This is a crochet spiral wave border pattern! It’s a striking design often used for blankets, shawls, or as an eye-catching trim. I’ll guide you through exactly how to make this spiral wave motif.
🧶 Crochet Spiral Wave Border — Step-by-Step
📦 Materials:
- 2 colors of worsted weight yarn (Color A and Color B)
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
📖 Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- st = stitch
🌊 How to Make a Spiral Motif:
You’ll be working 2 spirals together in different colors.
🌸 Part 1 — Starting the Spirals:
1️⃣ With Color A:
- Make a magic ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc).
- Work 6 dc into the ring.
- Do not join — you’re working in a continuous spiral.
- Pull ring closed.
2️⃣ Attach Color B:
- In the same magic ring, attach Color B.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc).
- Work 6 dc into the ring beside Color A stitches.
Now you have 2 spirals starting together.
🌸 Part 2 — Building the Spiral Rounds:
For Color A:
- Continue working in the first unworked front loop of each stitch made by Color A.
- Work 2 dc in each stitch around (6 increases).
- Next round, work (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) repeat around.
- Next round, work (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) repeat around.
For Color B:
- Repeat the same as for Color A in its stitches.
Keep alternating rounds, growing the spirals.
🌸 Part 3 — Shaping the Wave Edge:
As the spirals grow:
- The edge will naturally curve.
- Stop when each spiral section is about 4 rounds.
To finish:
- Join with a sl st to the adjacent spiral at certain points along the edge to create the wave connection.
📌 Joining the Spirals:
- Align two spirals edge to edge.
- Use sl st or sc through the back loops of both motifs where they meet.
- Continue adding spirals in alternating directions to form the wave chain.
🎨 Color Play:
- Alternate Color A and Color B as shown in your image.
- Or use a gradient or rainbow effect for a playful trim.
✨ Pro Tips:
- Use a stitch marker at the start of each spiral round to keep track.
- Keep your increases evenly spaced for a smooth curve.
- Blocking the final piece will enhance the wave shape.
📺 Video Tutorial
For a visual guide, you can follow this step-by-step video tutorial:
