need help

[megott]

I just finished an afghan and am now doing the edging but the top and bottom are curling up. Is there something I need to do to prevent this?

[amydepew]

I assume you are talking about a blanket done in the afghan stitch (Tunisian crochet)? If so, there are a couple of options...

 

Now that the blanket is done...

1. Add an appropriate border, if possible. Preferably using taller stitches, i.e. double crochet, etc.

2. Block the heck out of it, regardless of the material used. Yes, acrylic can be blocked, too.

 

Next time, before you start...

1. Use a much larger hook for your first forward pass and return row.

2. Make sure your first and last few rows are done in purl stitch or reverse stitch. This will ensure that more weight is distributed to the front of the blanket, rather than the back, as simple stitch (afghan stitch) does.

3. Start your afghan using a chainless foundation row, preferably using taller stitches.

 

Hope this helps and welcome to Crochetville!