One thing you can never have too many of: border patterns for blankets and afghans. It's good to have bunches of different patterns on hand, so you're well-prepared every time you crochet a new afghan.
Some blankets will demand to be finished off with plainer edgings, because their vivid patterns or colors steal the show visually. Others will be better if finished with fancy, eye-catching borders. So it's great to have a variety of patterns.
Easy Blanket Edge Worked in Single Crochet Stitch - Photo © Amy Solovay
The patterns on this list are noteworthy because they all have instructions for turning the corners. That way, you can work all the way around the outer edges of your blanket -- unlike what you'd do with a sheet, where you usually only finish the upper edge, or with a pillowcase, where you'd only finish the opening.
A decent stash of edging patterns is essential for those of you who enjoy cranking out stacks and piles of
granny squares. If that's you, or even if it isn't, be sure to check out the list and grab the patterns that strike your fancy.
I hope you'll find these instructions and patterns useful. Happy crocheting!
-Amy
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Crocheted Fingerless Gloves - Photo © Erica Jackofsky
Erica Jackofsky's fingerless gloves are stylish and feminine. They're a fantastic way to accessorize when you need to stay warm, yet also retain the ability to use your fingers for typing or other tasks.
Best of all, this is an easy crochet pattern. It's worked in a variation of single crochet stitch that keeps the crochet work interesting, but not too challenging.
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Grape Baby Hat - Photo © Erica Jackofsky
Y'all have just got to see this little bit of cuteness; it's a fun pattern for a crocheted baby hat resembling a grape.
For those of you who celebrate Halloween, and know a baby in need of a costume, this pattern inspires some fab ideas. I'm thinking this little hat could be part of an adorable -- not to mention easy! -- baby grape costume. Just dress the kid in purple, stick this hat on his / her head, and voila!
New Free Filet Crochet Chart: Checkered Diamonds Repeating Pattern - Photo and Chart ©
Amy SolovayI'm excited to share this lovely filet crochet chart with you! You can see a crocheted sample pictured here; it's a simple design featuring a checkered diamond motif that repeats endlessly as many times as you want it to. If you'd like to crochet the design in a neat little square, I've worked out a chart for that too; the square has many potential uses that I am looking forward to exploring further.
