Pattern Description:
Add a lovely, textured flair to your project with the Berry Stitch Crochet Edge. This playful and puffy border is perfect for blankets, shawls, cardigans, or scarves and brings a touch of whimsy to any piece.
Yarn & Materials:
- Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed
- Yarn Weight: #3 DK (Double Knitting)
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- Notions: Scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers (optional)
Measurements:
- Finished Edge Width: Approx. 1.5” (4 cm) wide
- Length: As required to fit around your project (calculate total edge measurement)
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- berry st – Berry Stitch
- (YO, insert hook into st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through one loop) x 2, YO, pull through all 5 loops on hook.
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- RS/WS – right side/wrong side
Stitching Instructions for Making the Berry Stitch Crochet Edge Pattern:
Note: This pattern is worked along any straight or curved edge. Work a simple base row first if needed to prepare the edge.
Foundation Row (if required):
Before starting the decorative border, you may need to establish an even base along your edge especially if your project ends in uneven stitches or turning chains.
- Straight edge: Ch across the edge, spacing the stitches evenly (typically 1 ch per stitch or row).
- Curved/irregular edge: Work single crochet (sc) stitches evenly around the edge to give a clean line for your border. This helps the berry stitches sit neatly and prevents puckering.
Be sure not to crowd the stitches your work should lie flat when laid out. Use stitch markers to help divide sections evenly if needed.
Row 1 – Set-up Row (Base of the Border):
With the right side (RS) of your project facing:
- Join the yarn to the edge using a slip stitch (sl st).
- Ch 1, then sc in each stitch (or base stitch) across or around your piece.
- This row helps stabilize your edge and gives the berry stitches a solid foundation to build from.
- Turn your work.
Tip: If you’re working in the round (like around a blanket), don’t turn. Continue working in the same direction.
Row 2 – Berry Stitch Edge (Texture Row):
Now for the star of the show the Berry Stitch!
- Ch 1 to begin the row.
- Repeat the following pattern: [sc in next st, berry st in next st] across or around the edge.
- Finish with a sc in the final stitch, then turn your work.
- The Berry Stitch creates a puffy, textured “bump” that pops out slightly from the fabric. It’s both decorative and playful!
- Tip: Make sure your berry stitches are spaced evenly. Keep your tension consistent for a tidy look.
Row 3 – Finishing Row (Flatten & Frame):
This final row smooths and secures the berry bumps into place:
- Ch 1, then sc in each stitch across (working into both sc and berry stitches).
- This flattens the texture just enough to give the border a professional, finished look without squashing the berries.
- Fasten off and pull the yarn tail through the loop to secure.
Optional Modifications:
- To create a lighter or more delicate version, work the berry stitch every 3rd stitch instead of every 2nd.
- Use a contrasting yarn color to highlight the berry texture for bold or playful projects.
- For a subtler look, match the border color to your main project.
Finishing Instructions:
- Weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle, tucking them gently into the back of the edging.
- If the edge looks wavy or uneven, lightly block it using pins and steam or a damp cloth to encourage it into shape.
- If you’re adding this border to a finished piece (e.g., a blanket or cardigan), attach it using:
- Whip stitch for invisibility, or
- Surface slip stitch for a clean, decorative join.
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