The Crochet Wave Border Pattern is a lovely crochet edge that is perfect for any blanket. The result will give your projects a unique finish that will have people mesmerized.
The Crochet Wave Border Pattern is a lovely crochet edge that adds a unique, mesmerizing finish to any blanket. The design uses a simple "2 steps forward, 1 step back" approach, creating beautiful, flowing waves. While it might take a bit of practice to master, the result is well worth the effort!
The wave crochet border pattern is perfect for all different blankets! The crochet edging for a baby boy blanket, or even the edging for this sunflower crochet granny square blanket! It isn’t too frilly, so it works as a nice gender-neutral crochet border.
So, let's get started!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice: I used acrylic worsted weight yarn for this crochet swatch, but you can use any type of yarn.
- Stitch Variation: The waves are made using double crochet stitches, though you can experiment with triple crochets if you prefer a more pronounced wave.
- Beginner-Friendly Design: The border is constructed using chains and double crochets, making it easy for beginners to learn and follow.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Yarn for the border
- Tapestry needle
- 5mm hook or whatever size hook you were using for your project.
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Double crochet - dc
- Chains - ch
🍵Instructions for Crochet Wave Border
This is 2 steps forward 1 step back type of edging.
Step 1: Join the color yarn you want for the border to the edge in any stitch. Then ch x3.
Step 2: Going BACKWARDS, skip 2 and then sl st into the 3rd stitch.
Step 3: Ch x3.
Step 4: Then dc x6 in the chain space you just created going FORWARD.
Step 5: Then counting FORWARDS skip 2 and sl st into the 3rd stitch. You now created the first wave in the border.
Repeat steps 2-5 until you reach the end of the row. NOTE: when you go backwards, you want to go BEHIND the previous wave, not in front of it to make the next wave stitch.
After you finished the entire border, fasten off and weave in the end.
🐌Expert Tips
- Smooth Wave Formation: When going backwards, ensure you sl st in the same stitch where you anchored your previous wave. This helps maintain smooth, even waves.
- Adjusting Wave Size: If you want larger or smaller waves, experiment with the number of double crochets. Adding more double crochets will make the waves bigger, while using fewer will create smaller, subtler waves.
- Consistent Tension: Make sure your chain stitches have consistent tension. Uneven chains can cause the waves to look irregular or loose.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Yes! You can swap the double crochets for triple crochets if you want larger, more dramatic waves.
After you finish each wave (ch 3, secure the loop to the last wave), switch colors. Then, ch 3 and dc 6 in the new color for the next wave. Repeat as desired for a multicolored effect.
Absolutely! Chunky yarn works great for this border and will create bold, pronounced waves.
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Crochet Wave Border Pattern
Materials
- Yarn for the border
- Tapestry needle
- 5mm crochet hook (or same size hook you were using for your project)
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- dc = Double Crochet
- sl st = Slip Stitch
Notes
- Acrylic worsted weight yarn used, but any yarn works.
- Waves crafted with double crochet stitches; adaptable to triple crochets.
- Beginner-friendly border consists of chains and double crochets.
Instructions
- This is a 2 steps forward 1 step back type of edging.
- Step 1: Join the color yarn you want for the border to the edge in any stitch. Then ch x3.
- Step 2: Going BACKWARDS, skip 2 and sl st into the 3rd stitch.
- Step 3: Ch x3.
- Step 4: Dc x6 in the chain space you just created going FORWARD.
- Step 5: Then counting FORWARDS skip 2 and sl st into the 3rd stitch. You now created the first wave in the border.
- Repeat steps 2-5 until you reach the end of the row. NOTE: when you go backwards, you want to go BEHIND the previous wave, not in front of it to make the next wave stitch.
- When you are finished, fasten off and weave in the end.
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