How To Put A Border On A Double Crochet Blanket
If the stitch is a treble crochet work 3 single crochets into the side.
How to put a border on a double crochet blanket. If you need a little help on where to place the sc for the border check out the images in the Easy Baby Blanket post for guidance. The whole thing is double crochet so I have made 2 single crochet stitches along the sides for each row of double crochet. Ch 1 counts as first single crochet then.
I exchange that part of the pattern with something else. This crochet border is worked in rounds starting in any stitch and continuing all the way around the blanket. Leaving an edge unfinished is fine but if you really want your project to stand out choosing an appropriate edging can really give it the edge.
For this reason I have not written into the pattern how to put a border on. Ranging from simple to unique youll be sure to find something to add to your blanket. You can see this crochet border in the Pig Potholder pattern.
Crab stitch all around. I cant figure out what Im doing wrong. This is one of the easiest crochet borders and is perfect for beginner crocheters.
If you prefer to put a border on do that now. Chaining 1 instead 2 at the beginning of a half double crochet row is a matter of preference. If youre putting a border on a double crochet blanket for example youll want to place two border single crochet stitches in the same exact spot of each as you go up the side creating that border.
A lot of my blankets have simple basic borders such as a half double crochet. Crochet shells are always very cute and versatile. Certainly in the years I have been crocheting I can mix something I know.