How to Join Granny Squares - 20 Unique Joining Methods

20 Unique Ways to Join Afghan Squares

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There are many different techniques for joining granny squares. This collection of tutorials includes 20 Unique Ways to Join Afghan Squares. Each of the techniques includes either a photo tutorial or a video tutorial to help you successfully master the method.

Many of these joining methods can be done with your yarn and crochet hook rather than by hand sewing your finished squares together. Some joining techniques included let you join as you go, working straight into your granny squares as you make them to create your blanket (this is called the JAYGO method).

I hope you enjoy exploring this extensive collection of ways to join granny squares!

How to Join Granny Squares - 20 Unique Joining Methods

20 Unique Ways to Join Afghan Squares

How to Do the Flat Braid Join

Flat Braid Join

Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial to learn how to make the flat braid join. This tutorial was prepared by Gourmet Crochet.

Flat Braid Join
How to make the Simulated Braid Join

Simulated Braid Join

This joining method allows you to join pre-edged blocks together. It simulates the braid join but is a little bit more bulky on the reverse side of your project. This tutorial was prepared by Gourmet Crochet.

Simulated Braid Join
Learn how to make the Scallop Join

Scallop Join

This Scallop Join is faster and easier than the flat braid join. It does not have the extra twist to the center joining stitches. This Scallop Join tutorial was prepared by Gourmet Crochet.

Scallop Join
How to Join Crochet Squares Flat Zipper Method

Completely Flat Zipper Technique

This excellent photo tutorial will teach you how to use the completely flat zipper joining technique for afghans squares. The Completely Flat Zipper tutorial was prepared by Dedri Uys.

Completely Flat Zipper Method
How to make the Single Crochet Joining Method

Single Crochet Joining Method

This is a simple, sturdy and balanced way to join your afghan squares. It creates an elevated seam between the squares that works like a frame for each block. The Single Crochet Joining Method tutorial was prepared by Sarah Zimmerman.

Single Crochet Joining Method
How to Make the Tight Braid Join

Tight Braid Join

The Tight Braid Join tutorial was prepared by Tamara Kelly. Watch the video tutorial here.

Tight Braid Join
How to make the Simple Visible Join

Simple Visible Join

Lovely in it’s simplicity, this simple visible joining method adds a little extra detail to your project without overwhelming the beauty of each afghan square. This tutorial was prepared by Zooty Owl.

Simple Visible Join
How to Make the Continuous Cluster Join

Continuous Cluster Join

This cluster join is super pretty! The cluster stitches add a lovely textured element between each afghan square. The Continuous Cluster Join tutorial was prepared by Margaret MacInnis.

Continuous Cluster Join
How to Make the Mijo Granny Join.

Mijo Granny Join

This join has a lovely corner element that makes it quite stunning. I love how balanced it looks between each of the squares. The Mijo Granny Join tutorial was prepared by Johanna Lindahl.

Mijo Granny Join
How to Make the No-Hook-Out Continuous Join

No-Hook-Out Continuous Join

This tutorial was prepared by Margaret MacInnis.

No-Hook-Out Continuous Join
How to Make the JAYGO - Join as you Go Granny Method

JAYGO Join-As-You-Go

In the JAYGO method, you join your afghan squares together while you are working on the final round for each square. The Join As You Go tutorial was prepared by Kara Gunza.

JAYGO Join-As-You-Go
How to Make the Flat Braid 3-Chain Join

Flat Braid 3-Ch Crochet Join

This tutorial is very detailed (which I personally love) with lots of photos. The Flat Braid Ch-3 Crochet Join tutorial was prepared by Margaret MacInnis.

Flat Braid 3-Chain Join
Dudessembly

Dudessembly

This is a very different and unique style of joining your afghan squares. Full written instructions are included. The Dudessembly tutorial was prepared by Drew Emborsky.

Dudessembly
How to Make the Invisible Seam Join

Invisible Seam Join

The invisible seam stitch is an excellent way to join your afghan blocks together. This is also know as the mattress stitch (mattress seam) and it really is invisible! This Invisible Seam tutorial was prepared by BHooked Crochet. Watch the video here.

Invisible Seam Join

Double Lattice Join by WEBS store

This is a very pretty joining technique. Check out the YouTube demonstration video here.

Double Lattice Join Video Tutorial

Modular Join (JAYG Crocheted Seams) by Sandra Paul

This quick join as you go method can be used for many different squares. Watch the video tutorial here.

Modular Join Video Tutorial

Flat Surface Slip Stitch Join by Crystals and Crochet

This video demonstrates how to use the surface slip stitch join on 4 squares so you can see how they all go together. Watch the video tutorial here.

Flat Surface Slip Stitch Join Video Tutorial

Join Afghan Motifs with Double Crochet from Perfectly Knotty

I love the more open look of the double crochet join. The seam looks softer than when we use the single crochet seaming method.

Double Crochet Join Video Tutorial

Join with Chain Stitch & Dc2tog from Tanis Galik

This joining method resembles a zig zag. Check out the video tutorial here.

Chain Dc2tog Join Video

How To Join Granny Squares 3 Ways

Jayda in Stitches shows you 3 ways to join your afghan squares. The video tutorial shows how to make the slip stitch join, single crochet join and whipstitch join.

How to Join Granny Squares 3 Ways Video

Crochet Lace Join Method

Tonya Bush from Nana’s Crafty Home demonstrates the crochet lace join method in this video tutorial. This joining method uses a combination of three different stitches, the double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc) and single crochet (sc).

Crochet Lace Join Video

Do you have a favorite way to join granny squares? Leave me a comment to let me know. It’s always fun to learn new techniques!

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