Crochet Spades Stitch Border Tutorial

The Crochet Spades Stitch Border is a charming and simple way to add a decorative edge to any crochet project. This stitch pattern uses clusters of double crochets and chains to create a repeating spade-like shape that adds a touch of elegance to any blanket, scarf, or garment. It's a versatile stitch that can be used with any color combination and works well with both solid and variegated yarns. Let’s dive in!

Pattern Instructions

Join the yarn 1stitch before the corner stitch with a slip knot.

Step 1 (The Corner): Starting from the same stitch where you joined, hdc, (2hdc) in next, ch3, release the loop of the hook, count backward 3sts and insert the hook in the 3rd, pick up the loop and pull it through, ch2, (2dc, 2tr, ch2, sl st in base stitch to create the picot stitch, tr, 2dc, ch2, sl st) all in the ch3 space.

Ch1, (2hdc) in the same stitch where you previously made 2hdc, ch3, release the loop, insert the hook 3sts back and pull the loop through, ch2, (2dc, 2tr, ch2, sl st in base stitch to create the picot stitch, tr, 2dc, ch2, sl st) all in ch3 space, ch1, sk1.

Step 2 (The Edge): *hdc in next 3sts, ch3, release the loop off the hook, count backward 3sts and insert the hoop into the 3rd, pull the loop through, ch2, (2dc, 2tr, ch2, sl st in base stitch to create the picot stitch, tr, 2dc, ch2, sl st) all in the ch3 space, ch1, sk1*, repeat from * until you have reached the next corner stitch.

Step 3 (Making the border along each edge of the blanket): repeat steps 1 & 2 on each side of your blanket (4 times in total). Once you reach the beginning of the round, sl st in the first hdc you made to close the round.

Fasten off and weave ends.