Granny square border and edging

How to Crochet a Granny Square Afghan Border

Learn how to crochet a granny square afghan border including the final edging!

This is the last video in the five video series. In this video, I show step by step instruction on how to finish a granny square afghan. This includes how to do the outer border and final edging!

Remember to download the free written instructions! Two separate patterns are available to use with the video series. The first describes how to crochet the traditional granny square motif. The second walks you through the steps to join the granny squares together while crocheting the inner border. Then learn the easy-to-do afghan outer border with striping and lastly finish with a wonderfully simple edging that will make your afghan stand out!

If you want to explore more edgings suitable for a crochet afghan take a look at Anything Goes Edgings! In this free pattern, you will learn four new crochet edgings. You will even learn to neatly and professionally turn the corners! Download today!

Whether you crochet-along with this series of five videos or watch and crochet later, each video takes you one step closer. Tips, tricks and hints from 50 years of experience are scattered throughout the series. Starting with planning the afghan. Move on to crocheting the motifs. Layout the pieces and pack them up in a way that makes it easy to transport and assemble. 

Then the fun begins with a tried and true method to crochet the pieces together in record time! The final video shows you how to finish the granny square afghan with a very professional yet easy border! Five videos that take you through step-by-step instruction so that you can make your own scrap-happy granny square afghan!

Let me know what other crochet patterns you would like to see.

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