your piece or if you’d like a contrasting color that stands out.
  • Make 2 double crochets (DC) into every stitch around your piece.
  • Chain 3 stitches if you reach a corner.
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