How to Create a Crochet Spades Stitch Border

Creating a Crochet Spades Stitch Border

Creating a Crochet Spades Stitch Border is a delightful way to add an elegant touch to your projects! This charming border pattern features a unique design resembling spades, making it perfect for edging blankets, scarves, or even adding a decorative finish to clothing items. With its lovely texture and visually appealing appearance, the Crochet Spades Stitch Border can instantly elevate the overall look of your crochet creations with a touch of sophistication. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this stitch pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face as you watch it come to life on your project! Why not give it a try and add a touch of whimsy to your next crochet piece?

Supplies Used

• Marriner Yarns Aran
• 5mm crochet hook

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Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• sk – skip
• tr – treble stitch
• p st – picot stitch

Special Stitches

No special stitches were used in this pattern.

Pattern Instructions

Join the yarn in the stitch before the corner with a slip knot.

Step 1 (The Corner)

Starting from the same stitch where you joined, hdc, (2hdc) in next, ch3, release the loop of the hook, count backward 3sts and insert the hook in the 3rd, pick up the loop and pull it through, ch2, (2dc, 2tr, ch2, sl st in base stitch to create the picot stitch, tr, 2dc, ch2, sl st) all in the ch3 space.

Ch1, (2hdc) in the same stitch where you previously made 2hdc, ch3, release the loop, insert the hook 3sts back and pull the loop through, ch2, (2dc, 2tr, ch2, sl st in base stitch to create the picot stitch, tr, 2dc, ch2, sl st) all in ch3 space, ch1, sk1.

Spades Border Step 1

Step 2 (The Edge)

*hdc in next 3sts, ch3, release the loop off the hook, count backward 3sts and insert the hook into the 3rd, pull the loop through, ch2, (2dc, 2tr, ch2, sl st in base stitch to create the picot stitch, tr, 2dc, ch2, sl st) all in the ch3 space, ch1, sk1*, repeat from * until you have reached the next corner stitch.

Spades Border Step 2

Step 3 (Making the border along each edge of the blanket): repeat steps 1 & 2 on each side of your blanket (4 times in total). Once you reach the beginning of the round, sl st in the first hdc you made to close the round.
Fasten off and weave ends.