Crochet is not always created in one solid piece of fabric, so you might be looking for easy ways to join crochet pieces together.
There are lots of projects in crochet that require seams and joins to complete, and so you may be wondering:
- How to join crochet squares together with crochet
- How to join crochet strips together with crochet
- How to sew crochet pieces together
- What’s the difference between slip stitch join, single crochet join, and zig-zag join
When projects are not all worked in one solid piece, we have quite a few options in crochet to combine those separate pieces together.
While there are lots of joining variations in crochet, there are just 3 basic methods to use:
- Crochet as you go (also known as JAYGO: Join As You Go)
- Crochet pieces together when done
- Sew pieces together when done
So that you can learn them all, we’ve compiled 3 different methods for each joining variation that you can watch, try, and learn today.
Table of contents
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Practice with a granny square
We’re using a granny square to show each joining technique.
To follow along and practice each joining technique, we’ve created a pattern for you to use.
How To Crochet A Granny Square: Pattern + Chart + Tutorial
Crochet together as you crochet
This method joins pieces of crochet together while crocheting a new piece or section of a project.
The technique is applied by completing one piece of crochet, or piece of fabric, first, and then other pieces of crochet or fabric are worked up and joined to the last piece with crochet.
This technique looks seamless, as one piece of crochet, or piece of fabric, connects and blends into the last.
The mot popular techniques for this method are (click here for a video tutorial):
- Removable Loop
- Single Crochet Join
- Slip Stitch Join
Crochet together when you’re done
This method joins pieces of crochet together once they are all complete.
The technique is applied by completing all pieces of crochet, or pieces of fabric, first, then joining all pieces together with a seam of crochet.
This technique creates a seam, as the pieces of crochet, or pieces of fabric, are joined together with crochet.
The mot popular techniques for this method are (click here for a video tutorial):
- Slip Stitch Join
- Single Crochet Join
- Zig-Zag Mesh Combo
Sew together when you’re done
This method joins pieces of crochet together once they are all complete.
The technique is applied by completing all pieces of crochet, or pieces of fabric, first, then joining all pieces together with a yarn needle.
This technique creates a seam, as the pieces of crochet, or pieces of fabric, are sewn together with crochet.
The mot popular techniques for this method are (click here for a video tutorial):
- Whip Stitch
- Blanket Stitch
- Mattress Stitch
Have you tried any of these joining techniques?
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