i need a border

[mc_crochets]

I need a border to finish my granny square blanket with...I want to do it in white and maybe it look a LITTLE like lace

this is a picture of the start of the blanket, i'm not finished yet, but i thought i might better start looking for ideas now :computer

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any suggestions would be appreciated

[deneen]

Whay don't you just do a shell stitch around the border. Using a smaller hook (J is what I use)First do a round or two of single crochet (make sure the stitches are relatively close together so they lay flat), then work 5 double crochets (dc) in the next single crochet (sc). *Skip one sc, sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, work 5 dc in next sc*. Repeat from * to * around to last sc right before the end and work a slip stitch in this sc, fasten off.

 

This looks so pretty once it is done and is relatively easy.

 

Good luck!!

 

P.S. Is that RH Starbrite?

[woolandflax]

If you are wanting something a little lacier than a simple shell, here are some links for you.

 

<a href="http://www.crochetkim.com/patterns/border.html" target="_new">afghan border</a>

 

<a href="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/9835/lacyedge.html" target="_new">lacy crochet edge</a>

 

<a href="http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa012503.htm" target="_new">easy scallops</a>

 

and here's my favorite, <a href="http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa031001.htm" target="_new">shell path edging</a>

 

hope these help!

 

~Rebecca

[mc_crochets]

sounds pretty easy, but i do want something a little "lacier" the next post has two i really like and i'm going to decide which one to use after I consult my "coach" at work and see which one she thinks she can show me how to do LOL

 

Thank you both for the quick replies!! I'm a beginner so it'll be a while before I actually finish this blanket