Are you struggling with uneven borders or puckered edges? Learn all the tips and tricks you need to know for perfect crochet borders every time.

Nothing is more upsetting than working hard on a project and having the border puckered and uneven. Sometimes you don’t know where to insert the hook or how many stitches to work on the side of the stitches.

I created this helpful video tutorial as part of my Better Baby Blankets Workshop, a FREE ten-day video workshop to help you learn to crochet better blankets in 10 days. If you like this video and you’d like more information, check it out here.

Crochet Perfect Borders Every Time

Here are some helpful hints and tricks for getting the perfect crochet border:

• For truly even crochet borders, work a round of single crochet first, even if the pattern doesn’t call for it. The single crochet stitches will help even out any uneven areas and get your blanket ready for the border called for in the pattern (if you’re following a pattern!)
• The best idea is to work this single crochet round in the same color as the project, even if you are going to use a different color for the border. This will even out the edge and give a neat appearance.
• Work 3 single crochet stitches in each corner, or you can (single crochet, ch 1, single crochet) in the corners.
• When working into the sides of stitches, here’s how many single crochets to work:
  • If the stitch is a single crochet, work 1 single crochet into the side
  • If the stitch is a double crochet, work 2 single crochets into the side
  • If the stitch is a treble crochet, work 3 single crochets into the side

After this row or round of single crochet, it will be much easier to work the crochet border called for in the pattern, whether that be a lacy, intricate edging or a simple stitch, such as single or double crochet.

Be sure to check out all of my Free Crochet Patterns here – including more baby blanket patterns!

Today we learned some tips and tricks for perfect crochet borders. Be sure to view the video for way more tips and tricks than just the ones mentioned here!

Happy Crocheting!
Amanda

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