3 Easy Crochet Borders That Adapt To Most Yarn Craft Patterns
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Yarn craft patterns can be wonderfully versatile which is a major factor to their design and charm. Handcrafts can be easily personalized simply by changing the colour choice of wool or the style of border used to accent its basic design.
The same pattern can be completed numerous times yet each finished item will have its own unique appearance when finished. It often astonishes me how a favourite pattern can create such a wide selection of wonderfully different items. When you are gifting items to family and friends this can be a very handy feature as each recipient will receive a similar yet distinctly unique item. If you participate in holiday craft fairs this same variety can increase the interest in your handicrafts display and also positively influence an increase in your sales. Today I will be focusing on edgings that can also be used to individualize your project's appearance. A stylish border can make a dramatic difference to your finished piece and it is for this reason that I am sharing my 3 favourite crochet borders. These quick and easy edging patterns will generally adapt into any knit or crochet piece they are applied to. 1) Double Crochet Border Pattern
This is the pattern displayed in the 3rd section (lowest position) of the side photo.
Begin by select a contrasting colour for your border. 1) To attach yarn Slip Stitch into the gap between any existing stitches of your selected piece. Chain two (This chain combined with the slip stitch will create the equivalent of a double crochet). 2. Double crochet in every gap as you move around the edging of your selected work. The only area where you deviate from this pattern is in the corners where you will place 4 double crochets in each corner. These additional stitches are added to insure an accurate sizing of your piece and will help to prevent the cloth from curling inward as it increases in size. 3. To complete a round attach a slip stitch to the top of your first stitch. To add additional rows to your border once again select a contrasting colour and repeat these 3 steps. 4. When finished tuck the yarn tails into your finished work. The nice thing about a double crochet border is its simplicity. One stitch is all that is used as you move around your piece. The only area where you somewhat diverge from this theme is in the corners where additional double crochet stitches are added to insure the cloth is of accurate size so as not to curl. When applying a double crochet border you can add one row around your project or you can repeat the process to add numerous rounds so as to not only enhance the appearance of the piece but to also easily increase the size of your finished work to your desired proportions. 2) A Simple Single Crochet Edging
B) This is the pattern displayed in the centre section (middle position) of the above photo.
1. Single crochet in any previous stitch. Chain 2, skip next stitch then single crochet in the next, chain 2, skip next stitch and single crochet in next. The only area where you deviate from this pattern is in the corners where you will place 3 stitches instead of one. Continue this pattern around outer edge of work. End with a slip stitch in first single crochet. 2. Tuck yarn tails into work. This is the ideal edging for those handicrafts that require a delicate or light weight border. The pattern is worked in a skipping single crochet stitch and tends to add a delightfully simple accent to handcrafted yarn projects. Like most crochet border patterns this edging can be easily added onto the last row of most knit or crochet projects and can generally also be used to border textile or macrame pieces as well. 3) A Two Row Crochet Border Pattern
This is the edging displayed in the 1st section of the above photo. It is created using a combination of the other two patterns. The first row is crocheted in double crochet stitches while the second row of the pattern is done in the skipping single crochet stitch. This duo together create a wonderfully decorative effect.
First Row: 1) Double Crochet Border Pattern1) To attach yarn Slip Stitch into the gap between any existing stitches of your selected piece. Chain two (This chain combined with the slip stitch will create the equivalent of a double crochet). 2. Double crochet in every gap as you move around the edging of your selected work. The only area where you deviate from this pattern is in the corners where you will place 4 double crochets in each corner. These additional stitches are added to insure an accurate sizing of your piece and will help to prevent the cloth from curling inward as it increases in size. 3. To complete a round attach a slip stitch to the top of your first stitch. To add additional rows to your border once again select a contrasting color and repeat these 3 steps. Second Row: 2) A Simple Single Crochet EdgingB) This is the pattern displayed in the 2nd section (middle position) of the above photo. 1. Single crochet in any previous stitch. Chain 2, skip next stitch then single crochet in the next, chain 2, skip next stitch and single crochet in next. Continue this pattern around outer edge of work. End with a slip stitch in first single crochet. 2. Tuck yarn tails into work. |
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