Crochet Borders5

to work the repeated section “to comer stitch,” “to comer group," '“to comer space," or perhaps '“to 2 stitches before comer stitch.” The instructions within the brackets bring you right up to that point. The instructions immediatelyfoliowing include the special treatment needed in order for the comer to lie fiat.

While the comer stitch or comer space is self-evident, a comer may also be represented by a “comer group” — a combi nati on of stitches or stitches and spaces that form the comer. Each comer group is defined in the instructions just after it is worked, so in each instance it’s elear which stitches represent the comer group when it is referenced in the foliowi ng round. Be aware that even within a comer group, there is a single center stitch or center space that represents the “comer.”

Since the comer treatments are so important, it is essential that you understand where the comer is. Dont hesitate to use stitch markers to keep track of your corners. As you become morę experienced, you’11 be able to identify corners without the aid of markers.

WORKING TO THE CORNExR

Working to the comer stitch. On Round 1 of Border #117, the group of repeated stitches is worked lo comer stitch.” When the dc is complete, the next stitch available to be worked is the marked comer stitch.