Hi friend! If you have fallen in love with the For the Love of Texture Afghan, and are looking for colour inspiration or border ideas, then this post is for you!
The For the Love of Texture Afghan uses 4 colours and 4 stitches to create a beautiful textured blanket. It doesn’t have a border, but that hasn’t stopped people from adding one.
In this post, you’ll find a collection of blankets done in a single colour, multiple colours, and with and without a border. These crocheters were kind enough to share their pictures, stories, yarn choices, and border ideas with us, so please show them some love in the comments below.
I hope it gives you inspiration for your own afghan!
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Connecting through a Blanket Pattern:
When I finished designing this blanket, I almost didn’t share it. I was worried that no one would like it, but 3 years later, it has become my most popular pattern. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with people through a blanket pattern. This blanket has become a family heirloom, it has helped people in times of grief, and it has been a challenging and triumphant first project. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing your stories and your beautiful works of art with me. I am so happy that my blanket pattern had some small part in making you smile.
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Table of Contents:
This post about colour inspiration and border ideas for the Love of Texture Afghan, will be organized into 3 sections:
- Single Colour
- Similar to the Original Colour Scheme
- Different Colour Combinations
Each section will group the blanket with borders together, and the blankets without border together.
Single Colour:
This section of the Colour Inspiration and Border Ideas for the Love of Texture Afghan post, shows the afghan worked in a single colour.
Marie Twitchett’s Version – Border
How beautiful does Marie’s blanket look in this soft, cozy grey colour? The single colour really makes the texture of the stitches stand out!
Border: Marie finished her blanket with 1 round of single crochets, to give her ends a cleaner look.
WhiteIris717’s Version – Border
Another gorgeous grey blanket, but this time in a darker shade. You can really see the beautiful stitch texture when you work in a single colour.
Border: WhiteIris717 finished her blanket with 7 rounds of the moss stitch because she prefers blankets with borders!
Similar to the Original Colour Scheme:
This section of the post, shows the For the Love of Texture Afghan worked in a similar colour scheme to the original blanket. Some of the yarn in the original blanket has been discontinued or is not easily accessible, so I hope this will help crocheters find similar colours that they can use in their own blankets.
Lindsay Cummings’ Version – Border
Lindsay made this gorgeous blanket following along with the original blanket colours. However, she substituted Caron One Pound in the colour Deep Sea Teal, for the Denim colour. To even out her edges she added a fringe border using all 4 colours!
Border: Naztazia has a great tutorial for adding different kinds of fringe to any crochet blanket – you can find it here.
Debra Flagg – Border
Debra added this beautiful moss stitch border to tie all of the colours together. It looks amazing!
Border: 5 Rounds of the Moss Stitch – Linen (Round 1), Denim (Round 2), White (Rounds 3 – 4), Honey (Round 5). Here is a tutorial for how to add a moss stitch border to any blanket.
Janice Jewers’ Version – Border
Janice used the same colour palette for her blanket, but chose to add a border to tie everything together. Using the half double crochet (hdc) and crossed half double crochet stitches, she designed this beautiful thick border. Isn’t it gorgeous?
Border: 2 Rounds of Hdc; 2 Rounds of Crossed Hdc; 3 Rounds of Hdc; 2 Rounds of Crossed Hdc; then 2 Rounds of Hdc.
Michelle Bitmead’s Version – Border
Michelle stuck close to the original colour scheme, but added a gorgeous border that incorporates the 3 panel colours: Blue, Honey, and Linen.
Border: The border is 1 round of half double crochets in Linen, followed by 1 round of the candy cane border using 3 colours. There is a great tutorial for the Candy Cane Border by Naztazia here.
Jenny Wright’s Version – Border
Jenny’s blanket is gorgeous, from the colour pairing to the stitch definition. She used USA Style SpotSaver yarn in the colours Pumpkin, Black, Cream, and White.
Border: For the border, she made 3 rounds of half double crochets using her 3 panel colours: Cream (1st round), Pumpkin (2nd round), Black (3rd round).
Teri Colasanti Knorr – Border
Teri created a beautiful, modern blanket by choosing similar colours in different shades. She substituted Grey in place of Linen, Mustard in place of Honey, and Navy in place of Denim.
Border: 1 Round of half double crochets.
Eileen Davall’s Version #1 – Border
Eileen’s beautiful blanket follows the same colour scheme of the original blanket, but she added a fun fringe border for her daughter.
Border: 2 Rounds of Single Crochet (Linen), 2 Rounds of Single Crochet (Honey), 2 Rounds of Single Crochet (Denim), then fringe using all 3 colours! Naztazia has a great tutorial for adding different kinds of fringe to any crochet blanket – you can find it here.
Debbie Spinelli’s Version – No Border
Debbie made this blanket exactly as written (no border), but substituted Caron One Pound in the colour Canal, for the Denim colour because it was discontinued. She made this beautiful blanket as a gift for herself, and uses it in her family room.
Janna’s Version – No Border
Janna’s gorgeous blanket features Loops & Thread Impeccable Yarn in the colours Mustard, Mid Grey, Navy and White. She made this blanket as a wedding present, and I can only imagine how much the couple appreciated it.
Stephanie Izzard’s Version – No Border
Stephanie altered the pattern to include longer panels between the puff stitch rows, and look how cool it looks! She used Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn in the colours Gold, Navy, and White, with no border.
Terrie Strick’s Version – No Border
Terrie used a similar colour palette to the original, but substituted a rusty-brown colour for the Honey. It turned out beautiful!
Different Colour Combinations:
This section of the post, shows the For the Love of Texture Afghan worked in all kinds of unique colour combinations. If you love the original blanket, but want to see how it looks in other colours, then this section is for you!
Allie from AllieCrochet’s Version – No Border
Allie always crochets the most beautiful blankets, and her version of the For Love of Texture Afghan is no exception. Her pairing of warm neutrals with an icy-silvery grey is genius. It creates the perfect amount of contrast and visual interest. Allie chose to use Big Twist Value Solids Yarn in the colours White, Cream, Rust, and Soft Grey.
Charlie Casper’s Version – No Border
Charlie made this blanket for her sister’s birthday using Yarn Bee Breathe Deep – a super bulky weight 6 yarn. She chose the colours Clay, Winter White, Coconut, and Stone Wash, which pair perfectly together. Sadly, I think the Clay colour has been discontinued. How cute are Charlie and her sister wrapped up in their blanket?
Alephita’s Version – No Border
Alex from Alephita, made this beautiful blanket for a baby boy, and I don’t think she could have chosen a more perfect colour combination. This blanket has a beautiful balance of light and dark colours, with a small pop of colour. She used Red Heart Super Saver Solids in the colours Beige, Soft White, Frosty Green, and Charcoal.
Janet Holmes-Smith’s Version – No Border
Janet’s gorgeous blanket uses Stylecraft Special DK yarn in the colours Walnut, Gold, Sage, and White, with no border. These colours make the blanket look so cozy and inviting. It’s the perfect colour combination for Autumn or nature lovers!
Sarah Johnston’s Version – No Border
If you love a beautiful, warm green, then check out Sarah’s version. She used Abbey Road Wool to Be Wild Yarn, which is a merino wool and acrylic blend, in the colours Ecru, Green, and Denim. This colour palette looks so earthy and cozy – perfect for nature lovers. Would you believe that this is Sarah’s first crochet project? She did an amazing job!
Tanya Mundy’s Version – No Border
Tanya’s blanket is one of my favourites because it’s so warm and inviting. Even though these are highly contrasting colours, Tanya placed them in a rainbow order, which helps them blend more seamlessly. She used Caron Simply Soft in the colours Pumpkin, Dark Sage, White, Charcoal Heather, and Autumn Red.
Clare Pittaway’s Version – No Border
Clare is making this blanket for her bedroom, so her yarn choice is based on the room. She used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in the colours Champagne White, Duck Egg Blue, Dolphin Blue and Slate Grey. Isn’t it cool how making one small change, like using grey for the puff stitch rows instead of white, completely changes the look and feel of the blanket? It’s so pretty!
Sixlashes’ Version – No Border
If you love neutral palettes with a pop of colour, then you’ll love Sixlashes’ version. She used the following yarns and colours to make this adorable baby blanket: Red Heart Super Saver in Hunter Green and White; I Love this Yarn in Cream; and Big Twist Value Solids in Camel.
Megan from Sticks-Yarn’s Version – No Border
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again, pink and green go well together. It’s one of those colour combinations that you either love or hate; there is no middle ground. Megan designed this blanket for a baby girl, and used Bellissimo Orchard Yarn in the colours Rhubarb, Ivory, Olive, and String.
Kiran Sethi’s Version – No Border
If you are looking for a colour combination that pops, I think you’ll love Kiran’s version. Kiran is from Sydney Australia, so used USA Style SpotSaver yarn in the colours Pumpkin, Cream, Grey, and Wine. The only adjustment that Kiran made was not adding the puff stitches, but I think it turned out amazing. The red stripes between the panels highlight the beautiful texture.
Evelyn Stowe’s Version – No Border
Evelyn created a masterpiece with her use of colour. If you’ve been wanting to make a temperature blanket, or a scrappy yarn blanket to use up some of your stash, then I hope you can take some inspiration from Evelyn’s blanket. She used Big Twist Value Solids in the colours Purple, Sapphire, Teal, Forest Green, Varsity Gold, Varsity Orange, and Bubblegum.
Sharon Bringman’s Version – No Border
Did you know that bright colours can lift your mood and make you feel energized? Sharon’s blanket is full of happy colours: aqua blue, light sage, and a peachy orange. She made this for a friend, who gave her a bag full of colourful yarn, then added the white to make the puff stitches, “pop”.
KampKreations’ Version – No Border
If you’ve been wondering how this blanket looks in a self-striping yarn, then I’m excited to share KampKreation’s beautiful blanket. She used Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the colours, Jello Pop and Pixie Pop. A self-striping yarn changes colours on it’s own, so you don’t have to worry about changing colours as you crochet. This creates less stress AND less ends to weave in – a win-win!
Gwyn Gordon – No Border
There is something so nice about displaying a handmade blanket on a blanket ladder! For Gwen’s blanket, she paired Sage Green, Taupe, Cream and Rust together to create this beautiful blanket.
Gill Hull’s Version – Border
Paired together, the blue, green, beige, and white combination makes a statement, but is neutral enough to go with anything. Gill let her husband choose her colour palette, and I think he nailed it!
Border: Based on the picture, it looks like Gill added 4 rounds of single crochets, followed by a round of the crab stitch (a.k.a reverse single crochet). Here is a tutorial for how to add a crab stitch border.
Barb Hubert Pandolfo’s Version – Border
If you are looking for a colour combination that is bright, summery, and a little tropical, then you’ll love Barb’s version. She used Bernat Forever Fleece Finer in the colours Green Meadow (variegated), Light Sky, Zing, and White. Sadly, these colours have all been discontinued, but you can purchase them from the HandcraftdLuv shop on Etsy here. Why is it that the best colours always seem to get discontinued?
Border: 2 rounds of half double crochets.
Denise Jo’s Version – Border
Denise made this beautiful blanket as a gift for her grandson, so she chose her colours accordingly. She used I Love This Yarn in the colours Dark Denim, Greystone, Linen and White, and added a simple border to tie it all together. The blue, grey, and linen pair so well together!
Border: 1 Round of half double crochets in Dark Denim.
Eoclare’s Version – Border
Eoclare’s beautiful blanket reminds me of the sock monkeys that were popular a few years ago. The red, grey, and cream make the perfect combination! Eoclare used 4 Seasons Half n’ Half Yarn – an Australian brand – in the colours Brick, Cream, Smokey Melange, and Grey Melange; then finished her blanket off with one of my favourite borders.
Border: 2 rounds of half double crochet (Grey Melange), followed by 7 rounds of the moss stitch (Rnd 1: Grey Melange, Rnd 2: Brick, Rnd 3: Smokey Melange, Rnd 4: Cream, Rnd 5: Brick, Rnds 6 – 7: Grey Melange).
Alexxwhite’s Version – Border
If you love natural, earthy colours, then I think you’ll love Alex’s beautiful version of the For the Love of Texture Afghan. She used Lion Brand Pound of Love – a great budget friendly yarn – in the colours Oxford Grey, Antique White, Olive, and Hunter Green. To tie the blanket together, she added a double border – this type of border is common in mosaic crochet because it allows you to hide your ends in the border, without having to weave them in. Here is a link to the video tutorial Alex used.
Border: 2 rounds of half double crochet (White), followed by 1 round of single crochet (Hunter Green).
Eileen Davall’s Version #2 – Border
How beautiful is Eileen’s second version? In this blanket, she used Vanna’s Choice in Linen and White; and Caron Simply Soft in Light Country Blue, and Dark Country Blue.
Border: 4 rounds of single crochet, followed by 1 round of ruffles. Here is a great video tutorial by Fiber Flux to help you crochet a ruffled edge.
Kim Crum’s Version – Border
Kim made this adorable pink and brown blanket as a baby gift. She used Universal Yarn Adore in the colour Magenta, Sand, Hickory, and Blush.
Border: 1 round of single crochets, 1 round of half double crochets, followed by 2 rounds of the moss stitch. Here is a tutorial for how to add a moss stitch border to any blanket.
AGryphon36’s Version – Border
AGryphon36 made this beautiful blanket to match her granddaughter’s dorm room. She used White, Light Grey, Dark Grey, and Teal/Aqua. How pretty is this combination? I said it before, but you can’t go wrong by pairing greys with blues.
Border: 1 Round of half double crochets.
Eileen Davall’s Version #3 – Border
For Eileen’s third and final version, she paired the same Vanna’s Choice Linen and White, with Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Yarn in the colour Latte Stripes. This colour combination is warm, cozy, and rustic.
Border: 4 rounds of single crochet, followed by 1 round of ruffles. Here is a great video tutorial by Fiber Flux to help you crochet a ruffled edge.
Christina Butner’s Version – Border
Christina made this adorable baby blanket for her friend’s little boy. She used Caron One Pound yarn, in blue, green, grey and white.
Border: 3 rounds of single crochet in white. It turned out beautiful!
Jane Booth – Border
Like Stephanie, Jane extended her panels between the puff stitch rows. It looks really pretty! For her blanket, she used White, Navy, Denim, and Yellow.
Border: 2 rounds of single crochet – White (Round 1), Denim (Round 2), followed by a round of reverse single crochets (a.k.a the crab stitch). Here is a tutorial for how to add a crab stitch border.
Other Crochet Borders to Try:
If you still haven’t found that perfect crochet border yet, I have a couple more recommendations.
- The Camel Stitch Border: half double crochets worked in the 3rd loop only around the blanket.
- Ribbed Border: there are so many different ways to do ribbing, but it adds a beautiful texture to any blanket.
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I hope this Colour Inspiration and Border Ideas for the Love of Texture Afghan post gave you some inspiration for tackling your own afghan. I hope you enjoy making your blanket, and I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Love,
Dayna
