What kind of tool and template is used to make holes in fleece material so that a crocheted edge can be made?
By Mary from Eagleville, PA
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If I were to crochet an edge on a baby blanket as shown in the photo I wouldn't bother with a special tool or template. I would use a small crochet hook to poke the holes, plus crochet the edging as I was going around the edge.
I have a sister that crochets handles or whatever they are called on terry dish towels that you hang them on a cabinet handle with, and she doesn't use anything other than the hook she is using for the crocheting.
I've always used those large bbq forks. Just insert the fork in the last hole you make and carry on all the way round. They are evenly spaced and a perfect size.
I haven't tried this yet. You know spiral ring school writing notebooks, when you rip off a sheet of paper, use the strip with holes as a measuring device spacer, mark holes-use metal crochet hook, the holes will be evenly spaced. Hey, free. joanie
My mother used to use a sharp metal needle.
If you want a more uniform look try threading a yarn needle with your your yarn then blanket stitching at regular intervals all the way round. 1/4 inch is good for most crochet with yarn.
Go to skipstitch.com and order a skip stitch rotary blade that works wonders on punching the holes. I have tried all different methods and this works the best.
Can the slip stitch blade go through two layers of fleece fabric?
I Use that also it is a great tool
I bought a skip blade, tried it out on a scrap piece of fleece, when I looked to see how it did, the edge just came off! Tried just barely pressing the blade into the fleece, same thing.
Skip blades work best on blizzard fleece or anti-pill fleece They do not work on fuzzy fleece.
Take a look at www.edgerydoo.com
These are templates to aid making the holes evenly and you can punch through 4 layers at a time so that it is quick.
Go to www.skipstitch.com and take a look at their blades. They work great and can be used with a 45mm rotary cutting tool.
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