Changing Colours in a Granny Square

Learn how to add a simple and easy Single crochet (UK Double crochet)  edging to your granny squares. Add the finishing that makes your squares stand out and easier to join too!

How to add a Dc border to your granny squares

A Simple Edging with Dramatic Effects

You can add a bold statement to a simple granny square by adding this easy border in a contracting colour. Double crochet (Dc ) is a single crochet (Sc) in US terms.

Its may be a simple stitch, but it really has a dramatic impact; You can add even more impact by adding additional rows of the double crochet edging in varying colours! 

Adding a double crochet edge to your individual squares makes joining them together much easier along with helping to neaten any uneven edges on your square.



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Video Tutorial for Dc Edge

This easy to follow video tutorial will take you through how to complete the steps to add your Dc edge to your square. 

How to Crochet a Double Crochet Border | Stitch Tutorial

1. Join the yarn in any corner, Ch1, 2Dc, Ch2, 2Dc in to the corner space

2. Dc into each st and chain space to next corner

3. 2Dc, C2, 2Dc in to corner space

Repeat steps 2 & 3 around the square back to where you joined the yarn. Join the round with a slip stitch to top of the 1st Dc. Fasten off and weave in ends  

There are lots of different borders you can add to your granny square projects including the granny square above that has a shell stitch border added. Click the link below to see 4 other borders and edgings for you to try on your next project. See More Crochet Borders