If your crochet project needs just that little something extra, crocheting a border is often a good idea. You can crochet a border around your Blanket, Shawl, Cushion, etc. A beautiful border stitch is one made with crossed arches! This elegant and playful border will make your project even more beautiful. Read on to discover how to crochet a border with crossed arches.
Crocheting a Border with Crossed Arcs - Crocheting a border with crossed arcs is a lot of fun and creates a surprising effect. Crochet this elegant border around a scarf, baby blanket, throw, cushion, potholder, or any other accessory that needs a little something extra!
Crochet Pattern: Crocheting a Border with Crossed Arcs
The pattern for the border consists of 8 stitches, so make sure the row on which you’ll crochet the border with crossed arches is divisible by 8.
Make a loop on your Crochet Hook using color 1. Join with 1 single crochet anywhere along your edge, 6 chain stitches, skip 3 stitches, 1 single crochet in the 4ththe Slip stitch, 6 chain stitches. Stretch the loop on your Crochet Hook and remove the Crochet Hook.
Make a loop on your Crochet Hook with color 2. Join with 1 single crochet in the middle stitch of the 3 stitches we just skipped. Fold the arch made with color 1 forward and, using color 2, crochet 6 chain stitches, skip 3 stitches, bring your 6-chain arch to the front, and secure it with 1 single crochet, then crochet 6 chain stitches. Pull the loop on your Crochet Hook wider and remove the Crochet Hook.
Now let's continue crocheting with color 1. Skip 3 stitches, secure with 1 single crochet, then chain 6. Stretch the loop on your Crochet Hook and remove the Crochet Hook.
Now let's continue crocheting with color 2. Skip 3 stitches, secure with 1 single crochet, then chain 6. Stretch the loop on your Crochet Hook and remove the Crochet Hook.
Keep going like this until you've gone all the way around.
Finish off your chain stitches by working slip stitches into the first single crochet of your round (of the same color); do the same with color 2. Fasten off. Weave in the ends neatly.
Video
In the video below, Monique explains how to crochet a border with crossed arches. Want to watch?
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