Comments on: Add a Crochet Border to Knitted Piece

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:38:43 +0000

In reply to Pam crain. Hi Pam, That's a common problem! Sounds like you picked up every stitch, which is what you probably did on the op and bottom. However, on the side, you need to pick up three fo revery four stitches or two for every three stitches. Knit stitches are taller than they are wide, which is why you need to pick up fewer. Does that make sense?

By: Pam crain

Pam crain — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:11:21 +0000

Hi
I was recently asked to crochet a border for a friend’s knit afghan. She just wanted a single crochet. I picked up each stitch all the way around but found it was wavy on the sides of the Afghan but not the top and bottom. I tried using a smaller hook but it didn’t seem to help. What am I doing wrong

By: lynn

lynn — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:03:02 +0000

In reply to Barbara.

Oh, Barbara, I am thrilled that this was helpful to you! That’s always been my goal!

Please do send a photo of your finished project with the crocheted edge. I’d love to see it!

Hugs, Lynn

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 07:52:28 +0000

Thank you SO much for this tutorial! I started learning to knit in the lockdown and recently started learning crochet as well. I am making a throw for my hubby that is knit. I added extra in width and especially length because he is so tall, but I have a few skeins of yarn leftover and I thought why not give him even a little more room. This is great, I hadn’t thought it was possible or how lovely it looks when adding a border! I can’t wait to finish the body of the blanket so I can get started on the edging now!
Sending you best wishes and again many thanks! BQ