How to Surface Crochet - Chain Embroidery and Slip Stitch Crochet
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Surface Crochet

Surface crochet is a great way to add some interesting detail to your crochet work. It is very similar to the technique known in sewing as chain embroidery. It can also be considered slip stitch crochet. […]

How to Crochet a Tulip Border for a Blanket or Scarf
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Crochet Tulip Border

How cute is this? You can use this flower-like border on a blanket, afghan, scarf, shawl, handbag, and more. It forms a nice 3D effect along your work. […]

Crochet Wavy Shell Stitch Border Edging
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Wavy Shell Stitch Border Edging

Here’s a nice 3D wavy shell stitch border edging. This crochet pattern works great on the edge of baby blankets, afghans, shawls, scarves, and more. It is created by making a shell stitch on top of a solid double crochet border. The shells form a 3D wave or ripple effect. […]

Crochet Bullion Stitch Border and Edging
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How to Crochet Bullion Stitch Border

The crochet bullion stitch border is a fun edging for a blanket, shawl, scarf, and more. It is made with a modified bullion stitch done around a chain. It forms a nice shell or scallop border along a crochet or even knit item. It definitely has a 3D puffy look to it, so it adds some interest to blankets and especially scarves. […]