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Crochet Rope Edging - neat little edge stitch. This crochet rope edging (also known as Crab Stitch) is so easy you'll be working it on everything.

Crochet Rope Edging - neat little edge stitch.

At first it will feel like you're working all twisted up and back to front (as it's worked from left to right), but once you get used to the action you'll be off and running. The only stitches you need to know are single crochet and slip stitch. So, you have your finished piece you want to edge. Hold it right side facing you, chain 1, then work single crochet stitches in the normal way (right to left) around where you want your edging to go. Free crochet patterns.

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Grannie Patches Border Tutorial. ★☆☆ - Beginner Crochet Terms: This pattern is written in UK terms.

Grannie Patches Border Tutorial

American terms are given below in green. Free Edgings Crochet Pattern Link Directory. Bunny Mummy: Adding a Chain Round to Granny squares...a tutorial. Hello Lovelies , Have you ever made a motif that calls for a "chain round"?

Bunny Mummy: Adding a Chain Round to Granny squares...a tutorial

The first time I encountered this technique was when I tried Lucy's much loved Hexagon pattern back in 2009. HERE is a lovely image of one of these hexagons at the chain round stage.I will admit I found it rather tricky at first....all those slip stitches........ not the easiest when you are starting out in (or in my case getting reacquainted with) crochet. As I've become better at crochet I don't find it so difficult and I can spot when a chain round has been used In this stunning SQUARE....a chain round has been used to define the circle to excellent effect.It's visible as the little white stitches in THIS gorgeous blanket where it has been used every alternate round to create an interesting variation on the traditional granny. In my own Kaleidoscope BLANKET It's used to attach the final , joining round . Once Upon A Pink Moon: Pom Pom Edge.

I was looking for a cute border to put on a granny square blanket I just finished.

Once Upon A Pink Moon: Pom Pom Edge

How to Add Granny Square Corners to a large circular motif. How to turn a large circle or Mandala into a square using Granny Square corners NOTE: To see how many rows of granny shells you need to add to create each corner place Place your circular motif onto a basic granny square made in the same yarn as the motif to give you an idea of what needs to be added.

How to Add Granny Square Corners to a large circular motif

Divide the circle into 8ths and mark with a length of yarn It's not an exact science but it will give you an idea of what you need to add to the corner markers 4 times. looking at the picture the first row of granny shells need to cover about 6 sts either side of the marker. ROW1: Att. yarn 3 sts away from the corner marker, miss 2sts,

10 Ways To Get The Perfect Finish On Your Crochet Afghan. As I mentioned in the previous post '10 Different Ways to Join Granny Squares' I like to plan ahead with my blankets/afghans.

10 Ways To Get The Perfect Finish On Your Crochet Afghan

I always have an idea in my head how I would like it to end up and generally they come together pretty well. Today I thought I could do a roundup of 10 different crochet borders. Basic Shell Edging. Crocheted edgings are very pretty, whether they are on blankets, skirts, bags, or anything you can thing of!

Basic Shell Edging

The item you add a crocheted edging to doesn’t even have to be crocheted. In fact, here is a very simple edging pattern that you can sew onto the border of your items. Sometimes it’s difficult for beginners to crochet evenly around an item, so this method of creating an edging and sewing it on, can simplify the process. Note: it may be tricky for beginners to keep track of all the stitches if your foundation chain is long. Double V Edging. Hello lovelies , well it's not quite the ta dah post , but bear with me , I'm sooo nearly there ...hip, hip, Hurray :0) I've been working on the edging this weekend .

Double V Edging

After trying a couple of patterns I didn't like , I've pulled it all out and gone back to the same edging I used on my square throw... I made this up for that project , though no doubt it's not original .It's so simple but effective , just the right amount of prettiness without being too fussy ...in my opinion :0)..... Here's a quick "how to " for those of you who are interested ... Giant Granny Patches Border by Sandra Paul. Scalloped Border. Woohoo, we’re on the final installment of my pattern and photo step-by-step tutorial to make this sweet little granny stripe baby blanket!

Scalloped Border

I’m glad we’ve made it this far. I’m not going to lie to you, friends, I’ve gotten tired of photographing and writing up steps for this blanket. But I will never get tired of this classic, simple style. So pretty. Simple Crocheted Bobble Edging by Heidi Bears. Straight edge for a chevron or ripple. Whenever I hear that friends of mine are having a baby, I start thinking blanket.

Straight edge for a chevron or ripple

The idea of making something soft and snugly for this tiny, new person is too compelling to ignore. Plus, since you have 8+ months to make it, it always seems like a manageable project(yet somehow I always end up knitting or crocheting frantically, racing against the due date). My friends with amazing taste are expecting their first baby this April.