How to Crochet Bullion Stitch Border

08/21/2019 Crochet, Stitchorama Crochet

Crochet Bullion Stitch Border and Edging

Crochet Bullion Stitch Border

The crochet bullion stitch border is a fun edging for a blanket, shawl, scarf, and more. This crochet pattern 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.

Stitches Used in Pattern

You will need to already know how to crochet a chain, slip stitch, and do a basic yarn over technique. Once you do a few of these bullion shells, you’ll find it’s a simple pattern to remember. The key is to crochet a bit loosely, so that you can easily pull your yarn through all of the loops at the end of each shell stitch.

Bullion, Bouillon, Boolean

The traditional bullion stitch is a very old (I mean vintage) crochet stitch. You’ll find it in crochet pattern books from the 1800s. Also, you’ll find a similar looking stitch called the bullion stitch in hand embroidery. That one is made by wrapping loops around the needle several times. Of the course the bullion stitch is not to be confused with bouillon cubes, which are dehydrated stock or broth cubes. And definitely not the same as a Boolean operator, which is an algebraic notation.

Yarn in Video

I’m using some scrap worsted weight yarn in the video. Pretty sure it is some Lion Brand Vanna White 100% acrylic yarn in a light gray, medium blue, and pink color. I’m also using a size H 5.0 mm crochet hook.

Here’s a nice image (or two) to pin on your Pinterest boards.