Thank you! Hi, Hi Veronica! Hi do you have any tutorials for adding a border to a Moss stitch blanket? Begin on the top of your blanket with the right side facing you. Hi Patricia! (or you can chain as many as you like to make the border as thin or as thick as you want.) Join my Facebook group (lots of awesome crochet talk … The number of stitches you want to work changes depending on the size of the stitches in the fabric you’re working… you’ll want 1 single crochet per each if the rows in your work are equal to single or half double stitches, you’ll need 2 stitches per double crochet and 3 stitches per treble crochet … What border is this scalloped edge above in pink? If you do too many stitches it will start to curl up. Since I don't really know what all you have tried, I will give a couple of tips that will hopefully help. Hi Thanks again! That picture puts a smile on my face and a giggle when finding you in a new post . Although I have been crocheting for about 50 years you have taught me so many little tricks. Windows Border. had a red border, colors were red, blue, gold, white is all I could see. So simple... Nicely done. You want it to be right or you won't be happy with it . I hope I can find my way back to it. I want to do a border like granny stripes all around but it is now starting to get wavy...why is this? They fit perfectly in our hands and bubble up better than the big round scrubbing balls we were buying. One question: on the second row, do you work the stitches into the space created by each chain 2 (and if so, how many? Thanks for your help! Would like to get your updates, old and new patterns. Wow! I'd just do a single crochet around the entire piece, one stitch per row end so that it doesn't start to wave or pucker. What a great tip! This crochet border is so much easier than it looks. I have always started my borders with a base of single crochet, but I never knew how many stitches to put up the side. As edging properly not easy all time. Work 1 single crochet into the chain space formed by the chains of the previous row*. These days I find myself working on a lot of smaller projects, hats, mittens, scarves, blankness, and gazillions of scrubies. Color change with each SC/TRC. I've been doing this for awhile now! -Before starting this border, work a single crochet border around the entire blanket.-This border is a simple one-row repeat. To me, it's a stashbuster. This is my first time adding a border to a project! I like finishing going back:). Rita Culpepper, Thank you for another well explained tutorial. C2C stands for Corner to Corner...I have a tutorial if you would like to learn it which can be found here: https://hearthookhome.com/how-to-crochet-a-corner-to-corner-c2c-throw/. Sign up for our email list to get notified when I publish a new post! 26 janv. I am new to crocheting and still find going up the side a challenge despite your amazing tutorial. Thanks, I usually do 1 in each row end for hdc, but sometime the 1,2,1,2 works better. To begin the single crochet border, make a slip knot and join yarn in any stitch in the top row of the blanket (last row you made). Work 1 HDC into each chain for a total of 8 HDC. I realize I could go around the post of the double, but to me that creates big holes that I don't like. If you’re putting a border on a * skip 2 stitches, in next stitch make 3 double crochets, chain 4, slip stitch in 1st chain, 3 double crochets; Skip 2 stitches, 1 single crochet in next stitch. I'm making a baby blanket using moss stitch. It seems like that is going a bit overboard. Hi Anne! Should I stick to the single crochet first and then something else the second time around? I don't mind ripping out. Thank you ! Crochet in the posts of each stitch on the side of the blanket. My daughter is having twins and having a baby shower this Saturday Aug 29 and I only have tomorrow which is a Thursday to finish it up. Just finished a baby afghan. I'm quite pleased with it. Are you ok? Just about to finish an afghan... and was wondering how to make the sides look neat and tidy. I am disabled and cannot read patterns,my work has a mistake or 5 , but when I made a cowl for my friend who does professional level crochet, she said it was beautiful and it was the only thing made for her by anyone other than her deceased mother and she was very touched by my gift. But what about hdc/hhdc? Thanks. Single Crochet / Double CrochetUS terms: Single Crochet (sc)UK terms: Double Crochet (dc)Usually marked by a plus-shaped symbol + or the letter x.How-to:We insert the hook in the crochet piece and crochet the first stitch. I discribe things in detail sorry if it didn’t help. Thank you. NOTES: -The turning chain does not count as a stitch. A border will add the finishing touch to a blanket, it will neaten a uneven edge, square everything up and give substance to your 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' !! I am having TERRIBLE difficulty with tension issues. This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the double single crochet stitch. How crazy is that? This easy combination of 2 double crochet, 2 chains and a single crochet make up the tulip stitch. ), or do you work right into each chain? Hope that helped. I finished your corner 2 corner blanket. Blankets made with all one color can also be spruced up with a border in a contrasting color or many colors! NOTES: -I do not count my turning chain as a stitch. Ive made a blanket, sc. It’s my first blanket so in hindsight I guess if I’d done an odd no. Thanks Stephanie! What is the the 'back stitch of the foundational row'? And of course, if it is a triple crochet, you will crochet 3 single crochet stitches. I'm doing a single crochet AND double crochet in each stitch. The ribbing will be vertical along the length of the hat. Please help! Hi Paige! If you need help, please see my beginner crochet videos for both the right and left hand. I cannot thank you enough. I started teaching my kids and grand babies while on my lap. I can't thank you enough for this fabulous, easy to understand tutorial. Great post. Very useful post! There are 100’s of stitches in crochet. If you ever expand on this article it would also be helpful to know where to place the hook on the unfinished side (stitches) and what the trick is for spacing stitches for a half double crochet along the sides of an afghan/blanket i.e. He's had 2 OH surgeries and a stroke but he is doing amazing! We work hard on our creations. The perfect pattern to demonstrate the sc border. Is there a "pretty" way to add a crochet border to fabric items w/o first poking holes in the fabric? You can also use single crochet edging on circle projects such as placemats and rugs. If a crocheted border does nothing else, it cleans up your edges and helps to hide minor imperfections. The invisible decrease came to my attention when I was working on an Amigurumi pattern. Wow!!!! One interesting variation that works great for blankets is to crochet the second row in the back loop … A video tutorial explains all the steps perfectly and the combination of yellow and grey looks lovely. Repeat from * to continue the pattern border. Any suggestions would be helpful. Single Crochet Border. Of course I would mess it up and some of my rows have less stitches.. like a lot. After all that work I want a great trim. Follow me on Pinterest (I pin tons of free patterns to my boards!) The first round of single crochet just gives you a nice foundation all around the blanket for whichever border you choose. Hi Kim! Thank you! Good info. Thanks so much, So 4 + 1 = 5 or 102 + 1 = 103. I have struggled making borders for 2 years now and your video is the one that finally got through to me. I hope I helped x. Now working on c2c pattern. Thanks for stopping by! Thank you for being you. Step 1: Crocheting on top row Ch1 (counts as your first sc), sc in each st across until you have 1 st remaining on that top row of the blanket. I did not know you could single crochet going around the blanket. Thanks for stopping by! Yikes Judy, a bit harsh, don't you think? My Facebook Page (come join the fun!) Double Crochet: make 2 single crochets; This is just a general rule and doesn’t always work out perfectly depending on the stitch pattern used in your blanket but it is a good place to start. What a wonderful site! Hope all is well at your "heart" home. So thanks for the video shared by you. I have seen people do a sewn blanket stitch border around a piece of fabric before stitching on their border. DC – Double Crochet FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet BPDC- Back Post Double Crochet ST – Stitch SLST – Slip Stitch. Hi Robin! I always use the main color of the blanket for the single crochet round. Beginner crocheters, let this soak in: The really nice thing about single crochet is that once you get the hang of it, all the other basic crochet stitches — double crochet and treble crochet, for example — are super easy. I find that it makes all the other colors I add for the border start off with a totally clean look! Xo. Get more info here: http://hearthookhome.com/how-to-add-a-border-in-crochet/My Super Awesome crochet hook - http://amzn.to/2uYs2B6 - I will earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. I am so glad you have been enjoying this site! Honey, just do your best on each project. 2 sc? Thanks again. :). Hello, I am just finishing up a baby blanket. two is too many and one is not enough. I'm new to crocheting and am excited to try this out. Thanks for the advice about trim. I am assuming that by wavy, you mean that the border is ruffling (like a tutu). I had done so many things before that just called for a regular decrease, and always felt like it made the “holes” bigger and that more stuffing might show through. I'm thinking I might squish in 2 SCs with a slightly smaller hook than the main hat. Hi Linda! This pattern is perfect for beginners which is simple and easy to make. I have an edging pattern that for the foundation row says "working in multiples of 2 plus 1 between corner ch sps, evenly sp sc around with ch-2 at each corner" I understand the second part, but what does "working in multiples of 2 plus 1" mean? Thank you for your border tips. It is beautiful! Hope that helps! I’m about to give you a crochet tutorial on the the single and double crochet invisible decrease. You did chain one for the dc swatch border though. You make it easy. Do you have a pattern or tutorial for the multicolor border shown ? Hi Andrea, Just found your site on a Pinterest feed. Ha! Makes perfect sense, and so helpful. Example: If you have a 5 dc shell stitch, you would do hdc in the 1st stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, and hdc in the last shell stitch...then place a dc in the sc. 2021 - Explorez le tableau « Bordures au Crochet » de Marie F., auquel 576 utilisateurs de Pinterest sont abonnés. We have two stitches on the hook and crochet them together, pulling on the thread of both at once. Or maybe 1,2,1,2,1,2......? I did {2 double crochet, chain 3, 2 double crochet} in the corners, a double in every double from the square below and then, a double crochet 2 together over the chain spaces on the long straight sides. -Before starting this border you will want to work a single crochet border around the entire blanket and make sure you have an odd stitch count on each side of the blanket. That sounds to me like you are prepping for the second row, to make sure that you will have the correct amount of stitches. I would love for you to come follow me on Instagram (get sneak peeks of what’s coming up!) Slip stitch (SL ST) into the top of the next single crochet on the blanket, and into the next. For the white blanket in your video tutorial, what stitch did you use? Good luck. If so, would you consider creating a tutorial of the technique? Ty, Hi...i sort came into a problem and could use your advice. Add your boarders a different one on each side of swatch then start the big project. Your site has taught me so much! For the border, I basically applied the same premise as in the aforementioned Granny Square border tutorial and did a bit of dc2tog action. . I might have to take those rows out then. How to choose a color when adding a border. Friends and family don’t judge they just appreciate the love, time, and care you took to make them something. Your choice of crochet edge can make or break your blanket. HBHDC – Herringbone Half Double Crochet ST – Stitch SLST – Slip Stitch. Crochet … Nobody likes having difficulties on websites, but bashing somebody when their site doesn't work 100% perfect isn't super helpful either. Email is. Thanks for posting this, it's very much appreciated . Perhaps one color for the border would be best as it is already very colorful. Is there a way to add a border on the scalloped edge? Step 1: Crocheting on top row. The seven grandchildren that can talk all want them with this face or that in every color grandma has. Hi: Im a newbie and just completed my first queen size afgan. The 1,2, & 3 for sc, dc, & tc make perfect sense. I researched it and every place I went it said to single crochet in between the blocks, chain 2 and repeat around the entire blanket and that is what i did. Is there a general rule of thumb used for hdc unfinished side stitch border placement? Hey Peachy! I never could figure out exactly how to get the first border row on the sides. Perhaps there's another way to phrase your keen attention to detail.... You are fantastic! My grandson was born 2 years ago with type 1 truncas. Your method for the first row of a border on a C2C afghan was a real time saver for me today, thank you! I am 70 year old lady who loves to make things for her grans and others. On the Sc swatch, I do not ch.1 because I start off by putting a 2nd sc into that corner stitch so that it doesn't curl up before I start working the edge of the piece. Front= the side facing you the Back half of that sideways is the back. Best crochet tip I've read in a long time! 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. Thank you for the great explanation! One thought, OCD is actually a horrifying and debilitating illness (not a quirky preference for orderliness). Sloppy, non-user friendly code. I really need to put some kind of border along the edge before I attach another lacy border, if that makes sense. As a fairly new crocheter adding a border is very intimidating to me especially the stitches along the unfinished sides of an Afghan. I have always disliked the choppy join of a border to a blanket piece. Any suggestions? Love all the ideas , and never had done a single crochet in color of the afghan , then proceed with the border , thank You so much for all of your great ideas. Hi, I’ve just done a blanket in double crochet and chained 3 at the end of each row. Just a repeat of three of the most basic stitches: the single crochet, the double crochet and the slip stitch. To begin the single crochet border, make a slip knot and join yarn in any stitch in the top row of the blanket (last row you made). You could straighten out the scalloped end by using a combination of sc, hdc, and dc stitches. I need a step by step tutorial here, like I said I'm very new to crochet. Here's how to add that foundation border row to a single crochet piece, a double crochet piece AND the more difficult c2c. Hi Mandy! Ripping out is best. Correction, multiples of two, and yes I see it. helped me make a decision. I am a n eager crochet fan, and altho I have made lots of great things (so I'm told), I never really know if I'm doing right. I should have worded that better. You can use this border for fall throws, table runners, and for babies expected in October or November! I tried doing a single crochet border with one in each stitch up the sides but it started to go wavy as if there are too many stitches? You will use single, double and treble crochet stitches. How about criss cross, back loops, front posts, scallops, crocodile stitches, ribs, extended stitches, reverse single crochet, puff stitches, popcorn and so many … Oh wow Kelly! Perhaps give some constructive so one can improve... As somebody who has attempted to learn coding for my own website, I can tell you that it is not as easy as it looks. Single Crochet Edging for Other Projects . I wanted to make the "Reverse Shell Stitch and realize you need single crochets going all around. Also, I find that sometimes a simple hdc stitch can be a beautiful edge finish to any knit or crocheted scarf or blanket. Can you help me out? When your row is finished slip stitch (sl st) into the second of the chains at the beginning of the row. Great post. I have tried everything but I cant keep it from becoming wavy. Ch1 (counts as your first sc), sc in each st across until you have 1 st remaining on that top row of the blanket. Double crochet once … I am not computer savvy, but learning. I'm confused on one issue though. Help! In fact do you have a pattern for that blanket?.. So I was wondering how I would do a border along the edge that will end up as the brim of the hat, which is *along* the height of the HDC. :(. The pink border is the Reverse Shell stitch repeat and a tutorial can be found here: http://hearthookhome.com/reverse-shell-stitch-tutorial-crochet-technique-with-photos/ One of my favorite stitches after the row of single crochet is a row of reverse single crochet which is simply reversing direction and single crocheting without turning the project. I found this article because I'd like to a add a border to a hat to clean up the edges. Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. If that is the case, you'll want to make sure that you have a multiple of 2 sts plus one. Therefore sometimes the number of stitches on one side may not match the number on the other side. Cheers. I ha e taught myself mostly everything I know about crocheting but now im stuck and I cant find the answer anywhere. Thanks, Jojo. You can stop here if you prefer a simple border. – Pattern is worked in joined rounds and is not turned at the end of the rows. If you still need more help, you can email me or send me a message through my Heart Hook Home Facebook page and we can try to get it figured out together! The double single crochet stitch makes a tiny little puff type … Yarn and Other Supplies. The back stitch is just one half of the sideways u at the top is the stitch you will be splitting. Very easy to understand. Whichever works best for you and with your project. I have made a baby blanket with double crochet shell stitches. Do you ( or anyone) have any idea how to put a crochet border on a knitted blanket?? You can do three too, I do that will some of my borders. Please someone help. If a crocheted border does nothing else, it cleans up your edges and helps to hide minor imperfections. Bummer, I know. The two oldest ones now ten and twelve can crochet and knit but will go to Pinterest and sometimes utube to get help if That tutorial can be found here: http://hearthookhome.com/crochet-border-reverse-shell-using-single-crochet/. I'm teaching myself how to crochet and I'm on my first blanket. OMG. To make the 5th petal chain 3, work 3 double crochets closed together. Wow. Before we begin… let’s get Social! Notes: The ch 1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch. I know there is always going to be something I want to see. How to Crochet the Triple Crochet (Treble Crochet) Stitch, Reverse Shell Stitch Tutorial :: Crochet Technique (with photos), How to Crochet: Understanding Crochet Gauge and How to Measure It, Super Slim Hidden Fanny Pack Free Crochet Pattern, Power Rangers Graph Pattern for Graphghan, How to Crochet the Moss Stitch (Written and Video Tutorial), The Crab Stitch Crochet Stitch + Video Tutorial. Hi Deborah! Or go to an old folks home and see if a nice old lady like me can give you a lesson. Thank you for sharing your most valuable gift "time". This deceptively simple border will give your project a finished look with a geometric twist. I was wondering if there is a specific way to do the corners or if you just turn and keep going? It seems that I have finally found the person to help me. Love your videos they are so very helpful. Hi a question if I may re borders! I have the same problem with hdc along the sides. One thought it would work great in the tub and shower, she was right! Now I have a dilemma I hope you can help with, I have no idea how to crochet. I have created a lemon peel stitch blanket so one slide starts with a single crochet but the other side ends with a double crochet. Certainly, in the years I have been crocheting, I can mix something I know. It is a helpful article. Note that when placing your border stitches (going up the SIDE of the stitch instead of the top or bottom of the stitch) a single crochet gets one stitch, a double crochet gets two stitches and a triple crochet gets three. Make sure you are skipping 2 stitches between each 3DC block on your 1st round. 3? I typically do 1 stitch per row, but you could try doing 3 sts for every 2 rows. I’m wondering how to use your single crochet trick to add a border to it. A crochet blanket done in all single or double crochets can be dressed up with a unique border to really make it stand out. You do not have any stitch count limitations, so it is great when you do not want to work any math at all! Why should the border be a simple single crochet, half double crochet or double crochet. How to i rectify that having the chain 2 spaces now? For now, I have just completed a simple afghan in half double crochet, and I don't know how to start a border. I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Just enjoy and you will get there. OMGosh, your link was in my Pinterest feed. I was amazed when I read your profile. This hat is crocheted in a rectangle with HDC in back loop, to create a rib, and then it will be seemed at the end. I hope yours is doing well also. Up the side you should put 2 sc in each double crochet. Is it only necessary to ch 1 for the larger stitch projects? I have just finished knitting all the squares for my new grand daughter due any day. The great thing about the simple beauty of this type of edging is that it works on all different types of projects, not just blankets. I will keep in mind always these tips. Ch 2, sl st to the first single crochet of the round to close. I have been knitting for as long as I can remember . This was very helpful! That makes sense. Of stitches I wouldn’t have this problem. Work a single crochet edging around washcloths and dishcloths, for example. I'll try this next time. I used this tutorial for the white blanket: http://hearthookhome.com/crochet-border-reverse-shell-using-single-crochet/, Hi! What does C2C mean? I hope that makes sense! It appeared to be a single with trebles above it. When you started the border for the sc swatch, you didn't chain one. Thank you for your help! So I really like the colors in the 2nd pic on the following site: https://hearthookhome.com/how-to-add-a-border-in-crochet/ Im a neat freak!!! Try to do a small swatch of the pattern and figure out the potential problems. Ashlea, thanks for the video on c2c border, I have finally found how to border my afghan of blanket yarn c2c . Your articles are always very helpful! Can you give me any advice on this? Also, when working the sides of a basketweave stitch, would I still make 2 stitches into the sides, even though those stitches were worked into the posts and they're not as long. Did you know youth children are also learning to crochet with your totorials? Everyone of the post I have read are very pleased with your tutorials. Any multiple of two, then plus one. It's not done in the round. Thanks for sharing this! Blocking won't fix mistake. So what I did is put a single crochet in that part and a chain to reach the next spot, essentially creating a row of moss stitch for the base row of my boarder. This is the easiest border you can think of. In fact I have never crochet anything. Thank you! The single crochet round helps place a foundation for all borders, intricate or not. Thanks to your post, I now know how many stitches to put on the side of each crochet row. I am sorry to say that most of the time I always have it. Thank you for posting this! What border would you recommend to pair with it? I have bookmarked it for later! I don't see anything in the second and third round that requires multiples of three, but perhaps it will make sense once I'm doing it. This is really helpful. I just visually placed stitches. Please be kind. It would make her day! The scrubbies were made for there mommies dirty dishes after seeing the wierd yarn at the store. Otherwise please just let the owner of the site know what you are struggling so that she can fix it. If you know how to do it yourself, suggestions on how to fix the problem are always welcome.. Thank you. Very helpful tips for edging crochet. On the Dc swatch, I cannot start with the corner increase due to the height difference of the sc and dc...so I ch.1 to be able to start my border on the side edge. I am glad that there is someone out there who also has OCD with regarding their crochet projects. That way you get the nice even foundation for your crochet border, without having to poke all the holes and then crocheting through them. Thanks!! If it's only a few stitches here and there you might be able to fix it with a border and blocking (where you get it wet and force it to dry into shape with pins). I hope that helps! Picture a horse shoe, turn it sideways, pinch the top ends together that’s the stitch. 5 Crochet Blanket Border Patterns. Maybe it’s about more than just user error on a crochet site? do one sc in the first hdc and two in the next etc. See more ideas about crochet edging, crochet tutorial, crochet borders. As for the following rows of border, you can do just about any border you want...crab stitch, shells, picot...the sky's the limit! I've used the single crochet before the border for as long as I can remember and would never add a border without it. I have a hard time getting the single crochet into the stitch of the double crochet, however I can easily get one into the space between the two rows. !thank you for the great tutorial. The blanket is a Corner to Corner and a tutorial for that can be found here: http://hearthookhome.com/how-to-crochet-a-corner-to-corner-c2c-throw/, I dont know if anyone is still using this site or repltinf to comments but I have a problem. As always, you can use this double shell border pattern with any size yarn or crochet hook. I would do half double to even it out, because when you combine the sc and the dc it ends up being about the height of an hdc, if that makes sense.

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