edging

[grammyjel]

I'm just about finished with a 12 point round ripple baby afghan done in Bernat "funny print", I think. There was no label on the yarn, but that seems closest on the website.

 

Here is a picture of a yarn sample. My question is since there is no turning on this afghan (worked all from one side), there is a tendency for it to curl. The pattern does not have an edging, just says to "Cont as established, having 1 more dc between point and valley on each rnd, until work from center to outer point measures 20" [51 cm]. Fasten off." Anyhow, I thought that an edging might help with the curl. Any ideas?

This is a Bernat pattern.

[RoseRed]

I turn my round ripples every row.  I don't like the curling or leaning either.

 

You could try turning it and doing a sc border all the way around.  That may help.

 

I always add a border to my ghans.  I think it gives it a finished look.  For a simple border I'll do one round of sc followed by a round a crab stitch.  I've also done scalloped borders.

 

The colorway is very pretty.

[grammyjel]

Thanks for your thoughts, RoseRed. It's too late for me to turn it every row, something to keep in mind for future reference, though. I do appreciate the input.

[RoseRed]

i would turn at least one round of whatever edging you decide to use.  It should help with the curl.

[LI Roe]

I agree with RoseRed, I also edge all my afghans, especially those that do not have a specific edging in the pattern. I also think it finishes it off very nicely and looks more polished.

 

I do the same on scarves, a simple edging makes it look so much nicer.

 

LI Roe

[RoseRed]

I just have a problem with crocheted items getting snagged.  Once that yarn gets pulled like that - it's really hard to get it back into shape.