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.