[Nfb-krafters-korner] Alternative border for shawl

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Thanks Terry, I think I would prefer this border to the fringe.

Carol oh

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> On Jul 11, 2015, at 8:07 PM, Terry Knox via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> For the crochet students. If you would like a simple alternative border to
> your Prayer Shawl I have listed below a simple finish border if you would
> like to use it on your shawl. You do not need to complete a border but just
> sending this along if you want to add one.
> 
> 
> 
> BORDER
> 
> Start border at one corner. You can use same color as the shawl was made
> with or use another color to compliment the body color.
> 
> Attach new color of yarn if changing color at corner. If using same color ,
> at last completed row, chain 1.
> 
> Make 1 single crochet in the first stitch, skip next stitch, in next stitch
> make 2 sc, skip next stitch and in next stitch make 1 sc.
> 
> This is the repeat pattern across to the next corner.
> 
>   1 sc, sk next st, 2 sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st.
> 
> When you get to corner or end of row st you must add an extra st to make the
> turn. On each corner of each side place 3 sc in the end st or corner st and
> turn and continue the repeat pattern from above. You only add these extra
> sts in each corner. When you go all the way around and come back to where
> you started you have 2 there where you started, so add 1 more sc and pull
> thru, tightly and cut off and back weave a little of the end and trim.
> Border completed.
> 
> 
> 
> Now.Say a blessing and a prayer over your most wonderful completed shawl
> that God has given you the talent to make, and for the blessing of the
> person you made this for. Add your love and possibly a little card
> stating.This shawl was made with loving hands, with prayers for you, please
> wrap yourself up in its blessings and know I am thinking of your and praying
> for you always. With my love. And add your name if desired.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
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