hope you’re all having a wonderful week so far 🙂
i’ve been all over the house these past few weeks
the basement, master bed and my craft room
(still working on my kitchen too!)
my craft space got a little outta hand over the holidays
when creating & packing product for the shop was a priority
now, the aftermath of that has been lingering
so things are getting moved around, sorted into different bins
or just plain thrown out.
i’ve also been wanting to add a little somthin’ somethin’ to the shelves over the sewing desk
and as you can see there is a little bit of an overhang,
perfect for two-way tape, thumb tacks and something cute ♥
i thought i’d share the pattern with you
it requires basic crochet stitches (so if you’re a newbie, you can do this!)
To start your foundation chain, measure the length of your shelves
(or whatever else you want to apply this to! 🙂
Crochet Edging Pattern
using a G hook
and some of Martha Stewart’s Extra Soft Wool Blend yarn in Buttermilk
Chain the length of your measurement, then turn.
♥ Row 1
dc in second chain from hook
*repeat to the end of the row*
♥ Row 2
ch 3, turn
skip first stitch (from previous row)
dc in next stitch
ch 1
dc in next stitch
ch 1
*repeat to the end of the row*
♥ Row 3
ch 1, turn
hdc in second chain from hook
dc in next stitch
3 trbl (together) in next stitch
dc in next stitch
hdc in next stitch
slip stitch in next stitch
*repeat to the end of the row*
tie off & weave in loose ends
here are some close-up’s!
i really like how it turned out
i used some double sided adhesive to hang the trim on the inside of the rim
the next morning i came downstairs to find the edging all over the floor…
two-way tape is good, but not good enough
just pop a few flat thumb tacks along the inside every few inches or so
(or hot glue for something a little more permanent)
just a simple little thing can make a big difference
isn’t she purdy?? :):)
this is the best room to organize & clean
everything is so bright & colorful, it’s hard not to get excited about making stuff!
as you can see though …
this room was anything but clean at the time of these pictures 🙂
now go ahead and make some trim!
for a window, a little table or desk… maybe even a lampshade!
oooh, the possibilities 🙂
happy crafting ♥
sweet parties here:
making your house a home 
very pretty! That yarn looks really soft too. I love to crochet but lately all I wanna do is handsew!! LOL I too have been working and organizing in my craft/studio/office/computer room. Must be the time of year!! Woo Hoo I get more creating done when I am clean n organized!! Thanks for sharing!! XOX Love Fran.
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What a cute idea. I have never, sadly, learned to crochet- xo Diana
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Thank you for the pattern. I really like the trim and your gorgeous shelves!
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I love this ~ so pretty! Is is ok to pin this to my crochet board? Thx
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Oh, you know I love this!! Such a darling idea!! I will definitely have to make some!! Have a wonderful week! xo Heather
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I love it, all is so cute and pretty!!!Great job.
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So pretty! I wish I knew how to crochet. I'm a knitter but wow is that beautiful!
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I love, love this!! So pretty and an adorable touch to it! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern too, I will be making some! 🙂 🙂 Thanks again! Happy Tuesday! xo Holly
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Just lovely!Pamscrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
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So cute, Jaime! I can knit, but I'm still teaching myself crochet little bits at a time…I think I'd just rather pay you for the trim for now!!! ; )
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if i made this, the yarn would be all over the floor the next day in a crazy heaped up mess-LOL! maybe someday i will learn to crochet but in the meantime, i will just stare at your loveliness here! 🙂
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Very very cute, Jaime! Such a clever idea! I'd never thought about making crochet edging for my shelves but now you got me thinking 🙂
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I love that you added crochet to your shelves. Your room is so fantastically colorful. Do you just walk in and smile?? I don;t know if I could work in there – I might be too distracted by all the prettiness and colors! 😉
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I soooooooooo love this (along with everything else you do). SO pretty!
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I'm rather new to your beautiful blog and haven't yet commented, but I have been quietly enjoying your posts.I think your crocheted edging is lovely and after visiting your Etsy shop, it is just my humble opinion that this would be a wonderful addition to your shop right alongside all those pretty roses:)
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SO sweet. LOVE it. Thanks so much for sharing the instructions. Only wish I had such a great room to use it in!!!
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It's all kinds of perfect and springy!!! Great job friend!!!
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thank you Leah! so glad you're here!♥
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yay! have fun! ♥ loves to you!
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I enjoy your blog, Jaime, and I love all the great crafty inspiration you share. I made the crochet edging using Martha Stewart wool blend yarn (great yarn BTW) in igloo. But instead of using the edging under a shelf, I put it around a cake stand. I love it! There is a picture on my blog. Thank you for sharing the instructions.
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I just love this idea! I am looking at putting up a couple of shelves in my craft/school room and this would be a perfect way to make them so cute! Thank you for sharing!
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Hi! I am a big Fan of your Style: I just shared your very very beautiful Craft-Room and the pretty Crochet Edging on my german blog: http://schoenstricken.de/2013/03/einrichtungstipps-kreativraum/All best from Berlin, Jessica
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OMG cutest thing ever! I have never heard of anything like this before Jamie. How special and wonderful!
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love this. I am new to crochet and I have some pillowcases that my grandma did a similar edging. I have been wanting to try to make my own.thanks for sharing.
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thank you for the feature Jessica! tried to leave a comment on your blog, but it wouldn't let me 😦 have a great weekend! ♥
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