Friday, 17 April 2015

12 Ways To Join Granny Squares

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12 Ways To Join Granny Squares

granny-joints
BASIC JOINT
These are the basic joining methods to join up the granny squares.
singlecrochetSINGLE CROCHET JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Repeat Crafter Me]
This is one of the most popular joints among the granny square. It leaves a ridge separating each square and gives the blanket texture and dimension.

slipstitchbackSLIP STITCH JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Attic 24]
This is another most popular joints of granny squares. Similar to the Single Crochet join method, but instead of single crochet, you do slip stitch crochet. It gives a flatter seamline. You can do the join to the front of the project or to the back of the project, each will give you different look.
I used this method in my African Flower Purse.

how to join grannyFLAT SLIP STITCH JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Craft Passion]
Flat Slip Stitch join method is adapted from Slip Stitch join method. Instead of joining the outer loops of the squares, this flat slip-stitch method is working from the front of the squares and slip stitch the inner loops of the square. It gives a nice flat seam that block the squares nicely.
I used this method in my Sunburst Granny Square Blanket.

whipstitchWHIPS STITCH JOIN METHOD (sewing)
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Bunny Mummy]
If you love to hand sew to join the granny square, this could be one of the favorite methods to use. The end result is the same as the crochet Slip Stitch Join Method above.

invisibleseamINVISIBLE STITCH JOIN METHOD (sewing)
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Lion Brand Blog]
Similar to the Whip Stitch Join Method, but instead of placing 2 squares front to front for stitching, this method is working on side to side. The entry point of the needle is slightly different, it will show both loops of the square on the front side. The end result is something similar to Flat Slip Stitch Join but the seamline is not obvious at all, that’s why it is called Invisible Join.

seamlessSEAMLESS JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Carina’s Craftblog]
This is perfect if you are looking to mimic the joint into the squares. By doing a classic granny (3dc group) stitch to join the granny squares give you near to joint-less seam, simply crochet the set of 3dc and a chain to the left and right squares to seam.

joinasugoJOIN-AS-YOU-GO METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: My Rose Valley]
This is another seamless join method but instead of joining after you have completed all the squares, you join while you are crocheting the final round of the square. This method is good if you have already have a plan of which squares to join to each other.
I used this method in my Haltered-Neck Granny Square Top that I made for my daughter.

chainjoinCHAIN JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Craftyminx – A Granny A Day]
The chain join method give a tiny zig-zag seam between the squares. If you are making doily square or modified granny square that has a lacy look, this is could be an easiest join method to use.
You just do chain 2 in between each slip stitch. In order to compliment the pieces you are joining, you could also vary the number of chains and vary where you place the anchor stitches.
FANCY JOINT
If you are looking for non-conventional joining method that could add some dimensions to your granny square project, these few methods are could be your choice.
celticlaceCELTIC LACE JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Baby Love Brand]
This method creates a lace edge to join the granny squares together. Add a few rounds of lace pattern to the basic granny square and join the last round to the adjacent square as you go.

flatbraidjoinFLAT BRAID JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Gourmet Crochet]
This method gives a twisted braid pattern to the joint of the granny squares. It is a join-as-you-go method too for the last round.

simulatedbraidjoinSIMULATED BRAID JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Gourmet Crochet]
This is similar to Flat Braid Join Method, except that you can finish the last round of the square with the fundamental edging of Flat Braid Join Method, followed by placing 2 squares with right side facing each other and join.

scallopjoinSCALLOP JOIN METHOD
[Photo and Tutorial Source: Gourmet Crochet]
This is also similar to Flat Braid Join method, but easier because you don’t have to drop the loop and pick it up later to create the twisted braid pattern.
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