Crochet Pom Pom Border Tutorial
The crochet pom pom border is created using clusters of double crochet stitches worked together to form fluffy pom poms. Each cluster consists of four double crochets worked together as one stitch, making it a straightforward and enjoyable pattern.
For this border, it's preferable to work from the wrong side of your project. This way, the open side of the pom poms faces the back of your work.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create this delightful border:
Supplies You'll Need:
- Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Abbreviations:
- WS: Wrong Side
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc4tog: Double Crochet 4 Together
- yo: Yarn Over
- st: Stitch
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sp: Space
Pattern Instructions:
Note: The pattern provided here adds the pom pom border to a round of V-stitches. You can apply this border to various base rounds, depending on your project's design.
Round 1: Begin with a chain 1, and work single crochet stitches evenly along the outside edge of your blanket. In each corner of the blanket, work (sc, ch 1, sc). Do not join with a slip stitch at the end.
Round 2: Work single crochet stitches in each stitch until you reach a corner, then in the corner's ch-1 space, work (sc, ch 1, sc). Repeat from * to * until you reach the end.
Round 3: Chain 4 (this counts as your first stitch and ch-1 space). Double crochet in the same stitch. [Skip 2 stitches, work a V-stitch in the next stitch.] Repeat from * to * until you reach the ch-1 corner space. In the corner space, work (V-stitch, ch 2, V-stitch). Continue this pattern to the end and join by making a slip stitch to the third chain of the initial ch-4.
Round 4: Turn your work to the wrong side. Join your pom pom color yarn to any ch-1 space after a corner space using a slip stitch. Chain 1, work a single crochet in the same ch-1 space, chain 2, work a single crochet in the next ch-1 space.
Next, create your pom pom: Chain 6, double crochet 4 together (dc4tog) in the fourth chain from the hook, chain 3, dc4tog in the third chain from the hook, fold the clusters together, and slip stitch in the same chain as the first dc4tog to form the pom pom. Chain 2, work a single crochet in the next ch-1 space.
Repeat the pattern from creating a pom pom to working a single crochet in the next ch-1 space. Continue until you reach the ch-2 corner space. In the corner space, work (1 single crochet, pom pom, chain 2, 1 single crochet).
Finish by working the pattern to the end, chain 2, and slip stitch to the first stitch.
The crochet pom pom border adds a playful and 3D texture to your projects, making it an excellent choice for baby blankets or to add a unique element to your creations. Enjoy crafting and experimenting with this fun border pattern!
