Cosy Blanket Edging

Crocheting blanket edgings is one of my most favourite things, I love the challenge of choosing exactly the right colours and designing exactly the right sort of finish to complete the blanket.  

This edging was designed specifically for the Cosy Stripe Blanket, but I think it would look great around pretty much any type of blanket.

The first thing to do is choose your colours. The edging is worked in 4 rounds, and the colour choices make a big difference to the way the whole blanket looks when it's finished. For round 1, choose a mid-tone or medium/dark colour - you need this round to do the job of neatening any wobbles so the colour needs to be one that blends easily with the rest of the colours in the blanket. It also needs to be a colour that doesn't shout out too much!

For the other three rounds, it's important to think about the overall feel of the blanket when you choose the colours. For example, with the Cosy Stripe blanket it was all about the warm, Autumnal colours, so I opted for traditional Autumnal shades to work the edging. Another thing to think about is the colour you choose for the final round - this will be the colour that dominates the edging, so make sure you LOVE this colour! 

We are using two basic stitches to make the edging (double crochet and treble crochet), and as always I'm writing using UK crochet terms as follows :

sl st [slip stitch] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.

dc [double crochet] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (note :: this is equivalent to the US sc stitch)

tr [treble] :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops (note :: this is equivalent to the US dc stitch)

:: ROUND 1 ::

{I'm using Copper for round 1. Start at the top left hand side of the blanket and work down the left hand/long side of the blanket}

NOTE :: when you work down the sides of the blanket, you will be working around the "post" of the stitches at the end of each row.

Put your hook under the end stitch of the final blanket row and pull through a loop of yarn.

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), then work 1 tr around the post of that same stitch.

 

Work 2 tr's around the post of each stitch at the end of each row. Your treble crochet stitches will look like a row of "V"'s.

You will turn the corner around the post of the last stitch at the bottom of the long blanket edge, as follows ::

2 tr's, chain 2, 2 tr's (as shown above) 

 

You will now be working along the bottom edge of the blanket which is the foundation chain edge. You will be working under the singles loops of the foundation chain for this row (as shown above)

Work 1 tr into each stitch/loop along the bottom edge.

To turn the corner, work {2 tr's, chain 2, 2 tr's} around the post of the stitch at the end of blanket row 1.

You are now working up the long side of the blanket, from the bottom to the top. Work 2 tr's around the post of each stitch at the end of each row.

 

To turn the corner at the top of the blanket, work {2 tr's, chain 2, 2 tr's} around the post of the last stitch/row end (as above). 

Continue to work 1 tr into each stitch along the top edge of the blanket.

You should now be right back where you started, at the top/left hand point of the blanket.

To finish the corner, work 2 tr's into the same space as your first two stitches of this round.

Chain 2, then slip stitch into 3rd chain of initial chain 3 to close the round. Fasten off and darn in ends. 

:: ROUND 2 ::

{I'm using Gold for Round 2. 

Insert your hook into any chain-2 corner space and pull through a loop of the new colour.

Chain 2 (counts as 1 dc), then work 1 dc into same corner space.

Work 1 dc into each stitch along the first side of the blanket (as shown above)

To turn the corner, work {2 dc, chain-2, 2 dc} into the chain-2 corner space of previous round (as shown above)

Continue working rows of dc stitches around the blanket, using {2 dc, chain-2, 2 dc} to form the corner turns in each of the chain-2 corner spaces.

To finish the round, work 2 dc into the very first corner space where you started, then chain 2.

Slip stitch into the 2nd chain of the initial chain-2 to close the round. Fasten off and darn in ends. 

:: ROUND 3 ::

{I'm using Claret for round 3.

Insert your hook into any chain-2 corner space from previous round and pull through a loop of the new colour.

Chain 2 (counts as 1 dc), then 1 dc into same corner space. Chain 1.

Skip 1 stitch, then 1 dc into next stitch (as shown above), chain 1.

Skip one stitch, dc in next stitch (position of next dc stitch shown by my needle above), chain 1.

*Skip one stitch, dc in next stitch, chain 1*

Repeat between ** along the first side of the blanket....

 ....when you reach the end of the row, you may have one or two stitches remaining (depending on how accurate your previous rows have been!) - now you have my permission to offically Fudge-it here, depending on what works for you! I chose to skip TWO stitches before turning the corner, but you may find you only need to skip 1 stitch before the corner. Just see what works best for you.

 

To turn the corner, work {2 dc, chain 1, 2 dc} into the chain-2 space from the previous round. Chain 1.

Continue working the same pattern - {skip one stitch, 1 dc, chain 1} along the sides, using {2dc, chain 1, 2dc} to turn the corners.

 

When you get back to your starting point, work 2dc into the first corner space, chain 1, then slip stitch into 2nd chain of initial chain-2 to close the round. Fasten off and darn in ends.

 

:: ROUND 4 ::

{I'm using Meadow for Round 4. Start in any chain-1 corner space from previous round}

NOTE :: the stitches in this round are worked out of the SKIPPED STITCHES OF ROUND 2, shown by my needle in the above picture

Pull a loop through of the new colour, chain 4 (counts as 1 dc plus chain-2), then work 1 dc into same corner space ( as shown above)

 Insert your hook into the skipped stitch in round 2 and work 1 dc. Chain 2 (as shown above)

Work 1 dc into the SAME SKIPPED STITCH as the dc you just made.

 

I'm showing you with my needle where the next stitch will go - it's the next skipped stitch from round 2.

Into the next skipped stitch from round 2, work {1 dc, chain 2, 1 dc} (as shown above)

*Into the next skipped stitch from round 2, work {1 dc, chain 2, 1 dc}*

Repeat between ** until you come to the next corner....

To turn the corner, work {1 dc, chain 2, 1 dc } into the chain-1 corner space (as shown above)

*Into the next skipped stitch from round 2, work 1 dc, chain 2, 1 dc*

Repeat between ** until you come right back to where you started....

...now slip stitch into the 2nd chain of initial chain 4 to close the round. Fasten off and darn in ends.

A NOTE ABOUT YARN QUANTITIES >> as you  can see, the final edging round is greedy for yarn and although I had enough of the Meadow colour to complete the round there wasn't much to spare. This means that if you crochet loosely or have made your blanket bigger than mine, you may not have enough yarn to complete the edging. I am SO SORRY if this is the case, I really don't want you to run out of yarn before you finish!!

I did think about re-designing round 4 to make it simpler ie to use less yarn - working just 1 dc into each skipped stitch from round 2, then chaining 1 will work well and will use less yarn - but I loved the little spiky green edge so much that I stuck with it. If you are following my Cosy Blanket CAL and using the Cosy Yarn pack, you may wish to simplify your edging as described above if you think you might not have enough yarn to finish. Alternatively, you might need a bit of extra Meadow yarn to complete the blanket.

I do love this edging - to me it looks like little red berries with spiky green leaves, kind of a Hedge-edge if you like :)

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ps the tutorial for the Cosy Stripe blanket can be found HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Eunice Carabine]

I have to say I love your instructions. You pictures are clear and easy to follow. I'm not the most experienced crocheter so I am most appreciative of your efforts. I have just made your cosy stripe blanket and returned to your site for help with a border.
Thank you.

[Patricia]

How much wool of each colour do I need for the cosy stripe blanket please

[Marion]

My edging is also wobbly but I don’t see any answers to the same question on here. Please help

[Sian Jones]

Hi Lucy, sorry to be a pain...coming to the end and wondering if there is a typo...should it be skipped stitches on round 3?...

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[BARBARA KENDRY]

Love your blankets. For the border the first row I used double crochets and then a row of trebles in beige (one of the dominant colours in my blanket) then two rows of double crochet in navy, then two rows of double crochet in denim, then rounds 3 and 4 of your pattern in navy and taupe and it is lying perfectly flat. Round 3 I used navy which shows up well against the medium colours either side. It ends up looking like little navy dots and I love it. So my border ended up as follows; beige, beige, navy, denim blue, navy dots and then the final round of taupe. This looks balanced as it has light, medium and dark tones. I found with round 3 of the dc 1 ch1 initially it was too tight and pulled my crochet in so I redid it with a 5mm hook. The rest of the blanket was crocheted with a 4.5 mm and looks a perfect dog blanket. Another tip if I'm doing 2 rows of double crochets, I do the first from the right side and the second from the reverse and it helps prevent the blanket from curling up at the edges. Thanks everso. Barbara x

[Antonette McKnight]

It is a very easy blanket and really quick just as you said. I did a blanket from my scrap yarn and I love the way it came out.

[Julia]

Help!!! My edging is going wavy! I’ve done the blanket with 4mm and the first row edging with 4mm too. I’m wondering if I should undo my edging and use a smaller hook?
If you look at the photos, Lucy seems to have used a blue clover hook for the blanket (= 4.5mm) and an orange clover hook for the edge (= 3mm). Has anyone worked out how to get the edging to lay flat?
Thanks for any help. Julia xxx

[Beverley Rickaed]

Hi Lucy! I’m new to crochet but have managed to make the Cosy blanket using a kit from The Wool Warehouse. For some reason I don’t have enough of any one colour wool to do the edging! How many more balls of wool should I order to do all the rounds of edging? I’m in Hong Kong so your pattern has travelled far!
Thank you,

[Lisa]

Hi Lucy, I love this blanket and brought your colour pack but am finding that one side of my blanket the edge is wonky (fluted)? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 😄

[Kerry]

Hello Lucy,
I was delighted to find your wonderful blog and all your crochet scrumptiousness!
I am new to crochet and learning as I go.
I have started your beautiful hydrangea blanket and have done about 20 rows. However, my stitches do not lie flat - there is a slight "half dome" effect to each stitch repeat, which is more apparent in the second row of each colour, creating an almost-ruched effect. Although these do flatten out a little as subsequent rows are worked, they don't lie flat, as yours appear to be in your photographs.
I'm not experienced enough to know whether this is normal or is something I am doing wrong - and if so, what ?
I wonder if you blocked your blanket and if this might correct the "ruched" effect?
If so, would you be kind enough to advise how to block an item of this size, please?
Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern, Lucy, for any help you might be able to offer.

[Maree]

I am thrilled that I have just completed the cosy stripe blanket. Although the first row of treble on the border makes the blanket look wonky and it won't sit flat. Reading comments prior, I wonder if the pattern is correct? Also, I am using a 4mm hook - is this OK? I was very happy with the finished blanket until I began the border.

[Martha D Fewell]

I'd love to subscribe to your blog but the page is not available. Could you check on that?

[Lucille Ettore]

My edge started to ruffle on row 4 . So I changed it to put the stitch ABOVE the skipped row 2 stitch, in the row 3 CH above it. It straightened right out, if that helps anyone else. I LOVE this pattern overall!

[Emma]

Hi Lucy, I'm just starting out and hoped to be able to make the cosy stripe blanket. I've quickly realised that I need to start with a granny square blanket having mastered these with a kind tutor. The colours are so lovely I wondered how I could use the yarn I've bought for the stripe blanket? I've discovered that I'm someone who needs a pattern to follow so I've found myself quite stuck and disheartened about where to begin. Thank you in anticipation, Emma

[Charlie]

I have just started making this blanket and it is by far the easiest tutorial I have found! And I LOVE it! Thankyou! x

[Sharon coates]

I have absolutely loved making this blanket, as I novice I found the tutorial invaluable thankyou. Sadly I ran out of the green 2 feet from the end of my final border row, should I have changed to a smaller hook for this?

[Nicky Phillimore]

Thank you, Lucy. Loved doing this blanket although I just made it big enough to wrap the children in the car. Used your method of using the pegs to decide on colours and got a result that I would never have worked out without them but it worked beautifully. One day I would love to visit the attic; I live in York. x

[Sandra]

I finished in time for Christmas! Hurray! Thank you so much for this truly gorgeous pattern. I added a border of flowers, which is why it has taken so long to finish but so worth it. You inspire us all so much! Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you again! My Tah-dah: https://daffodilwild.wordpress.com/2015/12/30/cal9-cosy-blanket-ta-dah/

[Catherine Pritchard]

It has taken me a whole year in between other projects and packing up the house for our move after Christmas. Thank you for the great tutorials Lucy and have a wonderful Christmas 2015. Love my cosy blanket and it will have pride of place on the sofa in my new kitchen.

[Em]

I too have a fluted edge down the side. I used 4 hook for both edge and blanket. Any help would be appreciated. Gorgeous blanket x

[McDulka]

Hello,
Iam abolutly fall in love with your blog :)
I just used your tips for ending my blanket. thanks a lot for your patterns. if you would like to see, click here http://princessiprincesa.blogspot.com.es/2015/08/zakonczony.html
all the best

[Lesley]

I have just completed my first Crochet project! yay! Your Cosy Blanket. Thank you for making this such an easy pattern to follow.
It might not be perfect but I love it
I'm hooked !

[Marlies]

Hi Lucy, I started working on the cosy blanket when my third baby was still a newborn (now a 5 m/o giant), and he's been keeping it warm for his big sister while sleeping on my belly. I didn't obey your instructions for darning in all the ends, so before I can enjoy making this lovely border, I have a couple of boring evenings with all the loose ends ahead of me (tsk tsk... I know, it's my own fault). I have a tab opened on this website and whilst at work I can't help myself looking at it, longing for the tah-dah! moment when I'll finally finish my first-of-hopefully-many blanket(s). Thank you for your wonderful website. You are such an inspiration. I love the colors, the joy and happiness that just drips from your tutorials.

[Lyn Barnard]

Have just finished this gorgeous blanket but my edging is fluted (unless I really stretch it). Do you think I should have worked just one treble into each stitch on the sides in the first row of edging. The end edges which had one treble in each stitch sit perfectly. I must add that this is my first ever crochet blanket & I have loved making it, in actual fact I have started another using your coast colour theme. Thank you for this lovely pattern. Kindest regards, Lyn