How to Edge a Blanket in Crochet

December 9th, 2008 in gifts, crochet

Linda Permann, contributor

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Edge a blanket in crochet for a quick, cozy gift.

Photo: Betsy Carr, Foundling

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A few weeks ago I posted this step-by-step tutorial: How to Edge a Napkin with Crochet. Many of you asked if it was possible to just poke the hook through the fabric to create the crochet stitches (rather than starting out with a blanket stitch), and the answer is yes! You'll get a slightly different look that works great for baby blankets and fleece (poking a hole through cotton can be a bit trickier).

Check out this tutorial from Foundling for a more detailed look at this technique. As I mentioned in the header, you could also start with a large piece of fleece to make a guy gift. Start by trimming the fleece edges with a rotary cutter so that they're even, but you don't need to hem them at all since fleece won't ravel. Then, follow the tutorial to work around the border with a complementary color, and you'll have a great blanket that you and your guy can snuggle under.

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Comments (3)

helenb writes: Your hints are out of this world. This advise has made my day. I really needed something to finish my table cloth and you completed it...Thanks sooooooooooooooo very much.
Posted: 11:02 am on December 27th

Love_it writes: See your "How to Edge a Napkin with Crochet" link above for more feedback.
Posted: 3:00 pm on December 17th

Love_it writes: Permann, i just love your stuff keep it coming.
Posted: 2:54 pm on December 17th

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