How to Crochet the Join As You Go (JAYG) Method | Granny Square Joining

[@lynnzuliani5438]

I just learned to crochet six months ago, and made my first granny square last week. Your tutorial is so good that I understand exactly what you are doing in this join as you go technique straight away! Thank you!

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re very welcome Lynn!😃

[@emmakenmore6820]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have made joining 54 squares so much easier and only 2 tails to weave in. I'll never shy away from squares again.

[@lizzettecruz5054]

It looked so complicated at first but it really isn’t! Thanks for taking the time to make helpful videos such as this one. You explain everything so well, it’s a pleasure to watch and learn from you. THANKS!

[@heidigeib2660]

Thank you! I have done granny squares for over 30 years. Joining as you go helps so much! Less ends to weave in too.

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re welcome Heidi!😃🥰

[@pamperedpetsprogrooming5126]

This tutorial is brilliant. By far, it's the best I've seen when it comes to join as you go. Thank you!

[@fritula6200]

The MOST PERFECT and MOST SIMPLE explanation of joining Granny Sqares, in OPINION on KZbin: I am so grateful to you! I always TRUST the BRITISH to simplify things: they have this knack: it's in their English psyche: They always take the simpler way: and it always works:

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much! I'm glad my videos are helpful 🥰

[@c1plas]

Mind blown, I saw this video a while back when it was released but never had to join two grannies. Wow, you answered I had a problem with ty :.)

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re so welcome!😃🧶

[@sheerahblack2417]

Unbelievable I have watched like ten of these and yours was by far the best. A lot of people do the chain two in the middles. I do chain one and you explained perfectly how to go about joining with this method. My joining finally looks ok! I could tell I was doing something wrong. Just couldn't see where I was going wrong. 💕 Huge thanks!!

[@fritula6200]

I notice how Robin uses 'one slip stitch' throughout her work to anchor her piece : quite brilliant!

[@donnatravers5013]

This is certainly the best and neatest join as you go i have seen, thank you

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Donna, I’m glad it helps!😃🧶

[@trijntjefeld5320]

Thank you so much for this tutorial video! Your voice is clear and calming, the instructions are crystal clear as you perfrom them. Now I'm not going to shy away from making a granny square blanket and just join as I go!

[@Kazmahu]

This video is an amazing help to me. Stitch patterns still make my brain hurt, so seeing this done hands-on makes me realize how simple it really is. And the pace of the video was absolutely perfect, slow enough for me to follow along, but not so slow it felt tedious and I ended up trying to skip around. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Awh, you’re so welcome! I’m glad the video helped, you can definitely do this.😃

[@StormCaller5]

Thank you for this tutorial. I didn't think I'd be using it because I'm not a fan of granny squares, but turns out I can. I'm making grocery bags that have straight sides and your video inspired me to join the sides as I go. ❤

[@donkeyching8339]

how perfect! i have 80 squares to connect for a blanket for my boyfriend and was absolutely dreading connecting all of them. i’ve finished all the squares already but oh well, what’s a thicker white border around them lol. thank you so much for the clear and concise tutorial, super nice to have something not made only for beginners!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Once it is all together, it will look great!😃

[@pattyd3205]

Brilliant, concise, slow and explained so beautifully. I have started a Popcorn Square Blanket. I will be joining in this manner. Love it. Thank You . 💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@freespirit3891]

You put this bideo out 5 years ago. I just fame across this and it would have saved me many knots and having to hid the yarn ends. Life will be so much easier and less frustrating. Thank uou. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Ah no but I am glad you've seen it now and that it helps.😀🧶

[@tapcat4516]

wished i knew about that 30 years ago. great video. thanks!

[@HookedbyRobin]

I’m glad it helps! 😃🧶

[@patriciadinjian347]

Thank you! You helped me finish a blanket. JAYG was included in the pattern, but I need to see things done in order to understand. Your video was very helpful! Really not that hard once I got the hang of it!

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re so welcome Patricia, I’m so pleased it helped you.😃🧶

[@VeeE-g1h]

I love your tutorials! By following your very good tutorials I’m actually able to crochet and it looks good! Thanks Robin.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much Vee, I’m glad they help.😃🧶

[@hotspringroll]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m too lazy to get out a needle to attach my squares and I didn’t want to use the single crochet method since my squares are different colours. This method works perfectly!

[@sheilaokelly6022]

Brilliant, thank you. And I really love that there’s no background music

[@HellasGD88]

Thank u sooo much for this! finally a joining method that isn't confusing!

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re so welcome, I’m glad it helps!😃

[@lisjvv]

This one is great for when you want different coloured final borders! 😍

[@debjordan4399]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is a wonderful tutorial. Joining granny squares has always been a chore. I really enjoy making granny squares but not so much joining. I have certainly tried many different methods. I really like this method very much.

[@amirahamilin]

Clear explanation. High quality video. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much!🥰🤗

[@supersuppen2041]

Amazing! Just made granny square patterns SO MUCH more bearable! Thank you!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yay, I’m glad it helps.😃🧶

[@janeshipley6993]

thank you so much for your joining tutorial! it's just what i was looking for, after seeing a finished granny square afghan without instructions. your method looks better and will be MUCH easier than sewing all those squares together. i'd given up on making granny square afghans, because i really did not like the sewing - now i'm going to make several! thank you!

[@clarebradleymyers4100]

Excellent video - you are such a good teacher. Thank you for sharing

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much Clare! 🥰

[@cherryb48]

Love this method! Will try one day! Thanks Blue! HI Steve and all the kitties 😸 😀 😊

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yay! Let me now you find it.😃🥰

[@Nancy-sv8wp]

This has been so helpful! Answered all my questions!! Thank you!

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re so welcome Nancy!😃🧶

[@AshU-dk1sk]

Thaaaank you sooo much , I was getting frustrated with my work but with your very well guidance I am happy to do this ! 😃

[@vickijackson5547]

This tutorial was absolutely perfect to my brain to understand!! I've only made 1 "granny square" type blanket and you made all the squares and then crocheted them together at the end. I'm curious with this method - do you block your squares? If so - when? Does it matter? I am definitely going to try this granny square and see how far I get. Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@NanneeB]

Wonderful tutorial! Your explanations are excellent, and what a wonderful technique. Thank you so much❤️

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much! 🥰🧶

[@carlamatthew3681]

Interesting way to join granny’s. Thanks for making my life easier bcuz I hate joining granny squares. Thanks much again. Do have a Merry Christmas !!!

[@ptlona]

Thank you for doing this video! It is so clear on how to join them . Appreciate you immensely 😳💕

[@allisonsmith7779]

I absolutely love your tutorials! You’re such an amazing teacher

[@maminewer]

Wonderful explanation! Thank you! 😍

[@monicabuch3827]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial

[@kimmartin3669]

Well taught. Thank You.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Kim! 😃🧶

[@karindeutekom8179]

Hello Robin. Thanks for ALL your video's. I wish you a great christmas and a happy New year. The verry best for 2020!! Greetings from karin from the Netherlands 🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅

[@B3Kusa]

I love your tutorials ❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much!🥰🤗

[@kiranrupani7125]

Thanks for very good tutorial...

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Kiran.🥰🤗

[@chrisknight5080]

I love your videos as you explain everything very clearly. I am making granny squares using your video for sunflower squares. The final row squares the circle by moving from TC to DC to HDC to DC to TC. It is only on the corners that chain spaces are used to separate the two sets of 3 TC. Is there a way to use your join as you go technique in this sort of pattern where there aren’t any chains along the side for which to substitute the slip stitch to join? Thank you for any advice you can give.

[@conniefrancisable]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Mihaela!🧶

[@stitchingsmilesbykathiestu5231]

Wow very easy joining method. TY for sharing this

[@jenniferbrown180]

Very cleat guidance, Thankyou.

[@gladysdiamantinagutierrez8196]

Súper genial esta unión me encantó🤩👏👏👏

[@HookedbyRobin]

Gracias Gladys! 🥰🤗

[@meaganlapensee699]

I have to say that your videos are amazing. I've only been crocheting for about a year, but your cute flower keychain video is what really got me into it. I was following a pattern for a sweater, and they call for a ch 2 corner space. How would I go about joining the corners? Would I still use the same method as a ch 3 space or would I have to leave something out?

[@sharonleach5861]

Thanks for explaining

[@spunNstitched]

Thank you!!! I absolutely hate joining granny squares and tucking in all loose strings.

[@leewright5839]

Thank you for this tutorial. Very easy. I can not find your tutorial on the flat border. I use a blue 4 x 8 insulation board for my layout. Stand it up and pin squares until you like the layout. When finished I slide the board behind my China hutch out if the way until the next time. 😊

[@HookedbyRobin]

Hi Lee, you're welcome! Here is the tutorial for the border: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTHnZhvgalnpqc 😀🧶

[@leewright5839]

Thanks for info. Found your tutorial on flat border. I needed that. 😁

[@HookedbyRobin]

No problem!x

[@krystynamccaul6612]

Love your videos and the JAYG and CJAYG are game changers, thank you. My query is I don’t chain 1 between my three dc granny clusters in my granny squares, so when I’m joining the squares in the JAYG, I don’t have a chain 1 between my granny clusters, so the the slip stitch is not replacing the chain 1 but adding slip stitch between the clusters and still joining the squares - will this change the outcome of the joining method? I’m thinking it won’t but wanted your advise please.

[@stephaniebatchelor8314]

Wow thanks Robin. I had been taught wrong. I kept wondering why my squares were wonkie. Ugh! I didn't know why. And I would pull on them try to reposition them. And I thought somethings not right but I didn't know what. Gosh! Everyone does things different. Even making the squares. I was taught granny cluster chain 1 then just to next side or make corner where ever you were at. But it should be cluster, chain 3 and chain 1 in-between sides? Goodness. I shore enjoy learning from you. I am self taught from books and y tube. I really love it but I want to be doing it right and understand why I'm doing what I'm doing and when, where. Ect. 😆

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yes you've got it! You chain 1 on the sides and in the corners, chain 3 :) it gives a more pronounced corner shape which you can easily spot for the next rounds. Once you have the basics down you can alter your square to your preferences (often yarn thickness and tension plays a part in how your squares look ) so if you find they are too baggy, you can eliminate the chain 1 on the sides, or some people prefer to chain 2 in the corners - you can have a play about with how you do your squares; no set right or wrong answer as long as you end up with a square at the end! 😀

[@queernarwhal]

Please, if you chain 2 in the corners do you join with chain 1, slip, slip, chain 1, or do you do chain 1 slip 1 then go into the dcs for the other side of the corner?

[@Tarable02]

@@queernarwhalsorry I know this comment was a year ago but I’m making a blanket now with 2 corner chains rather than 3..did you figure this out lol?

[@queernarwhal]

@@Tarable02 i am so sorry, I genuinely don't even understand what I wrote any more 😭. I must have figured something out because I completed the project?? Best of luck to you!

[@naseemahamad8857]

Amazing thanks for sharing

[@paulineclarke5940]

Brilliant help..

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Pauline!🤗

[@zinnia150543]

I am new to this way of joining and although it looks neat, I'm wondering if the fairly loose stitches on the back side of the work are normal?

[@AuraHel]

Love your tutorials they’re so easy to follow. Only been crocheting for 2 months so need s bit of advice. If I use this method how do I block the granny squares or do I do it a bit at a time or the whole piece at the end? Trying to make a chair arm cover

[@laurelvanam4694]

What’s the best way to join granny squares when constructing rectangle pillow case? My finished square width with final connecting jayg round is the depth of the pillow and to crochet the corner 3D of the pillow is mind boggling. Any help is appreciated and thank you!!

[@samanthacoghill9180]

Love this method made joining my squares together so quick and easy. I'd like to add a scallop border any ideas how to get the scallop border across the joins please? Ive followed your scallop border video but struggling to get it to look right across the joins

[@HookedbyRobin]

Ah, OK so I'd suggest you follow this video for one round to work over the joins and then the scalloped border should be easier 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqrHdnyPZdeqqM0

[@juanitavieyra2810]

Acabo de darme cuenta, que yo las unos al revés. Gracias por la explicación. Saludos.

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Thankyou for sharing

[@Jackie-et9jx]

Would you join on the diagonal when doing a sweater not a blanket?

[@HookedbyRobin]

Personally yes but there are no set rules! You don't have to 😀

[@stephaiethomson9063]

Hello:). Silly question lol! Would this work with squares that have double crochets in every stitch? In other words not a granny square? Hope that makes sense?

[@emilyholmes9960]

If you are chaining 2 instead of three? Which chain would you slip stich? The first or second?

[@sonyahouk1503]

Thank you for sharing

[@denisewinant6366]

Very good teaching video. Thank you.

[@mariarogel2006]

This is how I join mty mini granny squares 🤗

[@pcc8945]

Thank you for clear instructions, very easy to understand you. Thank you. May I ask what kind of yarn you are using?

[@HookedbyRobin]

The yarn is Scheepjes Softfun - it's a cotton blend I think :-)

[@cars702]

Hi - I have done a blanket like this (different colour) - now I have a large blanket and the stitch is getting awful looking - stretched etc. Is there a way I can border it (I need to make it bigger) and would like to do the final border in shell but am looking for another stitch to do a few rounds without it looking stretched and awful ! Thanks. LOVE your tutorials. Caroline

[@adrianaschwieger160]

Hi Robin, please help, i understand what you mean when you say that you leave the corner in the middle of the work hanging for the following square to join BUT when you approach that corner that you will leave hanging do you after the slip stitch that you made before the corner make an single crotchet and then proceed to the the corner or after slip stitch just jump to making your corner, hope you understand. Thank you. 🙂

[@HookedbyRobin]

I think I understand your question - so slip stitch before the corner, then jump straight into the corner but don't join the ch3 part :-)

[@adrianaschwieger160]

@@HookedbyRobin Great, that's what i wanted to know. Thank you!!!! Love your tutorials.

[@janet8969]

Help. I dont chain 1 In between my granny squares, so how do I join using a slip stich as a substitute for something I don't do x Thank you for super easy tutorials 🎉

[@debzl8990]

You say in the very beginning on the second granny squares to go ahead and complete the 3 sides but then as you're describing what to do you mention that 2 sides only are to be completed. Can you please confirm if it's 3 sides or 2 that have to be completed? Many thanks.

[@rainerlindeman7200]

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[@mirita4248]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I am making my first granny square blanket and was worried about connecting them. Can you explain what you mean at the end of the video by leaving the corner hanging until you have one to connect it to diagonally, if you are in the middle of the blanket? Wouldn’t you just end up having to diagonals that need to be connecting to one another with both of them left hanging? Does that make sense? 🤔🤨

[@mirita4248]

Also I love the idea of making one continuous join as you go, but I’m worried I will run out of One colour of the yarn and not find it in the store again! Any recommendations on how to estimate how much I need?

[@dhworkout]

please can you tell me what yarn you are using please. 🌹

[@racheloreilly8093]

I’d be interested to know this too please. Love the yarn.

[@emilyholmes9960]

What does the backside look like?

[@jygood3718]

thanks

[@beverlykeippel8534]

Where can I find the directions for the cats o In a row. Across. Looks like cats and their paws thank you

[@donnaflynn8064]

do you go back and stitch the seems together, it looks like there are spaces along the seem line

[@HookedbyRobin]

No, the seam is totally secure - the gaps match the gaps in the squares themselves 😀

[@aadilavally4702]

Hello robyn. Thank you for the wonderful tutorials Forgive the stupid question but I'm blind and cannot see. When you mean diagonal which corner do you join in the next row is it the second corner of the first square or the first corner of the second square? Thank you.

[@HookedbyRobin]

The first corner of the second square 🙂 No need to apologise! The only stupid question is the one not asked! Xx

[@aadilavally4702]

@@HookedbyRobin Thank you so it's from the first corner of the second square towards the outer edge of the first square? Thank you x

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yep! You got it! X

[@vivitan7782]

I'm a newbie, I have notice not all my squares are the same size. I made myself a tension ring for my finger, so I'm getting better, but is there a way to join so it's not so noticeable?

[@HookedbyRobin]

The flat braid join is very forgiving when it comes to squares of varying sizes / tension! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gF7NaJyNd8yHsJI 😀

[@alexandranagy8450]

Hello! What should I do if my granny square has 2 chains for the corners? Then I should attach them the same way as you did? I mean ch 1, slip stitch then ch 1? Or I just have to skip something there? I hope it makes sense, and thank you for the tutorial! I am trying to make a granny square vest❤😊

[@alexandranagy8450]

And I'd like to make a sc border around the vest. It is ok, if I make a sc into every dc and the at the corners, where they are joined, I make 1-1 into each corner? And thank you again!❤😊

[@Tarable02]

Hello my blanket also has 2 chains in the corner, what did you end up doing?

[@alexandranagy8450]

@@Tarable02 I did 2 chains, thank youu❤️

[@shezcal]

Bit confused. Do I crochet the border on two sides of each square before joining?

[@HookedbyRobin]

Hi Shez, this will help😀: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTHnZhvgalnpqc

[@tracyhunt8232]

So when you get to that point you just finish your round as normal and leave the corner undone

[@kimberlylentinello4162]

Would this work with turning your squares to be diamonds and with using triangles on the edges to fill the space?

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yes absolutely!

[@giftisrael-df2wb]

Is there any need to block the square?

[@HookedbyRobin]

I have a video about blocking here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGGrl6hml96drtU 😃

[@chrissiewindsor]

May I ask what hook you’re using? The metal part looks longer than on my Clover Amour hooks.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Just a standard Clover Amour! :-)

[@1LocWonder]

So, all the squares I completed are obsolete? 😩 I don’t recall being taught in the previous video that we won’t be using full squares. I’ve made so many squares believing I could easily connect them later 😒

[@HookedbyRobin]

This will help 🤗: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKublKOvo9aSeNUsi=d8SE0rmpdF_YY6DR

[@britnymynch3965]

what if you have different sized squares?

[@HookedbyRobin]

For mix matched sizing I'd recommend this method for joining as it's very forgiving :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/gF7NaJyNd8yHsJI

[@maxinekline7668]

When I join my squares there is too big a space. What am I doing wrong

[@chrisarlington1792]

This us a nice method, but I think I would prefer your other join method

[@bleusilver990]

Which yarn did you use?

[@starrspoter]

dont u join with the same colour all of them

[@starrspoter]

all these join as u go are so different

[@paigeking5390]

I literally have some sort of mental block when it comes to joining squares I have 150 squares sitting here waiting for me to work through this dead lock of my brain...feeling discouraged

[@Elizabeth-yb6li]

Why are you using the American crochet terms they are treble crochets in the UK ? It makes it more confusing

[@HookedbyRobin]

Because I learnt using American terminology so it's my first language :-)

[@Elizabeth-yb6li]

@@HookedbyRobin Oh it's just that as you had an English accent I thought it was strange I follow English or I would get a bit confused 😂

[@roshanaksh9762]

💟💟💟💟💟👍👍👍👍

[@HookedbyRobin]

🥰🤗

[@jygood3718]

thanks