Harmony Throw Blanket CAL Border

This simple crochet border is a fantastic, clean border to finish off the Harmony Throw Blanket. Because the blanket has so many interesting textures in each part, we felt that a simple border would bring all of the parts together without taking away from any of the gorgeous 12 parts of the blanket.

While this simple crochet border was designed specifically for the Harmony Throw Blanket CAL, you absolutely could use it for any crochet blanket you prefer.

Because there are two formats to the border (one is step by step and the other is a general guidance), you could easily use the methods used in this for any blanket that you might make. It could be a fantastic set up to a fancier border or stand strong and beautiful on it’s own!

Can you believe we are already at the end of Harmony Throw Blanket CAL? It has been such a joy to host this event with my lovely co-host Agat of Made by Gootie and to have all 10 of the amazing and talented designers along with us.

Agat and I went back and forth on ideas for borders for a while. We played with a few ideas but came to realize that a simple crochet border made the textures and patterns from all of the designers stand out on their own while feeling like one finished piece.

Because the blanket has so much lovely texture in each of the different parts, the two of us felt that a simple, clean border was most effective. You can follow the instructions as provided and use the same border we did or, if you prefer, you absolutely can add a fancier border. The choice is yours!

With this in mind, I’ve created a border pattern that works specifically for the blanket as designed and a border pattern that has more of a general guidance – just in case you’ve ended up working more or less rows, switched parts, skipped a part or for any reason your blanket doesn’t match the original Harmony Throw Blanket.

This means that while this border was specifically written for the Harmony Throw Blanket, you can use the general guidance section to help put a simple crochet border on any blanket you might work on in the future.

What is the Harmony Throw Blanket CAL?

If you’ve found this post outside of the crochet-a-long (which runs from October 17 through November 28, 2022), you might be wondering what the Harmony Throw Blanket CAL even is.

The Harmony Throw Blanket is a crochet along blanket pattern that was designed in 12 different sections by 12 different designers.

Hosted by myself and Agat of Made by Gootie, we created a blanket that is worked in strips with one part on top of the other, so there is no fancy seaming or anything required.

The end result of this crochet along blanket pattern designed by 12 different designers is this gorgeous, finished throw blanket:

Where to Get the Harmony Throw Blanket Pattern

While the free crochet-a-long (CAL) event for the Harmony Throw Blanket pattern is over, you still have a couple of options to make this blanket!

Each of the patterns that were released in this CAL are still available as free to view (with ads) on the designers blogs. You can find links to each of them in the Main CAL Page.

Or, if you’d like to have all of the patterns together for the blanket, including the instructions for this simple crochet border, you can purchase the Harmony Throw Blanket CAL eBook!

The eBook has all 12 of the patterns, a resource library with links to tutorials broken down by each part and all the information you need to get started (such as yarn requirements, hook size, gauge, etc.). I would recommend grabbing the eBook for the blanket if you’ve found this page after November 24, 2022.

Where to Get this Simple Crochet Border Pattern

This simple crochet border for the Harmony Throw Blanket is a free pattern in this blog post. You can scroll down to view the free version.

If you’re looking for a downloadable PDF version of this simple blanket border, it’s included in the Harmony Throw Blanket eBook!

If you’d like to see all of the patterns that are a part of the Harmony Throw Blanket CAL, click the button below.

Simple Crochet Border Information

SKILL LEVEL

Advanced Beginner – This simple crochet border requires understanding of how to work around an entire blanket, including working into the sides of each row. Advanced Beginners should be aware of how to do this.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Medium (4) worsted weight acrylic or wool blend yarn of your choice. For our border, we used approximately 90 grams/ 197 yards (180 meters).

YARN USED

We used Sirdar Country Classic in colorway White. This yarn is 50% Merino Wool and 50% Acrylic.

TOOLS

5 mm (H-8) hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers, if you prefer them though none are required for this pattern.

GAUGE

The gauge you have used through the entire blanket should be fine. 

Note: I am a tight crocheter, so my tension is usually tighter than others. You can learn more about gauge and what this means on my Gauge Master Post.

NOTES

• This simple blanket border was designed for the the Harmony Throw CAL. 
• This border pattern will be split up into two different formats.
• The first format is “simple” and will give basic instructions, or a general guideline, to follow for placing your blanket. Confident crocheters or crocheters who changed a portion of the blanket will find this format the most helpful.
• The second format writes out the border instructions completely with instructions broken down into each part.
• Keep in mind, the second format follows the patterns as they were written EXACTLY. If you ended up working more or less rows, switched parts, skipped a part or for any reason have a layout that is different from how the original Harmony Blanket was constructed, the instructions will not match in certain areas.
• The second format breaks down the instructions per part with stitch counts for each.

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

• Ch – Chain
• Sc – Single crochet
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet
• Dc – Double crochet
• Exhdc – Extended Half Double Crochet
• St(s) – Stitches

Simple Crochet Border Free Pattern – Format 1: General Guideline

Confident crocheters who don’t need to follow a specific pattern to work a border on the blanket can:

Finish the last stitch of Part 12 with your Transition Row Color or chosen color for the blanket border.

Round 1 – Ch 1, turn (the right side should be facing) and place 1 sc in each st across. At the end, ch 2 and rotate to work along the long, raw edge. 

Along this edge, follow this guideline:

• 1 sc in side of each sc
• 1 sc in side of each hdc UNLESS:
  • There are several hdc rows. In this case, alternate between placing 1 sc in the side of the hdc, and 2 sc in the side of the next hdc. This helps to evenly spread out the stitches so that the border doesn’t warp the blanket.
• 2 sc in side of each exhdc (extended hdc)
• 2 sc in side of each dc

At the end of this side, ch 2 and rotate to work along the bottom of the chains. Place 1 sc in each st across. Ch 2 and rotate to work along the final long, raw edge. Follow the same guidelines as above. 

At the end, chain 2 and slip stitch to the first sc to close. You should have approximately 944 stitches and 4 chain 2 spaces (282 stitches on each long side, 192 stitches on top and bottom).

NOTE: “Approximately” is used here because some parts you may have ended up working more or less rows to accommodate the size requirements (5 inches) of each part or you may have added, removed or duplicated a part. If your stitch count does not match here, it doesn’t ruin the pattern. As long as the border lays flat and doesn’t pull or warp the work, everything is fine.

Round 2 – Ch 1. Place 1 hdc in the first stitch and each st across to the corner ch 2 space. In the ch 2 space, place 3 hdc. Rotate to work along the next side and place 1 hdc in each st across to the next corner ch 2 space. Continue following this method around to the end. Slip stitch to the first stitch to close. (Approximately 956 stitches, see note above)

Finish off, weave all ends. Your Harmony Throw Blanket is complete!

Simple Crochet Border Free Pattern – Format 2: Step by Step

This is an extended version of the simple blanket border, which will walk you step by step through placing the first round of the blanket border on the blanket. There are instructions for each Part as you work down the length.

If you ended up working more or less rows, switched parts, skipped a part or for any reason have a layout that is different from how the original Harmony Blanket was constructed, the instructions for this simple blanket border will not match in certain areas. You will need to keep this in mind while following this step by step pattern.

Each part will state the number of stitches. You should have an approximate total of 944 stitches and 4 chain 2 spaces (282 stitches on each long side, 192 stitches on top and bottom) for Round 1.

NOTE: “Approximately” is used here because some parts you may have ended up working more or less rows to accommodate the size requirements (5 inches) of each part. If your stitch count does not match here, it doesn’t ruin the pattern. As long as the border lays flat and doesn’t pull or warp the work, everything is fine.

Pattern Round 1:

Finish the last stitch of Part 12 with your Transition Row Color or chosen color for the blanket border.
Ch 1, turn (the right side should be facing) and place 1 sc in each st across. (192)

At the end, ch 2 and rotate to work along the long, raw edge.

Part 12 – 

2 sc in side of each of the next 12 dc. (24)

Transition Rows –

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 11 – 

1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of each of the next 11 dc. (23)

Transition Rows –

1 sc in the side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 10 – 

1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of each of the next 11 dc. (19)

Transition Rows –

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 9 – 

[1 sc in side of first hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc]. Repeat inside brackets 7x total. (21)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 8 – 

2 sc in side of next 2 dc, 1 sc in side of next 2 sc, [2 sc in side of next dc, 1 sc in side of next sc] Repeat inside brackets 5x, 2 sc in side of each of the next 2 dc. (25)

Transition rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 7 – 

[1 sc side of sc, 2 sc side of dc] Repeat inside brackets 7x. 1 sc in side of sc, 1 sc in side of hdc. (23)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 6 – 

[1 sc in side of first hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc] Repeat inside brackets 6x total. (18)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 5 – 

1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of each of the next 3 dc, [1 sc in side of next hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc] Repeat inside brackets 2x, 2 sc in side of each of the next 2 dc, 1 sc in side of next hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc, 1 sc in side of next hdc, 1 sc in side of sc. (22)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 4 – 

1 sc in side of sc, [1 sc in side of first hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc] Repeat inside brackets 6x total. 1 sc in side of next hdc. (20)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 3 – 

1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of exhdc, [1 sc in side of hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc] Repeat inside brackets 3x, 1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of exhdc, 1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of exhdc. (18)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 2 – 

1 sc in side of sc, 1 sc in side of hdc, 1 sc in side of each of the next 17 scs, 1 sc in side of next hdc. (20)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 1 – 

1 sc in side of each sc (or V-sc). (23)

Working Along Chains – 

At the end of Part 1, ch 2 and rotate to work along the bottom of the chains. Place 1 sc in the bottom of each stitch across. (192)

At the end of the row, ch 2 and rotate to work along the final long, raw edge.

Part 1 – 

1 sc in side of each sc (or V-sc). (23)

Transition Rows –

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 2 – 

1 sc in side of hdc, 1 sc in side of each of the next 17 sts, 1 sc in side of hdc, 1 sc in side of sc. (20)

Transition Rows –

1 sc in the side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 3 – 

2 sc in side of exhdc, 1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of exhdc, 1 sc in side of sc, [1 sc in side of hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc]. Repeat inside brackets 3x. 2 sc in side of exhdc, 1 sc in side of sc. (18)

Transition Rows –

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 4 – 

[1 sc in side of first hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc] Repeat inside brackets 6x total. 1 sc in side of next hdc, 1 sc in side of sc. (20)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 5 – 

1 sc in side of sc, 1 sc in side of next hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc, 1 sc in side of next hdc, 2 sc in side of next 2 dc, [1 sc in side of next hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc] Repeat inside brackets 2x, 2 sc in side of next 3 dc, 1 sc in side of sc. (22)

Transition rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 6 – 

[1 sc in side of first hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc] Repeat inside brackets 6x total. (18)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 7 – 

1 sc in side of hdc, [1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of dc] Repeat inside brackets 7x, 1 sc in side of sc. (23)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 8 – 

2 sc in side of each of the next 2 dc, [1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in side of next dc] Repeat inside brackets 5x, 1 sc in side of each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in side of each of the next 2 dc. (25)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 9 – 

[1 sc in side of first hdc, 2 sc in side of next hdc] Repeat inside brackets 7x total. (21)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 10 – 

2 sc in side of each of the next 9 dc, 1 sc in side of sc.  (19)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 11 – 

2 sc in side of each of the next 11 dc, 1 sc in side of sc. (23)

Transition Rows – 

1 sc in side of each of the 2 sc. (2)

Part 12 – 

Place 2 sc in the side of each dc. (24)

Closing Round 1 – 

At the end of Part 12, you will be at the end of Round 1 of the blanket border. Ch 2 and slip stitch to the first stitch of the round to close.

Pattern Round 2:

Ch 1. Place 1 hdc in the first stitch and each st across to the corner ch 2 space. In the ch 2 space, place 3 hdc. Rotate to work along the next side and place 1 hdc in each st across to the next corner ch 2 space. Continue following this method around to the end. Slip stitch to the first stitch to close. (Approximately 956 stitches, see note above)

Finish off, weave all ends. Your Harmony Throw Blanket is complete!

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