Free Crochet Edging Patterns CROCHET TRIMS CREATED SMOOTH FINISHED the Zig-Zag Scarf by Judith Swatrz Is a Colorful Chevron EDGES and a Polished Complete Piece
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Zigzag Scarf design by Judith Swartz Originally published in Hip to Crochet (Interweave 2004) CREATING LACE, PICOT, THIS IS NO HO-HUM RIPPLE STITCH. Turn the stitch horizontally, add just the right AND CROCHET EDGES: edge trim, and you have a scarf with great dramatic flair. Finished Size: 8½" wide × 57" long, excluding trim. Yarn: Classic Elite Waterspun (felted 100% merino wool; 138 yd [123 m]/50 g ): 1 skein each #5036 Free Crochet celery (A), #5031 turquoise (B), #5035 fern green (C), #5072 light teal (D), #5039 camel (E). Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Edging Notions: Tapestry needle. Gauge: 23 stitches and 14 rows = 4" (10 cm) in ripple stitch with size H/8 (5 mm) hook. Patterns Skill Level: Easy. Stitch Guide Ripple Stitch (worked over a multiple of 20 sts + 2) Row 1: Work 2 sc in second ch from hook, *work 1 sc in next 9 chs, sk 1 ch, work 1 sc in next 9 chs, work 3 sc in next ch*; rep from * to * across row to last st, end row with 2 sc worked in last st. Turn. Row 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc into first sc, *work 1 sc in next 9 sc, sk 2 sc, work 1 sc in next 9 sc, work 3 sc in Joe Coca Sprout Chains Shawlette design by Kristin Omdahl Originally published in Crochet So Fine THE LONG CHAIN AND SOLO SINGLE CROCHET STITCH pattern featured in this shawl is easy to memorize and relaxing to crochet. The flower fringe border makes me smile every time. It’s incredibly easy to make because the flowers are worked right into the one-row border, even though they look like they were separately crocheted motifs! This sweet little shawlette adds just the right touch when draped around the shoulders of a pretty dress or wrapped around the neck as an eye-catching scarf. YARN DK weight (#3 Light); 360 yd (329 m). shown: Stitch Diva Studios, Studio Silk (100% plied silk Joe Hancock yarn; 120 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): snakeskin, 3 skeins. HOOK E/4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. NOTIONS Split-ring stitch marker; tapestry needle. GAUGE 1 rep in patt (sc, ch 7) and 5 rows sc = 1½" (3.8 cm). FINISHED SIZE 54" wide x 24" long (137 x 61 cm) including flower fringe. Note Shawl begins at the top center and is worked down in V-shaped rows. The shawl and flower fringe are worked in one piece. CREATING LACE, PICOT, AND CROCHET EDGES: Free Crochet Edging Patterns CROCHET TRIMS CREATED SMOOTH FINISHED The Zig-Zag Scarf by Judith Swatrz is a colorful chevron EDGES and a polished complete piece. Varying from scarf with a fun corkscrew edging. These dramatic spirals wide or lacy to compact or simple, choosing the perfect are the ideal trim for scarves, afghans, and other funky trim will change the finished look of your project. accessories. Tailor this crochet edging to work the desired number of crochet corkscrews along the edge of your In this free eBook you will discover seven crochet trims project. and edgings that will perfectly finish your next crochet project. Crochet edgings like the picot stitch and reverse The Swannanoa Skirt by Natasha Robarge proves that single crochet smooth edges without adding significant crochet trims aren’t just for the hem or edge of a project. length or width. Designs like the Tiered Offset Shells and This skirt is easily modified by adding additional stripes Loopy Edging add an eye-catching design and additional and rows of crochet lace trim or simply enhance the skirt length, while the corkscrews and flowers of the Zig-Zag with layers of this lattice edging at the hem. Scarf and Sprout Chains Shawlette are fun and have great movement. The long chain and solo single crochet stitch pattern featured in the Sprout Chains Shawlette by Kristin The Reverse Single Crochet and Picot stitch create the Omdahl is beautifully finished with a dainty trim of crochet perfect trim for garments, accessories, and afghans. flowers. This edging of crochet chains and flowers is These simple stitches easily smooth uneven row ends and worked in a single row not as separate motifs. This crochet produce a subtle edging to give your completed piece trim’s beautiful drape is perfect for shawls and accessories. a polished finish. The reverse single crochet edging is a textured trim with a soft feel. The picot crochet trim is a Whether you are looking for the perfect edging for your delicate edging that can be worked in a single row. garments, an eye-catching trim for your next afghan, or the ideal way to add the finishing touch to your next The Loopy Edging by Victoria Hewerdine Thornton is a project, you will find a variety of fun and innovative simple as the chain stitch, but these intertwining loops are designs in Creating Lace, Picot, and Crochet Edges: Free a delicate lace crochet edging that is perfect for putting Crochet Edging Patterns. We’d love to see your work. the finishing touch on dresses and other garments. Add Share photographs of your finished project in the Crochet more visual interest by working this crochet lace trim in a Me Member Gallery. variegated yarn Best wishes, The Tiered Offset Shells in Rows by Kristin Omdahl is created with layers of shells and delicate picots. Reminiscent of the crocodile stitch, this crochet edging is perfect for everything from hats, cowls, and shawls P.S. Do you have a friend who is searching for the perfect to cardigans and afghans. This eye-catching trim is the edging for their next crochet project? Send them the link perfect addition to a simple baby afghan. to download their own copy of Creating Lace, Picot, and Crochet Edges: Free Crochet Edging Patterns. page 3 1 Loopy Edging CREATING LACE, PICOT, AND CROCHET EDGES: FREE CROCHET EDGING PATTERNS page 4 2 Swannanoa Skirt A CROCHET ME E-BOOK EDITED BY 3 Zig-Zag Scarf page 6 Toni Rexroat EDITORIAL STAFF Sprout Chains Shawlette page 8 4 EDITOR CROCHET ME Toni Rexroat page 11 CREATIVE SERVICES 5 Edge Tiered Offset Shells PRODUCTION DESIGNER Nichole Mulder page 12 6 Two Easy Edgings PHOTOGRAPHY As noted ILLUSTRATION Gayle Ford ©F+W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F+W Media grants permission page 13 Abbreviations and Glossary for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use. Contents | CREATING LACE, PICOT, AND CROCHET EDGES: FREE CROCHET EDGING PATTERNS 2 ©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use. | www.crochetme.com CREATING LACE, PICOT, AND CROCHET EDGES: FREE CROCHET EDGING PATTERNS Loopy Edging Victoria Hewerdine Thornton Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 3 yd (or length desired). YARN Blue Ridge Yarns Luxury Linen (100% Euroflax linen; 270 yd [246 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #027 waterfall, 1 skein. HOOK Size 3 mm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS St markers (m); blocking pins and lace blocking wires (optional). GAUGE 33 sts = 6” in fsc. Notes To calculate number of sts needed, mea- sure length of edging required in inches, multiply by 5.5 (to calculate number of sts required), then round off to closest number that is a multiple of 4 + 1. For long lengths of edging, keep track of st count by placing markers in every 100th fsc. When working directly into a crocheted/knitted piece, replace fsc with sc along edge of existing work. Careful and thorough blocking is absolutely essential for this project in order to create crisp and even lps. Steam blocking is recommended. Pattern Row 1: Fsc (see Glossary) a multiple of 4 + 1, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first fsc, [ch 7, sk next 3 fsc, sc in next fsc] across, turn. Row 3: Working behind Row 2, sl st in first 3 fsc of Row 1, [ch 9, sk next 3 fsc, working in front of next lp, sc in next fsc, ch 9, sk next 3 fsc, working behind next lp, sc in next fsc] to end, leaving rem fsc unworked. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block carefully. Loopy Edging | CREATING LACE, PICOT, AND CROCHET EDGES: FREE CROCHET EDGING PATTERNS 3 ©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use. | www.crochetme.com last 2 lps of last sc in previous rnd, drop old Schematic color, sl st in first sc, turn. Fasten off previous color with each new color change except when 28 (30, 32, 34, 36)" fewer than 3 rnds exist bet like colors, then 71 (76, 81 5, 86 5, 91 5) cm carry yarn on WS bet changes. 1 1 ⁄2" Ignore overlay locations until ready to attach 3 8 cm overlay lace. 1 4 ⁄2" Work Rnds 1–57 (including waistband) with 11 5 cm MC. Work Rnds 58 (WS)–141 as foll: 2 rnds with CC1, 6 rnds with MC, 2 rnds with 36 (38, 40, 42, 44)" 91 5 (96 5, 101 5, 106 5, 112) cm 1 CC2, 2 rnds with CC1, 2 rnds with MC, 2 rnds 12 ⁄2" with CC1, (overlay 1), 2 rnds with MC, 8 rnds FRONT 31 5 cm with CC1, 10 rnds with MC, 2 rnds with CC3, 2 rnds with CC1, 2 rnds with MC, 2 rnds with CC2, (overlay 2), 2 rnds with MC, 8 rnds with CC1, 10 rnds with MC, 2 rnds with CC2, 2 41 (43, 45, 47, 49)" rnds with CC1, 2 rnds with MC, 2 rnds with 104 (109, 114 5, 119 5, 124 5) cm CC3, (overlay 3), 2 rnds with MC, 8 rnds with Swannanoa Skirt CC1, 2 rnds with MC.