Crocheted Decorative Edges
Description:
You’ve made the perfect blanket or sweater or scarf, but want to add that special something to really make it pop! This class will teach you how to make 5 different decorative border stitches: the traditional picot, pom-pom, and scallop edge stitches, and the more modern wave and twisted fringe edges. Appropriate for knitted and crocheted work.
Class Dates/Times:
Sunday, June 25
3PM-5PM
Instructor:
Ruth McLenaghan
Techniques/Skills Learned:
Picot stitch, pom-pom edge stitch, scallop edge stitch, wave edge stitch, twisted fringe edge stitch
Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Confident with crochet basics; increase and decrease; able to follow simple patterns
Materials Needed for Class:
Light colored worsted weight yarn
Size G or H crochet hook
Homework:
Before class, please make/bring at least 5 crocheted or knitted rectangles to practice your edge stitches on (about 12" long x 4" or 6" high) in a contrasting color yarn to the color you have chosen to practice your edgings with