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Since eventually we will want to be joining our granny squares to create a blanket or other item I thought we could do a roundup of all the different techniques so you can plan your blanket. Some of these methods allow you to join as you go which is pretty handy if you are making a large blanket like me.
Note: if any of these tutorials are yours and you would like them removed please let me know :)
1. Granny Join
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http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk/2009/06/granny-square-joining-tutorial.html |
2. Whip Stitch
http://bunnymummy-jacquie.blogspot.co.nz/2011/06/sewing-granny-squares-together.html |
3. Single Crochet Them Together
4. Join As You Go
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http://myrosevalley.blogspot.ie/2013/02/granny-square-join-as-you-go-tutorial.html |
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http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/joining-granny-sqaures.html |
6. The Invisible Join
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http://doyoumindifiknit.typepad.com/do_you_mind_if_i_knit/2010/02/joining-up-with-an-invisible-stitch.html |
7. Scallop Join
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http://gourmetcrochet.blogspot.co.nz/2010/01/scallop-join.html |
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http://gourmetcrochet.blogspot.co.nz/2010/01/flat-braid-join-how-to.html |
9. Simulated Braid Join
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http://gourmetcrochet.blogspot.co.nz/2010/01/simulated-braid-join.html |
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http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=4478&lang=us |
I have also compiled a roundup of different borders. http://www.knotyournanascrochet.com/2013/04/10-ways-to-get-perfect-finish-on-your.html
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Designed to be an introductory course it will guide you through the basic stitches and best of all you will learn to create granny squares and be able to use them in some of the wonderful projects above. Make sure to check it out here Online Crochet Class
Are you still learning to crochet? This class offered by Craftsy and hosted by Vickie Howell will get you on the right track and have you crocheting like a pro in no time.
Designed to be an introductory course it will guide you through the basic stitches and best of all you will learn to create granny squares and be able to use them in some of the wonderful projects above. Make sure to check it out here Online Crochet Class
you're really having fun with this, aren't you! :) who would have thought, when I got back into crocheting that I'd be having fun doing granny squares....addicting little things!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, thanks for this, its absolutely superb!!!xo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for combining them all in one list. I still do my joins the old-fashioned way, but I do need to learn how to do a quicker method ( with fewer tails to weave in!).
ReplyDeleteWhen I made my little blossom's blanket I used the first joining method. The Granny Join and I found it came together really fast. I will probably use this method for my CAL Granny Square Blanket.
DeleteAwesome collection of granny square joining techniques! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteFantastic!! Now have u a technique on joining colours without knots?
ReplyDeleteHi there, what do you mean without knots?
DeleteTry a russian join, works great, wont pull apart, no knots
DeleteTry a russian join
Deletethanks i have a bag of granny squares from nine years ago! now the baby blanket will be her doll blanket. lol better late than never.
ReplyDeleteCarina from Sweden, thank you so mutch!!!
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This is very enlightening, I have been crocheting for over 50 years and wished I knew this back then. I have an afghan I started to make and it is squares but they are 2 different colors and I could match it so I haven't finished it. What would you recommend using so You don't see it on the back? Thank you for shaaaaaring your finds with everyone, and hope you can answer my question. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI like to use the single crochet together method. If you look at number 3 you can see what will look like on the front and the back. I have just about finished a blanket using this method so will put the pattern up when I am done.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing all these wonderful joining methods. I can't wait to try some of them!! They look so lovely ;D
ReplyDeleteThis is great!
ReplyDeleteNice :D
ReplyDeletethis is really useful
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the link love and sharing my tutorial on the Join-As-You-Go method. I would like to boost this post over at my blog if you don't mind. I think it is absolutely excellent. I'll borrow your initial photo and direct my readers over here with link love in a post this weekend. I just made a post on linking my Maybelle Squares so it is really currant to write another post about this right now.
Have a lovely weekend.
Annette
My Rose Valley
That would be amazing thank you! Your tutorial is a great one and I am glad you don't mind me sharing.
DeleteGreat blog, very useful content.
ReplyDeleteThese are really nice. Thank you for putting together so many choices. I also like the edges that you did.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this roundup! I included a link to this post in a recent post that I wrote about making basic granny squares (http://shelovestocraft.blogspot.com/2014/02/basic-granny-square.html)
ReplyDeleteGreat joining options! I used the flat braid join on my grandson's afghan and it was darling!
ReplyDeleteWould you mind sharing the colors you used for the afghan in example !0 Chain Join?
Thank you!
Thank you for this compilation! I was just looking for a link for a friend on joining squares, and I actually haven't seen some of these, they're beautiful!! I'm planning some blankets, and am so glad I found this before starting them!
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful SOMEONE has taken the time & energy showing me how to join Granny Squares in soo
ReplyDeletemany way. I appreciate you & your help.
Patricia
Thank you SO very much for posting this. When I joined my granny squares they looked a hot mess and a half and this has TRULY helped me so thank you SO very much!!!
ReplyDeleteThis first method that Kathleen shows here is my most favorite join of all!! It's fast, easy to use with long tails left on the squares, and completly invisible! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJSaKIpflng
ReplyDeleteAdorei sua postagem esta linda e fácil aprender Como fazer esta peça. criei um link em www.comofazerpap.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the tutorial. It will be very helpfull.
ReplyDeleteI was searching for this particular stuff!!!!! Thanks a ton!!
ReplyDeletethink Im goiing to have some fun with my next afghan made of squares
ReplyDeleteHallo - please let me know which of the 10 methods above will be perfect for joining hexagon (not square) motifs.? Thank you for posting these helpful tutorials.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for these joins.I just have one comment. when i tried to go to the link for the pattern under #10 the chain it went to a sea blanket pattern.
ReplyDeletei love the different joins, but as i have a brain injury i am now unable to understand patterns. I have managed to wing it to make granny squares and this chain one looks like i can figure it out from the picture (thanks for the clarity of pics)so may not need the instructions, but thought you should know where the link goes
thanks again - debs
Useful post , I really like your post
ReplyDeleteIf you needing to figure out how to stitch granny squares, there is no better time. Knitting granny squares together to make things like a cover is a great method to relax.
ReplyDeletegreat blog as always and I've really enjoyed reading some of these comments.
ReplyDeleteAmazing article it is, Your article is really awesome. Thank you so much for share your informative article.
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