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There are many different techniques for joining granny squares. This collection of tutorials includes 20 Unique Ways to Join Afghan Squares. Each of the techniques includes either a photo tutorial or a video tutorial to help you successfully master the method.
Many of these joining methods can be done with your yarn and crochet hook rather than by hand sewing your finished squares together. Some joining techniques included let you join as you go, working straight into your granny squares as you make them to create your blanket (this is called the JAYGO method).
I hope you enjoy exploring this extensive collection of ways to join granny squares!
20 Unique Ways to Join Afghan Squares
Flat Braid Join
Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial to learn how to make the flat braid join. This tutorial was prepared by Gourmet Crochet.
This joining method allows you to join pre-edged blocks together. It simulates the braid join but is a little bit more bulky on the reverse side of your project. This tutorial was prepared by Gourmet Crochet.
This Scallop Join is faster and easier than the flat braid join. It does not have the extra twist to the center joining stitches. This Scallop Join tutorial was prepared by Gourmet Crochet.
This excellent photo tutorial will teach you how to use the completely flat zipper joining technique for afghans squares. The Completely Flat Zipper tutorial was prepared by Dedri Uys.
This is a simple, sturdy and balanced way to join your afghan squares. It creates an elevated seam between the squares that works like a frame for each block. The Single Crochet Joining Method tutorial was prepared by Sarah Zimmerman.
Lovely in it’s simplicity, this simple visible joining method adds a little extra detail to your project without overwhelming the beauty of each afghan square. This tutorial was prepared by Zooty Owl.
This cluster join is super pretty! The cluster stitches add a lovely textured element between each afghan square. The Continuous Cluster Join tutorial was prepared by Margaret MacInnis.
This join has a lovely corner element that makes it quite stunning. I love how balanced it looks between each of the squares. The Mijo Granny Join tutorial was prepared by Johanna Lindahl.
In the JAYGO method, you join your afghan squares together while you are working on the final round for each square. The Join As You Go tutorial was prepared by Kara Gunza.
This tutorial is very detailed (which I personally love) with lots of photos. The Flat Braid Ch-3 Crochet Join tutorial was prepared by Margaret MacInnis.
This is a very different and unique style of joining your afghan squares. Full written instructions are included. The Dudessembly tutorial was prepared by Drew Emborsky.
The invisible seam stitch is an excellent way to join your afghan blocks together. This is also know as the mattress stitch (mattress seam) and it really is invisible! This Invisible Seam tutorial was prepared by BHooked Crochet.Watch the video here.
Jayda in Stitches shows you 3 ways to join your afghan squares. The video tutorial shows how to make the slip stitch join, single crochet join and whipstitch join.
Tonya Bush from Nana’s Crafty Home demonstrates the crochet lace join method in this video tutorial. This joining method uses a combination of three different stitches, the double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc) and single crochet (sc).
If you know of any other ways to join afghan squares that I have not included in this collection, please feel free to leave me a comment on this post. I’m sure other crocheters would also love to take a look at it too.
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Thank you Monique 🙂
Hooked by Robin has a tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKsb_1YTV4I&feature=youtu.be
This method has been changed a bit by the canadian crocheter and filmed by fiber spider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gfDUE54q5k&feature=youtu.be