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.
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.
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- R1
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- R1 corner
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- R2. Note: fpsc=front post sc
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- R3
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- finish R3. Turn work over.
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- Notice ridge for R4
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- R4 (on wrong side)
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- 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 Corder
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