Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Add a pop of playful color to any crochet project with this candy stripe border! 🍭
It looks bold and eye-catching, but the stitch pattern is deceptively simple once you see it in action. You can work it up in two colors (like I’ll show you here) or mix in as many shades as you like for an even more striking effect. Perfect for blankets, scarves, dishcloths, and more — this border is a great way to finish your project with a fun twist.

Samples and their tutorials:
youtu.be/lq-0sjILDP4?si=FPxadkKKxnyKiUn-
youtu.be/qpEHby-o_ZM?si=_hbwBqeCoreUXv_T
youtu.be/oFjqd9ipAIs?si=twVFJgnlZ8_TGSFc
youtu.be/-Oqz-Az0kdQ?si=A4_ncDGyhJnAZGYx
youtu.be/7bqFToIqK78?si=CrSqDDrc-f0slnBv

Supplies Used:

4 mm hook
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(you don't have to buy the set, they are also sold separately)

Hobby Lobby's , "I Love This Cotton Yarn"
Weight 4

Comfy Worsted by KnitPicks
https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/comfy-...

Susan Bates Finishing Needles
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Favorite Stitch Markers
https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10021...

Time Stamps ⏰

00:00 Intro, Hook, Yarn
00:37 Foundation Border
01:20 2 Colors
02:10 Tail Tip
02:42 Tangle Free Tip
04:10 Chain Tip
04:10 Simple Corners
05:42 Stay in The Flow Tip
6:48 Invisible Finish
08:23 Tips For 3 or More Colors