Tablecloths, napkins, curtains, crochet borders. Crochet border: diagrams and descriptions Crochet border for a round tablecloth patterns

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 women'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 needlewomen a large collection of patterns and step-by-step instructions for crocheting the edges of knitted items - from simple “picots” to extremely complex crocheted “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 desired 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 scalloped edges can be a bright accent to many knitted and fabric items, take, for example, kitchen curtains, where 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:

We knit seven hearts from 5 VPs with pink yarn, closing 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 tutorials, we provide detailed master classes on knitting all kinds of borders:

The final point for some items of clothing, tablecloths, shawls is the crocheted border. This element allows you to give a knitted item a finished look, as well as airiness and lightness. This is due to the fact that crocheting allows you to create beautiful, lush and expressive loops, and arrange them in interesting patterns.

The final point for some items of clothing, tablecloths, shawls is the crochet border

Most needlewomen decorate tablecloths with borders. This element adds solemnity to the tablecloth. A wide border knitted using the fillet method looks very impressive.

During the work you will need:

hook No. 2;
cotton yarn suitable for hook number 2.

Step by step description:

The first step is to assemble an air-loop chain of 183 elements, of which the last 3 are used as lifting elements.
Then the first row is knitted. A slip stitch is made into each loop.
Rows 2-53 are knitted based on the presented pattern: in filled cells, 3 double stitches are made, and in empty cells, one and an air-loop pair.
Each row should begin with 3 lifting loops and end with a double crochet.
Knitting ends with 5 single crochet stitches in every second cell.

Most needlewomen decorate tablecloths with borders

Knitting a wide border requires some experience and knowledge of certain features.

Loin cloth requires the following important rules to be followed. Otherwise, the connected pattern will differ from what was intended.

When crocheting the fillet, the hook should be inserted into the middle of the column. Under no circumstances should the instrument be placed in the 2 half-loops located at the bottom. If you ignore this rule, the columns will shift.
The French mesh is knitted only in an air-loop arch. As a result of this technique, the cells will resemble a chess field.
The fillet border can be knitted with absolutely any thread.
You can use French mesh patterns to knit a pattern lengthwise or crosswise. The direction will depend only on the location of the patterned elements.

If the described rules are followed, you get a beautiful wide edging for the tablecloth, which can be used to decorate knitted and fabric fabrics.

Openwork edging for a crochet skirt

This edging can be a great addition not only to skirts, but also to women’s dresses. Interestingly, a wide openwork edging can act not only as a decoration for a piece of clothing, but also to increase its length. In the knitting process, you will need any yarn and a suitable hook for it.

Knitting edging for a skirt or dress should be carried out according to the following instructions:

The first step is to assemble an air-loop chain, the number of elements is a multiple of 11 with the addition of 3 lifting loops.
The first row is knitted with a fan: in 4, and then in every 6 loops, 5 double crochets are made, and an air loop is knitted between them.
The second row begins with 3 lifting loops, 2 yarn over columns, which are tied into one loop. Then a single-crochet stitch is made 1 row high, 1 chain stitch, chain stitch, chain-loop pair, 2 chain stitches, chain-loop pair.
Rapport must be repeated until the end of rows 2 and 3.
The fourth row is formed only by single columns.
The fifth row is made according to the scheme of the first.

This edging can be a great addition not only to skirts, but also to women’s dresses.

The knitted border should be sewn to a knitted product using the same thread, and to a linen product - with a needle. Stitching is done from the inside out.

Simple narrow border for a crochet blanket

One of the simplest ways to create a border for a blanket is to tie its edge. Most often, shell canvas is used for this.

It is knitted according to the following instructions:

Air loops are assembled along the edge of the finished product.
Then 5 cap posts are pulled into one air loop. The columns are knitted in every 5 loops, and between the shells a gap is made from an air-loop pair.
In the next row, the shells are knitted into air loops, and a gap of 2 connecting loops is made between them.
Using this alternation, a shell pattern is obtained, arranged in a checkerboard pattern.

One of the simplest ways to create a border for a blanket is to tie its edge

In this way, not only a simple narrow edging can be knitted, but also a wide one. The width of the product depends only on the number of rows assembled.

Crochet shawl border: diagram and description

A crocheted fringe border is suitable as a border for a shawl. This detail will add lightness and softness to the product.

How to link:

An air-loop chain of 23 elements is assembled.
The first row is made according to the following scheme: 3 double stitches with the 7th loop, 3 chain stitches, 3 double stitches in the same 7th loop. Then 1 double crochet is made into the 11th loop, and then in the interval from 12 to 19 loops 8 double crochets are knitted, 3 double crochets in the first loop, 1 chain loop and 3 more double crochets.
The second row is formed from 6 lifting stitches, 3 double crochets with the first chain crochet, 1 chain crochet and 3 more double crochets. Then an air-loop arch is made from 15 elements and 3 cap columns, an air-loop arch is made from 3 elements.
The third row is made of 6 lifting loops, 3 columns with 1 double crochet, 3 chain loops and 3 double crochet columns (main pattern), then an air-loop arch is made of 3 elements, 9 double crochet columns, 6 lifting chain loops. Then comes the main pattern and an arch of 3 air loops.
The fourth row begins with 6 lifting loops, the main pattern, an air-loop arch of 15 elements and 3 slip columns. Then an arch is made from 3 air loops.
Then knitting occurs according to the pattern: even ones repeat the report of the 3rd point, and odd ones - the 4th.

A crocheted fringe edging is suitable as a border for a shawl.

After making the main pattern, you can move on to processing the edges and creating fringe.

How to tie fringe?

Knitting fringe begins with preparing the edge for it.

This is done according to the following instructions:

All teeth are connected along the edge. To do this, 5 air loops are knitted between each of them.
The second row is built from 5 lifting loops, 1 slip column in 3 air loops, arches from 5 air loops. Then you should repeat the following rapport: 2 chain stitches, 1 chain stitch, 2 chain stitches.
The third row is formed by 5 chain stitches, 1 double crochet. Then the rapport is repeated: an air-loop pair, 1 double crochet and another air-loop pair.
In the final row, each loop is tied with a single crochet column.

Knitting fringe begins with preparing the edge for it

Then the fringe is made:

The first row of fringe is made according to the instructions: 1 chain stitch, 1 single stitch.
Then the repeat is repeated: 1 single crochet column, an air-loop chain of 15 elements, a connecting column made in the same loop of the row as the previous single crochet column.
The completed fringe is secured with a neat knot.

Small crochet border (video)

Simple edge binding (video)

The finishing border is one of the most important decorative elements of knitted clothing and interior items. It is this element, when used in clothing, that allows you to emphasize your feminine nature, giving it elegance and chic. And in interior objects, these openwork elements have a decorative meaning, adding solemnity and sophistication to the objects they cover.

The ability to crochet opens up opportunities for needlewomen to create sophisticated lace and intricate patterns. With its help, most not only knitted, but also sewn products are tied. Today I would like to pay special attention to the knitted border. The most common type is a wide border, the diagrams and description of which we will now consider.

Crochet border pattern

This border is used in the interior, clothing and as an independent element, creating ribbon lace. Here are the most striking examples of using a wide border:

In order to create a beautiful and graceful crocheted border, I selected patterns that were interesting and clear enough to implement.

A knitted pullover looks very original, complemented by the following border:

Or, for example, here the border acts as an integral attribute of the skirt of the dress:

A few more interesting schemes:

A weightless openwork crochet border can become the most important detail of the finished item, adding zest to even the most boring models. When creating an openwork border, you should show more patience and pay more attention to the work, since the intricate interweaving of threads can slightly confuse even experienced knitters.

Video lessons

A visual video instruction will help novice needlewomen understand the rules for tying products with a border:

MK with step-by-step photos

I would like to demonstrate another option for knitting an openwork border using a photo master class. Let's try together to knit this original border for a tablecloth:

The following notations will be used in this work:

group - (3CNN, 1VP, 3CNN) in the next loop.

The number of the hook and the thickness of the yarn are at your discretion.

We start knitting with a chain of 9VP.

1st row: in the 6th loop we knit a group of loops, 1 double chain stitch in the last loop and turn the knitting.

2 rows: we start the row with 3VP, knit a group of loops into the arch of the previous row, then again 1DC into the last loop and turn the work.

In the next 3 rows we repeat knitting the 2nd row.

6 r.: again we make 3 PP, in the arch of the previous row we make a group, 1 DSN in the last loop and here 13 VP, 1 SBN 8 sts from the hook (to end up with a ring), 6 VP. After this, we turn the work strictly clockwise. Skipping the first 3 groups, make 1 sc in the direction of the 4th group and turn the knitting again:

7 rows: 3VP, 13DC in the ring obtained in the previous row, 1SC in the last loop of the same ring. We turn the knitting.

8 p.: We increase the number of VPs together and dial 6 VPs at the beginning of the row. Next 8p. we skip, and at 9p. we knit 1DC, 2VP, again skip 1p., 1DC, 2VP, 1DC into the last group of columns of the previous row:

9 rows: 2VP, 1DC in the second loop of the row, again 2VP, 1DC in the next stitch, 12DC and 1SC in an arch of 6 stitches. previous row. Unfold the knitting.

10p.: 6VP, 1DC in the 9th column, 2VP, skipping 1 p., 1DC, 2VP, 1DC in the last paragraph of the row.

11 p.: 5VP, in 2p. 1СНН, 2ВП, 1СНН, 12СНН and 1СБН in an arch of 6 p. previous p. Rotate the workpiece.

In the next 8 rows we repeat knitting rows 10 and 11.

In the 20th row we repeat the 10th row again and from the 21st row we continue to form the openwork.

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 the corner of a textile product with a border.

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 create a 90-degree angle and ensure the correct appearance of the border. 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 a fillet grid 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 common 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.

DIMENSIONS

Diameter approx. 23 cm

YOU WILL NEED

Yarn (100% cotton; 387 m/50 g) - 10 g each of white, lilac, apricot and green; hook number 1.

SCHEME

COMPLETING OF THE WORK

For the middle flower, use a green thread to make an initial chain of 6 vp. and close it into a ring using the connection. Art.

Perform 3 v.p. lifting instead of the 1st column, then take 15 tbsp. s/n in the ring, finish 1 connection. Art. in the 3rd ch. rise = 1st circular row.

Continue working according to the pattern with the lilac thread; to do this, attach a new thread using the connector. Art. and perform the 2nd and 3rd circular rows of the pattern. Start each circular row with the indicated number of vp. lifting and finishing the connection. Art. If necessary, proceed to the beginning of the next circular row using the connection. Art. After the 3rd row of the pattern, the middle flower is ready.

In the same way, perform another 14 motifs, with 7 motifs knitted in the described sequence of colors (green and lilac thread), and in the remaining 7 motifs the lilac thread is replaced with apricot.

Arrange the motifs alternately (see photo) and, starting with the 2nd flower, connect them sequentially in the places indicated by the arrows in the diagram. Combine the last motive with the first.

Attach a white thread to the middle flower and knit the 4th-18th circular rows according to the pattern, with the 8th and 14th circular rows done with a lilac thread, the 9th and 15th circular rows with a green thread, the 10th and 16th circular rows - with apricot thread, the remaining rows are knitted with white thread. To change color, attach a new thread using the connector. Art.

Important: in the 7th circular row between the groups of art. s/n on one loop of the base, evenly distributed, perform 4 times only 2 tbsp. s/n = 156 loops.

In the 12th round row there should be 39 repeats. In the 13th circular row, knit on 195 loops.

In the 17th circular row, evenly distributed, skip 27 x 4 and 15 x 3 loops from the previous row so that in the 18th circular row you get 42 repeats.

At the same time, in the 18th circular row, in the places indicated by the arrows, attach floral motifs using st. b/n. For greater clarity, only part of the diagram is shown; the rows continue by analogy.

The numbers on the diagram indicate circular rows.

ASSEMBLY

Prick the finished napkin onto the backing, sprinkle with starch diluted with water and let dry.

Photo: Diana Creative magazine No. 10/2015