Crochet Edging Tutorial; How to Crochet Baby Burp Cloth, Crocheted Lace Edge.
Those that know me, know I love to crochet. One of my favorite crochet techniques is edge crochet. Crochet Edging is simply crocheting a frilly crochet edge onto any project such as lace, table clothes, baby socks, burp clothes, shirts, skirts, and even fancy handmade cards. The combinations are near endless. So today I want to show you just how easy it with a favorite crochet edging tutorial.
Materials for crochet edging tutorial baby burp cloth:
- crochet thread size 10 ( not regular yarn). I used a Hot Pink color.
- Flannel Fabric in shape of burp cloth. You can do any size you prefer.
- Sharp crochet hook
- 2/2.25mm crochet hook (optional. You can switch to a regular hook after the base layer if you prefer).
What is a sharp crochet hook?
A sharp crochet hook is a fantastic tool I came across recently. I think every crochet enthusiast needs one in their collection! Normally in order to create edge crochet you need to buy special fabric packs that have special holes pre-poked on them. Or you need to own and know how to use a sewing machine and purchase additional Wing needles also known as hemstitching needles.
But the Sharp Crochet has really cut down on the crafting time and makes my craft projects much more portable. It is a new crochet hook that has a special patent pending design on the tip that allows it to easily slide through fabric and paper to create the hole that you use for threading crochet thread through as you crochet. I can get the hemstitch look even while I’m riding in the car on our way to visit family for the holidays!
But more about this amazing tool later. You will be able to see more of it as we go along. So lets get onto this fun Crochet edging baby burp cloth tutorial!
Crochet Edging Baby Burp Cloth Pattern
Cut out flannel or other fabric of your choice in the shape of a burp cloth. You can easily do a double layer, as the Sharp Crochet hook can handle two layers just fine. Zig zag stitch or serge the edges to prevent fraying.
With the fabric ready, we can begin the crochet edging.
Begin with a pretzel knot. Gently work the sharp crochet hook through the fabric 1/4 ” inches into the fabric. Hook the thread loop over the hook and pull through the hole. Slip stitch to begin. Chain 1. Keeping the tail flush with the fabric you will be crocheting over the tail for a few stitches.
At another 1/4″ over, again work the sharp crochet hook through the fabric and loop thread over the hook, pull through and single crochet. Repeat this edging technique 1/4″ in and 1/4″ over all the way around the burp cloth. You can free hand it and estimate or you can mark it out if you don’t feel comfortable with eying it. When you get to the beginning slip stitch in the chain one space from the beginning.
Slip stitch in first stitch over. You want to stitch under both layers of thread for a tighter look and longer lasting crochet edging. Then chain 3. Double crochet in the same hole. Chain 4 then slip stitch in the 1st chain. This creates the picot. Do 2 more double crochet stitches in the same hole as the first double crochet. Then skip three stitches/holes in the base row. Then begin again in the 4th stitch. 2 double crochets, picot, 2 double crochets then skip three stitches. Repeat this process of 2 Double crochet, picot, 2 Double crochet skip three; until you make your way around the entire burp cloth.
When you reach the beginning, slip stitch in the 3rd chain stitch. Tie off and weave the tail through the stitches. Cut and trim extra threads.
Now you are finished! You can repeat the same patterns for a matching baby blanket.
Why use the Sharp Crochet Hook when Crochet edging.
The sharp crochet is amazing with its unique sharp tip. Regular crochet hooks are rounded and smooth on the edge. You can see the difference with the two same size hooks. It’s quite a difference. You can see why the sharp crochet hook can easily glide through fabric or paper for edge crochet projects with no need to pre-poke holes.
The Sharp crochet website has lots of different project ideas and patterns. Yes they have free tutorials available for you! So you can get the most out of your Sharp Hook! I really love the crocheted purse with zipper and liner. I also can’t wait to try out the shirt edging!
Now the Sharp crochet may seem a bit pricey compared to other crochet hooks retailing at $10.99 for the hook and pattern book. But truly it has saved me so much money! I no longer have to buy the expensive fabric packs from my local craft store. The ones with the crochet edging holes pre-poked. I also don’t have to worry about getting an expensive sewing machine needle so I can add the holes in the fabric on my own. Plus the Sharp crochet can be used on fabric and paper! You can create some amazing gift cards with crocheted edging with this hook!
All I can say is I love my sharp crochet and I can’t wait to use it on a number of more projects throughout this year! You will most likely see it again in more craft tutorials we produce over this year. I’m really quite excited because with the Sharp Crochet hook I can finally use my favorite crochet edging patterns in more projects!
To learn more about the Sharp Crochet hook be sure to like them on Facebook. You can also read more and buy your own at Sharp Crochet Hook online.
Want another fun and easy Crochet Project? Check out our easy Crochet Snowflakes!
What crochet edging project would you create with your own Sharp crochet hook?
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Great tutorial and so cute! Love the purse too.
That’s really cute. You make it look so easy.
so pretty, that would make a lovely gift!
I love this idea! I get too frustrated with big knitting or crochet projects so I usually don’t finish them or they turn into a chore. This looks like something much more suited to my shorter attention span, and super cute!!!
Oh I am just like you Liz! I have a short attention span when it comes to crafts and crocheting. If it’s not a project I can get done in a few hours or a few days with just an hour here and there, then I lose interest and never finished. Man, I have so many skeins of yarn tied up in projects I’ve never finished. lol. But I love the easy and short crafts. I can get through those easily.
I must say that it REALLY adds something. Super cute!
That’s so cute! The only thing I know to crochet is a simple straight stitch which lets me make afghans, and I guess I could do a scarf with it!
Crocheting is such a lost art these days. My mother crochets and is trying to teach my sister and I. These small and gorgeous projects would be so much fun to try. I absolutely love the look of the burp cloth borders. So pretty.
That is so cute! I want to learn to crochet so badly…you make it look easy!
That burp cloth is absolutely beautiful!
I’ve been crocheting since October, and love it so much! This could really take me to the next level! 🙂
Love the tutorials thanks so much! I like to crochet while watching my shows at night.
This is such a smart idea! It would also be cute to finish a blanket with this look!
This is super cute! I’m a knitter but have never done crochet. Might have to take it up!
Oh that turned out beautifully. I wish I had the patience to learn how to crochet. I’ve tried sewing and that didn’t go well. Maybe I’ll give this a try and see how that goes.
So cute!!! I wish I knew how to crochet 🙁 I love all the projects people can do 🙂
This made me want to run downstairs and pull out my material to get started! The directions were so simple that I think I might be able to pull it off.
Thanks for sharing… this makes any gift so special.
I am eager to try this.. I have been crocheting for over 35 years and always hated having to make my own holes when stitching edgings or adding lace to centerpieces, etc… have to get a sharp hook as soon as I can
I’ve tried knitting, and I just can barely pass with it. I would really like to try to crochet. I have heard from numerous people that it is far easier to crochet than to knit. Plus, I really don’t want to be known as a knit-wit! Ha!
This is awesome. Very cute! I would love to try this needle and would love to browse through the patterns.
yOU DO IT ALL GIRL!~~ I am so impressed! This is great!!!!
This is awesome! Can’t wait to use it on items for my little girl. And to try it out on a baby blanket for a friend due this summer!
This is awesome! Can’t wait to try it out on items for my little girl. And to make a baby blanket for a friend due this summer
Kendra stuppi – name correction
Yay! I thought I would have to blanket stitch first! I can’t wait tontrybthe sharp hook!!!!!!
This sharp crochet hook is so amazing and I would love to try it! I’m so glad to see your great review, the blanket border is so pretty – Thanks 🙂
I didn’t even know the Sharp Crochet Hook existed until I saw your Crochet Edging Tutorial that my daughter posted for me to see on Facebook! I’d LOVE to have one, as I have been doing this type of edging the hard way, cutting holes with a razor tool, before Crocheting the edges. This would be so much easier for me!
What a neat idea! I love what you made!
I have never seen a sharp crochet hook before. Your project came out gorgeous. I think that it is absolutely brilliant.
the tutorials are very good my significant other loves to crochet .
I love to crochet – but have to admit it’s been a long time! I remember my mom crocheting edgings on pillowcases and hand towels (I may still have a towel!) It dressed them up so much. I can see how this sharp hook would make it so much easier.
This post has literally given me a dozen ideas of crafts I can start and more importantly finish in a day or two! I’m heading straight down to my local store to find me a sharp hook. I hope they stock them
I have never used a hook like that … looks interesting
i recently started crocheting and i love it!
I learned how to crochet last year and I can’t get enough!
I am new to crocheting but am now “hooked”. I didn’t kow about the sharp crochet hook when it comes to edging. I have not tried edging yet, but it is on my list.
I love this idea for a tool! As a knitter I can see using this to attach a purse lining. Wonderful!
THIS IS A WONDERFUL IDEA…Thank you so much for coming up with this idea. I am doing a humanitarian project with baby blankets and this will save us money. I AM SO EXCITED.
I’d use the Sharp hook to add edgings to the frayed bottoms of my jeans.
this is awesome, I love any kind of books to do with crocheting
This is an excellent tutorial and I can’t wait to get a sharp crochet hook. This will save lots of time since I won’t have to make a hemstitch in the fabric beforehand. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool – I currently only know how to knit – I’d love to learn to crochet as well! 🙂 I certainly have the yarn stash to support it…
I have never seen a hook like this. I will have to check this out. Thanks =D
I love this! So pretty and whimsical. I want to give this a try.
I searched everywhere for something like this. When I crocheted the edge of my granddaughter’s fleece blanket I had to pre-poke the holes with a nail. I would love to try a Sharp Crochet Hook!
my great aunt used to make all the new babies of the family blankets with crochet edgings like these…she has recently passed on..i would love to continue this tradition
So cute! I have always wanted to learn how to crochet!
So much better than sewing, thank you for the info!
I really enjoyed this review and tutorial I always wanted to know how to put borders on material and am not good at punching straight holes
This tutorial was very helpful and informative. Thanks for sharing!
i love a crochet edge. I normally knit but i crochet around the edges frequently to give it a more finished look 🙂
this is a great art that needs to be learned and passed on
looks very interesting would love to learn how.
I started to crochet for a bit when my friend taught me how to! However I haven’t done it for awhile. I need to get back into it 🙂
I love the feet pattern.. it’s one of my favorites!
I’ve just started crocheting again after several years, and this looks like a great project for me to try next.
How CUTE! I love this! Thank you.
You are so creative!!! Love this and thanks for sharing!
I have never heard of a sharp hook! Thank you for the info and how cute the bibs look with the added crochet. I am pinning this! Vicki
This is so adorable! I love it! Thank you for sharing!
I just received my hook today in the mail. So excited to get started to get things made!! I have 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren!!
Can you tell me if you have plans for making any other patterns or larger hooks???
Thank you ever so much!!!!
Blessings,
Linda