Crochet Wave Border Pattern

Close up of the finished crochet wave border.

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.

Author: Kimberly Arenas

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

1. Yarn Choice: For this crochet swatch, I used acrylic worsted weight yarn, but feel free to experiment with any yarn type you prefer. The design is adaptable, so you can choose a yarn that suits your project’s needs and texture.
2. Stitch Variation: The crochet wave border is created using double crochet stitches, which give it a gentle, flowing effect. However, if you want a more dramatic wave, you can try using triple crochet stitches for a more pronounced look.
3. Beginner-Friendly Design: This crochet wave edge pattern is perfect for beginners, as it’s constructed using simple 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 1-5 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.

Video

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