Quick & Easy One Row Crochet Border – Perfect for Baby Blankets & Gifts
A store-bought baby blanket looks so unfinished without a proper border. With this quick and easy one-row crochet border, you can add an extra touch of loveliness in an hour or so!
Perfect for beginners and last-minute makers, this dainty edging transforms ordinary into heirloom-worthy. Add charm, texture, and that personal touch — without the time commitment.
Quick & Easy One Row Crochet Border
Looking for a simple way to finish off your next crochet piece and turn it into a thoughtful handmade gift?
This quick and easy one-row crochet border is a great way to add that perfect finishing touch to a flannel receiving blanket, towel, or washcloth that’s missing a little charm.
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The pattern is featured in the Baby Shower Blog Hop and Bundle hosted by Kristine of Ambassador Crochet.
As a special gift, the PDF version of the pattern will be available for free download on the 12th and 13th of May 2025.
This pattern will be available as a FREE PDF download on the 12th and 13th May 2025 (EST). To download the pattern, scroll down and find the ‘GRAB YOUR FREE PDF Pattern’ heading.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Crochet Border
- Adds a nice, clean edge to any crochet project
- Uses basic crochet stitches like double crochet stitches
- No specific stitch count needed — super flexible!
- Beginner-friendly with step-by-step instructions
- Includes a video tutorial for extra clarity
- The best part? It’s quick, satisfying, and just plain much fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED
- Yarn:Elle Crochet No. 5 yarn or any or Elle Crochet No. 5 yarn or any or lace weight yarn of your choice
- Crochet Hook: 2mm, (US – 0 or B-1) (Uk – 14)(or size suitable for your yarn)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Other yarn options:
- Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread Size 10
- Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush
- DMC Petra No. 5
- Knit Picks Curio #10 Crochet Thread
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: Chain
- dc: Double crochet (US)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sp: Space
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- tr: treble (UK)
Stitches & Techniques Used
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Fastening off and weaving in ends
One Row Crochet Blanket Border
This simple double crochet border with an almost zig-zag pattern will elevate any piece with minimal effort.
pattern NOTES
- To start off, fold the overlocked edge of the store-bought blanket to the wrong side — this hides the factory finish and gives you a clean area to work your stitches into.
- You’ll be crocheting directly into the flannel fabric, going around the entire blanket, working in the round, just once.
- One option is to measure the distance between stitches using a ruler and fabric marker for even spacing approximately every 1/4-inch, but it’s optional.
Step-by-Step Instructions
US Terms
- Basic pattern: dc, ch3, dc3 in space between dc’s to the right and the one before.
- Step 1 – Begin approximately 1 inch from a corner. Insert the hook just below the hemmed edge through the fabric. Pull up a loop and chain 6 (Step 2).
- Step 3 –Make 3 double crochets into the third chain from the hook.
- Step 4 – Dc about 1/4″ apart (or evenly spread out), ch3 (step 2), dc3 (Step 5)(in the opening between the first dc and the second dc (see image below).
- Continue this pattern all around the edge of the blanket.
- When you reach the first sts, finish with a sl st in the base of your first dc. Fasten off and weave in the ends (diagram 1 below).
Adding the border to a crochet blanket
- Join the color of your choice, chain 6, and make 3 dcs in the 3rd dc from the hook.
- Skip one st.
- dc in next st, ch3, and dc3 in the opening between the first dc and second dc.
- Continue until you cover the entire border, slip stitch into the base of the first dc.
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crochet edge for receiving blankets Perfect For –
- Baby shower gifts
- Handmade receiving blankets
- Adding charm to store-bought items
- Finishing fabric projects with a delicate touch
This one-row crochet border is not only a breeze to whip up, but it also transforms even the simplest piece of fabric into something meaningful and beautiful.
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CONCLUSION
Crafting doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes, all you need is one row to make something special.
This simple border pattern can truly enhance your next project, whether you’re finishing a cherished blanket pattern or adding elegance to a casual crochet piece. It’s a good idea to keep this pattern in your back pocket for those last-minute gifts or when your creation just needs a bit more personality.
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