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Expert: Bea Harrell - 4/2/2008


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I just learned to crochet, and I am making a baby blanket all in double crochet.Would like to add a border in a different color, how do I add a border- where do I start the stitches and do I just go all the way around? Should I use a dc or a different stitch? Thank you for any advice.

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Hey, Newbie!! It's best to start the border one stitch before any corner, and go all the way around. You can do dc's alone, or add chain 2's between them,(recommended) but make sure you add 3 extra dc's in each corner, so it doesn't roll up! If you get stuck, just E me again, and we'll get it worked out!

Best,  Bea

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Bea Harrell

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I consider myself an expert in the field of hand crochet. I have been crocheting for 45 years. I can answer most question on the differnt stitches, as well as the methods used to create speciality items. The art of crochet, after 2 decades of being out of fashion, is enjoying a modest come back. I want to help those newcomers looking for a little/lot of help to get started. Once they are comfortable with the process, they can relax & begin to create the heirlooms of tomorrow.

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40 + years crocheting for myself, my family & occasionally doing commissioned work.

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Bachelors degree in Social Science.

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