There are lots of gorgeous free crochet afghan patterns, and though the crochet edging might come last, don't think that means it isn't important! While I'm a big fan of simple sc and dc borders for letting busier afghan patterns shine, there are hundreds of beautiful and interesting border and edging patterns that are ready to take center stage and dress up and blanket you make. And of course they're not just for blankets - you can put a pretty edge on just about anything! So without further ado, here are my favorite 10 free crochet edging patterns! UPDATE - Now there are 16!
10 16 Free Crochet Edging Patterns
Click on the names of the patterns you like to go to the pattern pages!
- Pom Pom Edge by Robin Sanchez, on Once Upon A Pink Moon: This is so fun and eye-catching!
- Edging for a Giant Granny by Kimberly Pye, on Kimberblog: A great looking border for any granny blanket!
- Simple Crocheted Bobble Edging Tutorial by Heidi Bears: Adds a lot of pop - and a great way to finish off the Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Blanket!
- Cathedral Edging by Leonie Morgan, on Ravelry: A vintage pattern that looks good as new!
- Lacy Vs and Picots Edging by Amy Solovay, on About.com: Delicate lace for an elegant finishing touch.
- Frilly Ruffled Edge for Any Stitch Multiple by Melissa Mall, on Imagine: Delightfully girly!
- Flutterby Edging by Katandia, on Yarn Crazy Girl Patterns: Sweet little crocheted butterflies all in a row!
- Little Hen Lace by Bigú Osuna, on Crear con hilos blog: How funny is this! I know just who I'd make it for! In Spanish and English.
- Stripy Blanket Edging by Sucrette, on Le monde de Sucrette: Simple and pretty!
- Line of Hearts Crochet Edging by Jay Greengrass, via Ravelry: Perfect for Valentine's Day cuddling - or a blanket with a little extra love!
- BONUS: Triangle Crochet Edging on Moogly: I designed this edging myself (and made a video tutorial!), and its spiky little triangles make it great for masculine afghans - and unisex ones too!
- BONUS: Polka Dot Border on Moogly: Another fab option!
- BONUS: Windows Border on Moogly
- BONUS: Popcorn Border on Moogly
- BONUS: Shell or Scalloped Edging on Moogly
- BONUS: Pattern 71 on Moogly, by Edie Eckman
Which crochet edging pattern is your favorite? Is there one I missed you think should've made the list? Share in the comments! I also recommend this book - it's in my own collection!
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Penny says
Perfect timing for me! I love all the edging you showed - especially the chicken one 🙂 But I am most thankful for the second sentence of your post "While I’m a big fan of simple sc and dc borders for letting busier afghan patterns shine" I am working on two busy afghan patterns and have been struggling with what border would look best. Your comment just jumped out at me and made me realize I need to keep it very simple on these particular afghans. I am, however, going to try to find a nice simple pattern to use that chicken border on! All of the borders are just beautiful.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 So glad Penny! I think it's all about balance! The border is like jewelry - the busier the outfit the simpler the jewelry, and vice versa.
Ria Bekker says
Penny, where can I find the pattern for the Owl Baby Blanket?
Can you please assist me?
stitches'n'scraps says
omg, love the butterfly one! I'm with you though, sometimes simple is best. My favorite is a reverse single crochet - gives just enough of an interesting texture without stealing attention from the main pattern 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
One of my favorites too! 😀
Tasha says
Wow, thank you so much Tamara!
Meridith says
Perfect timing on this! I'm about to send a granny afghan in the mail for a birthday gift but it has felt unfinished since I "finished" it yet I couldn't decide on a border.....definitely going to add one now. So many to choose from! The pom-pom is calling my name!!!! 🙂
Fiona says
Oh gosh, I am just finishing off a large throw with a variation on the pom pom edging you have listed. However, Jay of Rainbow Knits is my heroine, she claims she can't crochet very well and came up with that stunning hearts border!! I agree with the above poster, often plainer brders are all a more complicated throw needs. Fiona x
Andrea Robinson-Parker says
I love all of your hard work. Thank you for keeping me updated on all of the new and fun things out there in crochet.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thanks so much Andrea!
Cogaroo says
I absolutely love the hen one! I'm glad you included it, I had never seen it before. It looks like there would be a lot of ends to weave in, but the finished product is totally worth it...if I ever make an afghan, I would edge it with this. 😉
Tamara Kelly says
It's just so funny, isn't it! Yes, lots of ends, definitely for someone special!
pat boyd says
These are sooo gorgeous--I am just learning to crochet, but this has spurred me on! Thankyou ☆★♡♥♡★☆
Jenny Heron says
i AM LOOKIING FOR A EDGING PATTERN BOOK, i LOVE TO DO WASHERS AND HAND TOWELS. cOULD YOU HELP ME OUT PLEASE.?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Jenny! Here are a selection of edging books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1cdOfd7 🙂
JOLAYNE HUDSON says
IWOULD JUST BE SO INTWERESTED IN THE EDGINGS THanks
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Jolayne! Just click on the name(s) of the patterns you like - they should be in highlighted text - and you'll go to the pattern page for each. 🙂
MissDeal says
These are great - thank you for sharing them!
The darling butterfly edge fires up my sparkle & giggle circuits!
The heart trim says, "Make me now!"
Think I'll use them both in a happy sampler type blanket.
FYI - I have some projects on Craftsy & Ravelry - search for "MissDeal"
Next, I would really like to see a variety of ruffled and fancy flourish borders for shawls and wraps. Anybody have good links for those?
Thanks again for the inspiration!
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Renae Rolette says
I am so glad that you posted this! I am self-taught and I just finished my first baby afghan for a one year old little girl and these edging patterns were just what I needed to make this blanket really special. I started with the Lacy V's and Picots but I didn't really like the look of the picots, I wanted something a little more substantial and bigger, so I decided to add on the ruffle edging and it made it absolutely PERFECT! I will have to share a picture of the blanket on your Facebook page. I also used one of the alphabet patterns you posted a while back to make a K for her first initial! 🙂 I visit your site all the time and watch the Facebook feeds daily for any new posts you might put up. I am constantly saving url's for later dates if there is something I find that might be useful down the road!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Renae! I can't wait to see it!
Donna says
Thank you for this post - some of these are incredible ... love, love, love it!!!! Love the flutterby, hens and the cute little hearts - will be saving these for future reference!!!
What I would like to see is a very basic muitple row chain edging.
Jaqi says
Thank you so much for these patterns I have a friend who will have a baby in about two to three weeks and she just wants Butterflies etc for the little girl so now i have this awesome edging that i can put around her fleece blanket I got the little angel 🙂 thank you for giving me the opportunity to make the present even more special.
Victoria says
the line of hearts - download is not working - darn it - it's so cute
Tamara Kelly says
It must have been down temporarily, or maybe overwhelmed with clicks - it seems to be working just fine now! 🙂
Dena Donaldson says
Love your site great ideas
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Dena!
flo says
thank you so very much for your help and ingenuinity and many talents love your work. love your new friend flo
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Flo!
Martha ClaRk says
Loved the edgings!!!
Monica says
Just love all your posts. I taught myself how to crochet using your tutorials, and now I'm hungry for anything and everything crochet! And to think I used to be a knitting snob.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Wow, thank you so much Monica!
cookiecsv says
I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! You have such a wonderful enthusiasm that has me constantly adding to my lists of projects! Thank You!!!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much!!
Pam says
I'm learning so much from you, thank you! I'm nearing the end of my first big blanket, so great to find this post 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Wow, thank you so much Pam!
Susan Skelton says
love your patterns but i had a question for u if u wouldn't mind? I am making a crochet ruffle for a receiving blanket, but i am not sure how long the ruffle should be. The blanket is 30" by 40" could u please help me?
Tamara Kelly says
The ruffle will need to be 140" long, but with some extra to get around the corners - how much extra depends on the width of the border. Is that what you're asking?
Leona says
The chicken is adorable.
Nikki says
#9 link doesn’t work
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you for letting me know!
Claudine says
Bonjour, here is the new link for number 9 :
http://lemondedesucrette.com/?s=stripy+baby+blanket
Since it's a very beautiful edging, I tought you would like to know..
Thank you.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Claudine! I've updated the post! 😀