Have you ever made a bunch of crochet granny squares and wondered how to join them? A popular crochet blanket style is to create several different crochet squares, either in the same or different designs and to join them together.
I have made a bunch of blankets during my yearly Tunisian CALs where we make a square every two weeks and then join all the squares at the end to make a blanket.
There are so many different ways to join crochet panels together. While working on my blankets, I always look for news ways of joining my squares so I decided to put together a list of the joining methods that I found interesting. I have used some of these already and it is great to have them all in one place so they are easy to find!
In this round up, there are 17 different unique ways of joining crochet granny squares, and you only need to choose the one you like the best for your project!
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Should you block granny squares before joining?
I have hosted multiple CALs where we make a bunch of squares and join them in the end to make a blanket. I always block my squares before joining since I have found that blocking evens out my blocks and makes them easy to join. I know that some people like to join their squares first and then block the entire blanket. I think either method will work and is a matter of preference. I prefer to block smaller squares since they are easier to manage and it makes the joining process go smoothly.
1. Flat Slip Stitch Zig Zag Join by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
Photo Credit: www.sunflowercottagecrochet.com
This method of joining is one of the flattest joins you can get without sewing. It creates a winding braid look from using the zig zag method. The pattern contains a written instructions with photo and video tutorials to help you learn this method.
2. Single Crochet Join by Repeat Crafter Me
Photo Credit: www.repeatcrafterme.com
This is perhaps one of the simplest methods of joining squares and is fairly easy to adapt if you don’t have the exact same stitch count between your squares. This tutorial is written in US terms, but you can get one at Cosy Rosie UK if you prefer it written in UK terms.
3. Slip Stitch Method by A Crocheted Simplicity
Photo Credit: www.acrochetedsimplicity.com
This flat joining method is made with the squares (or hexagons) laid out side by side. This method comes with a detailed photo tutorial and written instructions.
4. Invisible Seam Join (Sewing) by Wilmade
Photo Credit: www.wilmade.com
This invisible join has the squares the closest you can get them, without showing the joining method. It is made using a sewing technique that is demonstrated in both photo, written and video tutorials.
5. Flat Braid Join by KnitterKnotter
The Flat Braid join uses chains to join squares that are intertwined to make a braid. This method works great if you have squares with uneven edge stitches.
6. Reverse Mattress Stitch by Wool n Hook
Photo Credit: www.leoniemorgan.com
This invisible sewing technique joins the squares without any indication you have sewn them together. This technique comes with a written and photo tutorial.
7. Cluster Join by Designs by Muggins
Photo Credit: www.ravelry.com (Designs by Muggins)
This unique and beautiful way to join squares consists of several clusters around the edges of the squares. The join is a free PDF with all the instructions needed to create this join.
8. Simulated Braid Join by Gourmet Crochet
Photo Credit: www.gourmetcrochet.blogspot.com
This beautiful braid join is very similar to the tight braid and flat braid join. It uses a chain 3 instead of a chain 1 or chain 2, which creates a much more open braid effect.
9. Flat Double Crochet Join by Bella Coco
Photo Credit: www.bellacococrochet.com
This simple join is made using a flat join in double crochet. This tutorial is written using UK terms, but if you substitute single crochet for double crochet you can work it in US terms too.
10. Scallop Join by Gourmet Crochet
Photo Credit: www.gourmetcrochet.blogspot.com
Similar to the braid joining methods the Scallop join is just a beautiful. It uses a similar chaining method in a different way to create this braid effect.
11. Whip Stitch Join by Cherry Heart Crochet
Photo Credit: www.cherryheartcrochet.com
The motifs are joined using the Whip Stitch and is a great joining method to create an invisible seam if the last round of all your squares is made of the same color.
12. Flat Zipper Method by Dedri Uys
Photo Credit: www.gourmetcrochet.blogspot.com
This creates such a great looking line, very clean. You crochet the blocks together as if you are zipping them up. It takes a little longer to join using this technique than other methods but the join is so beautiful!
13. Mijo Join by MijoCrochet
Photo Credit: https://mijocrochet.se/
This join works great for granny squares that have a chain space separating groups of stitches at the edges. It creates a beautiful open lace pattern.
14. Celtic Lace Join by Cypress Textiles
Photo Credit: www.cypresstextiles.net
This elaborate lacy join is a beautiful way to join your squares. The method comes with a photo and written tutorial to work you through creating this join.
15. Row by Row JAYG (The boomerang join) by Cypress Textiles
Photo Credit: www.cypresstextiles.net
This method of joining squares is a simplified alternative to the continuous join-as-you-go method which is worked in horizontal rows and then vertical rows until the entire blanket is joined.
16. Join as You Go Squares by Blue Star Crochet
Photo Credit: www.bluestarcrochet.com
This method creates a nice lacy join between squares. This pattern includes how to make the whole square and join it as you go. This is a seamless way of joining squares and is great if you prefer to join squares as you go rather than at the end.
17. Join As You Go Flat Granny Join by Edie Eckman
Photo Credit: www.edieeckman.com
This join as you go method requires you to work all but the last round of a granny square, then the squares are joined together while you work the last round. This method comes with a video tutorial to help get you started.
Bonus – Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join
The Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join is a great technique to join squares with uneven edge stitches and it looks so beautiful!
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Cheryl St Clair
Thursday 28th of December 2023
How can I purchase the 17 ways to join Granny squares book?
Arunima
Saturday 30th of December 2023
These join methods are not available for purchase as an ebook. You would have to visit the individual blogs to find the pattern(s) that you are interested in.