Creative Crochet Blanket Trims: Edging Techniques For Beginners

Adding a crochet border to a blanket is a great way to give it a finished look and hide any inconsistencies or mistakes. You can use a simple crochet stitch such as a single or half double crochet to create a clean, polished look. Alternatively, you can get creative with shells, picots, scallops, lace, and textured borders. Adding a border is an easy way to add a pop of colour or a unique design element to your blanket.

Simple crochet borders

Adding a crochet border to a blanket is a great way to give it a finished look and hide any inconsistencies or rough edges. While it is not necessary to add a border, it can transform your blanket into something amazing!

Single Crochet Border

The easiest border is a simple single crochet stitch. You can change colours if you like, or continue using the same yarn. This will give your blanket a much neater finish.

Reverse Single Crochet (Crab Stitch) Border

This is a simple border made up of a reverse single crochet stitch. It is a lovely finish to a blanket and doesn't require lots of rows.

Shell Crochet Border

A shell stitch is made up of multiple double crochets worked in the same stitch or space, creating a pretty scalloped edge. This is a simple way to add a delicate, lacy feel to your blanket.

Chain Border

A crochet chain border is a quick and easy way to add a little colour and elegance to your blanket. It is made up of only chains and single crochet stitches and works up really fast!

Pom-Pom Border

This border is similar to the dot border, but the pom-poms are closer together and puffier. It is a pretty and playful finish to any blanket.

There are many different crochet borders to choose from, each with its own unique style and texture. You can also adjust the width of your border by adding more rows or choosing a different stitch. Play around with different options and see what gives you the most even result!

Wide crochet borders

Camel Stitch Border:

This versatile border creates a chunky trim and you can easily adjust its width by adding more rows. It pairs well with any blanket pattern and is especially great if you're aiming for a wide border. Winding Road Crochet offers a helpful video guide for this pattern.

Front Bottom Half Loop Double Crochet Border:

This border is an excellent choice if you want to quickly build out and add volume to your blanket without overwhelming the existing design. It offers a thorough, step-by-step guide and includes a video tutorial for a better understanding of the process.

Floral Afghan Border:

Add a touch of spring to your blanket with this gorgeous floral border. It features a row of flowers around the blanket's edge and includes video tutorials for both left- and right-handed makers.

Spike Stitch Edging:

Learn how to work a spike single crochet stitch to create eye-catching stripes with this border tutorial. It includes a video tutorial and a step-by-step pattern to guide you through the process.

Elegant Lace Edgings:

Add a touch of refinement to your afghan with these delicate lace border patterns. They're perfect for an elegant throw blanket or a lacy scarf, giving your project a sophisticated finish.

Granny Square Afghan Border:

If you've created a granny square blanket and are looking for a way to finish it elegantly, consider this angular scalloped lace border. It seamlessly ties individual motifs together, creating a cohesive and charming design.

Coronet Lace Trim:

Don't be fooled by the intricate appearance of this border—it's surprisingly easy to execute. It adds a hint of elegance to any blanket, making it an excellent choice for those new to lace crochet.

When choosing a wide crochet border, feel free to get creative and experiment with different stitches, colours, and patterns to find the perfect combination that complements your crochet blanket.

Elegant crochet lace edgings

Adding a crochet lace trim to your blanket is a great way to give it a finished look and hide any inconsistencies or rough edges. Here are some elegant crochet lace edging patterns to consider:

Falling Leaves Border

This pattern uses single and double crochet stitches along with v-stitches and picot stitches to create a unifying design that is perfect for stitch sampler blankets.

Basic Crochet Lace Edging

This enchanting 3-round edging is one of the easiest patterns to create, using just chains and slip stitches.

Scalloped Border

This simple edging uses single and double crochet stitches to create a lacy border with a bit of light peeking through the centre of each scallop.

Pom Pom Edging

This fun and playful trim adds dimension and flair to your blanket. The pattern calls for single crochet stitches, chains, and double crochet cluster stitches.

Vintage Pillowcase Border

Add a touch of glamour to a vintage pillowcase with this elegant lace edging. Single and double crochet stitches, along with picot stitches, transform a simple home accessory into an instant family heirloom.

Iris Stitch Edging

The Iris Stitch Edging is a unique and colourful border that adds a grounding presence to sampler blankets with multiple designs and colours. It also helps disguise irregularities in sizes between different squares. The pattern uses double crochet stitches, v-stitches, and double v-stitches.

Line of Hearts Crochet Edging

Show someone you care with this heartwarming crochet heart edging. The pattern calls for single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches. You crochet the hearts one at a time and connect them to the blanket and each other as you go.

Triangular Lace Border

This elegant lace border features triangular windows of light and is created using cluster stitches and crab stitches (aka reverse single crochet). It is a versatile design that would complement a variety of projects.

Granny Edging

The classic granny stitch is a quick and easy way to add a pop of colour to your blanket. It looks great in multiple colours or a single shade and is a perfect finishing touch.

Textured crochet borders

Adding a crochet border to your blanket is a great way to give it a finished look and hide any inconsistencies or rough edges. There are many different crochet border patterns that can add texture to your blanket, and here are some ideas to get you started:

Alpine Stitch Border

This border has a lovely textured look and will suit any type of blanket, whether it's multicoloured or monochrome. It is created using a combination of chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip, and front post double crochet stitches.

Crab Stitch Border

The crab stitch, also known as the reverse single crochet, creates a unique border with a bumpy, rope-like texture. It is worked in the opposite direction of traditional crochet, and it is perfect for adding a simple yet effective trim to blankets, C2C graphgans, sun hats, and sweater necklines.

Pom-Pom Border

This adorable border is simple yet eye-catching. It features a row of pom-poms that add a playful touch to any blanket. You can space out the pom-poms as you like, making them closer or farther apart to suit your preference.

Scalloped Crochet Border

A scalloped crochet border adds an elegant and timeless touch to your blanket. It is perfect for giving your blanket an heirloom look and works well with connected blanket squares as well.

Moss Stitch Border (Linen Stitch Border)

The moss stitch border, also known as the linen stitch border, is a simple yet effective way to add a clean edge to your blanket. You can make this border bigger or smaller to suit your preference, and you can even add different colours to create interest.

Bobble Stitch Border

The bobble stitch border adds a unique and playful texture to your blanket. It may seem complex, but it is actually quite achievable, and it will give your blanket a squishy and cosy feel.

Unique, lifelike borders

Adding a crochet border to your blanket is a great way to give it a finished look and hide any imperfections. You can use the same yarn as your blanket or a contrasting colour to make the border pop.

Crab Stitch Border

The crab stitch border is a unique and beginner-friendly crochet border that adds a bumpy, rope-like texture around the blanket. You work the stitch backward, which gives it its unique style. It is much easier to complete if you first work a round of single crochet around your project.

Pom-Pom Border

Add some fun to your blanket with a pom-pom border! This border is simple yet looks fantastic. It is perfect for adding a touch of playfulness to any blanket, especially C2C crochet graphgan projects.

Floral Border

Bring some springtime charm to your blanket with a floral border. This border adds a gorgeous row of flowers and is perfect for any project with a spring theme. You can even find video tutorials for both left- and right-handed makers.

Alpine Stitch Border

Add a pop of colour to your blanket with this creative, alpine stitch border. This border features a lovely texture that will stand out. You can use different coloured stripes or stick to one colour—whichever you choose, it's sure to make a statement!

Bobble Stitch Border

Add a bit of texture and fun to your blanket with a bobble stitch border. This unique border may seem complex, but it's achievable even for beginners. It adds a wonderful finishing touch to any blanket.

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