Joining Techniques

How to Begin with a Standing Treble Crochet

How To Join with a Treble Crochet Stitch

Sometimes, you’ll need to join with a treble crochet stitch. You can do this by slip stitching to join, chaining 4, and then working your first treble crochet, or you can use a standing treble crochet stitch. This technique allows…

How To Join with a Double Crochet Stitch

How To Join with a Double Crochet Stitch

Did you know you don’t have to slip stitch and chain up when starting a new round? Instead, you can use a standing double crochet to create a seamless join and cleaner color transitions. This simple technique makes your crochet…

Skip the Slip Stitch: Seamless HDC Round Start

How To Join with a Half Double Crochet Stitch

Want to avoid visible seams when crocheting in the round? Instead of slip stitching and chaining 2, join with a half double crochet stitch. This technique creates a smooth, seamless transition—perfect for color changes and projects worked in continuous rounds….

How to Join Granny Squares - 20 Unique Joining Methods

20 Unique Ways to Join Afghan Squares

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…

4 Ways to Change Your Yarn Tutorials Instagram

Crochet Tip: 4 Ways to Change Your Yarn

Changing to another ball of yarn, or another color of yarn, can be done in many different ways. Here are 4 ways to change your yarn or, to add a different color of yarn to you work in progress (WIP)….