Tutorial Series: The Crochet Zig Zag Braid Edging

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A crochet border edging on crochet or knit blankets, dishcloths, and various other projects is frequently employed to enhance their aesthetic appeal, providing a more finished or decorative look that transforms simple items into something more. There are numerous crochet border edgings available, each offering a unique texture and style. For instance, a single crochet border adds a subtle, clean finish, whereas a crochet moss stitch border introduces a more textured feel. Another edging is the crochet zig zag braid edging, which is accomplished by alternating between slip stitches and chain stitches, creating a braid-like pattern that adds both texture and visual interest. Incorporating the various border edging adds more visual interest and elevates the overall design of a knitted or crocheted item.

I have used the crochet zig zag braid edging in several dishcloth patterns, including the Dotted Dishcloth, With a Twist Dishcloth, and a few other dishcloths that I have created over time. This straightforward edging technique gives the finished product a textured and decorative look.

The Dotted Dishcloth
With a Twist Dishcloth


The video and written instructions below show how to crochet zig zag braid edging for right-handed crochet

The Crochet Zig Zag Braid Edging:


Written steps to crochet the Zig Zag Edging:

  • Insert crochet hook under both strands of the edge stitch or a crochet stitch
  • Yarn over and pull the yarn loop under and through both stands of the edge stitch.
  • Slip stitch (Tutorial Series: How to Crochet Slip Stitch) the loop with the loop on the crochet hook
  • Chain one
  • Repeat the steps above for the crochet zig zag edging

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The No Fuss Cushion Cover Pattern PDF

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Pattern For Sale: The No Fuss Cushion Cover Pattern PDF is now available on Ravelry and Etsy

The Pattern PDF includes:

  • The beginner level crochet skills needed to crochet the cushion cover
  • How the single and double crochet stitches are combined for the suzette stitch pattern
  • Step by step written instructions to crochet the No Fuss Cushion Cover
  • Photos of the work in progress and links to video clips as visual aid
  • Gauge, yarn, and materials needed for the pattern

Buy the beginner-friendly No Fuss Cushion Cover pattern pdf for a fun, straight forward project to add a personal touch to your living space

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Tutorial Series: How to Crochet Zig Zag Join

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Crocheted or knitted pieces can be joined together in several ways, each offering unique benefits and aesthetic qualities. They can be seamed together with a mattress stitch, which provides a nearly invisible join, or joined with the three-needle bind-off technique used in joining knitted pieces together. Alternatively, certain crochet slip-stitch techniques, such as the crochet zig zag join is used not only to secure the pieces (knitted or crocheted) firmly but to also give the seam a decorative zig zag look. The join in this technique is created by a repetition of alternating crochet slip stitches from one piece to the other, resulting in a visually appealing texture that enhances the overall design.


The crochet zig zag join technique is one of my favorite join methods and I’ve included it in many of my patterns. The Comfy Poncho, Winterland Cowl, The Waiting Season Cowl, The Patchwork Petal Scarf, The Four Section Blanket, and Goes with Everything Cowl are some patterns that use the crochet zig zag method.

The written instructions and video below show how to use the Crochet Zig Zag join for right-handed crochet.


Written Instructions on how to Crochet Zig Zag Join:

  1. Insert the crochet hook from front to back under both the strands of the edge stitch in the first knitted or crocheted piece
  2. Yarn over with working yarn and pull the loop on the crochet hook under and through both the strands of the edge stitch in the first piece
  3. Slip stitch the loop to the loop on the hook (Tutorial Series: How to Crochet Slip Stitch)
  4. Insert the crochet hook from back to front under both the strands of the edge stitch in the second knitted or crocheted piece
  5. Yarn over with working yarn and pull the loop on the crochet hook under and through both the strands of the edge stitch in the second piece
  6. Slip stitch the loop to the loop on the hook (Tutorial Series: How to Crochet Slip Stitch)
  7. Repeat Steps 1 to 6 for the Crochet Zig Zag Join

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The Increasing Decreasing Cowl Pattern Pdf

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The Increasing Decreasing Cowl Pattern Pdf is now available for purchase on Ravelry and Etsy


The knitting skills needed to knit this cowl include knitting in the round, knitting two stitches together, purling two stitches together, and knitting front and back

The Increasing Decreasing Cowl is based on the Increases and Decreases Cowl Pattern that was published October 2020 here on Coffee Tea Knits

The Pattern PDF includes:

  • The knitting skill level needed to knit the cowl
  • Step by step written instructions to knit the Increasing Decreasing Cowl
  • Links to tutorial video clips on how to Kfb, join round etc.
  • Gauge, yarn, and materials needed for the pattern
  • Specific areas in the pattern where size of the cowl can be modified

Buy this ad free Increasing Decreasing Cowl Pattern pdf and customize it to any size of choice for a more personal and enjoyable knitting experience

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Tutorial Series: How to Crochet Slip Stitch

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Slip stitches in crochet serve to join rounds, connect pieces, create texture, and form edges, making them an essential technique for any crocheter. The crochet slip stitches are tighter stitches that create a dense fabric, providing not only durability but also a polished finish to your projects. In the crochet slip stitch technique, there is no row height increase, allowing for a seamless transition between different sections of your work. In the single crochet slip stitch, a new loop is created with the working yarn that is then slipped through the loop on the crochet hook, effectively allowing you to move through your pattern without adding bulk. The slip stitch technique is useful in enhancing the overall structure and aesthetics of the crocheted item.


I have used crochet slip stitches as a decorative edging in “The With a Twist Dishcloth“, “The Speckles Dishcloth“, and “The Dotted Dishcloth“. The crochet zigzag slip stitch has been used to join together the “Winterland Cowl“, the “Four Seasons Blanket“, and the “Waiting Season Cowl“.

The video and written steps below on how to use the Crochet Slip Stitch technique in a single crochet stitch pattern are shown below for right-handed crocheters.

How to Crochet Slip Stitch:


Written Steps on How to Crochet Slip Stitch:

  1. Insert crochet hook under both strands into the next stitch as if to single crochet (Tutorial Series: How to Single Crochet)
  2. Catch the working yarn with the hook and pull the loop under and through both the strands of the next stitch
  3. Pull the same loop through the loop on the crochet hook
  4. Repeat Steps 1 to 3 until the end of the row for the crochet slip stitch

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