Crochet Borders1

Step 3. The joined stitch may be a bit loose. Adjust the tension ofthe finał stitch to create a seamless linę across the top ofthe stitches.

Changing Colors

Although the samples here may be stitched in multiple colors, most instructions in this book assume that you are working each border in a single color. As much as possible, we’ve written the instructions to minimize stopping and restarting the yarn. If you choose to work in multiple colors, it’s almost always better to completely finish offthe old color before joining in a new color yarn.

Worki ng Border Pattems without the Comers

Ali the border pattern text in this book assumes that you are worki ng in the round and that, with few exceptions, the right side ofthe work is facing you. It is quite possible, however, to work the borders back and forth, and for this reason we have provided an alternate chart for each border.

To help understand how these alternate charts work in relationto the charts written for crocheting in the round, familiarize yourselfwith the instructions for worki ng in the round and chart reading. Work a base row with the appropriate number of stitches for worki ng back and forth (these are given under the chart). Because you will be turni ng your work, the beginning and ending ofthe rows may be somewhat different from the beginning and ending of rounds.