Wavy Crochet Borders: Check Stitch Spacing Before Reworking

When a border's outer edge is longer than the fabric it surrounds, the extra length forms waves. The imbalance often begins in the first border round.

Lay the piece flat without stretching

Look for waves along straight sides and extra fullness at corners. Mild texture may settle after washing, but repeated folds usually indicate a structural count or spacing problem.

Audit the foundation round

Count stitches along equal-length sides and compare them. Along row ends, verify that stitches were distributed evenly rather than placed in every visible gap. Check whether each corner contains only the increases the pattern requires.

Rework before adding rounds

Undo to the earliest wavy round and reduce the excess through a measured spacing plan. Mark sides into quarters to distribute stitches evenly. A later tight round may temporarily pull waves inward, but it can also create distortion and should not replace a correct base.

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