What is a blanket without the perfect border? Whether you need something simple or minimalist to avoid detracting from a complex design, or something fancy to glam up a more detailed design, a great border is a must!

Borders come in all shapes, sizes, and complexities, so there is something to match every style. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a crochet beginner or you’ve been doing this for years, there is always a new border to try out! Check out my collection of border ideas below and polish off your blanket today 😁.

But why are blanket borders so important?

You may not know it, but they serve several purposes:

They add to the overall design - as mentioned above, the complexity of the border design you need might vary, but they always add that something special to the finished product.
They can add stability - does the stitch featured in your blanket tend to stretch or curl? A blanket border can help to stop this becoming an problem issue so that you can focus on enjoying your cosy wonder of yarn!
They conceal a multitude of sins - whether your stitch count accidentally varied a little, you’re not in the mood to weave in all those ends, or your blocking didn’t go quite right, the right border can help you to make these errors blend in and avoid notice.

Half double slip stitch border on the left, and half double crochet border on the right.

So how do you pick the perfect border?

There are many factors that may influence your decision, from yarn weight to blanket size, from the colour and design of the blanket, to your individual preferences. Unfortunately not every border will suit every blanket.

Selecting the perfect crochet blanket border will take some practice and experimentation, but if you’re after a short cut check out project pages for your selected pattern on Ravelry, browse the desinger’s sample images, or ask in Facebook crochet groups. For example, I have created a group album for each of my crochet patterns inside the Elimee Designs Crochet Pattern group on Facebook.

Whichever border you choose, be sure to select a colour that complements, rather than detracts from, the overall design. You might want it to blend in with the colour palette, or stand out and frame the design. The choice is yours!

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1. The Camel Stitch Border

Key points:

Beginner friendly.
One row repeat.
Quick to crochet.
Featured on my Festive Hygge Blanket.
Tutorial available here for this border.

2. Moss Stitch Border

Key points:

Beginner friendly.
One row repeat.
Quick to crochet.
Featured on my Beautiful Bugs Blanket, Aphrodite C2C Blanket and So Eggstra Blanket.
Tutorial available here for this border.

3. The Envelope Border

Key points:

Slightly trickier.
Only uses two stitches.
Slower to crochet.
Perfect to avoid weaving in lots of ends! This is especially helpful with mosaic crochet patterns.
Tutorial available here.