Here at Doily Designs, we have not seen this used anywhere else, and having used it quite a bit on edges lately, I have decided to give this stitch combo a name, and call it the Riffle Edge.
Riffle Edge seen below on the Easter Lotus Mandala 🐰 🐣
Riffle edge looks best with contrasting colors.
This stitch combo is so simple, and gives an interesting look and texture to an otherwise simple, plain edge. Americana Coaster Pattern seen below.
The Riffle Edge stitch combo works nicely on projects both large and small. Like on the Valentine's Day Heart Coaster seen below.
Lately, this has been a favorite edge to use on anything from blankets, doilies, coasters, and more.
This simple, but interesting combo gives a little something extra to the look and feel of a crochet edge.
Below is an example of the use of the Riffle Edge on the Lacy Layers of Love Valentines Heart Coasters.
Riffle Edge Graph Pattern
NOTE that this edge looks best when done with at least 2 contrasting colors.
For more patterns with the Riffle Edge, stop by Doily Designs shop on Etsy. Written instructions in patterns.
Thank you for stopping by.
Best wishes, happy crocheting, and happy Riffling!
Below; Lucky Charm Shamrock on Doily Designs Seasonal Lip Balm Tote (pattern available on Etsy).
Lucky Charm Shamrock ☘️
Written in US crochet terms.
Skill: Easy
Hook: E (3.50 mm)
Yarn: Small amounts of worsted weight yarn.
Yarn used by designer; Hobby Lobby "I Love
This Cotton!", forest green.
Construction: Made from the center around, using Magic Ring.
Very quick, and easy for lots of fun with Tiny Lucky Charms 🍀
Find the video, and YouTube link below.
Special Stitches
Hdc: YO, ins hook, YO, pull thru, YO, pull thru 3 lps on hook.
Mr: (Magic Ring). Loop yarn around 2 fingers, pull loop on hook thru, leaving an open ring, remove strands from around your fingers, Ch, work pattern stitches into this ring and around the tail, after working sts untwist the tail, join, close Mr by pulling tail gently but firmly closed tight.
Stitch Key
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Mr: Magic Ring
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Begin
Make a Mr,
*Ch 4
Hdc in mr,
Ch 4,
Sl st in mr,*
repeat * to * 2 to 3 x's,
Ch 5, Sl st in 2nd ch and remaining ch's,
Sl st in mr, Sl st in 1st ch,
fasten off,
pull mr closed,
weave ends.
Variation:
Make a Mr,
*Ch 5, Hdc in mr, Ch 5, Sl st in mr,* repeat * to * 3 times, Ch 5, Sl st in 2nd ch and remaining 3 ch sps,
Sl st in mr, Sl st in 1st ch, fasten off, weave ends.
