Crochet Blanket Edging - "Scallop"

 

  

 

Recently my sister-in-law was downsizing and getting rid of most of her fabric so I got to have some.  Lucky, huh?  This particular piece of fabric was to promote breast cancer awareness.  I love how it turned out...sweetly feminine.  You're never too young to be aware!

CH:  chain

SC:  single crochet

DC:  double crochet

Use a size 5, 6, or 7 hook and crochet thread

 

"Scallop"

Row 1:  SC all around the outside edge of blanket.  

Join.

Row 2:  *5 DC in the first SC. SC in the next two SC.  

CH 4. SC in the next 2 SC. Repeat from *.  

Join.

 

Conceal 'tails' by threading them under row 1.

Crochet Blanket Edging - "Dots and Doodles"

Lovely and feminine.  Hard to tell from the photo but I love the little 'twist' between each completed set of stitches.  Just lovely.

CH:  chain

SC:  single crochet

DC:  double crochet

Use a 5, 6, or 7 hook and crochet thread

 

 

  

"Dots & Doodles"

Row 1:  SC all around the outside edge of blanket.  Join.

Row 2:  SC all around the outside edge one more time.  Join.

Row 3:  CH 3.  4 DC in the next SC (in Row 2).  *CH 3.  SC in the top of the last DC (making a picot).  Skip the next two SC (in Row 2).  5 DC in the next SC.  Repeat from *.  Join.

 Conceal 'tails' by threading them under row 1.

Crochet Blanket Edging - "Simple Chain"

If you're looking for a quick and easy stitch, this one is for you.  Just a simple chain and oh, so quick to whip up.  Easy, peasy!  This would be a great stitch for a beginner.

CH:   chain

SC:   single crochet

Use a size 5, 6, or 7 hook and crochet thread

Trim blanket to 1/4" of hem stitching.

 

 

"Simple Chain"

Row 1:  SC all around the outside edge of blanket.  Join.

Row 2: *CH 3.  Skip one SC (from Row 1) and SC in the next SC.  Repeat from *.

(example: CH 3, skip one, SC, CH 3, skip one, etc.)  Join.

 

 Conceal 'tails' by threading them under Row 1

Crochet Blanket Edging - "The Twist"

This stitch came from The Sunroom.  I love, loVE, LOVE the twist effect of this stitch.  So unusual. So fast.  So easy.  I used nylon crochet thread for this blanket because I couldn't find a color that I loved in the cotton.  The cotton thread is MUCH easier to use HOWEVER...I love the bright colors and how the edging stays pristine even after washing where the cotton can sometimes collapse on itself after washing (depending on the stitch) and may need ironing.  So...if you can stick with it long enough to get the hang of the slippery stuff, it is well worth the effort. 

 

 Trim blanket to 1/4" of hem stitching.

 

DC:   double crochet

SL ST:   slip stitch

Use a size 5, 6, or 7 hook and crochet thread

  

"The Twist"

Row 1:  SC all around the outside edge of blanket.  Join.

Row 2: *DC, SL ST, DC, SL ST...repeat from *.

                                               Join.

Hide your thread tails by weaving them under the stitches made in row 1.