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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 is the final border design to complete the Legacy Blanket, created to join twelve legacy squares and frame them with a structured, textured edging. The pattern uses a zipper join to assemble the squares, then works a twelve-round border with color changes to create a neat, finished blanket edge. Photographs and stitch notes are included to help you with tricky stitch placements and post stitches.

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

The instructions include yardage estimates per round and color as well as stitch definitions for specialty techniques used. Follow the step-by-step rounds and videos referenced for joining and special stitches for best results.

Why You'll Love This Justyce Destany Border Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it takes a collection of individual squares and brings them together into a cohesive, framed blanket that feels finished and professional. I designed the rounds to add texture and interest while keeping the construction logical and repeatable. The color-by-round approach lets the squares breathe while the border adds depth and a calm frame. Finishing with a neat slip-stitch/backside edge gives a firm, clean border that photographs beautifully. Working this border always makes me proud to present a completed legacy-style blanket.

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 easy it is to customize this border by changing the color order; try swapping the blues for warm autumn hues to create a cozy seasonal version.

I sometimes make the border chunkier by using a heavier worsted or aran weight yarn and a larger hook for a more substantial frame.

If you want a slimmer look, use a fingering or sport weight yarn with a correspondingly smaller hook to create a delicate mini version for a baby blanket.

I often experiment with different join methods — try a whipstitch or continuous single crochet join instead of the zipper join for a different seam look.

You can add a final decorative round of picots or shells if you want a more ornate edge rather than the firm slip-stitch finish in round 12.

I recommend swapping the FPtr round with a shallow FPtr or an alternate post stitch if you prefer less texture while keeping the same counts.

I like to embroider a small initial or date on the back center before blocking to personalize a gift blanket.

For a modern look, use monochrome neutrals for all rounds except one accent color in round 8 to highlight the clusters.

I sometimes add a light quilting-style backing and hand-sew it to the wrong side after blocking to give the blanket extra warmth and structure.

If youre making a smaller lapghan, reduce the number of squares and adjust the border counts accordingly; remember to recalculate yardage and block for final size.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the standing stitch start can create an uneven first stitch; always begin each round with the standing stitch as directed. ✗ Not using the zipper join correctly will leave gaps between squares; follow the zipper join video and align squares carefully before joining. ✗ Making slst joins too tight in the final round will pull the edge inward; keep slip stitches relaxed to maintain a flat firm edging. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases and cluster placements results in misaligned corners; count sts per side after each round to verify counts. ✗ Changing yarn weight without adjusting hook will alter final size dramatically; if you swap yarn, swatch and recalculate gauge and yardage.

Justyce Destany Border Pattern

Add a finishing touch to your Legacy Blanket with the Justyce Destany Border. This detailed border pattern guides you through joining 12 legacy squares with a zipper join and crocheting a twelve-round, colorwork edging that frames your blanket beautifully. Youll get full round-by-round instructions, stitch definitions, yardage estimates, and helpful photos to guide placement and technique. Perfect for makers who want a polished, professional finish for a cherished heirloom.

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
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    Color A - White; Foundation & join: 165 yards; Border total Color A: 125 yards
  • 03
    Color B - Medium Blue; Border: 170 yards
  • 04
    Color C - Glacier; Border: 117 yards
  • 05
    Color D - Sea Blue; Border: 203 yards
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    Color E - Light Gray; Border: 44 yards
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    Squares total yarn (all squares and colorways used): approximately 2,700 yards

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm
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    Stitch markers
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    Darning needle / yarn needle
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    Scissors
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    Pins for blocking (optional)
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    Surface for blocking (blocking board or towels)

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— Border :

Info :

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 1/2" border. 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.

Info :

Yarn: I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight), 100% Acrylic. A = White; B = Medium Blue; C = Glacier; D = Sea Blue; E = Light Gray. Squares total approx 2,700 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.

Info :

Stitches used include standing stitch, invisible join, zipper join, slst, sc, hdc, BPhdc, hdc2tog, dc, 2dc-cluster, long dc, FPtr, CCO, 3LP. Counts shown on rnds 2-12 are for a 12 square blanket. All rounds start with a standing stitch and end with an invisible join to 2nd st of rnd and fasten off unless noted otherwise.

Round 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).

Round 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.

Round 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).

Round 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).

Round 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).

Round 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).

Round 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).

Round 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).

Round 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).

Round 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).

Round 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 corner sp (664 total/145 sts each short side, 187 sts each long side).

Round 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.

Info :

Blocking is recommended to put finishing touches on the squares and border; choose wet block or steam block carefully when working with acrylic yarn. You may print one copy for personal use; please credit the designer if sharing photos or finished items.

Assembly Instructions

  • Determine the placement of your 12 squares and join them together using a zipper join as described in RND 2; follow the City Farmhouse Studio zipper join video for the exact technique.
  • Complete Round 1 on all 12 squares prior to joining so each square has the ch-2 corner spaces and 164 sc foundation as described; this ensures consistent counts when you join.
  • After joining squares with the zipper join, follow RND 3 to begin the border across all joined squares, working stitches across seams and performing hdc2tog where squares meet.
  • Work rounds 4 through 12 in order, changing colors as listed and finishing each round with an invisible join; after RND 12, fasten off and weave in all ends and block the blanket to final dimensions.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round and key stitch placements, especially during rounds with clusters and CCOs.
  • 💡All rounds start with a standing stitch and should end with an invisible join to the 2nd stitch of the round unless you choose a slip stitch finish.
  • 💡If you customize the number of squares or change yarn weight/hook size, note that stitch counts for rounds 2-12 will change and yardage needs will increase or decrease.

This Justyce Destany border was designed to be the final loving touch for a Legacy Blanket — bringing individual squares together into a polished heirloom. The rounds combine texture, clean corners, and a firm final edge to showcase the center motifs. Enjoy finishing your blanket and sharing this made-with-love piece with someone special. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket measures approximately 44" x 57" after blocking when using the recommended worsted weight yarn and a 5.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this border?

Yes, you can, but changing yarn weight will alter the final size and stitch counts; swatch and recalculate gauge and yardage before committing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate; basic knowledge of post stitches, clusters, and invisible joins is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the border and assembly in 5-7 hours, though time will vary depending on experience and whether you block and finish slowly.

Where can I find instructions for the zipper join?

The pattern references a City Farmhouse Studio zipper join video; follow that video for the join technique before working RND 3.