Embellishing a crochet project with an edging or border is similar to decorating a cake with icing. Of course, a plain cake is delicious just as it is, but once a beautiful frosting is applied as the finishing touch, the cake is enhanced and turns into a work of art!
In addition to adding extra beauty and drama, there are other justifications for why one might want to add a crocheted border or edging to a project. Some reasons for afghans are functional, such as the need to make slightly irregular side edges more uniform and tidier