How To Connect Granny Squares

[Latarsha Dorrance]

Youcan change the entire look of a project just by changing the way you join granny squares together. While there are countless ways to connect granny squares, we want to share the five most versatile and easy-to-learn ways to join your granny squares together.

The reverse single crochet join method is the best way to connect granny squares when you want your join to stand out. It leaves a raised and textured line between the granny squares. Use the same hook that you used to crochet the granny squares.

It takes some time to get used to making the reverse single crochet. Since you work this stitch in the opposite direction of a regular single crochet, the stitch twists giving it a bumpy texture. This twisting though is what makes it feel awkward to work.

While the zig zag braid is a beautiful way of connecting granny squares, its lacey qualities make it not appropriate for every project type. For example, the extra holes this join creates may catch fingers and toes of blankets.

Connecting granny squares with the invisible seam will give you a completely flat join that looks like the granny squares are fused together at the edges. This join is particularly great for solid granny squares!

Though I ended up using the Flat Slip Stitch Method for my blanket, I would like to wrap up my findings on ways to join granny squares that could be of interest to you. So here you go, 12 ways to join granny squares. Out of the 12 ways, 8 are basic join methods, and 4 are fancy methods. I have used 3 of the basic ways to join granny squares in my previous projects, and I will definitely try out those fancy joints like the Celtic Lace and Flat Braid Join methods for my future granny square projects.

SINGLE CROCHET JOIN METHOD

[Photo and Tutorial Source: Repeat Crafter Me]

This is one of the most popular joints in the granny square. It leaves a ridge separating each square and gives the blanket texture and dimension.

SLIP STITCH JOIN METHOD

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This is another most popular method to join granny squares. Like the Single Crochet join method, you do slip stitch crochet instead of single crochet. It gives a flatter seamline. You can do the join to the front of the project or the back of the project. Each will provide you with a different look.

I used this method in my African Flower Purse.

FLAT SLIP STITCH JOIN METHOD

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The flat Slip Stitch join method is adapted from the 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 blocks the squares nicely.

I used this method in my Sunburst Granny Square Blanket.

WHIPS STITCH JOIN METHOD (sewing)

[Photo and Tutorial Source: Bunny Mummy]

If you love to hand sew to join the granny squares, this could be one of your favorite methods to use. The end result is the same as the crochet Slip Stitch Join Method above.

JOIN-AS-YOU-GO METHOD

[Photo and Tutorial Source: My Rose Valley]

This is another seamless join method. Instead of joining after you have completed all the squares, you join while crocheting the final round. This method is suitable if you have already had 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.

CELTIC LACE JOIN METHOD

[Photo and Tutorial Source: Cypress Textiles]

This method creates a lace edge to join the granny squares together. Add a few rounds of the lace pattern to the basic granny square and join the last round to the adjacent square as you go.

FLAT 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.

SIMULATED BRAID JOIN METHOD

[Photo and Tutorial Source: Gourmet Crochet]

This is similar to the Flat Braid Join Method, except that you can finish the last round of the square with the fundamental edging of the Flat Braid Join Method, followed by placing 2 squares with the right side facing each other and join.

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

The tutorial for the invisible seam is as follows. For the purpose of clarity, I am using a contrasting color yarn for the seam in my photos. Normally you would use the same color as your top stitches so that the seam blends in, like so:

Now that you know how to join two granny squares together, you may want to assemble them in a certain pattern, such as for a tote bag. There are many different shapes for tote bags; square or rectangle being the easiest to assemble.

My coastal granny style tote pattern is assembled using 13 crochet squares with 6 different color combinations. Here is a free template showing the manner in which the squares are assembled:

This invisible seam and zig-zag method to join granny squares can also be used for many other granny square crochet projects. For instance, I assembled 28 squares plus 8 triangles (1/2 squares) together using invisible seams and in a zig-zag format to create this PRETTY GRANNY SHAWL:

The Agnes Sweater Vest is a fun and easy crochet project that is great for using up leftover yarn. This tutorial goes through every step of making this granny square sweater including tools and yarn used, and tips for adjusting the sweater design to fit your desired measurements. I hope that reading through my notes will inspire you and help give you a starting point to make your own!

The sweater was designed with oversized armholes and a slightly cropped length in order to layer easily over tops and dresses. The ribbing at the collar, armholes and hem are made by picking up and knitting in the round but this can be replaced with a crocheted finishing method of your choice.

These are the supplies that I used to make my Agnes Sweater Vest but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. You may want to experiment with a different yarn weight, needle size or bigger or smaller granny squares to make it your own.

In total, I made 25 granny squares and laid them out like the picture below. The back has one more row than the front and I have only one square to connect at the sides. If you want more ease on the sides, you can add another square, or even connect the sides with crochet rows.

I then whip-stitched them together but use whatever method you prefer. I found it easiest to connect the squares in rows first, and then seam the rows to each other. Check out my tutorial How to Join Granny Squares to learn 3 ways of connecting squares including the one I used for my Agnes Sweater.

Pick up 76 stitches (total) in each chain stitch around with 4 in each corner. I ended up adding 4 single crochet stitches at the corners to help round out the neckline and make it easier to pick up (see photo above). You may have to experiment here depending on how big or small you want your neckline circumference.

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