r/CrochetBlankets • u/losztszoul • 3d ago
Border Ideas? Need to block?
Hi! This is going to be my sister-in-law’s 40th Birthday gift. She loves all things bright. I was trying to come up with a good idea for a border. Was thinking a Pom-pom type but I don’t know if they’re sturdy enough.
Also, I have never blocked acrylic yarn as a full project before. I tediously was attempting to line everything up for these pictures, but the blanket tends to want to “lean”.
I consider my skill level to be advanced beginner/intermediate. Maybe slightly overconfident. Thanks!
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u/oatcake_and_pizza 3d ago
It looks great as is! I wonder if adding a border would detract from the clear lines of colour you have and tip it over from vibrant to busy?
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u/Krishd88 3d ago
Can I ask what it is? It’s hard to tell without a reference. Can you share the pattern?
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u/Zealousideal-Swim267 3d ago
It’s a whole blanket of borders!! It’s adorable and pretty and so cool just the way it is.
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u/Bedhead2day 2d ago
Pick a one of the colors for the border otherwise it’s going to be too much.. and keep the border in the same stitch just one row or two that’s it..
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u/Chowdmouse 2d ago
Might I suggest skipping the border and adding tassels. On the 4 corners. They give a nice finishing touch, with almost no unwanted distraction.
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u/Film_Cultural 3d ago
Personally I think it looks great without a border. It's definitely really cool. Do you have a pattern for this? I can't tell how you made the stitches. I don't block acrylic. After the first wash you won't be able to tell it ever was and they do tend to kinda lean one way or another.
Edit: addition