Join crochet pieces

Learn the best ways to seam crochet pieces together. Discover the benefits of each seam method and how to choose the right one for your project.

If you have two pieces of crochet to sew together, use the Mattress Stitch! A favorite when joining crocheted granny squares or crocheted clothing.

There are several ways to join your crochet pieces together. In this tutorial I'll show you one easy technique, the slip stitch crochet seam.

The invisible seam is my favourite way to join crocheted items together. See the photo tutorial to learn how to use this technique.

In Part 3 of the Joining Crochet Squares series we will be looking at 5 ways to join crochet squares (using a solid join). Enjoy!

Learn how to whip stitch join granny squares and crochet pieces together with this step-by-step tutorial! The whip stitch (or whipstitch as a single word) is a durable sewing stitch that is used for joining two pieces together while creating a nice pattern at the edge. In crochet, you can use the whip stitch for many things such as joining granny squares or afghan blocks to make blankets and throws, seaming Amigurumi parts together, joining pillow panels, and sewing the panels of garments.

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Learn how to join granny squares with the flat slip stitch or zipper join. The flat slip stitch join or zipper joining is a granny square joining method using your crochet hook. It makes a flat and very beautiful join that reminds the look of a zipper. Unlike the single crochet joining, the zipper join does not add any bulk to the final project. Moreover, the slip stitch join is done with a crochet hook! No need to seam pieces together or make estimates of how much yarn you’ll need.

I prefer to join granny squares (or any pieces of crochet for that matter!) using mattress stitch, it's nearly invisible, doesn't leave a ridge and I love the finish it gives. To join two granny squares1. Lay out your granny squares right side up, in the design you want them.2. Thread your darning needle with the same colour yarn (or if the granny square are different, choose the colour that will blend in the most, I am using a contrasting colour to make the stitches more visible)3. Line up…

Clear photo tutorial that shows how to join crochet hexagons with an invisible seam. Perfect for sewing hexagons together for an afghan.