The Big Border Crochet Blanket is a beautiful and beginner-friendly project that adds style, warmth, and a polished finish to any space. The thick border makes the blanket stand out—whether you use a bold color, a textured stitch, or both. It’s a perfect gift, a home decor centerpiece, or your new favorite snuggle-up piece.
Materials
To make your big border blanket, you’ll need:
- Main Yarn (for blanket body) – Choose a soft worsted or chunky weight yarn
- Contrasting Yarn (for the big border) – Choose a color or texture that complements or boldly contrasts the body
- Crochet Hook – Size appropriate for your yarn (usually 5.5mm–8mm)
- Yarn Needle – For weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape – Optional, for custom sizing
- Stitch Markers – Optional, to help keep border corners crisp
Process (3 Points)
- Crochet the Blanket Base
Start by crocheting a simple blanket in rows or rounds. Common stitches for the body include:- Granny stitch (clusters of 3 dc)
- Moss stitch (sc, ch 1 repeat)
- Double crochet or half-double crochet in rows
Size can range from baby blanket to king-size—it’s completely up to you.
- Plan and Begin the Big Border
Switch to your border yarn once the main body is done. Make sure you work evenly around the edges—this means placing stitches evenly along the sides and adding increases in the corners to keep the border flat.
Great big-border stitches include:- Front and back post double crochet (ribbed look)
- Shell stitch or granny stitch border for texture
- Wide single or double crochet rows for simplicity and structure
- Add Rows for Thickness and Shape
Work multiple rounds of your chosen border stitch, increasing as needed at the corners to maintain shape. You can do:- 4–10 rounds or more depending on how “big” you want the border
- Striped or multi-color borders for a playful look
- Final row in reverse single crochet (crab stitch) for a neat, professional edge
Conclusion
The Big Border Crochet Blanket is a timeless, customizable project that gives you creative freedom. Whether you keep it subtle or go bold, the wide border frames your work beautifully and adds weight, warmth, and wow-factor. It’s the perfect mix of functional and fabulous—and once you make one, you’ll want to try it again in every color combo!
Images and pattern courtesy of Winding Road Crochet