Finishing Your Riverwood Square CAL Border Ideas Edging Options
You’ve completed all 24 squares — what a journey! Now it’s time to add that final touch that ties everything together: the border. Whether you’re going for a clean, simple edge or something with a little flair, this post gives you a few options to choose from so your blanket reflects your style.
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🧶 Before You Start: Tips
- Make sure all squares are joined and blocked
- Weave in your ends — yes, all of them! 😉
- Choose a yarn that complements or contrasts your squares for the border
- Use a slightly larger hook if your edging feels tight
Notes
When I joined my squares I crocheted 4 across which gave me 6 panels. I crocheted the 6 panels together just like I did when joining them. You may have used a different method than I did and that is perfectly fine.
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Option 1: Clean & Classic Single Crochet Border
Perfect for those who love simple finishes.
Round 1: Work a round of single crochet evenly around the entire blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner.
Rounds 2–3: Continue with 1–2 more rounds of sc or hdc for a clean frame.
Option 2: Gentle Waves – Shell Edging
For a decorative finish that still feels soft and light.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 3 hdc in same st, *hdc in each st across, work 3 hdc in middle st of corner,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in 1st hdc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *sk next st, shell in the next st, sk next st, sc in the next st,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in 1st sc.
Option 3: Framed Texture – Post Stitch Border
Adds structure and texture that echoes the CAL.
Round 1: Work a round of single crochet evenly around the entire blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner.
Round 2: Alternate front and back post double crochet to add depth.
Optional: Finish with a round of sl sts for a clean edge.
Final Note:
You can block your blanket one last time after completing the border to help everything lay flat and even.
Happy Hookin!
XO, Mistie
