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…

I love joining my granny squares with the mattress stitch - it gives an invisible seam and perfect sharp corners. What’s your favourite method for joining granny squares? #crochettips...

Do you ever get done with making all the granny squares for a project, and then suddenly dread putting them together? Joining squares with slip stitches or (ack!) sewing with a yarn needle can be slow and tedious. While those methods are sometimes necessary or fit the pattern, there is often an easier way. One

How to Sew the Crochet Mattress Stitch, Join Pieces or Granny SquaresDid you know you don’t have ‘go’ to Walmart to buy yarn? You can do it from the comfort ...

Hello! Would you like to know how I join all the seams of my knitting and crochet? You would?! That's great. I hope the following instructions are clear enough, and that they help you. The invisible stitch I am using,...