Crochet Base Border For C2C Blankets
Base Border For C2C Blankets – Pattern Description
I always recommend you crochet a base border around your blankets before starting on any border and today I am sharing with you one that was designed specifically for corner-to-corner blankets.
This Base Border For C2C Blankets is created with simple single crochet stitches made in between the stitch posts of the c2c tiles, it is simple and quick to make and provides a base for any kind of border you want to make for your blanket.
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Video Tutorial
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How To Crochet The Base Border For C2C Blankets
How To Crochet The Base Border For C2C Blankets (LEFT HANDED VERSION)
Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- solid
Pattern Repeat
- no multiples required
- 1 row
Supplies Used
- Marriner Yarns DK
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- 4mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo- yarn over
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
Special Stitches
No special stitches were used in this tutorial.
Pattern Instructions
Step 1: Join in the corner of your project with a slip knot then make 3sc in that corner.
Step 2: Make 2 single crochet stitches in the c2c tile below (one each between the double crochet posts below).
Step 3: Make 1sc in the space between the tiles below.
Step 4: Make 2 single crochet stitches around the double crochet post of the c2c tile below.
Step 5: Make 1sc in the space between the tiles below.
Alternate making 2sc in each title below and 1sc in between the tiles below, depending on the type of tile (horizontal or vertical), you will either sc between the dc posts below or sc around the dc post below.
Continue until you reach the corner.
Repeat the 5 steps above, on every side of your blanket. When you reach the first stitch you made, sl st in it to close the round.
Now you can continue to make the blanket border you chose for your project.
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Pattern Swatches
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