Joining Crochet Squares (Flat Slip Stitch Seam)
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- Hi everyone, joining your crochet squares needn't be difficult and in this tutorial I'll show you how easy it is with the flat slip stitch seam!
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS (Jump to the section you need immediately):
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Beginning the seam
09:19 Attaching the next 2 squares
12:58 Finishing the seam at the end of a row
14:54 Horizontal seaming
18:44 Working the intersection
There are lots of ways to join your (granny) squares together but I would say this is definitely my favourite way of joining!
It’s an easy method, it lies completely flat and I think it looks really attractive also.
For those of you who don’t like to sew, this will be an ideal technique for you to learn and I’m sure it will become a favourite of yours too.
You can choose to work the seam in the same colour as the main body of your work, or you can use a yarn of contrasting colour, like I’ve done in this tutorial.
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🔹Yarn used for the blue squares: #4 / worsted / aran. I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 in the colours baby blue (032) and beige (004).
🔹Yarn used for the rose squares: #2 / sport / 4 ply. I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 in the colours antique rose (061) and white (001).
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00:00 Introduction
01:56 Beginning the seam
09:19 Attaching the next 2 squares
12:58 Finishing the seam at the end of a row
14:54 Horizontal seaming
18:44 Working the intersection
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Does anyone else find her voice so relaxing and calming?
Thank you, Martina! 😘
The music an voice is putting me to sleep
Me and I've literally only watched 6 seconds, no joke❤
Haha, yep! I scrolled down to add a comment complimenting her on her calm instructions and yours was the top one. It's lovely to listen to. And is working out very nicely. Thank you Amanda!
@@annmadebyhand You're very welcome! 🤗💞
How lovely to hear a gentle Scottish voice..followed this tutorial to join squares for a jacket. Brilliant clear instructions and no rush! Thank you.
hi amanda .. it's fantastic the way you point out needle on the right stitch we have to work... you can't imagine how it makes all the diference to beginners as me... understanding becomes easier. . I wish you nice days 🙏🏻🤗
I'm so glad you're able to follow along with this tutorial and are enjoying it. 🥰 Have a great weekend 🌷💝
Agree with you💐
Thank you so much for this!!! I’ve been terrified of joining squares because I could never find a video that explained how to join more than just two. This is so incredibly helpful and I feel fully equipped to finish off the blanket I’ve been working on!
I am very glad to know that this tutorial helped you and it is very good to know. I hope you can now tackle joining the squares of your blanket! Thank you very much Raya 🥰
I’ve searched so long for a fitting, sturdy and pretty stitch. And now I can finally finish my big project. Thank you so much❤❤❤
I’m glad that this tutorial was helpful for you! 🥰💝
As always, thank you for clear explanation! I love that you don't rush at any point, especially towards the end and you always point out where we're going with stitches that are easily covered up and finally exactly how many stitches we'll end up with on each side. I've been crocheting many years and get annoyed at how many UTube teacher's have areas where they go way slow at the beginning and rush the final details. If I have a problem with that,, I see why a less experienced crocheror would just give up!. I actually took a local class in person when I restarted crocheting 4 or 5 years ago. The class started with 15 or more people who wanted to crochet and by the last week only 3 people were left! One woman actually left crying! I felt so bad for those students and It's my guess they never tried again! I wish there had been someone like you with the patience and foresight to see where people struggle so they can be successful! Crocheting can be the best "meditation" in this crazy world! Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me feedback, I really appreciate it! 🥰 Crochet is such a wonderful pastime and is a great de-stressor too... it's a real shame that so few of that class stayed on until the end. I'm glad you enjoy my tutorials, I do try to make them as in-depth and clear as possible 💞
Wonderful Comment, Kathy, I feel the same way about crochet tutorials. Amanda, you are an amazing teacher and your patterns are both beautiful and easy to follow. Many thanks, MaryAnne in New Mexico 👍💜🏜️
I didn’t want to listen for 20 minutes so I played it at double speed and it was even fine to understand that way.
I'm doing the little Rose blanket for my great-granddaughter going to be born in the end of May when I get it done I'll put it on here so everybody can see it yes her voice is very relaxing
Great detailed tutorial. Thanks so much! I’ve been searching for a tutorial that shows the whole process of stitching squares together. This is perfect!❤
Does anyone know what size hook it is please
@@machelatrett2002 Hi! Just use whatever size hook the yarn recommends on the label ❤
Hi Amanda, I love all of your videos and this one is fantastic for a beginner like me. It is just the right speed for me to follow along without getting lost. You point out all the things that could easily confuse a beginner too. Thank you for making all of these for us.
Aww you're very welcome! 💝 I'm so pleased that you're finding my tutorials helpful! 🤗
Best video for joining, bar none. Appreciate how you zoomed in, took your time and explained step by step. Thank you.
Thank you for all the little details that other instructions miss, like what to do at the end of a seam. This was so helpful for a beginner like me!
Fantastic! You explained the intersection so easily. Love this video!
Thank you! I'm so pleased that you found the tutorial helpful! 🥰
I totally agree! That intersection was killing. Now, because of your pleasant voice and clear instructions, I’m killing it. Lol
Just found your channel and have liked and subscribed. I love how slow, clear and detailed you are in describing the steps in joining the squares! Thank you so much for making and sharing this tutorial. I just made a throw with granny squares (my first time ever) and will use your method to join them. It's a gift for my adult daughter. Thanks again!
Best baby blanket, and best tutorial ever, I’m hooked on this amazing pattern. Thank you!!!
What an informative and lovely video! Thank you so much.
I just finished making 42 granny squares but the tutorial I was watching for the project was messy and frustrating when it came to attaching them. Your video is exactly what I needed - you saved my project!
Thank you Amanda, another useful tutorial, it was indeed easy to do following you!
Steady, clear, and concise. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this!
You are very welcome, Nick! 💝 Glad you found the tutorial helpful! 🤗
I have struggled with this, something which seemed like it should be so simple. This has finally made it make sense to me. Thanks
Thank you very much for your comment and I am glad it was helpful 💝
Thank you so much for the clear and easy understanding tutorial on joining the square pattern crochet...
I just finished the Rainbow of Stars baby blanket on Ravelry, and I used this stitch to connect all the squared. THANK YOU. It's perfect! Beautiful. Simple. Seamless. This will be my go-to stitch from here on out.
You are very welcome! 🤗 I'm so pleased that you're happy with the finished result. I love this way of seaming too.. it's very satisfying! 💝
Thank you for this excellent explanation. The contrasting color yarn and the needle were very helpful pointing out the stitches. Brilliant! 😊
Love how you clearly explained how to work the intersection. Thankyou!
You're welcome... I'm so glad that you found it helpful! 👏🌷
Excellent tutorial. Very thorough. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
You're very welcome, Linda! Glad you found it helpful 💝
This is a great tutorial. You explained everything in such a clear way. I'm using this seem to complete a cardigan I'm working on and it looks fatastic!
Thank you so much! I'm pleased that you're finding the tutorial helpful! 🥰
Thank you so much for explaining each back loop to slip stitch into with such patience. I have watched other videos on here and they go much too fast and do not show the stitches so close up as you do. I am a perfectionist and have been learning crochet this year. I have just subscribed to your channel because you such an amazing teacher. Thank you sooo much 💕
You're so very welcome, Claire! 💝 Thanks for subscribing - I really appreciate it! I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful 🥰 Enjoy the rest of your week.
Thank you for your reply. I’ve now finished the main body of the blanket (pink with dark rose teddy, looks so pretty I think) and used both chain loops at the beginning and end of the joining of the squares (at #1 and #5 square). I think you’re right about it not making much of a difference with my method in hoping to make it straighter. The basic body still looks a little curved but I’m sure after the border it will look just fine. I so love this pattern that I kept crocheting any free minute I had and worked it up much faster than what I usually do with my other projects. Thank you so much, your instructions are really excellent.
That sounds so adorable! 😊 You're very welcome, Renate! 💝
I just learned how to make flowers like that. I’m making a purse with rose granny squares. It’s a fun & easy pattern. They look lovely on the blanket.
That sounds lovely 😃 Yes, there are so many pretty things to make with the rose squares 👍🌷
Thank you so much i saw several video but was not able to do it, till i watch yours !! Your work is beautyfull i love it thanks again !! 😊
Thank you so much! Such a beautiful seam stich, and so clearly explained!
Thank you, Nina! Glad you found it helpful 🥰
Great job showing how to join! So easy to follow, thank you
So funny, I had no idea I was working on another one of your blankets until I opened this video and heard your voice! You helped me crochet my very first baby blanket, and now you’re helping me crochet my second one - the paisley pattern. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you’ve put into helping strangers like me learn! 🩷
More than perfect and such good explanation! Love your teaching.
Thank you so much, I'm really glad to hear that! 🥰
Love, love, love. Very easy to follow. Thanks you!!!!
This looks really nice. Thank you. ❤️
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm starting a big blanket project, and I'll definitely be using this technique to join my squares together. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me your lovely feedback, Joshua - I really appreciate it! 🥰 Enjoy finishing off your blanket 💝
Excellent demonstration. I was able to see exactly where I needed to insert my hook for each stitch. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome, Sue! I'm so pleased that you found this tutorial helpful 🥰
Beautiful join!!! Thank you for sharing. I started an afghan 17 years ago and am currently about to complete it. I wish I had known this when I started it. ❤❤❤
You're very welcome, Deb! 😘 Yes, I really love this join too! Have a lovely weekend finishing off your Afghan 💝
Well presented and explained Amanda. Your grans must be so proud of you.
Your directions are so easy to follow here. I've been looking for this stitch and I'm so glad I found you. Thank you for your excellent instruction. And you nails are so pretty!
Thank you, Susan! 🥰 I'm so pleased that you found the tutorial and found it helpful! Have a great weekend 💝
Thank you so much. Best tutorial on joining squares, especially the intersection part.😊
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for your feedback 💖
This is wonderful. Thank you for your slow and detailed demonstration
You're very welcome, Gloria! 🤗💝
Really great explanation…. You just got a new subscriber. You’re a fantastic teacher. I hope you continue with these videos. I just love them!
Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel! 🥰 I'm glad that you enjoy my style of teaching. Yes, more tutorials will be coming your way! ☺️💖
Dear Amanda! I’m still amazed how exact and clearly you show every stich! I have watched many different videos, as I mentioned before, but you are the best in my opinion!! 😊
I have done all the bunny squares and now it’s time to seam them. Just wonderful how you show it here!!!!!!
You are a special lady!!! Keep doing it the same way please. ❤❤❤
Awe thank you, Heike! 😘 You're making good progress! 👏 It's a great seam, lies completely flat and no sewing involved... yay! 🐰💖
Finished seaming last night, Amanda! It is beautiful. It took me a few hours but it's worth it!! I had the blanket layed out over my ping-pong table lol.
Yes I have made progress thanks to you!! I have to crochet every night since one year now!!! I'm hooked on the hook!!
I love doing the baby stuff the most, but I also made toys ( snowman, reindeer, sheep...) slippers for the family, hats, scarfs...
Now my daughter wants a cardigan!
I didn't see one from you and I'm checking out different videos.
Most girls talk too fast and you are constantly pausing and rewinding. That's annoying. I haven't decided yet.
But what doesn't do a mom for her daughter...🙂 may be that one day...I'll have the time to make something for myself hahaha.
Have a great weekend! 🥰☀️😎💐
Great video. Your instructions and video was easy to follow. Thank you
Thank you so much for showing the loops clearly! As a beginner, i struggle with finding which loop i'm supposed to insert the hook. Your videos help so much ❤
Beautifully explained thank you so much it's really good to know xx 💝
You're welcome, I'm pleased that you found the tutorial helpful! 😃💝
Congrats Amanda for showing me all your crochet skills thankyou.
You are very welcome, Gabrielle! 😘💝
Thanks so much for your tutorial. It's a very simple and pretty method of joining - I'll definitely be using it!!!
You're very welcome! 💝 That's great... it's such a pretty seam! 🤗
You are amazing with your demonstration. I feel very calmed down now to begin. Keep up the good tutorials
Thank you, Shirley! 🤗 Hope you're enjoying the tutorial so far 💝
This was the only video I could find that shows how to finish the seam! THANK YOUU 💗💗💗
You're very welcome, Lexy! ☺️ Glad you found it helpful! 🌷
I was struggling a lot with the joinings, especially the intersection and you solved it in few minutes 😭😭 thank you so much 🫶🏻❤️
This s is brilliant. The finish is so much nicer than any of the darning stitches. Thank you so much 😊❤
The tutorial was really easy to follow.
Thank you so much
Thank you for the very clear explanation without any rush
You are welcome! Thank you for your feedback 😊
This makes a pretty wash cloth. I enjoyed the stitch. Thank you!
Amanda thank you very much for this beautiful granny square tutorial😍I enjoyed making this blanket for the first time I ever made blanket. Became grandma last July and wanted to make very cute & special blanket for my granddaughter. Fell in love with your blanket wasn’t sure if pink would look nice in this. OMG I was so happy with the end results. My daughter loves it. All the nurses fell in love with it. I have directed lots of people to you. Thank you for such a clear video & teaching . You are the best crochet teacher🧶🥰Would love to send you picture of my blanket if you like.💝
Hi Marzyeh, I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tutorial! 🥰 Congratulations on becoming a first time Grandma - really exciting for you and the whole family! 👶 Yes, I would love to see it! I'm on Instagram (@maisieandruth) or you can email the photo to amanda@maisieandruth.com 💝
Very good tutorial to follow. Such a beautiful join it makes!
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the tutorial 🥰 Yes, it's definitely one of my favourites! 💞
Hi this is a beautiful blanket.this is my first blanket. Really enjoying making it.u are a great help thank you
Aww that's great to hear, Corina! You're very welcome 💝
Thank you so much for your zoomed in video! I didn't know how to intersect the vertical n horizontal lines. So glad I found you!!❤
You are so welcome! I am glad that I was able to help you 😊
Thank you so much
I'm using it now on my work,very nice clean and easy.
Your instructions are so clear .
You're very welcome! 💝 I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial and found it easy to follow! 🥰
hi amanda ! great tutorial.. it'll help me so mych when I finish my teddy bear blanket , because join squares scares me 😂, but now I feel confidence on it 🙏🏻
I never used to particularly enjoy joining my squares either... until I discovered this technique! Just make sure that all your stitches are lined up and the working yarn is at the back of your work and you'll be fine 😊👍
Thank you. The intersection was driving me crazy to figure out and you showed that it's actually very easy!
You're very welcome! Glad you found the tutorial helpful! 🤗
Exactly what I needed for my baby's new granny square blanket. Thank you!
You are so welcome! I am glad that you like the design 💝 I hope you enjoy it 😘
Your yarn colors are completely my taste. I love the pink flowers (peonies?) on the white blanket, and the lovely shade of blue that you demonstrated your seams on. Thank you for a very instructional video. Your directions are clear and you show exactly what you are doing. And I loved the colors, as a bonus.
OK, I noticed your other video which says the pink flowers are roses. Very sweet! I might have to make that pink and white blanket! Just beautiful!
Thank you so much! It's lovely to hear that you like my designs and enjoy my style of teaching! I hope you enjoy working up the blanket 💝
Really clear, detailed and easy to follow. Thank you.
You're very welcome, Lucy! 🥰 I'm so pleased that you found the tutorial helpful 💝
Thank you for clear explanation.
Thank you so much for the tutorial ❤
Gracias por este tutorial y por compartir tus conocimientos con nosotros.Muchas gracias!!!
De nada! 😘😘
Thanks so much. I tried three methods today and this is by far my favorite. The squares do not slip around, the gauge is consistent and stitches are very secure.
You're very welcome, Sandra! 💝 I agree - this one is hard to beat! 🤗
Thank you so very much for the thoughtful tutorial video ♡. I feel much more confident now about my future granny squarre prijects.
That's great, Moni! 🤗💞
Thank you for taking time to show this so slowly so I could really see what you are doing. Love it! 💕
I am very happy to know that I was able to help you Cheryl 💝 Thank you for your comment 😊
Thank you. This is the best tutorial for this method of joining. Your video is very clear and your written and picture tutorial is also excellent, Very well spoken, written and pictured. Thank you again. I have now used this method on a large blanket.
You're very welcome, Elizabeth! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful 🤗 I love this method too. Thanks for taking the time to leave me your feedback! 💝
Best joining video i ever seen! Thank you so much!! 😘
You're so welcome! I'm pleased that you found it helpful 😃👍
So glad I found this channel. A big thank you for sharing this
Thank you so much for your comment and I wish you a wonderful week 💝
i always come back to your tutorial for this method. thank you 💖
That's great! You're very welcome 😘
So clear and not rushed. Thank you . 🌷
Thank you so much 🥰 I am glad that you liked the tutorial. Have a wonderful week 😘
Thank you so much! Your instructions were very clear and precise
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment 🥰
I love and appreciate your tutorials. You are very thorough, explain things so well. You also walk us through every step. I have made the Teddy Bear one in pink and now making one in blue for any future grandbabies I may have. Now i want to make this white one with 3d pink flowers. I am very visual learner and i need detailed instructions, which you give. If a pattern tells me stich in a multiple of ex 3 plus 1 - i will end up making project either too big or small. Thank you again. I also cant wait to make the onesie and booties that go with teddy bear and then i will attempt this flower one.
U taught very well..I understood n followed easily..thnku💖
Thank you so much sister for this beneficial video..
Excelente video. Muy bien explicado. Se ven hermosos los colores. Gracias por compartir.!!!
De nada! Me alegro mucho 😊💞
thank you this is the best way of joining blocks Ive seen very easy
Thank you so much, Norma - that's really great to hear! 🥰
Fantastic tutorial... well demonstrated and easy to follow thank you
Thank you, Chrisitne! ❤️ I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the tutorial 🥰
you explained this so nicely! thank you very much!
I'm so pleased that you found the tutorial helpful! 🥰
your explain tutor is so easy to follow for first timer who never did a blanket before , thank you so much , i grateful to find you , first time grandma 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me your lovely feedback - I really appreciate it! 🥰 Congratulations on becoming a grandma for the first time! 👶💝
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was extremely helpful 😊
Thank you so much Samantha 💝 I am glad that you enjoyed the tutorial and find it helpful 😘
I love your accent! It takes me back to my time in Scotland meeting my family ❤️
Awe, thank you so much! 🥰 Wishing you a great week ahead! 💝
Thank you for this great tutorial. I have been going nut's trying to figure out how to join my squares. I haven't had good luck in the past.
I tryed your way and it looked good.
Thanks for explaining it so well. Sometimes thay explain how to do the stitch, but not how to do corners ,and add more squares. Thanks.
Oh and I want to try your teddy bear blanket ,for my first grand child.
That's great, I'm happy that you're pleased with the finished result! 😀 Yes, please try the teddy bear blanket, it's a fun project to work up. And congratulations on the news of your first grand child, how exciting! 💗
Excellent tutorial and camera work. Your voice is so relaxing to listen to.
Your voice is soothing
U explain things very slowly and precisely and wonderfully easy to follow
So many rush through the pattern so I love your instructions. Keep it up
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Cathy! 🥰 I'm so pleased that you found the tutorial helpful 💝
Hi there. This is a fantastic way to join. So neat and works up very quickly. Thankyou.
You're very welcome, Angelique! 🥰
bravissima e che chiarezza nelle spiegazioni, complimenti. Grazie
Mi fa piacere che tu abbia trovato utile il tutorial 💖
Hi, love this tutorial, by far the best one I found, used it to join 99 squares!!!
Aww thank you, Jak! 🥰 I'm so pleased that this tutorial was helpful for you ❤️
This is very useful, I'm just about to join 4 granny squares for a cushion cover and wanted a flat seam. I'll definitely use this method on the front (it's one where the corners tuck around the back to form the cover) Thanks for a very clear tutorial 💚
Thank you so much! I am sure it will look very nice 🥰 I hope you have a great week 💝
Thank you!!!! The tutorials i watched didn't say how the squares should be facing and i needed to know ❤❤❤
Glad I could help! Thank you so much for your comment 🥰
Me encanta ...tus explicaciones son claras y precisas
De nada! Me alegro mucho 🥰
Thank you for the tutorial, it's quite easy to understand
You're very welcome! 💝
I'm working on the same blanket tried to work and it turned out very good 👍
That's great, I'm so pleased to hear that! 😀
Omggg thank thank you for the tutorial and for no side chatter all your tutorials are to the point focused and all about what you are teaching with no side talking thank you for your great instruction!
You're so welcome, Dawn! I'm pleased that you found the tutorial helpful! 🥰❤️
@@MaisieandRuth ok now that I'm joining my squares together I do have a question... I hope I explain myself correctly..in the tutorial the very first two squares you are joining in the back loop of the SECOND chain of the chain two ... when you get to the top of those two squares at the chain two you then join them in the back loop of the FIRST chain of the chain two .. then you attach 2 more squares and you attach them to the back loop of the SECOND chain two .... so do I have this correct ...
When adding new squares: join to back loop of second chain two
When to the top of the two squares : join to first chain of chain two
When finished with row ( not adding any more squares) : join to both of chains in chain two
@@dawnamendola8690 Hi Dawn, you've explained yourself perfectly and that is correct 👍
@@MaisieandRuth lol whew ! Thank you for responding... this blanket is darling I'm using bernat softee baby cotton ... lavendar and Heather gray but it actually looks like a light tan .. I'm going to make another one using #3 yarn I'm going to make the bears different colors and the blanket background white love love this blanket so much ...also found that French knot works better for me when doing the eyes .