Double border. Easy start. Three magic steps

[@jenniferpope3078]

This is such a game changer! I've loved double boarders for a long time, but HATE starting them. I've tried multiple methods and invented several of my own...but none of them came even close to as easy as this looks! THANKYOU!

[@sharonishikaghose6930]

Im always impressed and touched by people, from all over the world, who go to so much trouble to explain their amazing techniques in crochet (and knitting), and then make it available for us for free! So much to learn, so uplifting. Thank you

[@BebaBlanket]

You are very kind! Appreciate a lot! ❤️

[@kayceegreer4418]

I , too , appreciate ladies and gents sharing quite unique skills and designs - their heart of arts - from all over the world. I am not afraid to watch a video with a foreign title or foreign language spoken in it. My eyes can read every word their hands are saying. All except two of the gazillion videos I've watched, and saved to my library, were not good at lighting, or showing, and demonstrating pertinent points throughout their filming. I dare say many of them are much better than any English as a first language speakers. It is true that English as a second language speakers , EASLs, are in fact from countries where there is much more oral tradition and the tradition of passing on handskills, handcrafted arts, attention to details... it's as if the love of and for the ancestors and of their lands is being passed down through generations and is sacrosanct. It's like they are loving us and showing us the hospitality of their hearts. They love their arts and they love to present it to the world.

[@BebaBlanket]

@kayceegreer4418 you are very kind! Appreciate a lot warm feedback, your support, understanding and appreciation! ❤️

[@michellelewis1090]

A suggestion for working the i-cord, instead of guessing the tail length use both ends of the yarn, inside and outside. tie them together in a slip knot and work as usual.

[@joseanker2059]

I’m struggling with the end stitches. I just can’t see what you’re doing and how you’re doing it. I slowed the video down but I still can’t get to look neat and tidy

[@Amerrickangirl]

My tip for working into the back bump of the chain is to make the chain with a bigger hook and then switch to a smaller one, and the bumps are easier to enter.

[@helenweatherby1694]

Game changer!

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Thank you so much for this video! This makes it so much less intimidating. Can't wait to try it.

[@BebaBlanket]

My pleasure! Enjoy! I use this technique for all my overlay mosaic crochet in rows projects ❤️❤️❤️

[@helenacombis7722]

Hello, it’s a very good way to start this border… I’ve learned a log time ago to start this border with a row of half double crochet all around the blanket than use the back loop for the back side of the border and the front loop for the front side, works very well to😊

[@KR-lm7gn]

I have never attempted a double border before and had great success with this method - it is brilliant!

[@BebaBlanket]

Happy to hear that! ❤️

[@morticia981]

I just finished a double border and it was a struggle. Now that I've seen your video, I'm really looking forward to my next mosaic project. This changes everything! Thank you!

[@BebaBlanket]

Happy you like it!

[@JRLucas-gm3gn]

Thank you! Wonderful innovative ideas. You seem to have a boundless imagination. I’m excited to see all that you create and share.

[@BebaBlanket]

Thank you so much! You are very kind! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mlgu662]

Your work is so beautiful. . . I'm still at the training stage and my borders definitely don't look neat. never mind, practice makes perfect 😊 Thank you for sharing your technic.

[@BebaBlanket]

Thank you very much! Definitely, the practice makes it perfect ❤️❤️❤️

[@joseanker2059]

Absolutely splendid technique. The best I’ve seen and I will use it on my project I’m about to start. Than you! You’re a genius designer.

[@pipmuser9619]

LOVE this method of border!❤🎉

[@BebaBlanket]

Appreciate a lot ❤️

[@minjiwoo8335]

I want to start doing mosaic crochet so I was looking to learn all the techniques before diving in. Your videos are the best thing that could have happened for me!!

[@BebaBlanket]

I am so pleased to hear that! Wishing an easy learning! Mosaic crochet is really easy though and addictive ☺

[@colettebaker2842]

Thank you for sharing your game changing way of creating a double border. 😊❤️

[@sandrakipp6336]

love the technique, but it would be helpful to show how to handle the very first row after the foundation chain.

[@BebaBlanket]

Maybe this video will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/enqtc4SIp7Fsb9E It starts at about 13th min of video

[@tenaciousv7611]

I struggled with the Standing Double crochet start stitch too. Looks like normal SC to me! lol

[@gwynwoods]

❤️

[@gwynwoods]

❤️thank you

[@kayceegreer4418]

Beautiful works of art.

[@BebaBlanket]

Thank you very much! ♥️

[@lisbethejvindsdatter7838]

I LOVE THIS BORDER METHOD!!! ❤❤❤❤ Thank you!

[@Changingthreads]

So beautiful!!

[@BebaBlanket]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@lindaadams5228]

Ty for teaching me this, I can't wait to apply this technique to my project❤

[@BebaBlanket]

My pleasure! I am happy if it will be useful! ❤️

[@SequoiaMakes]

Excellent technique. I'm excited to use it for my next project.

[@BebaBlanket]

Very happy to hear that!

[@annecrofts1407]

I've made a few of these now and prefer them to other ways of doing them, much more simple and less bulky.

[@joseanker2059]

I was waiting to see you work in those ends.

[@margaretrisner6874]

Thank you so much for making this video! You have answered all my questions and the border is just beautiful. Well done!

[@BebaBlanket]

I am very happy to hear you find it useful!

[@ashleyj9938]

Brilliant!!! Thank you for sharing your technique!

[@BebaBlanket]

My pleasure! Happy you like! ❣

[@heathernobledesigns]

This looks amazing! I'm always looking for better techniques, and the double border is a common pain point for everyone. I'd love to share this with my customers with your permission. I would, of course, give credit to you.

[@annetteburke4737]

I love your Icord foundation 😍. Don’t like the back bump method. Thank you for sharing 🎉

[@BebaBlanket]

Thank you! My favorite as well 🥰

[@tarnr5713]

Oh WOW! I really wish I had found this video before I was 128 rows into a 450 row project LOL!

[@BebaBlanket]

I understand! You can use it for your next project ❤️🥰❤️

[@lshslclinical]

Fabulous game changer indeed

[@susanl3411]

Love it! I can't wait to try this.

[@fotochani]

Thanks so very much for sharing! Brilliant

[@nancyhill7794]

That’s a game changer! Thanks 😘

[@BebaBlanket]

Happy to hear that! I have never looked back after l found this way!

[@anamariavilahernandez2763]

Me quedé fascinada!!... con la explicación, ojala pueda hacerlo en mi proximo proyecto...Hola Beba Blanket....te saludo desde Perú..donde está una de las maravillas del mundo....en Cusco, Machu Picchu...y donde se come el rico ceviche..

[@MyBizz-xb5hp]

Do you just double the length? For example If afghan is 60” do you use 120” of yarn?

[@annetteburke4737]

Any tips for curving in my work. I love your icord method of starting. Maybe I need to go up in hook size for this?

[@BebaBlanket]

I always use the same size hook, but you can try if you feel it's too tight

[@annetteburke4737]

@@BebaBlanket thank you for your advice!

[@annetteburke4737]

Thanks to your excellent video I figured out what my problem was. I was pulling too tightly on the foundation I cord. I tried it again with the same size hook and it is coming out much better now. Thank you for this excellent video and helpful advice

[@nathaliecatherine7378]

Magnifique bordure🥰

[@togoodetv14]

Looks so much easier 😀

[@joyousjoy4ever]

😮 thank you!! 😊❤❤❤

[@CherylJewhurst]

5:48 standing single crochet slipknot - too quick for me to follow. Is there another video that slows that down some?

[@lutgardeclaes9685]

You can adjust the speed of the video.

[@justagramma]

do you also have a video for this blanket. I love it

[@BebaBlanket]

thank you so much! I am not sure which pattern do you mean. In general, I do not make video tutorials for mosaic crochet patterns as I believe they are really easy to follow

[@justinefong]

Daiga, the double border shall be a breeze henceforth ;) Much thanks, dearie

[@TrudyBankhead]

It's very hard to see how you do the end of row crochet hook. Do you push the legs to the right or the left?

[@BebaBlanket]

Always leave two legs on the outside of your project

[@patriziafallini6123]

C'est dommage je ne comprends rien je n'arrive pas à faire les bordures😢

[@jasminenystrom9074]

Beautiful

[@Du1961]

Love it, thank you very much

[@BebaBlanket]

Thank you! Happy to hear that! ❣

[@beansdgotaylor]

Great nails!

[@BebaBlanket]

Thank you 😊

[@loridmiller]

I am trying to finish the Square away blanket but the pattern doesn't give any indication that I'm supposed to be starting or ending my rows to look like what's in the video. and then this is 20 minutes of info that isn't helpful to the border info. Really frustrating.

[@BebaBlanket]

I am sorry, l don't understand the reason for your frustration The pattern includes the links to overlay mosaic crochet basics. Are you saying this video tutorial is too long and not useful? Sorry to hear that.... l can't show and explain everything in 40 sec short. If you prefer written basics, you can download these too. The links are included in the pattern as well. Or is that too much of the reading? That's the most favorite way to start the border for thousands. I guess it's not for everyone, still. You don't have to use it if you don't like it. Or if you like it, but you don't wish to invest some time ..... how will you learn it.... I do invest my personal time to share my knowledge with you all. And l do not question myself if it was worth it! The knowledge is priceless. I am happy so many people understand that and appreciate ❤️❤️❤️

[@loridmiller]

@@BebaBlanket Yes, the frustration is that the video is very long but also that you explain a way to start and end the rows in here that is not at all covered in the blanket pattern itself. So many people, like me, come here to learn about the border after they've finished the blanket only to learn that they haven't been doing it correctly the entire time in order to use this pattern. Now I have to figure out if I can fix the row ends to maybe salvage being able to use this pattern or if I just try something else. In your blanket patterns it might be helpful to suggest watching this before you start to understand the fundamentals you'll be building. You ask us to use a csc but in your patterns it was a stsc at the start and a sc at the end. That's a lot to correct for hundreds of rows. I'm not questioning your knowledge or ability but the clarity of steps could be improved especially on the blanket patterns themselves.

[@BebaBlanket]

@@loridmiller I understand! It's always a good idea to read the entire pattern through BEFORE you start your project. Right under the paragraph "stitches & abbreviations" is written: "If you are using my “Double Border. Easy Start. Three Magic Steps” technique to make a double border around your project, the first stitch (st) on every row (R) is always a standing center sc (stcsc), the last stitch (st) on every row (R) is always a center sc (csc). You will find more information in the file “Double Border. Easy Start. Three Magic Steps” (see the paragraph “Mosaic crochet basics & useful links”). And then a bit lower: "IMPORTANT! If you plan to work a double border, read the instructions and watch the video tutorial “Double Border. Easy Start. Three Magic Steps” before you start your project". "before" is written in bold font. I am not sure what else I could add?

[@loridmiller]

@@BebaBlanket I acknowledge it's there but for someone tackling a mosaic for the first time that's a ton of information to keep track of. Why not just write the pattern to include the stcsc and csc? It would be a more secure end for the rows and would save your users pain and heartache

[@juliebradshaw3496]

Brilliant!

[@fritula6200]

We cannot see, the wool is brown, it's too dark:

[@sherit8594]

Time stamp 22:15 Not necessary to go down the side of the project tying knots.

[@theresemarie1392]

Great technique! You mention that the border pattern you are using (the grey and purple one) would be offered on an upcoming pattern. Can you please tell me where I can find it? Thank you!

[@BebaBlanket]

Thank you so much! It's the pattern Awesome Mood ravel.me/awesome-mood

[@janegetman7573]

Is there a pdf for this that i can print out?

[@BebaBlanket]

Yes, it's available on Ravelry www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/double-border-easy-start-three-magic-steps

[@blisspacker9975]

brilliant!

[@catrocks]

Thank you ♥

[@jygood3718]

👍 thanks

[@reichel101nemerks]

This video would be good if the audio was not cutting in and out. I couldn't understand what was being said half the time.

[@BebaBlanket]

I don't think the video audio has issues. Maybe it's your device. I looked through the video few times and had no issues.

[@elainef.rogers2148]

Just can’t follow. I’m from USA.