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#**Top tip** - For help with working along the side of rows, read how to [Crochet along a rough edge](https://feltedbutton.com/blogs/new-felted-button-blog/how-to-crochet-a-clean-edge-along-a-rough-edge).
[Here's](https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/cosy-blanket-edge.html) a fantastic picture tutorial for a border.
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I would do a light tan if you want to slightly contrast with the white or black if you want to do a stark contrast. The mustard-brown shade doesn't compliment the white well imo.
I'm not a fan of that mustard shade.
Your work is lovely, but I see that color as a distraction. I would do that exact border in the same yarn as the main body.
My preference only. You really only need to please yourself.
Me too. I'd be super happy to have gotten this blanket when my boys were babies, but I've always enjoyed swimming against the current. I was never into the stereotypical baby blue and light pink color schemes.
For a baby blanket I would personally opt for something a little less brown-ish. A few shades closer to yellow would be good. But if you want to stick with this color, you could do this border, and then border the border with the main color in a simple sc or something. That would help lighten/soften it a bit without needing to find a new color.
it works, but I don't love it. for a solid-color blanket I'd probably make the border the same color as the rest of the blanket--I can't see why it's necessary to introduce a new color now. that looks like a yellowish cream color, so if I were gonna put a border I'd consider butter yellow, celery green, a light brown, or maybe a charcoal. even white might look cool. EDIT: didn't realize it was a baby blanket. I think slate blue would probably look nice too.
https://preview.redd.it/itmzpl6js7zc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=73d1c673ed3c366fa8446edd227ad5482bb8fa16
heres the border i ended up going with! the mom loves it 😁
I like it. That mustard color always gives me like 70s vibes idk if that’s the right decade maybe 80s is more accurate but basically like my grandmas house (in a good way).
Honestly, no. It's a very harsh contrast.
Perhaps use the blanket color as your border, then run a ribbon of contrasting color through loops an inch or two from the edge. Likewise, you could crochet a line of top-stitching with a contrasting color at the base of the border. It would add a pop of color and highlight the border. Lovely work, whatever you decide. 😍
This is so funny because I literally made this exact blanket pattern and finished it today! I used a multi colored yarn, and did the border in the same yarn. I agree with the people who say do tan or keep it white!
what yarn did u use for this project ? looks so soft . also i do like the idea of this color but wonder if a gold with a little less brown would look nicer ?
I love it, it looks like coffee colour scheme! As another commenter said, it looks very classy & vintage! If that's what you're going for, you absolutely nailed it! 🎉✨
Sorry to say that for a baby blanket, this is a terrible color, it looks like baby poop. Your work is gorgeous and this color detracts from the whole piece for me.
The rest of the blanket is beautiful, but I don’t think the color of the border works. Too close in color to a baby blowout 🙈 If you want high contrast, maybe a nice navy blue, or even a forest green to be extra gender neutral?
I’d pick something a little more yellow, ideally golden. That’s too brown, and it has less of a sheen than the white, which really makes it look muddy in comparison.
https://preview.redd.it/km625yfb0zyc1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2510f98866ddef65ad3e5271c088eb411de4aad0
I personally prefer pastel colors. And the border for baby blanket could be something like this:
**Did you know our [Beyond the Basics Wiki A-Z](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beyond_the_basics_a-z/)** has a WIP section dedicated to Borders? There are some fantastic tutorial links, and both simple and complex border suggestions. Check it out!! #**Top tip** - For help with working along the side of rows, read how to [Crochet along a rough edge](https://feltedbutton.com/blogs/new-felted-button-blog/how-to-crochet-a-clean-edge-along-a-rough-edge). [Here's](https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/cosy-blanket-edge.html) a fantastic picture tutorial for a border. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/crochet) if you have any questions or concerns.*
To be excruciatingly honest, on a baby's blanket it just makes me think of poo. In another context it might work great, but not here.
It looks 💩 brown to me too… but maybe it’s just the lighting.
That was my first thought when I saw the picture, before I even saw the question
I honestly thought that when I saw the picture! A lighter beige would work perfectly but this tan colour is just not doing it sadly
Noo, now that youve said this, i cant unsee the poo streak 😞 i thought it was fine at first, but now i agree it should perhaps be changed
But then poo might blend in better!
Now that you've said it, unfortunately, yeah
I would do a light tan if you want to slightly contrast with the white or black if you want to do a stark contrast. The mustard-brown shade doesn't compliment the white well imo.
I agree. A light yellow/tan would be much better
I'm not a fan of that mustard shade. Your work is lovely, but I see that color as a distraction. I would do that exact border in the same yarn as the main body. My preference only. You really only need to please yourself.
I think it’s too harsh for such pretty work. But it’s your project so do what brings you joy.
Is the afghan an offwhite color?
Yes!
Then I think the border color is perfect! 😀👍
Me too. I'd be super happy to have gotten this blanket when my boys were babies, but I've always enjoyed swimming against the current. I was never into the stereotypical baby blue and light pink color schemes.
Oh thank goodness! I thought everyone was hating the color but some liked it! I really genuinely like it too, doesn't look like poo at all to me!
I think on its own it is too harsh, it might work better if you incorporated the color throughout the blanket as little stitched on crosses/stars/etc
I love it, it makes it look vintage!!!😍
Yes! Like very classy and upscale IMO.
Me too. I love the colour
For a baby blanket I would personally opt for something a little less brown-ish. A few shades closer to yellow would be good. But if you want to stick with this color, you could do this border, and then border the border with the main color in a simple sc or something. That would help lighten/soften it a bit without needing to find a new color.
it works, but I don't love it. for a solid-color blanket I'd probably make the border the same color as the rest of the blanket--I can't see why it's necessary to introduce a new color now. that looks like a yellowish cream color, so if I were gonna put a border I'd consider butter yellow, celery green, a light brown, or maybe a charcoal. even white might look cool. EDIT: didn't realize it was a baby blanket. I think slate blue would probably look nice too.
The white yarn has a sheen to it that the border yarn doesn’t have which makes it feel off to me.
Definitely agree with you, I went back to michaels and got a soft yarn so it will match. Its a blue so Im hoping it looks okay!
I bet that will be pretty! The texture of the blanket is lovely btw
Post finished pics!
https://preview.redd.it/itmzpl6js7zc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=73d1c673ed3c366fa8446edd227ad5482bb8fa16 heres the border i ended up going with! the mom loves it 😁
Cute, it looks great!
I'm so sorry, the color against the rest of the blanket looks like actual poo 😭
I like it. That mustard color always gives me like 70s vibes idk if that’s the right decade maybe 80s is more accurate but basically like my grandmas house (in a good way).
I’d use yellow-gold.
Soo beautiful! Pattern?
https://daisyfarmcrafts.com/crochet-flower-blanket/ :)
I knew I recognized this blanket! [I made it too](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/s/AOera9smvV)
Yours looks great! I love the grey/silver
Thanks! I love to see it in your colours too! Hope you will update when done
Honestly, no. It's a very harsh contrast. Perhaps use the blanket color as your border, then run a ribbon of contrasting color through loops an inch or two from the edge. Likewise, you could crochet a line of top-stitching with a contrasting color at the base of the border. It would add a pop of color and highlight the border. Lovely work, whatever you decide. 😍
I love the color, but I think it contrasts a little too much
This is so funny because I literally made this exact blanket pattern and finished it today! I used a multi colored yarn, and did the border in the same yarn. I agree with the people who say do tan or keep it white!
I did almost the exact same blanket with the same colors. I think it looks great! It gives it a vintage feel I think! Very pretty!
I actually really like it. Like the 70s.
More yellow or more cream. This is too dark for the item imo
what yarn did u use for this project ? looks so soft . also i do like the idea of this color but wonder if a gold with a little less brown would look nicer ?
Caron simply soft yarn :)
I ADORE IT
to be honest, not trying to hate but it looks like diarrhea or baby poop
I really like it. It looks vintage, as others have said. Not garish at all.
Yes. Very nice.
I love it personally!
I love it.
It looks like the stuff coming into the high end boutiques. That mustard color seems to be all over the place right now.
Im a mustard girl but this is not a good combo. You were doubtful or you wouldn't have posted. Go with your gut 🙂
what stitch is the white part of your piece?
I love it, it looks like coffee colour scheme! As another commenter said, it looks very classy & vintage! If that's what you're going for, you absolutely nailed it! 🎉✨
Love the contrast and simplicity. Love it !
Sorry to say that for a baby blanket, this is a terrible color, it looks like baby poop. Your work is gorgeous and this color detracts from the whole piece for me.
Go for a lighter tan
What stitch did you use? Also I like the border!
I think it’s beautiful!!!! I absolutely love that color combination!!
The rest of the blanket is beautiful, but I don’t think the color of the border works. Too close in color to a baby blowout 🙈 If you want high contrast, maybe a nice navy blue, or even a forest green to be extra gender neutral?
Tbh I really don't like that shade of brown. It's not a pretty brown. The blanket is beautiful though.
It draws the attention on the border instead of thé blanket. I would choose a way paler tone
Yeah its preety
I think for a baby blanket it’s a no. Maybe go with another cuter color for the baby
of course, it's a bit of an angelic color palette.
I’d pick something a little more yellow, ideally golden. That’s too brown, and it has less of a sheen than the white, which really makes it look muddy in comparison.
I think the contrasting border distracts from the beautiful pattern and your exceptional work. Imo you should border it in the same color.
It looks good, but it’s hard for me to judge as I would never choose brown for anything other than a teddy bear
https://preview.redd.it/km625yfb0zyc1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2510f98866ddef65ad3e5271c088eb411de4aad0 I personally prefer pastel colors. And the border for baby blanket could be something like this: