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How To: Crochet A Scalloped Edging

May 27, 2014 Category: Crochet / Patterns

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It might seem hard to believe, but one of my very first crochet projects was unfortunately an unevenly stitched blanket. 
To be honest, it didn’t look like a square or rectangle when it was finished since I had somehow managed to create a shape I didn’t even know existed!… I’m pretty sure my fluctuating crochet tension was to blame for that little mishap.
Seeing my frustration, my mum promptly sat down next to me and taught me how to crochet a scalloped edging. My eyes were opened. That scalloped border helped take that blanket from a meager 2.5 to a solid 4.0… I was happy!
Since that day I’ve adored scallops, and often add them to my projects. They add a lovely touch to anything from blankets and headbands, to bags and beanies.
If you had to pick one, what would be your favourite stitch?

What You’ll Need

5.00mm Crochet Hook
20g DK Yarn {8ply} 
Tapestry/Wool Needle
Scissors

Note
You can use any size crochet hook and yarn weight to make this scallop.

To create this sampler, take your yarn and 6.00mm crochet hook, and start of by making a Slip Knot. Then crochet 13 Chains. {Note: For every scallop you’d like to add, crochet an extra 4 chains/stitches.}
Row 1~ Chain 2.
Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the fourth chain from your hook.
Then crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into every chain across. You should
have 13 half double crochets now.
Row 2 – 3~ Chain 2. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into every stitch across.

~ Scalloped Edging ~

Row 1~ Chain 1. Single Crochet into the same stitch. Then skip one stitch before crocheting 5 Double Crochets into the following stitch. Skip a stitch, then crochet a Single Crochet. *Skip one stitch before crocheting 5 Double Crochets. Skip a stitch, then crochet a Single Crochet. Repeat from the * mark all across, making sure to end with a Single Crochet.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Hope you all enjoyed this quick tutorial!

If you did crochet this, please post a photo of your creation onto my Facebook Page.
I’d love to see it!
Have a lovely day crocheting,
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  2. Cindy Dy says

    September 20, 2014 at 2:01 am

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  3. Anonymous says

    January 27, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Your instructions are the best, especially for a beginner like myself. You are very clear, concise and don't go too fast. Thank you so much

    Reply
    • Olivia Kent says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:20 am

      Aw, thank you so much! So glad you find them easy to understand 🙂

      Reply
  4. Brittany Trujeque-Boyer says

    December 27, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    I Love this! I am wondering would you suggest doing this border seperatly and then join it on a blanket, or would you suggest simply doing it on the blanket?

    Reply
    • Olivia Kent says

      December 27, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      I would crochet it directly on the blanket 🙂

      Reply
  5. Brittany Trujeque-Boyer says

    December 27, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    I Love this! I am wondering would you suggest doing this border seperatly and then join it on a blanket, or would you suggest simply doing it on the blanket?

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    April 23, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    what do you do on the corners?

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  7. Anonymous says

    July 9, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Thank you! Was looking for a simple edging I could do with worsted weight yarn, and this was perfect! – Tori

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  8. 192.168.1.1 says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:31 am

    nice! thank you so much! Thank you for sharing. Your blog posts are more interesting and impressive. I think there are many people like and visit it regularly, including me.

    Reply
  9. Corneliu says

    November 10, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    hi! How do I do if I want to e a long edging? I want to be added to my skirt. Please let me know. Thank you

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  10. Corneliu says

    November 10, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    hi! How do I do if I want to e a long edging? I want to be added to my skirt. Please let me know. Thank you

    Reply
  11. ankita says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    its really nice i like it

    Reply
  12. parul says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    its great really i like it

    Reply
  13. Rose Ann Montalbano says

    May 29, 2018 at 5:53 am

    Thank you. Done scallops before but this works best

    Reply
  14. Caren Samuels says

    June 25, 2018 at 9:16 am

    Beautiful crocheting patterns,

    Reply
  15. Alice says

    May 1, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    Just what I’ve been searching for: a really beautiful .. and easy .. edging pattern. Thank you so very much!!

    Reply
  16. Mary Jane Hartnett says

    March 29, 2021 at 2:55 am

    Thank you Olivia for your easy instructions for this border, which I love!!!

    Reply
  17. Sharon Dibble says

    February 18, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    I didn’t think anyone crochet edging anymore so I was happy to find you even though I have some old print patterns that belonged to my mom.
    Thanks

    Reply
  18. Georgia says

    April 9, 2022 at 1:20 am

    Very nice edgings. Thank you.

    Reply
  19. Maria Naccarato says

    June 7, 2022 at 10:09 am

    How do I get the free pattern for the edging?

    Reply

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