TO FINISH OUTSIDE EDGE:
Join yarn to first group of 5 lps, ** ch 6, sc in same group, * ch 6, sc in next ch-6 space, repeat from * across row ending ch 6, sc in last group. Ch 6, sc in same group. Working across end, * ch 6, sc in next space. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in first group of other side. Repeat from ** once. Join with a sl st. Fasten off.
FRINGE: Using a 10-inch cardboard, wrap yarn around enough times so you have 6 strands for each ch-6 space across both short ends. Cut yarn at one end. With 6 strands folded in half, pull folded end through first ch-6 space. Now slip loose ends through folded section, and pull knot up close to work. Work 1 group of fringe in each ch-6 space across each end. Trim fringe even.