Have problems trimming your projects without puckers or ripples? Want more ideas for some trims? Trims put a “frame” around any project, so this finishing element is that final touch that can take something from homemade to handmade. Get the skinny on some interesting, new, and different ways to dress up all kinds of crochet. There are no need to go through contortions for fancy-schmancy intricacies that can overwhelm a project. There is no need for really large stitch multiples for huge pattern repeats. These are fun and simple yet accessible.

With worsted wt. yarn and appropriate hook, make a 4” x 4” in sc. With worsted wt. yarn and appropriate hook, make a 4” x 4” in hdc. With worsted wt. yarn and appropriate hook, make a 4” x 4” in dc. With worsted wt. yarn and appropriate hook, make a 4” x 4” in any other fancy kind of st pattern.

1. Light-colored, worsted weight yarns, 3 to 5 different colors and/or same yarn as used for homework swatches. 2. Appropriate hook sizes. 3. Homework swatches.