How to Join Granny Squares with an INVISIBLE Seam (Mattress / Ladder Stitch Tutorial)

[@meemamakes]

If your corners have 3 chains (or 1) then you will need to adapt this method in one of two ways: 1) Assign either the 1st and 2nd chains or the 2nd and 3rd chains as the "corner ch2" and treat the other chain as if it were any other stitch. Your squares may be slightly skewed but if you are consistent in the chains you assign as the corners and potentially block your finished project you should still have the same look as if you did 2 chains. 2) Ignore the 2nd chain entirely, i.e. put your needle in through the first chain and out through the third chain. You squares will not be skewed but you will not have sharp right angles in your corners I recommend trying both and going with the method you prefer the look of. Remember there is no right or wrong in crochet, only preferences for different techniques!

[@anniecheng959]

Finally! The perfect join. Where has this been all my life! Not only do the squares line up perfectly, the seam is so sturdy. Thank you so much!

[@meemamakes]

You’re welcome! Glad you like it too 😁

[@LindsayAllison1]

Came to say this!! Better thank expected thank you!!

[@echosbento]

It's been sitting in hand sewing, I mostly see it used to close up pillows or stuffed toys. Never would have thought to do it with crochet though, now I've just gotta get my brain to comprehend how to do it with my hooks since I don't have a tapestry needle

[@meemamakes]

@@echosbento I've not done this with a hook before but I imagine it's possible!

[@sandornekokai5479]

A négyzeten összekapcsolása mindig gondot okozott számomra. Most láttam egy részletes, tökéletes bemutatás amit hálásan köszönök. Kár, hogy a nyelvet nem beszélem, mert a hozzáfűzött magyarázat is sokat segített volna. ❤❤❤

[@luckycatipa]

This is incredible. I’m going to cry 😂 the most beautiful joins! I’m making a blanket for my two babies and I’m just so excited I found this video. Perfection. Truly. You’re a Queen. 🎉

[@meemamakes]

I’m so glad you like this join and good luck with your blanket ❤️

[@LaChandra]

Finally, a tutorial that shows the 4 corners! I’ve struggled with that. Love your method, clear instructions. Will try on my next granny project! ❤

[@meemamakes]

I’m glad the tutorial is helpful for you. Thankyou for commenting ❤️

[@sarao982]

Thank you so much. You explain this technique so clearly. My late Mum was fantastic with crochet and tried to teach me so many times but I just didn’t get it. Since losing her I’ve been determined to learn in her honour and can now crochet granny squares and I LOVE it. Your tutorials are amazing and you explain at just the right pace. Thank you😊

[@erinmccook249]

Your video cover image with the sharp corners drew me in … after your video, I’ll never seam any other way again. So clean. Thank you oh so much! 👍💕

[@familymolnar4435]

Me too

[@meemamakes]

I agree, the corners with this method are just perfect

[@greteraymond2568]

I have never been able to get my squares to look and lay flat when stitching together! I quit making squares until recently then rolled my eyes because it was time to stitch together. I saw your short video and found you here for the whole video. WHAT A GAME CHANGER!!! Thank you thank you thank you for showing the stitch and the how-to ! My project is stitching together beautifully. Thank you again. ❤

[@meemamakes]

Thankyou for commenting. I’m so happy this video has helped you 🥰

[@SandraFleming-z6j]

Absolutely brilliant after 30 years I now have perfect joins. Thank you.

[@carolynrosser1574]

After 60 years of knitting and crocheting this is the best join I have ever seen. I just tried with knitting and it worked just as well. BRILLIANT!! Thank you so much.

[@meemamakes]

Wow! So glad to have helped you learn something new after 60 years ❤️

[@Tigerlily1950]

Wow! I have been crocheting for 55 years and this is revolutionary! Thank you for sharing this gem! 😘 Terry from BC Canada

[@jacquelinemccully912]

This is, hands down, the best mattress stitch join tutorial for crocheted squares. Absolute perfection. So much love and gratitude to you for your time and talent in making this video for us. ❤🙏

[@darthlaurel]

I have a big blanket to put together and as I expect it to be heavy, I think this is going to be my best chance of having it hold together in a seamless looking way. Thank you!

[@patriciasweet151]

Finally showing the corners and how to properly pull stitches up snug. I have struggles with this. Thank you for this perfect tutorial. Need to get busy with my Granny Squares. Teaching my daughters friend how to make them. I can now teach her this technique too.

[@trisgod2011]

I'm very grateful for this little tutorial. The mattress stitch is exactly what I need to join my granny squares, and it works like a charm. You are very talented at explaining and showing what to do. My mother as well as my grandmother taught me to crochet when I was a little girl, but I only started again now as I am a granny myself. Thank you for this helpful video!

[@meemamakes]

I'm so happy you found my tutorial helpful. Happy hooking🙂

[@UltimateVixxen]

Amazing. Not only the technique but the tutorial is also seamless (see what I did there) 19 years on and off crocheting and still learning, love that.

[@imagiroh2546]

Since I saw this video I thought about it for a couple of days and decided to pull my project apart and redo using your method. Your instruction was very clear and easy to follow. Very happy with the finish, it was worth it. Where have you been all my life, indeed, but from now on I will not look back! Thank you so much!!

[@meemamakes]

I'm so glad you found the tutorial so helpful :)

[@twohandedstitches6097]

Thank you for adding this tutorial video. I found it a bit tricky to start with, not your fault in any way, I just couldn't get my head round it. I've got the hang of it now, only another 48 squares to attach too. Thanks again, x

[@lisahalamka9717]

That is incredible! Finally no bulky seams!

[@carolb.4837]

I have just subscribed and then saved this excellent video. I’ve had a few crochet disasters over the years when granny square bedspreads that I’ve crocheted together, after a couple of years , have unraveled along the crocheted seams…….literally a never ending story! 😢 So now I always sew my squares together…….but I am never happy with that because the result looks thick and clumsy after all the hard work making the squares ( see Janie Crow Love is enough). Many thanks for this clear explanation of a truly useful stitch.

[@meemamakes]

Welcome to the channel and thankyou for commenting. I am so glad this tutorial was helpful for you! Another tip for preventing crochet unravelling is using a sharp needle when weaving ends in - I find they are much more secure than a blunt needle

[@the1_grammy503]

Please share more of your fabulous crochet skills and knowledge! Your work is impeccable and that is what I aspire for! Thank you❣️

[@meemamakes]

I absolutely will! I have a long list of tutorials I’m working my way through. And Thankyou so much for your comment, it means a lot ❤️

[@sinamather]

This was seriously gorgeous. I can't wait to seam my granny squares now!

[@yazminmedrano5676]

I’ve been struggling with the 4 corners for forever, it would always look sloppy but now they look beautiful!! At first this I was getting flustered bc I just couldn’t seem to get it down but after watching the tutorial more closely and understanding it omg!! Easiest join ever!! Thank you!!

[@loreleigreenstein5991]

I all but gave up on seaming squares with a needle because the intersections were not perfect until now. Thank you a million times over.

[@meemamakes]

@@loreleigreenstein5991 you are so welcome, glad this tutorial was helpful for you 😊

[@daijo492]

Thank you for this precise tutorial. Now I can join my granny squares which have been sitting on the side for almost a month because I can't find the right way to join them until I found your channel. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@vandana9279]

Wow! I replayed it many a times to see heavens where is that red thread gone. I struggled so much while joining my first ever grannies. Thank you. My go to tutorial channel from now onwards 😊

[@meemamakes]

Oh wow Thankyou 🥰 I’m so happy you liked the tutorial!

[@julietait4644]

That is the *best* youtube tutorial i have seen for invisible join! This is NOT mattress stitch though!! Mattress stitch is totally different and noticeable too. Best youtube tutorial i have seen for that is the 10 year old Moogly one. The invisible join is way, way better looking and i think also easier to do.

[@meemamakes]

This stitch has different names in different places around the world 🤷‍♀️ I have found that mattress stitch is the most common name I’ve seen for this technique in crochet and knitting, so that is what I call it

[@sharonamara9718]

EXCELLENT Presentation. The 4 corner detail is wonderful!

[@meemamakes]

Thankyou! It really is the best way to get sharp corners in granny squares

[@ConnieShoemaker]

I have granny squares ready to join. Lovely, timely video❤️❤️❤️

[@VCVerse]

Thank you for this tutorial! I am doing a blanket that calls for the mattress/ladder stitch, and was SO happy that my joins look like yours, even the 4 corner join! You were very thorough

[@meemamakes]

You are so welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@jearu573]

KZbin was reading my mind. I came to search for a video on invisible joining on the lego blanket I'm constructing, and your video was right up front. This is genius! Exactly was I was looking for, thank you!

[@meemamakes]

So glad this has been helpful and good luck on stitching together your blanket 😊

[@stacyb.222]

This Is AWESOME!!!❤ Detailed, Simple & Easy. Nice & Neat! Thanks For Sharing! 😊I've been crocheting Off & on for well over 40 years.

[@meemamakes]

So glad you found this tutorial awesome😊

[@olgamaluleka4710]

I love the clarity of the narrator,the demonstration is perfect. You really know your stuff. Thanks a lot

[@meemamakes]

Thankyou so much for your comment. It means a lot to me 🥰🥰

[@ferc1125]

thank you so much i think i just fell in love with this stitch

[@yazdhenab.]

I'm stunned! Thats' amazing! I was searcing a way to sew the parts of the Blossom and Blooms blanket from Sirdar and you just pop in my suggestion list! You're a queen, thantk you so much !

[@mariarocha221]

I have all my squares done. Waiting for the perfect invisible join … found it! Hugs from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@meemamakes]

Hi from England 👋

[@susanstaller1701]

This seaming method is perfection! I've used other versions of the mattress stitch and this one makes it so much easier with perfect corners. Thank you so much for sharing your technique. God Bless.

[@meemamakes]

You are so welcome!

[@jessydoescrafts]

13yes crocheting and I haven't seen this before... 😲🤯 Thanks for sharing and making a really easy to follow tutorial

[@meemamakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@libbylandscape3560]

Thank you for this tutorial, I would have done it differently and it wouldn’t have ended well. 😂 This is a keeper. Well done video and explanation. ❤

[@meemamakes]

@@libbylandscape3560 so glad you found this tutorial helpful 😊

[@mamapenguin6798]

I have seen and tried many ways of joining Granny squares. But most this leaves the corners open or do some kind of weird filling. I'm really glad i find this. Thank you.

[@AlessandroOgier]

your video and added instructions are great and today I learned something new and neat. Thank you!

[@angeladisalvatore9077]

Thank you so much for this! ❤ I’m making a Minecraft blanket for my nephew, which requires 360 small granny squares and LOTS of different colors. It will be difficult using coordinating yarn all the way through, so this invisible stitch is precisely what I’ve been searching for. I also love how well you explain and show everything. Those corners! 🥰 Thank you again!

[@philippa6461]

Thank you for explaining, and demonstrating so clearly, how to join Granny squares. You're a great teacher! 🎉😊

[@meemamakes]

Thank you so much, glad you found this tutorial helpful 🙂

[@kylieduffy4003]

Brilliant! Thank you. Love this join!! 😊

[@patriciajrs46]

This is awesome. Thank you. I have been crocheting for years and I never even heard anyone mention this stitch. Thank you for your hard work to teach and video this for us. It is greatly appreciated.

[@bevdobson4728]

I have just finished a complex moroccan HEXAGON cushion using this method and all the stitches are perfectly lined up to make the pattern look as it should ...... I have used ladder stitch in the past and sometimes the stitches don't line up properly when complete. Thank you so much for this tutorial Meema, I'll never use another joining stitch again !

[@meemamakes]

I am so glad this works well for hexagons too! I will have to try it 🙂 glad this video was helpful for you

[@jennalaubner3807]

I've been looking through videos on youtube for hours and can't find a single video that tells you how to tie off the seam yarn. Why isn't anyone explaining that?

[@haleysquires128]

Literally me too!!!!!

[@VultureSkins]

Didn’t she though? It’s the same way you attached the yarn at the start

[@stephaniem.2909]

I would add a border to really lock it all in. I hope that was helpful.

[@stephaniem.2909]

​@@haleysquires128I would add a border to really lock it all in. I hope that was helpful.

[@audreydierkens6354]

this stitch is impressive! when i first saw the preview for your video i didnt believe that this stitch would actually be invisible. im currently working on my first blanket and have been searching for ways to connect my granny squares and will defineitely be going with this method. great work!!

[@meemamakes]

When I discovered it years ago (I think from a blog but I'm not 100% sure which one) I couldn't believe it either until I tried it for muself. Good luck on joining your blanket, it will take a while but the effort will be worth it.

[@ayeshachaudhry8360]

Beautiful join with perfect corners! 🎉 Thank you, from Pakistan

[@leck4emba]

I’ve always struggled with mattress stitch. Your video is excellent. Now I feel up to the challenge. Thank you so much. 😊

[@nardeenkeryakes2847]

I’m making a granny square sweater with really contrasting colors and needed an invisible join and this is so perfect!! I’ve used my darkest yarn to sew my squares together and it’s completely invisible from the front and the edges are soo clean! I was trying to sew them together with another method that was supposed to be invisible but wasn’t, and I had to take apart the whole front panel of my sweater and redo it in a fit of frustration, but this completely solved my problem. Thank you so much ❤️

[@meemamakes]

I am so happy this worked out well for you, I used it for my granny square sweaters too!

[@reginaarnold8141]

I have used this ditch before, but you took it to a higher level!

[@RLR666]

this is the exact tutorial i have been searching for. thank you!!

[@meemamakes]

So happy this helped!

[@lizzieavery3611]

Me too!

[@irmadeleon445]

@@meemamakes LOVE LOVE YOUR VIDEO THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@ctapley5409]

This is the greatest join for invisible joining ever!! Thank you so very much

[@meemamakes]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad this video was useful 😊

[@inesgonzalez1678]

Good video! Thanks. I have been checking and practicing several ways to join grannies in a project I am working on, a Summer top for girls; I have found the way I will do it from now on, your way. I have watched this join technique in other videos, but your video is so clearly explained, shown, that I already saved it to my crochet related playlist.

[@wiltedblonde]

Thank you for this! It was slow enough, you explained it well, and the camera was close enough.❤

[@meemamakes]

I’m so glad this tutorial worked for you 😊

[@gracie5595]

can’t wait to try this!!!!! it’s been a bear to find one that has all four corners.

[@heatherpascoa3451]

Thank you SO much for this!! I am making a baby blanket and I want it to have a herringbone look, so no seams between the squares. Al the "invisible" tutorials I found were not it! I saw some tutorials on the mattress stitch but they looked so complicated. I was ready to scrap the project until I found this video. THANK YOU!!!

[@Marjan-creative]

What a clear and beautiful tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing this. I am going to use it! Greetings out of the Netherlands. 🌷 Marjan

[@elektraheartt]

This made making my bandana go so smoothly!

[@joannehornberger3575]

Thank you so much. I'm finishing a blanket, and I wish I saw this first. Can't wait to try it out myself! 😊

[@Chelcea27]

Oh my this was such a great tutorial! Thank you! Now I’m going to be even more addicted to granny squares! ❤

[@meemamakes]

I’m so happy this tutorial helped and has fed your granny square addiction! There needs to be more granny squares in the world 😁

[@leannac2743]

This is BEAUTIFUL! Your tutorial is the easiest to follow...thank you!

[@meemamakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Thatredheadedchick1990]

Omg so I am making a Mario pixel granny square blanket for my son for his bday and this is absolutely perfect for that. I was dreading seeing it together because I didn’t know how I was going to without all the color changes showing but this is PERFECT. Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰

[@meemamakes]

Ooo it would work so well for that. What’s the pattern? I’d love to see it to show my partne r

[@MsSaka100]

I was looking for a joining method for a cardi I’m designing, and this looks like the perfect solution, especially since I may have to use a different yarn or sewing thread for joining! Thanks!

[@יעלכהן-ס2ש]

Thank you I was looking for a nice way to attach my work and now I'm happy with the outcome ❤

[@petrahuck3597]

Incredible! This is the stitch I was hoping for when searching for something. Thanks for explaining it so well!

[@sandrahallmark500]

Thank you for sharing this technique! You are a natural at teaching. 😊

[@meemamakes]

Thankyou so much, that’s so lovely to hear ❤️

[@peglamphier4745]

What I like about this video, as compared to the half dozen other I watched, is Meema tells you how to start so you lock in your yarn and then she tells you how to join corners so they're perfect. Also, she's actually doing the mattress stitch, not the ladder stitch and then calling it a mattress stitch. So this IS the video.... IMHO. Thanks Meema!

[@Beaker4Remps]

Great tutorial .Thank you. I love your enthusiasm for this stitch,I can see why after trying it.❤

[@meemamakes]

I didn’t realise how much I said “I love this” until I edited it 🤣🤣

[@Caitlinlass]

I have been looking for a true invisible join tutorial! Thank you! ❤

[@meemamakes]

You're welcome 😊

[@VivianSmiling]

Thank you so much for this great method of seaming!

[@amyq1789]

thanks to your video, my granny squares tote bag turned out so neat and beautiful, thank you so much

[@meemamakes]

You are so welcome and congrats on your finished project. I love granny square bags!

[@jessicakent3100]

Wow wow this is awsome finishing touches to sewing granny squares love your instructions so clear an precise love watching your videos

[@meemamakes]

Thank you so much, happy you like my videos :)

[@sallysmith8081]

Okay, I'm just going to say it: I love you. ❤You covered everything I ever wondered about this invisible seam so wonderfully! Thank you. I'm subscribing!

[@janedc5ch319]

Thank you so much. You explain exactly 💯 . I needed this tutorial. I tryed this year's ago ,but didn't do well. Never tried it agin. So now I believe I can do it THANKS❤❤😂❤❤

[@depressoespresso5904]

thank you soso much for showing the four corners in the center i always struggle with the four corners

[@meemamakes]

I'm glad this helped! It's the only way I've found that gives "pointy" corners

[@ingerlisehansen3427]

I guess it will take a million years if you are making a big blanket, but it sure looks beautifull. Thank you for sharing

[@meemamakes]

Yes it does but I think it’s worth it

[@YalandaBray]

U R So Talented, thanks 🙏 Yandy

[@kathleenmiller393]

LOVE, LOVE LOVE your video, thank you, You are the BEST of all!

[@Mazro26]

I love how you used different color and thanks for sharing

[@wyomingwips7540]

Thank You for this tutorial I'm in the process of joining squares, this will help so much! Love how the stitch is invisible.

[@meemamakes]

Oooo good luck in joining your squares. What are you making?

[@mrssmokesalot]

Thank you for sharing. Your voice is heaven💚💚💚💚

[@nancymurphy2832]

Does it work if you have only one chain in the corner?

[@meemamakes]

@@nancymurphy2832 it will but you might struggle to get the sharp corners

[@marybarratt2649]

A really good tutorial explaining clearly how to join squares invisibly. Really helpful. Thank you.

[@meemamakes]

I’m so glad this was helpful for you ☺️

[@SylvieNio]

Thanks a lot from 🇨🇵 for your tutorial and clear explanations 👏🤗

[@remegaliano8361]

Perfecto. Toda mi vida intentando hacer una unión sin costuras. Muchísimas gracias por compartirlo. Gracias desde España.

[@Damselfly54315]

Well, that is quite the wonderful join, so thank you...I'll be needing THAT stitch!!! Grateful!

[@meemamakes]

Glad this video has been useful 😊

[@annalapina1922]

You are amazing, THIS is the best tutorial that's out there! Thank you sooooooo much for explaining and showing everything so easily understandable!

[@agnesjuhaszneschrauf4777]

Thank you very much for the sharing! The instructions are very understandable and clear. 🤩

[@sharontahir9694]

That was beautiful! Really nice four corner join.

[@barbara6204]

You are a really good teacher!

[@meemamakes]

Thank you! 😃

[@milkyt-t9918]

Love this tutorial! Just what i was looking for, thank you!🥰

[@neelampatole1816]

Thank you so much. Liked it. I m from India

[@normamurphy2827]

EXCELLENT tutorial! Thank you so very much. My baby blanket came out simply lovely. I used your four colors. You've got skills!!!

[@meemamakes]

Thankyou and I’m so happy this tutorial helped!

[@paint32uk]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Absolutely perfect!!

[@stock_orchid]

Great tutorial. You explain it so clearly. Thank you 🙂

[@sarapiburn2523]

My favorite join stitch too!💜💜💜

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

Thank you very much for this tutorial !

[@sunriseeyes0]

Thank you so much for this joining tutorial!!! This is so lovely 💗🙏🏽

[@meemamakes]

You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed this tutorial 😊

[@vanceuponatime8406]

This was so easy to follow. Thank you!!!

[@ngoctrantr.h.7449]

it's super easy to follow your tutorial and your tips. thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@meemamakes]

So glad this tutorial helped you. Thankyou for commenting 🥰

[@carmendriggs1965]

This is just what I was looking for. I have my panels done just need to join them. Don’t really like the sc join as it leaves a ridge like edging. Thank you so much for this….