Wondering how to give your handmade blanket that “wow” factor? Rachele Carmona has the perfect solution. Try her Vibrant Vintage Blanket Border Pattern! It adds rounds of beautiful, textured stitches that create a chic retro effect. Whether you’d like to adorn your afghan blanket, throw, or bedspread, it will surely do the trick. This border will also look spectacular on a baby blanket!
How Many Rounds Does This Crochet Blanket Border Have?
The pattern begins with two foundation rounds of single crochet to create a neat and even base for the decorative border. If you want to avoid frilling, make sure each side has a stitch count that is a multiple of 4 plus 1 after the first round.
Then you will continue with a four-round V-stitch section. However, it’s actually the last seven rows – with puffs, popcorns, and picots – that do most of the work. This makes it a fun and satisfying finishing technique for intermediate crocheters.
How Do You Prevent the Edging From Ruffling?
To prevent the fabric of your blanket from ruffling, be sure to maintain the right number of stitches in the first two rounds. You may also need to switch to a smaller hook size once you spot some frilling. The pattern recommends using a 5 mm hook and then sizing down for the final section.
