Beautiful border for a crochet skirt and pattern. Crochet borders with patterns, descriptions and videos MK

From time immemorial, the border has been considered the element of knitting that gives any product true tenderness and sophistication. It can be used to decorate any crocheted items - from clothing to kitchen accessories (napkins, tablecloths, towels, curtains and much more). Moreover, not only finished knitted items are tied with a decorative border. Openwork lace, knitted along the free edge of the fabric, can breathe new life into an old, long-forgotten item from a woman’s or children’s wardrobe.

There are many ways to knit a border. It is knitted lengthwise and crosswise, in one layer and layered, using fillet, openwork, ribbon techniques, as well as in the form of a border or fringe. Each option for knitting a border has its own subtleties, therefore, if the craftswoman has just begun to master the basics of crocheting, we recommend choosing the simplest tying patterns, then gradually complicating the knitting tasks.

Today we will talk about how to crochet a border. We offer to needlewomen large collection schemes and step by step instructions crocheting edges knitted products- from simple “picots” to super complex knitted “butterflies”.

Abbreviations in the text:

VP – air. a loop;
Runway - air. lifting loop;
Art. s/n – double crochet;
Art. b/n – single crochet;
Art. s/2n – double crochet stitch;
pet. - a loop;
flail - chain;
RN – working thread;
PR – previous row;
SS – connecting column.

The simplest picot-based border for beginners

With the help of such a border you can tie whatever you want: knitted napkins or ordinary fabric handkerchiefs. The binding is absolutely simple to perform, it consists of four rows, so even a new knitter can master it.

Knitting progress:

We tie the fabric in a circular manner with a row of non-woven columns. SS.
Next in a row we knit 6 VP (1 VP + 5 VP), 1 tbsp. b/n in the 5th art. b/n PR, then knit with rapports to the end of the row: “5 VP, 1 tbsp. b/n in the 5th art. b/n PR". SS.
We knit the third row in the same way, only the b/n column should fall on the central loop of the arch of 5 VP PR.
We tie the fourth row around the trace. repeating knitted combination: “1 tbsp. b/n to central. pet. arches from VP PR + 3 VP + 2 tbsp. s/n to the center. pet. track. arches of 5 VP PR, above them and between them - in picot (3 VP + 1 SS in the first VP), between picot - 3 VP, we complete the rapport with three VP and st. b/n to the center. pet. track. arches made of 5 VP PR.” SS. The border is ready!

Narrow openwork border

The most beautiful airy border can decorate women's blouses and children's tops; framed by it, a wide variety of clothing items and all kinds of knitted accessories look equally good.

Work steps:

The border is knitted transversely using openwork motifs.
We collect the flail. of 11 VPs (7 VPs + 3 VPs + 1 VPs).
Row No. 1: 1 tbsp. s/n in the 7th VP chain. from the hook, 2 VP, 2 tbsp. s/n in the 4th VP of the base from the hook, between the posts - chain. from 3 VP.
Row No. 2: 5 runways, 3 tbsp. s/n to the center. pet. arches made of 3 VP PR, 1 VP, 3 tbsp. s/n in the same pet. arches, 2 VP, 1 tbsp. s/n in next Art. s/n PR, 1 VP., 1 tbsp. s/n in the 3rd runway PR.
Next, we continue the work according to the knitting pattern until the border reaches the required length. Semicircular motifs are knitted during knitting. b/n with pico.
Treat the finished border with a starch solution and iron it to give it an ideal shape.

Heart border in fillet knitting technique

A border made using the fillet technique is one of the most popular types of crochet bindings. The fillet border is used to decorate towels, napkins and tablecloths; in addition, it can be used to decorate kitchen curtains and other home interior elements in an original way.
A heart-shaped border with jagged edges can become bright accent to many knitted and fabric items, let’s take, for example, kitchen curtains, to which you want to add a little variety.

Fillet pattern diagram:

The process of knitting a fillet border is incredibly simple and similar to embroidery technology. It must be remembered that each cell of the pattern consists of three loops, the empty one is knitted “1 tbsp. s/n + 2 VP”, filled in – “3 tbsp. s/n.”

For the “heart” border we use a flail. on 55 VP + 3 VP, and knit with empty and filled fillet cells according to the above pattern.

Complex openwork border

Openwork border is the leader among the methods of crocheting the free edges of a product. Openwork binding patterns are in high demand among craftswomen, so there are plenty of options: scallops, “pineapples”, shells, floral motifs, etc.
The openwork border can be narrow or wide. The latter is ideal for framing towels and tablecloths. We invite needlewomen to pay attention to the beautiful pattern of the wide openwork border, perfect for adding elegance to the tablecloth.
The process of crocheting such a border is not easy, but the results of the work will be appreciated, see for yourself!

Knitting pattern:

Knitting order:

We knit the beginning and end of the border according to the pattern of the first motif, then alternately according to the patterns of the second and first motifs until the border reaches the desired length.
First motive: we start with a chain closed in a ring. for 5 VP.
Row No. 1: 4 runways, 6 st. from 2/n to next. 2 VP rings.
Row No. 2: 4 runways, 1 st. from 2/n to next. Art. with 2/n PR, 2 tbsp. from 2/n to next. Art. with 2/n PR, 3 VP, 2 unfinished. Art. with 2/n with one vertex, in the first VP chain. out of 3 VPs, 3 unfinished. Art. with 2/n with one vertex, in the next. Art. with 2/n PR, 3 VP, 2 unfinished. Art. with 2/n with one vertex, in the 1st VP chain. from 3 VP, 2 tbsp. from 2/n to next. Art. with 2/n PR, 2 tbsp. from 2/n to next. Art. with 2/n PR.
Rows No. 3-4: knit according to the pattern of the first motif.

Second motive: we collect the flail. for 13 VP (7 VP, 4 VP, 2 VP).
Row No. 1: 4 VP, 1 SS between the fourth and third row of the first motif, 2 VP, 8 sts. with 2/n in the ninth VP chain, 3 VP, 1 SS between the fourth and third row of the first motif on the opposite side of the chain.
Rows No. 2-4: knit according to the pattern.
Warp: knit straight and back according to the warp knitting pattern (rows No. 1-8).
Tying: we tie the border in a circular manner according to the tying pattern. Ready!

Dense border “funny hearts”

A bright decoration made of contrasting threads will appeal not only to adults, but also to children. With the help of such a border you can decorate shelves for toys in a child’s bedroom, as well as decorate clothes and accessories.

Knitting pattern:

Knitting stages:

Knitting pink yarn seven hearts from 5 VPs, close them in a circle with one SS. We knit two circular rows according to pattern A.
Then we make a flail using light green yarn. on 120 VP + 1 VP and knit the next one. way:
Rows No. 1-2: st. b/n;
Row No. 3: 6 tbsp. b/n, 6 rapports: “next. pet. we knit the bases 1 tbsp. b/n, 2 VP, 1 tbsp. s/2n, 2 VP and 1 tbsp. b/n, in parallel, using a column s/2n, we grab the first half of the heart (marked with arrows in the diagram), in the next. 4 pet. We knit the bases according to the 1st tbsp. b/n, next warp loop - 1 tbsp. b/n, 2 VP, 1 tbsp. s/2n, 2 VP and 1 tbsp. b/n, at the same time grabbing the second half of the heart, 11 tbsp. b/n". After last we knit 6 regular stitches for the heart. b/n. The border is ready!

Original border with pompoms

Step-by-step knitting:

We collect the flail. for 6 VP.
We dial 3 tbsp. s/n in the 3rd VP from the hook. Total - 4 pets. on hook.
We make a RN yarnover and pull it through all the loops on the hook.
Again we collect 3 VP.
Lastly pet. the previous group of 3 tbsp. s/n again knit 3 tbsp. s/n and repeat all steps. We get another “cluster”.
We knit a SS in the stitch from which the first “cluster” began. We do this so that 1 tbsp. s/n remained behind, and two - in front. This order also applies to the first cluster.
Again we collect 3 VP. We attach them with SS to the place of attachment to the main canvas.
Repeat steps 1-7 the required number of times until the entire fabric is tied with a border of miniature pompoms.

Exclusive border with butterflies

The amazingly beautiful border with butterflies as if fluttering across it captivates many needlewomen. By the way, its knitting is not extra-heavy, so not only professional craftswomen, but also beginners in crocheting can practice knitting such an openwork border.
The knitted border is knitted with cross knitting. Openwork butterflies are knitted along the edge of the fillet mesh. After the main part of the border is ready, you need to knit laces from VP, which subsequently tie the chains of air loops inside the butterflies, thereby forming a clearly defined body and antennae of the butterfly.

To knit such a border, it is best to use the finest cotton threads, then the work will look extremely delicate and airy.

Knitting pattern:

Knitting progress:

We collect the flail. at 33 VP. From the 9th ch from the hook we begin to knit with a fillet net (st. s/n + 2 ch), skip 2 stitches between the stitches. In total you need to knit 5 tbsp. s/n.
After the fifth st. s/n we dial 2 VP, skip two pets. on the chain and knit st. b/n.
We cast on 2 more VPs, skip two pets. on a chain, knit st. s/n.
Cast on 2 ch, skip 2 stitches. Until the end of the row we knit according to st. s/n in each pet.
We knit according to Art. s/n in next 3 tbsp. s/n PR.
We cast on 2 VP, knit st. s/n in next Art. s/n PR.
We cast on 5 VP, knit st. s/n in next Art. s/n and then 4 more cells with fillet knitting.
In the last loin cage PR - knit 3 tbsp. s/n.
We cast on 4 VPs and unroll the knitting.
We knit 3 tbsp into the empty fillet cage (after the cage with PR posts). s/n.
Next we knit with fillet cells until an arch of five VPs (i.e. 3 fillet cells).
We cast on 2 VP, knit st. b/n in the third stitch. on an arch of five VPs.
We collect 2 more VPs, finishing the row: 1 tbsp. s/n + 2 VP + 4 tbsp. s/n.
We start all rows on this side with the same knitted combination: 3 tbsp. s/n, 2 VP, art. s/n. Then - an arch of 5 VPs.
We knit 2 fillet cells: st. s/n + 2 VP + st. s/n + 2 VP + st. s/n.
Above the trail with the fillet cell PR we knit 3 tbsp. s/n. We cast on 4 VPs and unroll the knitting.
We knit 3 tbsp. s/n in the first empty fillet cell PR + 1 tbsp. s/n in next Art. s/n PR.
We cast on 2 VP, knit st. s/n in next Art. We finish all rows on this side of knitting with a trace. knitted combination: 2 VP, st. b/n in the arch, 2 VP, art. s/n in a column, 2 VP, 4 tbsp. s/n.
We cast on 3 VPs and unroll the knitting.
We knit according to the pattern (st. s/n, fillet cell, arch of 5 VP, st. s/n in st. PR), then cast on 2 VP, knit st. s/n in next Art. ETC.
We cast on 2 more VPs, in the corner knitting arch - 3 tbsp. s/n, 2 VP, 3 tbsp. s/n.
We cast on 8 VP, knit 3 tbsp. s/n, 2 VP, 3 tbsp. s/n in the lower one is another arch from VP. We cast on 3 VPs and unroll the knitting.
We knit 3 tbsp. s/n, 2 VP, 3 tbsp. s/n into the central loop of the arch from two loops of the previous step.
We cast on 10 VP, knit 3 tbsp. s/n, 2 VP, 3 tbsp. s/n in the arch of 2 VP step No. 23.
We cast on 2 VP, knit st. s/n in after. Art. filled cell. We finish the row according to the pattern (loin cells, an arch of 5 VPs, 4 treble s/n).
We cast on 3 VPs, unfold the knitting, and knit a row according to a familiar pattern.
After 3 connected fillet cells, we cast on 2 VP, knit 3 tbsp. s/n + 2 VP + 3 tbsp. s/n into the nearby corner arch of 2 VPs (this will be the right wing of the butterfly).
We cast on 12 VP, knit 3 tbsp. s/n + 2 VP + 3 tbsp. s / n into the underlying arch of 2 VP (left wing of the butterfly).
We cast on 3 VP, knitting turn.
We knit the last. row of butterflies: shells - into shells, between them - a flail. at 14 VP.
Next we knit the row according to the known pattern. We cast on 3 VPs and unroll the knitting again.
We knit 3 tbsp. s/n, 2 VP, art. s/n, arch for 5 VP, 5 fillet cells. Raise 3 VP, knit as the very first row. Repeat the pattern until the border reaches the required length.
Let's start with the antennae of the butterfly. We collect the flail. at 25-30 VP, carefully hide the tails of the threads inside. We tie all 4 arches from VP with a chain (you can use a regular knot). We get a clearly defined butterfly. To decorate a butterfly, its larger wing can be tied with a picot. Ready!

A selection of border knitting patterns for your creative inspiration

Video master classes on the topic “Crocheting a border”

For those who find it more convenient to work with video lessons, we provide detailed master classes for knitting all kinds of borders:

The final stage of knitting many products is tying its open edges. This measure is necessary to give knitted items neatness and completeness.

Areas of application for borders

According to the dictionary, a border is a strip along the edge of the canvas, differing from it in color, texture or pattern. Often, the border serves decorative purposes. It emphasizes the festive purpose of clothing or knitted interior items. The most convenient way to make a crocheted border. Schemes for implementing any ornament can be easily found online.

Most often, borders are used on items of clothing or interior decoration, but there are frequent cases of using this element in techniques such as scrapbooking, decoupage, sewing dolls, making jewelry and other crafts.

Using borders to decorate clothes

The lace of some ornaments are presented below) greatly decorates the clothes. It is used to decorate the bottom edge of the product, sleeves and necklines. Quite often, the product itself is knitted with a simple, uncomplicated pattern, and the main emphasis is placed on the lace border. This is true for skirts, dresses, sweaters and pullovers.

Speaking about the use of borders when knitting skirts, one cannot fail to mention the excellent opportunity to turn the border into a series of openwork ruffles. The crochet border (it is better to choose wider patterns for such models) has an uneven edge, which gives the ruffles additional volume, lightness and airiness. To create ruffles, the border is tied or sewn onto the main fabric in tiers. In this case, the free edge of each tier slightly overlaps the first rows of the next one.

The practical idea of adjusting the length of children's clothing is also very popular. When skirts, pants and shorts become short, but are still suitable for the child in other sizes, it makes sense to extend their service life. For this purpose, a border is crocheted to the bottom edge. The patterns for this kind of canvas are chosen to be simple, and the width varies by the number of rows.

Border for decorating tablecloths and napkins

The border owes its extreme popularity to the efforts of previous generations of knitters, among whom pillowcases, tablecloths, curtains, towels and other textile items decorated with knitted stripes were considered the height of fashion. Many of these traditions have carried over to the present day.

The openwork border must be consistent with the style and ornament of the main fabric of the tablecloth) can be knitted in a circle or using right angles, just like the border for processing the edges of napkins.

When tying towels, only the end edges are bordered, so there is no need to knit the corners.

Certain aspects of knitting borders

Based on the characteristics of the manufacturing process and appearance, the border can be:

Rovnoy.
Circular.
Angular.
Transverse.

As for the first type, everything is elementary here. The length of the border corresponds to the length of the edge, there are no corners. The edges remain free or are sewn together.

The circular method of knitting a border is similar to the process. It is important to follow the principle of correct expansion of the fabric. An excessive number of stitches will result in a “skirt” and the outer edge of the border being too wide. At the same time, insufficient addition prevents the formation of a round border shape. Its outer edge will be drawn out, and the canvas will be disproportionate.

Corner and transverse border

The photo below shows an option for decorating a corner border textile product.

An important feature of such patterns is the expansion of the canvas in a certain place, and not along the entire row, as in circular canvases. Successive additions allow you to form a 90 degree angle and ensure correct appearance borders. These crochet border patterns (corner formation patterns can be developed independently) are suitable for processing the edges of any products. When calculating the knitting pattern for the edge corner, you should carefully check the number of repeats in each edge between the corners. Mistakes are fraught with incomplete and “truncated” rapports. Correct calculation is only possible with preliminary knitting and measurement of the control sample. This is especially true for knitting this type of blanket (patterns are often not very complex).

A border knitted across is one of the classic types of such decor. Its specificity is in the direction of knitting. In the photographs below you can see that the width of the canvas is the width of the border, and the height of the canvas is the length of the border.

The main pattern is loin mesh with empty or filled cells. The formation of the openwork edge of such canvases occurs by reducing or adding the number of outer cells.

Non-standard use of border

The development of new types of hobbies and varieties of handicrafts has led to a certain merger of many branches of applied crafts. Therefore, it is not surprising that crochet borders (completely different patterns can be used here) are used to decorate postcards, notebooks, albums, chests and caskets.

More familiar and, one might say, traditional is the use of borders for sewing dolls or soft toys and decorating their clothes.

On the Internet you can find many photographs of costume jewelry and accessories, which are based on border patterns. Knitting narrow long ribbons makes it easier for craftswomen to create belts, scarves, bracelets and necklaces. This shape is very suitable for making gift potholders, aprons or bookmarks.

To give rigidity to the border, it is impregnated with specific solutions. Usually this is PVA glue, gelatin or starch.

My experience as a knitter goes back more than ten years, but crocheted borders, the patterns of which can be quite complex, remained a taboo topic for me for a long time.

Border at the top: pattern 12, Lace “Hills”, Border at the bottom, left: pattern 13, pattern No. 1541, Border at the bottom, right: pattern 14

I took the risk of making the border when I realized that this year I would need simple and cheap gifts for the Eighth of March. Armed with a crochet hook and thin cotton threads, I opened the Google search page.

Crochet border yesterday and today

In those distant times, when craftswomen did not have the great and omnipotent Internet at their disposal, they had to look for patterns in magazines or come up with them on their own. Therefore, everyone usually used a few of the most popular patterns that became classics over the years.

Now the search for ideas and ornaments has been significantly simplified. In just half an hour you can choose a suitable crochet border (patterns of such patterns can be completely different). I like social network Pinterest for the most convenient search system I have ever seen. By the way, there is a decent collection on one of my boards strapping diagrams.

For modern knitters, a crocheted border is a convenient opportunity to decorate a simple dress, skirt, napkin, tablecloth or shawl. It is also a popular option for decorating home furnishings. Once upon a time I even came across a description of using a crochet border in decoupage.

Types of borders and knitting methods

There is no classification as such, so I will post the results of my personal observations and thoughts. Border Types:

Longitudinal: consists of a small number of long rows.
Cross: knit many short rows.
From motifs: formed by several elements connected by a mesh or stitched.

You can also divide the patterns according to the type of edge pattern:

Smooth.
With cloves.
Fringe.
With a torn edge (when individual flowers or other elements are attached only to the base, but are weakly connected to each other).

I don't like patterns of the latter type; they look too disheveled and sloppy. I think such edges are not very practical, they can ride up and wrinkle.

I like the cross sirloin border. It looks a little old-fashioned, but this design can equally be called classic or vintage)

Cookies and a cat in the same room: the outcome is inevitable...

To make the samples below, I used medium-thick cotton thread.

As you can see in the diagram, you need to perform short, turning rows. The advantage of this type of binding is that you do not need to try to calculate the length of the fabric in advance (as when working on a longitudinal border). This means that the risk of error is reduced.

As the number of rows knitted increases, the length also increases. Of course, the true size will be clear after steaming, since the thread may shrink or stretch. I proceed as follows: I knit the fabric to the desired height (in centimeters), then steam it and measure again. Sometimes this is not enough, I have to baste an unknitted border to the product that I plan to decorate. Typically this gives full information about how many centimeters or rows still need to be completed or, conversely, dissolved. At the final stage, I make a side seam and attach the fabric to the base.

That is, I use the fitting method. Sometimes you have to use the control pattern method (read how to knit it). However, in the case of a border, there may be errors: during the measurement of the control sample, the canvas may be tensioned or, conversely, lie loose. As a result, the finished ribbon will tighten the edge to which it is sewn, or turn it into a ruffle.

Yes, you can crochet a border too! Easily!

Yarn: cotton.

Thickness: 400 m/100 grams.

Hook: №2,1.

Width the canvas is 8 cm at its narrowest point, 11 cm at its widest.

Height one rapport 8.5 cm.

Knitting borders 1-5 rows

Diagram 7. Rows 4 and 5

Diagram 8. Rows 6 and 7

Diagram 9. Rows 8 and 9

Tying is done at the final stage.

All arches from air loops connected in chains (4 VP each).

The last row: for each new arch, 2 single crochets, picot of 3 VP, 2 single crochets.

Scheme 10. Performing border tying

It is important here not to pull the edge and turn it into a ruffle. If necessary, you can vary the number of chain stitches and stitches in the last rows.

Areas of application for borders

In my opinion, a narrow (or wide) knitted strip with an independent pattern has not only decorative, but also practical benefits. For example, it can save short clothes. Of course, if the cut and color allow the addition of a new element. I wouldn't risk crocheting a border for tying leopard print dress. But if the clothes are sewn or knitted from a plain material without a large, bright pattern, then additional decor will be quite appropriate. True, you will have to try to find a blouse, cardigan or jacket to match this outfit. One mistake and you end up with the image of Dounia getting ready to go to a rural disco. My opinion: a stylish outfit should have only one knitted item or set of items. For example, knitted hat and scarf/cashmere coat, knitted sweater/textile skirt, knitted dress/linen scarf.

The border looks good (the pattern can be either openwork or solid), in combination with the simplest knitted fabric. I often look at photographs of products made on knitting machine. Many devices only provide facial surface, therefore, craftswomen decorate their models with openwork borders, square and round motifs, as well as “Irish lace”.

How I use borders: cardboard baskets

I loved the idea of making baskets out of cardboard boxes. On this moment I don’t have enough space to store things, so this solution seemed optimal to me: cheap, convenient and interesting. Of course, I understand that these crocheted baskets will be short-lived and not particularly durable, but they will do as a temporary measure.

Border: scheme 15, pattern No. 288

Having covered the first box with fabric, I realized that it looked a little boring. So I crocheted a strip and sewed it to the top edge. Perfect!!! Fun and cute. Apparently there is a knitter in the house)

Then the imagination ran wild, and the baskets began to be decorated square motifs, openwork mesh and other fabrics.

Economical DIY gifts

I don’t know about anyone, but I’m always missing kitchen towels. They quickly get dirty, catch fire (!) or get lost. That's why I prefer to keep a few towels in reserve.

While distributing gifts for March 8, I decided that a set of beautiful cotton towels would be useful to my girlfriends and relatives. For decoration the most simple circuits crochet I bought fabric for large towels by the meter, cut them into equal parts, finished the edge and sewed them on knitted border. I simply decorated small towels with knitted stripes and added loops for easy use.

White towel: scheme 11, pattern No. 186 Towels: scheme 15, pattern No. 287

I'm looking forward to presenting the finished gifts to my girls. I hope they like it) That's the whole story about me and the border.

I liked knitting narrow fabrics, and I include this technique in my arsenal. Here are a few of my favorite patterns.

To give a newly knitted item a finished look, you need to carefully tie its edge. At the same time, the knitted fabric will stop curling, since its edges will become rigid, and the old item will take on a completely new look. This fairly simple job can be done different ways.

We bring to your attention video tutorials that tell you how to properly tie the edges of knitted items in various ways. They are not difficult to master, and soon you will be able to give your work the beautiful look that it acquires after binding.

Very simple edge binding, quite understandable for beginners. The first row is knitted with single crochets, in the second and third rows a French mesh is formed, and on the fourth row fans are made, consisting of eight double crochets. This row turns out to be the most beautiful. The result is an edging with a pattern made up of semicircular elements, the basis of which is connected fans.

For any fabric, it is enough to knit the first initial row, and then you can form the pattern. It makes a good edging for robe collars. It is simply sewn to the base material.

Video lesson:

The edge tied in this way becomes smooth and dense, reminiscent of a pigtail. This method is used to tie armholes and necklines, edges of the sides. knitted clothes, created by knitting or crocheting. This seam is used to strengthen the edges of pockets and scarves. The method got its name because it is formed not in the usual direction from right to left, but on the contrary, as if moving backwards.

You can use the same thread for tying that was used to knit the item itself, but this thread can be taken in a different color: colored edging looks neat on any knitted item, decorating its overall design with an unexpected frame.

Video lesson:

This beautiful trim consists of small pompoms, each of which is attached to the edge of the material with two posts. The result is a zigzag pattern, with a neat pompom at the top of each zigzag. The pattern looks very beautiful and formal. It can be used to decorate large items such as knitted blankets, shawls or pillows.

The use of “pompoms” creates a design that complements and emphasizes knitted pattern, which was used on the base item. Despite all the apparent complexity of the pattern, it is created very simply and is quite accessible even to beginners.

Video lesson:

This method of tying the edges of knitted items is extremely simple, but looks impressive. From four single crochets a small bead is formed, dense and neat. A whole row of such beads, located close to one another, can decorate tightly knitted items, but they can also be suitable for patterned blankets or shawls.

The binding is not necessarily done along a straight edge; you can also tie patterned surfaces and even wavy edges. The resulting voluminous edge binding looks very beautiful if it is made in a different color, contrasting to the color of the main knitting thread.

Video lesson:

If you want to not only strengthen the edges of a knitted item with a binding, but also decorate them with an interesting pattern, try this knitting option. Simple columns are used to form their interweaving, resulting in a pattern with arches and openings repeated in two tiers.

Despite the complexity of the pattern, it is quite simple to obtain it - you just need not to get confused in the alternation of loops and in the arrangement of repeating columns. The pattern can be based on a completely arbitrary type of knitted loops; you can use it to edge any knitted item, regardless of whether it was crocheted or knitted. It will still turn out beautiful.

Video lesson:

Five single crochets crocheted in the same stitch form a neat little shell, with the loops making up the edge and the stitches making fan-shaped waves, just like on a real shell. This is a simple and interesting way to crochet the edge of a product, giving the edge of any knitted item an interesting look.

It is especially impressive if the shells are knitted from a thread of a different color than the main product; the resulting contrasting pattern perfectly frames any knitting. Even if the product was received in the most in a simple way knitted, its edging in a similar way gives it an interesting unusual look.

Video lesson:

Crochet edges for napkins or handkerchiefs are offered in several options. Napkins can be any kind, linen or silk; depending on the thickness of the fabric, the thickness of the thread used for edging is also selected. It is quite possible to use spool thread number 20-30 to match the napkin or in a contrasting color.

The scarf is cut from fabric strictly in the direction of the threads. One thread is pulled out one centimeter from each edge, and using the resulting grooves we begin to make a binding. A chain of loops is created along the edge of the napkin, which become the basis of the pattern created from threads.

Video lesson:

By periodically turning the knitting over and using the instructions for creating the pattern, we get a fairly thick cord along the edge of the knitted item, resembling a caterpillar in appearance. A method is also proposed for knitting such a pattern without turning over the entire work, with intercepting the hook, which is convenient if you are knitting an oversized shawl or blanket that is inconvenient to turn over.

It describes in detail how to get a “caterpillar” on indirect, rounded knitting edges, both convex and concave. In this way, sleeves, collars, the bottom edge of the product and even the edges of hats are tied. The result is a very decorative pattern.

Video lesson:

A small pattern is knitted from half-stitches, fastened on every third stitch of the row, and two loops are skipped. The result is an edging of repeating small semicircles, following one after another. This border can also be knitted in the round; detailed instructions are also given for this.

A large border will not come in handy for every item, but I still want to somehow improve the appearance. In this case, a small border is ideal, which can be knitted from the same thread as the item itself, or from yarn of a contrasting color. It is quite possible to decorate even a patterned knitted item with such a border.

Video lesson:

We offer a master class on knitting borders. In every third loop of the item being tied, a set of stitches is made, which forms small neat semicircles. The result is a simple, but very pretty edging with a pattern of small semicircles.

This pattern can border both continuous and patterned knitting, and organize the edges of blankets and shawls, sweaters and cardigans. It will add elegance and airiness to any pattern of the main fabric, harmonizing perfectly with any basic knitting pattern. The border has a wave width of three loops, is not too conspicuous and serves as a modest decoration.

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Border, crocheted radically changes the appearance of the product. This method of decoration is perfect for decorating already ready product, or refresh old thing. Crocheted border patterns and descriptions will be given in this article. After all, if you are just starting to learn the basics of knitting, you will need any information.

Varieties of border

Today, magazines, websites and other sources can offer a huge variety of different methods of knitting borders. They differ in width, style and strict adherence to lines.

Crochet masters share existing species borders as follows:

transverse;
tied along;
openwork;
tape;
multilayer;
sirloin;
border;
fringed.

The scheme of each of these methods differs in its complexity and has certain nuances. For each product that is to be tied, you can choose one or another method, or combine several.

Knitting borders: video master class

Openwork motifs

Openwork border is the most common type of edge treatment. It is used not only to decorate clothes, but also in decoupage or in making jewelry. As a rule, the item itself is knitted with a pattern that does not attract attention, and the main emphasis is placed on the openwork of the edge.

Patterns for openwork knitting are in high demand, like experienced craftswomen, and for beginners. Beautiful openwork crochet work can be done by the most different patterns: scallops, “pineapples”, shells; be wide and narrow.

A wide openwork crocheted border is most suitable for decorating a tablecloth. On the Internet you can find the most different schemes this type of strapping. We invite you to pay attention to this beautiful pattern, perfect for adding elegance to a tablecloth.

Tying the edges with pompoms: video master class

Openwork knitting: description and diagram

To properly tie fillet fabric, you need to know some rules:
1. When knitting “fillet”, the hook is inserted into middle part column, and in no case in 2 half-loops of the bottom row. Otherwise, the columns will shift.
2. Loin fabric, called “French mesh,” is knitted into an air-wire arch, so the cells resemble a chess field.
3. Any thread is suitable for the fillet border.
4. You can knit in this way both crosswise and lengthwise. The chosen direction depends on the location of the pattern.