Free Crochet Pattern Using V-stitch and Picot Edging
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Kathryn Vercillo
This free crochet edging pattern uses the V-stitch in combination with picots to create a unique border. It works exceptionally well around openwork designs, including those that make use of V-stitches, but is a versatile border for everything from crochet blankets to cardigans. This crochet edging is a wide border, and you'll learn here how to work it around all four sides of a square or rectangular project. Use it on a single edge to enhance a design such as a shawl or a pillowcase.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- ch # = chain # stitches, where # is the specified number of stitches
- ch-# sp = chain-# space; the space formed by the specified number of chain stitches in the previous row/rnd
- dc = double crochet
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sl = slip
- sp = space
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- v-st = v-stitch; worked as (dc, ch 1, dc) in same sp or st
- ( ) = repeat instructions within ( ) as directed; repeats are often in same stitch or space
Notes
You may adjust your yarn weight and crochet hook as needed when adding this border to different types of projects. For a consistent look it is best to match the yarn used in the project. Review common crochet abbreviations, and chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet as needed.
What You'll Need
Equipment / Tools
- US I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn or tapestry needle
Materials
- Swatch to edge, any stitch pattern
- DK or worsted weight yarn for edging
Instructions
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Begin With Single Crochet
With your edging yarn, make a slip knot and place it on your hook. Join the yarn to the work with a single crochet stitch in a corner at the right end of the top or bottom of the project.
Side: work one sc in each st to the last st.
Turn corner: sc in last st of edge, ch 2, turn the work 90 degrees, sc in same space as last sc.
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Single Crochet Remaining Sides
Work single crochet down next side, turn corner; work sc across next side, turn corner; work sc up final side, back to where you started.
At the first corner, ch 2 and sl st to first sc to join.
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Begin V-Stitch
Remember a V-stitch is created by working (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same space or stitch.
Begin with ch 3, sk 1 sc.
Side: *v-st in next sc, skip 2 sts; rep from * to the corner.
Corner: (v-st, ch 2, v-st) in same ch-2 sp.
Rep Side and Corner twice more, then Side once.
Corner Join: work v-st in ch-2 sp, ch 2; create final v-st from ch 3 at beg of round: dc in base of the chain, ch1, join to top of ch 3 with sl st.
Work second round of V-stitch in next step if desired, or go to Picot step.
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Second V-Stitch Round (Optional)
Sl st in center of first v-st.
Begin with ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), dc in same sp to complete v-st,
Side: *v-st in ch-1 sp of next v-st; rep from * to the corner.
Corner: work v-st in ch-2 corner sp.
Rep Side and Corner twice more, then Side once.
Corner V-St Join: use sl st to join to 3rd ch of first ch 4.
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Picot Round
A round of picots finished the crochet border pattern. There will be one picot stitch worked into each V-stitch; corner stitches are worked the same was as every other V-stitch.
Work a sl st in ch-1 space in the center of next v-st, sc in center of same st, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sc in v-st—first picot complete.
Picot rnd: *sl st in sp between v-sts, (sc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sc) in ch-1 sp; rep from * around piece, sl st to join after last corner.
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Finishing
Fasten off. Use a yarn or tapestry needle to weave in ends.