Summer Direction Crochet-A-Long
Final Border Lines
If this isn’t the section you’re working on, return to the list of sections for interlocking crochet or overlay mosaic crochet.
Interlocking & Mosaic
This free crochet-a-long (CAL) is written for both interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet.
This page has the written pattern for the FINAL BORDER LINES section of the Summer Direction blanket for both techniques.
Free or Paid
Each section of the Summer Direction CAL was published separately on my website for free. A new YouTube walk-thru for that section of the pattern was published at the same time.
If you’re looking for the full written pattern or the x-marked charts, they’re included in the paid PDF version of Summer Direction. I appreciate all the support!
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All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited.
What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed.
Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website https://ashleeslint.com
Original Blog Entry
The first day of autumn in the northern hemisphere is September 22, 2021. I’ve always believed I had a fall birthday and I was an adult before I learned that technically my birthday occurs in the summer. My sister is a winter baby that technically has a birthday in the fall. Many years we already have snow at this time of year so it makes sense to me that most people consider it autumn and completely disregard the actual equinox.
I consider my Summer Direction Crochet-A-Long a success because we managed to get everything posted in the summer and I have seen at least a couple people working on it. I also really appreciate the sales of the PDF (whether you plan on doing this project after you finish something or if you’ve put it in that list that will never get finished). Thank you!
Summer Direction CAL
If you’ve found this page but haven’t been following the pattern you should go back to the landing page and start at the beginning.
This pattern, like (almost) all of my patterns is written up for interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet. I have tutorials on both techniques and people prefer one technique over the other for many different reasons.
If you’ve never tried these techniques I’d say the mosaic is easier to learn but the interlocking is my favorite because you don’t need to worry about cutting your yarn or dealing with the tails and it can sometimes create an amazing image on the backside of your project too!
Overlay mosaic requires you to cut your yarn at the end of each row and join again at the beginning of the row. The back is just stripes of your alternating colors, so it’s also pretty to look at.
There are a few variations out there where people adjust the technique to get an image on the back or to not deal with the tails but I prefer to stick with the basic method at this point.
Crochet-A-Long Journey
This final section is very short: only a couple rows to finish off the lines that match the beginning foundation rows. Instructions for an optional border are included and that will take up more time than any of the sections ever did.
If you’d rather not deal with the free releases across multiple webpages (or you’re desperate for the charts), you can grab a FULL copy of the pattern and charts on Etsy or Ravelry. Get 50% off your purchase of “Summer Direction CAL” on Etsy and Ravelry until September 30, 2021 by using code “SUMMER2021”!
If you need a reminder of the key and other important information please see the landing page for the technique you’re using!
Mosaic Crochet: Top Border Lines
161 – JS, sc4, *sc18*, sc3, ES
162 – JS, dc1, sc3, *sc18*, sc2, dc1, ES
Trim the fringe, if needed.
We’re done!
You can claim your blanket is done now, or you can add the optional envelope border to cover up all the cut ends and then claim it’s done.
To add optional envelope border you can follow along with the video above or my old tutorial. The video shows the single crochet option, whereas my old Envelope Border tutorial shows the double crochet option.
Please show off your progress in my Facebook group!
Copyright Notice
© 2021 Ashlee Brotzell.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited.
What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed.
Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website https://ashleeslint.com
Interlocking Crochet: Final Border
These final lines just make the top match the foundation rows we first did and they lock the two layers of mesh together nicely.
They are quick and easy to finish.
The optional border does add some time and yarn to your project but I think it is worth it.
I have also recently changed the border instructions I include with my patterns because I think everything lays better when the border locks into both layers.
Here’s the final video or scroll down for the written portion.
LFM Final Lines and Border:
161 AC – Ch3 in front, *9F*, 1F, EF
Cut and tie off AC
RS
162 MC – Ch3, 1B, *9B*, 1B, ES
You’re done!
You can be done now or add the optional border.
Please show off your progress in my Facebook group!
Optional Border
I’ve left two options here, but there’s bound to be more options out there. Do whatever works best for you!
SC Border (optional)
Chain 1, put 2 sc in each gap on all four sides. Add an extra chain 2 space in each corner (corner gap will have 2sc, 2ch, 2sc).
Revised SC border (as shown in video)
Chain 1, put 1 sc in the MC gap, and then the second sc should pick up one loop of the AC as well as going through the MC gap. Do this in each gap on all four sides. Add an extra chain 2 on the corners.
Copyright Notice
© 2021 Ashlee Brotzell.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited.
What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed.
Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website https://ashleeslint.com
