Random Yarn Patterns

Picot-based edges can be a pain to crochet, so I made up this picot-free edging for a quick border for your projects. [Crochet] Picot-Free Border Edging See this pattern on Ravelry, here. Difficulty: Easy Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Worsted/Medium Yardage: Depends on dimensions of item you're attaching the edging to Hook: G /4.25mm Gauge: I recommend using this hook+yarn, but if the edging is too "ruffle-y" then go up a size hook (or space out your stitches more) and if it's too "bubble-y" go down a size hook (or put the stitches closer together). Pattern (You will need a completed project to put the edging on) R1. Attach the yarn to your completed project with a sl st. *1sc in next st. 1dc in next st. ch3. 1dc in next st. 1sc in next st.* repeat from * until end. Join in first sc, and weave in ends. Notes Experiment with spacing out thee stitches more, such as giving each sc in its own stitch, but then putting the 2 dc (and 3ch) i

This is an imitation of a granny square seen elsewhere . I break it down into three phases: the octagon, the square frame, and the outside frame. You can free style a bit after any of these stages, but I like the look of all three together. It's possible that an afghan wouldn't need the thicker frame. [Crochet] Octagonal Granny Square ( See this pattern on Ravelry, here. ) Difficulty: Easy Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Worsted/Medium Yardage: 17.5yds/16m total (12.5yds for the octagon motif, 5 yards for the thick frame) Hook: G /4.25mm Gauge: I recommend using this hook+yarn, but if the motif is too "ruffle-y" then go up a size hook and if it's too "bubble-y" go down a size hook. Pattern: Octagon: R1. ch4 and join into a loop. R2. 3ch, 15dc in ch4 sp, join in 3rd chain. {16dc} R3. ch6, 1dc in same sp. *skip next dc. 1dc in next dc. ch3. 1dc in same sp* repeat between * until end. Join in 3rd ch. R4. sl st into ch3 sp. *1sc, 1dc