Friday, April 17, 2020

Border - Cushy, Double Layer Crochet Edging

This is a double layer, cushy crochet border (aka crochet edging, crochet trimming) I used in my Artist Trio Blanket. This crochet edging gives a firm yet flexible border, and offers a professional finish.

Border - Cushy, Double Layer Crochet Edging



How to Make Cushy, Double Layer Crochet Border

With the colour for the border, I start off by working the in the round, with the front side of work (if there is one) facing up.

Round 1
R1 Corner
R2: note: FPSC (Front Post sc)
R3
R3: finish round and turn work over
Notice ridge for R4
R4 on WS (wrong side)
End R4 with needle join

How to Join Seams to Form Double Layer Crochet Border

Note:
• always have working yarn in “ditch”
• repeat these steps to join the 2 seams


The Finished Double Layer Crochet Border/Edging