Blanket Stitch Edging for Blankets

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Blanket Stitch Edging for Granny Squares | Free Crochet Pattern

The edging used on the Hodgepodge Blanket creates the look of a traditional blanket stitch which is worked in 2 different colours to create the contrast required to showcase the stitch to it's best.

This edging is completed in 3 quick rounds of crochet stitches using all 3 of the basic stitches in the rounds.

You can make the edging your own by working additional rounds of the Round 2 to create more depth of the edging before working the final round, placing the blanket stitch element.

Read on to discover 5 other types of blanket edging you might like to work around your finished granny square blanket.

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5 Alternative edging options for your Granny Square Blanket

Choosing an alternative edging on for your granny square blanket can create a different finished look.

Click Here to see 5 Easy Borders for Granny Squares incuding:

• Double Crochet Edging
• V-Stitch Edging
• Crab Stitch (Reverse Sc border)
• Shell Stitch Crochet Edging - pictured below

Each of these borders for granny squares are quick and easy to complete and only use 1 round to be completed, however, I'd recommend completing Round 1 of the Blanket Stitch edging to create a solid foundation to work on.

Blanket Stitch Border for Granny Square Blanket

Abbreviations

US Terms (UK terms in brackets)

St(s) - Stitch(es)

Ch - Chain

Sc (Dc) - Single Crochet (Double Crochet

HDc (HTr) - Half Double (Treble) Crochet

Dc ( Tr) - Double Crochet (Treble Crochet)

Skill level: Beginner

Materials:

• Aran/worsted weight yarn
• I used used 100m PaintBox Simply Aran 100% Acrylic yarn in the following 2 shades:
• Stormy Grey (203)
• Bubblegum Pink (250)
• 5mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

• gauge not essential - Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct finished square size.

Finished Size: 

• n/a

How to crochet the Blanket Stitch Border

Pattern Notes:

• Please read through the entire pattern before beginning, regardless of skill level. Please contact me ([email protected]) if help is needed to understand any part of pattern.
• Working your 3rd round in a contrasting colour will make the stitches stand out more.
• Beginning ch-1 DOES NOT count as st.
  

Round 1: Join A in any corner, ch 1, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in same, sc in each across placing 1 sc in each st and border join to next corner (skip last if your number of stitches is not even), *(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in corner, sc in each across placing 1 sc in each st and border join to next corner; repeat from * around to end, sl st to 1 st to join.

Round 2: Sl st loosely to next ch-2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as st), (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in same, hdc in each across to next corner, *(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in corner, hdc in each across to next corner; repeat from * around to end, sl st to 1 st to join.

Round 3: Join B in any ch-2 sp, ch 1, (2 sc ch 2, 2 sc) in same, *skip 1, dc in sc 2 rows below skipped, sc in next of current round; repeat from * across to next corner, [(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next corner, *skip 1, dc in sc 2 rounds below skipped, sc in next of current round; repeat from * across to next corner] 3 times, sl st to 1 st st to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hodgepodge Granny Square Blanket CAL

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part in this event - it has been an absolute pleasure hosting this event from start to finish.

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A huge thank you to my pattern testers and editor who kindly helped test all 30 of the square designs to check for accuracy in this pattern - it's always such a pleasure to see a pattern come to life.

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