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Justyce Destany Border Pattern

Justyce Destany Border Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Justyce Destany Border Pattern

This pattern provides the final border to complete The Legacy Blanket by joining twelve legacy squares and adding a textured multi-round edging. It uses a zipper join and a sequence of twelve rounds to build a firm, attractive frame around your blanket. The design highlights layered stitches and corner chain spaces for clean edges and a professional finish.

Justyce Destany Border Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, color guidance, and yarn estimates used in the sample. Perfect for mid-intermediate crocheters who want a polished final touch on a square-join blanket.

Why You'll Love This Justyce Destany Border Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together a series of beautiful legacy squares into a cohesive, finished blanket that looks thoughtful and professional. I enjoy the way the zipper join and subsequent rounds create a neat framed edge that highlights the squares while providing structure. The mix of textured stitches, clusters, and post stitches adds visual interest without being overly complicated. I find the color layering particularly satisfying — it lets you play with contrasts and complementary tones to make the design your own. Seeing the blanket blocked and finished with this border always makes me smile.

Justyce Destany Border Pattern step 1 - construction progress Justyce Destany Border Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Justyce Destany Border Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Justyce Destany Border Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this border adapts to different colorways; try swapping the palette for high-contrast shades to make the border pop or soft pastels for a subtle finish.

If you want a chunkier look, I sometimes switch to a bulkier worsted or aran weight and a larger hook to create a squishier, warmer border.

You can lengthen or shorten the border by adding or removing rounds; for a sleeker finish, skip RND 7 or RND 8, or for more texture, add an additional textured round before the final slst round.

I often change the join method: try a visible join like mattress stitch for a decorative seam instead of the zipper join for a different aesthetic.

Consider changing the corner treatment: replacing ch-2 corner spaces with ch-3 or ch-1 and a sc cluster will subtly change the corner curve and drape.

I like to add small embroidered motifs or a crocheted fringe after blocking to personalize the blanket and add movement to the edge.

To make a mini version, use a lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook; the pattern rounds remain the same but the finished blanket will be much smaller and great for a lapghan or baby blanket.

Try alternating colors on each side of the blanket — use one set of rounds in a main color and the next rounds in a contrasting accent to frame the squares differently.

For extra durability, consider using a slightly stronger yarn for the outermost round if the blanket will see heavy use; this helps the border maintain shape over time.

I encourage you to experiment with textured stitches in place of plain sc rounds — a reverse single crochet or crab stitch can make a bold finishing touch if you want a defined outer edge.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the standing stitch at the start of rounds will shift your stitch placement; always begin rounds with the specified standing stitch to maintain counts and alignment. ✗ Making slip stitches (slst) too tight on the final edging will pull the border in and distort corners; keep slip stitches loose and even to preserve the blanket shape. ✗ Forgetting to place squares in the planned layout before the zipper join can lead to mismatched color flow; lay out all 12 squares and check color placement before joining. ✗ Not counting stitches after each round causes increasing discrepancies across sides; verify the counts given for each round, especially along short and long sides, to ensure symmetry.

Justyce Destany Border Pattern

Finish your Legacy Blanket with the Justyce Destany Border — a thoughtfully designed edging that frames twelve legacy squares with texture and clean lines. This pattern walks you through joining the squares with a zipper join and adding a twelve-round border using simple to mid-intermediate techniques. Youll enjoy the layered stitches and crisp corners that make a handmade blanket look professionally finished.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Justyce Destany Border Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight), 100% Acrylic - Color A: White (Foundation & join - 165 yards; Border Color A - 125 yds)
  • 02
    I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight), 100% Acrylic - Color B: Medium Blue (Border - 170 yds)
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    I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight), 100% Acrylic - Color C: Glacier (Border - 117 yds)
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    I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight), 100% Acrylic - Color D: Sea Blue (Border - 203 yds)
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    I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight), 100% Acrylic - Color E: Light Gray (Border - 44 yds)
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    Squares - approximately 2,700 total yards with colorways of your choice (for all 12 squares combined)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 5 mm
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    Stitch markers
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    Darning needle (for weaving in ends)
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    Blocking tools (wet block or steam block supplies)

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— Border :

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The Justyce Destany Border is the final piece needed to complete the Legacy Blanket. For this design, I used all twelve legacy squares, joined them with a zipper join, and designed a new border that I named Justyce Destany after the newest addition to our family! You can find all 12 legacy squares used in this design in my Ravelry, Ribblr, Love Crafts, Makerist, and Creative Fabrica shops, along with all of my other designs. A Legacy Blanket e-book is also available for those who want all patterns.

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Hook: 5 mm hook. Finished and blocked blanket size: 44" X 57". 12" squares, 39 sts per side. 4 squares x 3 squares, plus a 2 ½" border. If using more than 12 squares, the final dimensions will differ. Crochet Terms: US terminology throughout. Skill Level: Mid-Intermediate. Gauge: 13 sc x 14 rows = 4" square. Additional Items Needed: Stitch markers and darning needle.

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Yarn and Colors Used: I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight), 100% Acrylic; A - White; B - Medium Blue; C - Glacier; D - Sea Blue; E - Light Gray. Squares - 2,700 total yds with colorways of your choice. Foundation & join - Color A, 165 yards. Border - Color A, 125 yds; Color B, 170 yds; Color C, 117 yds; Color D, 203 yds; Color E, 44 yds.

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STITCHES USED: standing stitch, invisible join, zipper join, slst (Slipstitch), st(s) (Stitch/stitches), sp (Space), ch (Chain), yo (Yarn over), rnd (Round)

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Common stitch definitions and video links are provided in the pattern for standing stitch, invisible join, and zipper join. See the pattern pages for Right-Handed / Left-Handed video links and City Farmhouse Studio zipper join video references.

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STITCH ABBREVIATIONS USED INSTRUCTIONS: sc (Single crochet); hdc (Half double crochet); BPhdc (Back post half double crochet); hdc2tog (Half double crochet 2 together); dc (Double crochet); 2dc-cluster (2 double crochet cluster); long dc (Long double crochet); FPtr (Front post treble crochet); CCO (2dc-cluster cross-over); 3LP (Third loop of stitch)

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Symbol Guide and special usage of parentheses, brackets and asterisks are defined in the pattern. COUNT TOTALS: Total chain spaces are included in the st count; corner chain spaces are not included in the total. Example counts are provided for the entire blanket and per side.

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Special Instructions: These instructions are specifically for the border design. Counts shown on rnds 2-12 are for a 12 square blanket. This design can be customized to fit any number of squares, each with 39 stitches per side before rnd 1. However, if using more or less than 12 squares, note that the counts in each round will change.

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Instructions for ALL rounds start with a standing stitch and end with an invisible join to 2nd st of rnd, and fasten off. If not changing colors, you can opt to finish the rnd with a slip stitch join and use the appropriate "ch" or "chainless starting stitch" to begin the next round. Keep in mind that if you choose the slip stitch end, the "ch" or "chainless starting stitch" will replace the first standing st of the round.

RND 1 :

Color: White, A. Note: This rnd creates a foundation in preparation for the join in rnd 2. Please note that all squares used for this blanket must have 39 stitches per side and 41 stitches per side after rnd 1. Start in any ch-2 corner sp, • *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc in NEXT 39 sts; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts per square: 164 sc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (164 total/41 per side) • Complete 1st bullet point for all 12 squares. Counts for ALL squares: 1,968 sc, 48 ch-2 corner sps (1,968 total)

RND 2 :

Color: White, A. Determine the placement of your squares and join them together with a zipper join. This video by City Farmhouse Studio explains in detail how to complete the join.

RND 3 :

Color: White, A. Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, • (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; [sc in NEXT 41 sc; hdc2tog in ch-2 sp of square just worked and NEXT UNworked ch-2 sp, skipping join] rep up to second to last ch-2 sp before NEXT ch-2 corner sp; sc in NEXT 41 sc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 582 sc (125 each short side, 166 each long side), 10 hdc2tog (2 each short side, 3 each long side), 4 ch-2 corner sp (592 total/127 sts each short side, 169 sts each long side)

RND 4 :

Color: Medium Blue, B. * Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, • *(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 corner sp; hdc across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 600 hdc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (600 total/129 sts each short side, 171 sts each long side)

RND 5 :

Color: Glacier, C. Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, • *(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 corner sp; BPhdc across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 hdc (2 hdc both short and long side), 600 BPhdc (129 each short side, 171 each long side), 4 ch-2 corner sp (608 total/131 sts each short side, 173 sts each long side)

RND 6 :

Color: Sea Blue, D. Starting in 1st hdc after any ch-2 corner sp, • *CCO - working 2dc-cluster in 1st hdc after ch-2 corner sp and long dc in previous ch-2 sp; • sk BPhdc, CCO - working 2dc-cluster in NEXT BPhdc and long dc in BPhdc just skipped; rep up till last BPhdc before NEXT ch-2 corner sp; • sk BPhdc, CCO - working 2dc-cluster in NEXT hdc and long dc in BPhdc just skipped; • CCO - working 2dc-cluster in NEXT ch-2 corner sp and long dc in previously worked hdc, ch 2; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join to long dc of 1st CCO of rnd. Counts: 310 CCO, 4 ch-2 corner sp (310 total/67 sts each short side, 88 sts each long side)

RND 7 :

Color: Light Gray, E. Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc in each 2dc-cluster and each long dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 628 sc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (628 total/136 sts each short side, 178 sts each long side)

RND 8 :

Color: Medium Blue, B. Note: St placement for this FPtr: insert hook from front-to-back around 2dc-cluster CCO of rnd 6, then back-to-front under the top 2 shallow loops; sk sc of rnd 7 behind FPtr just worked. Starting in ch-2 corner sp before any side, • *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; dc in NEXT sc; FPtr around CCO 2dc-cluster of rnd 6; dc in NEXT sc of rnd 7; rep until last 3 sc before NEXT ch-2 corner sp; FPtr around CCO 2dc-cluster of rnd 6; sk NEXT 2 sc, dc in NEXT sc of rnd 7; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 330 dc (72 each short side, 93 each long side), 310 FPtr (67 each short side, 88 each long side), 4 ch-2 corner sp (640 total/139 sts each short side, 181 sts each long side)

RND 9 :

Color: White, A. Starting in any ch-2 corner of any side, • *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; hdc in 3LP of dc; sc in dc; [hdc in 3LP of dc; sc in FPtr] until last 3 dc's before NEXT ch-2 corner sp; hdc in 3LP of dc; sc in dc; hdc in 3LP of dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 326 sc (71 each short side, 92 each long side), 322 hdc (70 hdc each short side, 91 each long side), 4 ch-2 corner sp (648 total/141 sts each short side, 183 sts each long side)

RND 10 :

Color: Glacier, C. Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, • *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 656 sc, 4 ch-2 sp (656 total/143 sts each short side, 185 sts each long side)

RND 11 :

Color: Sea Blue, D. Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, • *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 664 sc, 4 ch-2 sp (664 total/145 sts each short side, 187 sts each long side)

RND 12 :

Color: Sea Blue, D. Note: This rnd will create a firm edging for the blanket. Be careful not to make your slst(s) too tight. Turn the work and working on backside only and in 2nd sc after ch-2 corner sp of any side, *slst across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; slst in NEXT ch-2 corner sp and NEXT sc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join and weave in ALL yarn ends. Counts: 668 slst (668 total/145 sts each short side, 189 sts each long side) Video: NattypatCrochet.

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Blocking is recommended to put the finishing touches on the squares for the blanket; you can either wet block or steam block (be careful when steam blocking acrylic yarn). This opens up stitches and gives a more professional appearance. You may print a copy of this pattern for your use; do not distribute pattern or photos in any other form. Link to the designers website or shop if sharing finished items as requested in the pattern.

Assembly Instructions

  • Determine the final layout of your 12 squares and join them using a zipper join as instructed in RND 2; follow the City Farmhouse Studio zipper join video for guidance.
  • Complete RND 1 on each square before joining: create the foundation in Color A (White) for all 12 squares, then perform the zipper join in RND 2 to join squares into the blanket.
  • Work RNDs 3-12 following the round-by-round instructions in order, changing colors as specified and using the standing stitch to begin each round and invisible join to finish each round.
  • After completing RND 12, weave in all yarn ends and block the blanket (wet block or steam block carefully for acrylic) to square up and even stitches.
  • When sharing or selling items made with this pattern, credit the designer and link back to the pattern source as requested in the copyright notice.

Important Notes

  • 💡These instructions are written for a 12-square blanket; counts will change if you use more or less than 12 squares, so adjust accordingly.
  • 💡Begin all rounds with a standing stitch and end with an invisible join to the 2nd st of the round unless you choose to use a slip stitch end.
  • 💡Place and verify the placement of squares before completing the zipper join to ensure your color layout and orientation are correct.
  • 💡Block the finished blanket to open up and even the stitches, but be cautious when steam blocking acrylic yarn to avoid damage.

This Justyce Destany Border pattern adds a beautiful, structured frame to your Legacy Blanket that elevates the look of your handmade heirloom. The layered stitchwork and clean corners create a professional finish that highlights each legacy square and colorway. Whether youre keeping this blanket or gifting it, the final border makes it truly special. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished and blocked blanket measures approximately 44" x 57" when using twelve 12" squares and the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this border pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and stitch counts; if you change yarn weight, adjust hook size and be prepared for different yardage requirements.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic crochet skills and familiarity with post stitches, clusters, and invisible joins are recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish the border and joining in 5-7 hours, though total time may vary depending on experience, color changes, and finishing (blocking) time.