Does a crochet afghan need a border?

Does a crochet afghan need a border?

A crochet blanket done in all single or double crochets can be dressed up with a unique border to really make it stand out. Blankets made with all one color can also be spruced up with a border in a contrasting color or many colors!

Can you single crochet a blanket?

Single crochet creates a warm, dense fabric that’s perfect for blankets. One of the first crochet stitches every beginner learns is the single crochet stitch.

How do you finish the edge of a blanket?

There are several good ways to finish a fleece blanket and one is the simple fold-over edge and sewing it together. Just fold, pin and then sew using a good stitch to hold the hem for a long time. A zig-zag stitch would probably be the best one to use.

How do you crochet a border?

Adding a Single Crochet Border Make a chain of 1 to begin the border. Insert the hook through the stitch and yarn over. Pull through the first loop and yarn over again. Pull the yarn through both loops. Repeat all the way around the border. Slipstitch and tie off to complete the border.

What is a crochet slip stitch?

Slip stitch (abbreviated sl st) is a one of the basic crochet stitches. Slip stitches are usually used to finish the edges of completed work, or they may be used to join stitches.

How do you crochet around a blanket?

To start your crochet border, you will insert your crochet hook into one of the blanket stitches, then draw through your yarn. Make two chain stitches to begin your crochet stitches. Then you can tie a knot in your yarn end to secure it before weaving it in. Next you can begin to create any border you would prefer.

What is a crochet shell?

A shell in crochet is basically just a group of stitches worked into one base stitch. See the granny square for an example of a 3 stitch shell, though the granny square stitches are worked into the chain space rather than 1 stitch.