A Crochet Pom Pom Border brings a sense of fun and whimsy to any blanket! The best part about it is that it is very fast and easy to do.

When it comes to crocheting blankets, many people think the most important part is the main section of the blanket. While this is true to some extent, a simple blanket can shine with a beautiful crochet edge as the star of the show.
The crochet pom pom border is perfect for simple blankets, but it also complements highly colorful or festive designs. It truly is a chameleon in the crochet world, looking great with both simple and decorative styles!
So, let's begin crocheting!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice: I used acrylic yarn for the crochet pom pom trim sample, but this border would look great in any type of yarn and hook size.
- Pattern Fit: The crochet pom pom border is created by alternating chains and pom poms. If the pattern doesn't fit nicely around your edge, you can adjust it slightly if it’s off by 1-2 stitch spaces. You won’t even notice!
- Edge Treatment: For a smooth finish, ensure that you check the border frequently while working to avoid ripples or buckles. Aim for a straight edge for the best appearance!
🪡 Materials Needed
- Yarn for edge
- Tapestry needle
- 5mm hook (or whatever hook you were using for your project)
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Slip Stitch - sl st
- Double Crochet - dc
🍵Instructions for Crochet Pom Pom Border
This pattern works best going around finished project edges.
Round 1: Either join a new color for the edge, or you can do this first round in the same color as the blanket. For my example, I did this round in blue, which is the color for my swatch.
Work 1 round of sc around into each stitch around the blanket. Make sure to do 3 sc in each corner and to check on the border frequently to make sure it doesn't ripple or buckle. You want a smooth straight edge.
Slip stitch to first sc at the end of the round.
Round 2: If you haven’t switched the color yet to the color you specifically want for the pom poms and chains, now is the time to do it. This is where I switched the yarn to yellow.
After joining the new color if you needed to, ch x6.
In the 3rd chain from the hook, dc 4 together. This is similar to the cluster or bobble stitch, but with 4 dc’s instead of 3 and 5 respectively. To make the stitch make a normal dc but instead of going through the last 2 loops on your hook you instant go to making another dc, so each time you make a dc you are gaining an extra loop on your hook. At the end, you should have 5 loops on your hook.
Then yarn over and go through all 5 loops on your hook.
Then ch x3.
In the 3rd chain from your hook, dc 4 together again.
Fold the cluster of stitches over and sl st into the ch that you made your first group of dc’s in.
Then ch x3 again.
Now you want to skip 4 stitches and anchor the chain to the crochet edge with a single crochet.
You have now successfully made your first pom pom. Repeat for the rest of the edge. Slip stitch to the beginning.
And now your crochet pom pom border is done!
🐌Expert Tips
- Customizing Pom Poms: You can change the number of chains and stitches you skip if you want more or fewer pom poms on the border.
- Experiment with Yarn Types: Feel free to experiment with different yarn types to achieve varying pom pom sizes and textures.
- Layered Colors: Try using multiple colors for the pom poms to create a more dynamic and colorful border.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Yes! The pom poms will be huge but would work well.
You can use pom pom yarn, which has fuzzy pom poms already on it. You would just need to make chains and anchor the loop with a single crochet to the edge.
You can add it to blankets, pillows, and rugs just to name a few ideas.
🧶More Border Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Pom Pom Border (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Pom Pom Border
Materials
- 1 ball Yarn for edge
- 5mm crochet hook (or same hook you were using for your project)
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single crochet
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- dc = Double Crochet
Notes
- Sample uses acrylic yarn, but any yarn and hook size work well.
- Border consists of crochet chain, pom pom, chain, repeated along the edge.
- Adjust as needed; slight variations of 1-2 stitch spaces are inconspicuous.
Instructions
- This pattern works best going around finished project edges.
- Round 1: Either join a new color for the edge, or you can do this first round in the same color as the blanket. For my example I did this round in blue, which is the color for my swatch.
- Work 1 round of sc around into each stitch around the blanket. Make sure to do 3 sc in each corner and to check on the border frequently to make sure it doesn't ripple or buckle. You want a smooth straight edge.
- Slip stitch to first sc at the end of the round.
- Round 2: If you haven’t switched the color yet to the color you specifically want for the pom poms and chains, now is the time to do it. This is where I switched the yarn to yellow.
- After joining the new color if you needed to, ch x6.
- In the 3rd chain from the hook, dc 4 together. This is similar to the cluster or bobble stitch, but with 4 dc’s instead of 3 and 5 respectively. To make the stitch make a normal dc but instead of going through the last 2 loops on your hook you instant go to making another dc, so each time you make a dc you are gaining an extra loop on your hook. At the end you should have 5 loops on your hook. Then yarn over and go through all 5 loops on your hook.
- Then ch x3.
- In the 3rd chain from your hook, dc 4 together again.
- Fold the cluster of stitches over and sl st into the ch that you made your first group of dc’s in.
- Then ch x3 again.
- Now you want to skip 4 stitches and anchor the chain to the crochet edge with a single crochet.
- You have now successfully made your first pom pom. Repeat for the rest of the edge. Slip stitch to the beginning.
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