Photo Edging by The Marble Cat

Photo Edging

Crochet
2.0 mm
US
English Italian
This pattern is available for €5.00 EUR buy it now

There are photos that you love more than others. You can display them in your house, or keep them in a drawer.
Even better: with this tutorial you can create a unique work and make a little picture to hang
Simply add a crocheted border following the instructions.

YOU CAN USE YOUR OWN PICTURES, BUT ALSO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DRAWINGS OF YOUR CHILDREN, OR PHOTOS STORED IN YOUR COMPUTER

This tutorial describes step by step different techniques: you can work with printed photos and drawings, or follow the instructions on how to insert your digital photo in my word file, where you’ll find the scheme: after that you’ll just print it on paper.

At this point you will find instructions and patterns for 2 DIFFERENT CROCHETED EDGE

This technique is perfect is you wish to hang your most beloved pictures, but you may also create GREETING CARDS, tags and LABELS FOR PRESENTS for presents, or a BOOKMARK!

TECHNICAL DETAILS
The crocheted border is very simple, BEGINNER level
Really fast job: it will take APPROX 1 HOUR

Stitches:

  • Chain
  • Single Crochet
  • Half double crochet
  • Double crochet
  • Picot

Material Needed:

  • Yarn: I recommend cotton, or a light wool (maybe with some lurex), depending on the subject. The color should be chosen matching it to the photo. You can use more than 1 color. You’ll need a very small quantity, so you can use also some left yarn..
  • Hook: nr 2 mm (maximum 2.5 mm)
  • Large needle
  • little pointed scissors
  • Paper, glue and large scissors
  • Optional: pencil and a ruler
  • Photo / image: the best results are obtained with pictures where the subject is in the center of the picture

Downloads:

  • PDF file with tutorials and patterns
  • Word file with scheme to print (Optional – you will need it only if you use digital pictures)

This tutorial and pattern can not be sold and passed on, either in the text or in photographs. You can certainly sell products made with this scheme, and I will be happy if you let me have some pictures!

Please note:
THIS LISTING IS FOR A CROCHET PATTERN, NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT!
Because of the nature of this listing I cannot take any refunds, I will try my best to help you with the instructions.

This pattern may not be distributed in any form, that includes pictures text and instructions. You are welcome to sell the items that you make using the pattern, but please put a link back to my shop. Thanks.