Free Pom-Pom Crochet Border Stitch

• Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed (DK Weight, Category 3), approx. 100 yards for a medium-sized blanket border
• Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
• Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
• Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern Measurements:

• Each pom-pom cluster is approx. 1″ in diameter
• The border adds approx. 1.5″ to the edge of your project

Stitches Used (US Terminology)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• puff st – puff stitch (Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop 4 times, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook, ch 1 to close)
• sl st – slip stitch

Pattern Notes

• This border is worked along the edge of your finished project.
• You may adjust pom-pom spacing by increasing/decreasing the number of single crochets between clusters.

Stitching Instructions for Making the Pom-Pom Crochet Border Stitch Pattern:

Round 1: Foundation Edge (Optional, if your project doesn’t already have a neat edge)

Join yarn at any point. Ch 1, sc evenly around entire edge of project, placing 3 sc in each corner st. Sl st to first sc to join.

Round 2: Pom-Pom Border Round Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, [Pom-Pom Cluster:]

• (Puff st in next st, ch 2, puff st in same st) – this forms one Pom-Pom cluster. Sc in next 5 sts. Repeat from to around edge, spacing clusters evenly. In corners, you can place one Pom-Pom Cluster into the middle sc of the 3-corner sc group. Sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
• Block the border lightly to enhance the pom-pom definition.
• If using for blankets or garments, steam blocking is recommended to smooth out curves and set stitches.

Customization Tips

• For bigger pom-poms: use 5 or 6 loops in the puff stitch.
• For closer pom-poms: reduce the number of sc between clusters to 3 or 4.
• Use contrasting yarn for a colorful edge.

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