Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia

248 Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia

Double Arch Edging.

When you change the colors and slightly shift the last round, the

edging almost looks corded or braided.

The stitch pattern is a multiple of 3 plus 1 on the sides. Join the yarn

to the edge with a sl st, and ch 1.

Rnd 1 (RS): *Sc across edge in a multiple of 3 plus 1 st, 3 sc in

corner; rep from * around, sl st to 1st sc, do not turn.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 5, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * to

corner, ch 5, turn project 90 degrees, sc in next sc, cont around sl st

to 1st sc, fasten off color, turn.

Rnd 3: Join new color to rnd 1 with sl st next to a skipped sc on row

2. Rep rnd 2 directions around, fasten off.

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Reverse Single Crochet Edging

This is the simplest of all edgings, but is quite effective for finishing

off a project.

Reverse Single Crochet (rev sc): Insert hk back into prev st (to the

right in the clockwise direction), yo, pull up lp twisting hk around to

face upward, yo, pull through sts on hk.

This stitch pattern is any number of stitches. Join the yarn to the

edge with a sl st, and ch 1.

Rnd 1 (RS): *Sc across edge, 3 sc in corner; rep from * around, sl st

to 1st sc, do not turn.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, rev sc in ea sc around, sl st to 1st sc, fasten off.

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SIMPLE EDGINGS

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Following edging patterns can be really simple until

you get to the corner, and then—uh oh!—what do

you do next? The edgings here all assume that you

are crocheting around a rectangular shape, whether

it’s a blanket or a shawl. If you are crocheting just

a single edge, then add one to each multiple num-

ber to chain and follow the directions as written,

ignoring the corner directions.