[Betsy's World]

Any suggestions besides the single crochet?

 

[chickkie]

sc around and then a row of crab stitch

after that the possibilities are endless - depends how much you want to do on the edge.

 

[Betsy's World]

Thank you - just found a video demonstrating the crab stitch. I will try it. :thumbup:

 

[frankie2963]

Try this site for a variety of edgings you could do...scroll past the adds and you will find the free patterns...do what ever your heart desires and your mind can handle is my motto...have fun with it...
http://crochet.about.com/od/edgings/tp/crochet-edging-patterns.htm
PS Please share a photo when you get done...I would love to see it!!

 

[Deenasan]

Just curious: Are you going to poke holes in the fleece or pick up the stitches from a stitched edge or sew the crochet edge on?

 

[LEE1313]

OH gosh this is the place to practice NEW edges.
After you do a sc foundation row FLY FREE with your edge selection,
Go to YOUTUBE and look at the variety if crochet edges there.
Have fun.

 

[nannie343]

I like to so a scallop edge all around.

 

[Knitish]

Would not suggest punching a bunch of holes along the edge, it will be pretty, but it will weaken the edges. that is why people do the tie thing all around --so to avoid holes and weakening because fleece is not a woven fabric.

 

[LEE1313]

OH no. Sorry but I haven't found that to be an issue. I have been making the blankets this way for a long time. And have never had a problem. Fleece it very sturdy. My holes are about 1/2 " from the edge. I have one of my own that has been well used and washed/dried for over 1 year and it is still perfect.\
Project Linus uses this technique also. And have never heard them have any complaints either.

Would not suggest punching a bunch of holes along the edge, it will be pretty, but it will weaken the edges. that is why people do the tie thing all around --so to avoid holes and weakening because fleece is not a woven fabric.

 

[Runner Girl]

Would not suggest punching a bunch of holes along the edge, it will be pretty, but it will weaken the edges. that is why people do the tie thing all around --so to avoid holes and weakening because fleece is not a woven fabric.

I was introduced to the Skip Stitch, which is a blade (comes in three sizes) that fits into a rotary cutter and makes the holes evenly all around the blanket. I have crocheted edges for the Linus Project fleece blankets, and having those pre-made holes is great!

 

[Betsy's World]

Just curious: Are you going to poke holes in the fleece or pick up the stitches from a stitched edge or sew the crochet edge on?

I used a rotary cutter blade that cuts into the fleece every 1/4" and then I crocreted sc ch sc ch all around. This one is for Linus Project (I just joined, so am new at this) and it is for an older boy, however, if I do one for a girl, I thought (after seeing the edges on the website you all suggested) I would do a nice shell edge over the sc ch. I like the way this first one turned out, as I used a reg. 4 ply acrylic yarn to match the color in the fleece.

 

[Betsy's World]

Try this site for a variety of edgings you could do...scroll past the adds and you will find the free patterns...do what ever your heart desires and your mind can handle is my motto...have fun with it...
http://crochet.about.com/od/edgings/tp/crochet-edging-patterns.htm
PS Please share a photo when you get done...I would love to see it!!

Thank you for your suggestion. I have never tried posting a photo onto this website - not sure how to do it.

 

[NJG]

Lucky me. My GD just found a small piece of pink fleece [her favorite color]in my stash and wanted it for a doll blanket, but wanted me to put some of my "stuff" around it. Go onto KP today and right here is all this help. Thanks ladies. I will get it started tonight.

 

[Catladysher]

A picot stitch is also a nice edging...especially if it is for a girl.

 

[Betsy's World]

A picot stitch is also a nice edging...especially if it is for a girl.

Oh thank you - good suggestion! :thumbup:

 

[3butterflies]

I agree with the skip stitch blade.

www.skipstitch.com

Depending on the size hook I use I usually do a single crochet then a chain one around the blanket with anywhere from 3-5 single crochets in the corner space. When finished it gives the appearance of the blanket stitch around the edge. If you want to add another row of stitches you now have a base for that but because I make oodles of these for the hospitals I keep it simple with one row of edging. The baby doesn't care all he/she feels is the warm loving energy cuddling him/her.