Joining Squares Idea in Crochet | Zigzag Slip Stitch Method | Embroidery Inspired

How to join a crocheted granny squares in zigzag slip stitch method. This join is tight, flat & has a nice & neat seam in both sides even when stretch, very easy and it works fast.
Time lapse: How to join in the middle. First middle line at 4:01 and 7:33 the final join in the middle.
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Journey of this join: I was trying different join from single crochet, slip stitch in both loops or inside loops slip stitch. For these three joins, For me , I like the look of the slip stitch inside loops but its holey when stretch(my opinion only). Then sewing method came to mind. I was searching sewing stitches then embroidery stitch called Cable plait stitch showed up. It looks so neat. I was excited trying it using tapestry needle but ended cutting the yarn because It didn't work(was hard to rip it off and re done it). Then I was focusing on just using a crochet hook only because it's easy to rip it off when you get mistake & I used the cable plait stitch as an inspiration. After trying several times inserting hook in different loops: Zigzag slip stitch join finally made. And I am happy to share. Thank you so much.
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[@mistyroberts1868]

Love this join! Do you have a video for your heart squares and the flower squares you used in this video?

[@lyzawalters4413]

Hi, I have a separate videos on heart applique & make it into a square on my videos list and playlist. Then I have a flower video only. Ill make daisy flower in the solid square sometimes in the future.

[@lyzawalters4413]

This is the flower with beads only kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpDciHepqryjfZY. I have one also without beads titled Crochet Square Motif-Daisy Flower.

[@dawnrogers5324]

Omg love the way your attaching square together....also will you do a video on the heart and flower squares in this video

[@christinareynolds9255]

So cute! Love the squares too! Can’t wait to try to make them!

[@laniec.f.2531]

These look very tidy/neat and pretty when finished. You've done a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing.

[@pattybaum4841]

in all the 60 years of crocheting I have done I've never see a nicer and neater way to hook squares together. All I've seen is a hump line not a nice smooth line like this one . I hate to sew squares together there for I have NEVER made anything I had to put together. Now my possibilities are endless Thank you so much

[@lyzawalters4413]

You're very welcome. I'm with you. I hate sewing squares together too because when I miss up something it's hard to take it off. This joined is a little tricky at first but when get used to it. It's faster.

[@jewelsapp1806]

This has to be the prettiest look for joining crochet together that I have ever seen!! And I've been crocheting for 50 years!!!

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

Barbarasl Collins I’ve only been crocheting about 40 years, but you’re right it’s really pretty and simple. We would know we’ve seen a lot of patterns💕😁🤗!

[@JacqsieRae]

Omgosh...how VERY true!

[@aletamize4785]

True.

[@Hunkabankabu]

Same here. I have never seen this and it's just beautiful. Hey, I beat you by 1 year :)

[@evelinezmaritsch713]

i think also it is very beautiful

[@curtriceennis2924]

LOVE this joining method for Afghan squares. I'm so glad you showed how to join the other way on the second pass. It's nice to see the part where you cross over the first pass. TYSM for sharing this video with us.

[@suzyperson6795]

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely and unique joining stitch! I love how it adds visual texture and compliments the overall design without being too complicated or look too busy. I especially love that it's done with a hook and not a darning needle. Sewing with needles has become very hard on my hands as I age. I'm so grateful you have given us this beautiful alternative to the same old joins.

[@kaileykrochets8625]

I've been crocheting over 20 years and have never seen anything like this. I've looked at all kinds of joints and never seen this. I absolutely love it!!!. Making squares now and can't wait to join them with this stitch! Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jeanperren6094]

Love this joining method. I have squares to join into a rug. Haven’t joined them because I find the methods are ugly and spoil the overall affect. This is pretty, lays flat and is neat on both sides. I agree it looks like ric Rac trim. Thank you sharing your design.

[@Lara-mj9xk]

Every single time I have to join squares together I come back to your video just to get a refresher… This is absolutely my favorite join ever. Thank you so much!

[@conjured_cow]

This is such a pretty, neat, & super easy join ! I'm so glad I found this before joining my squares for the baby blanket I'm making ! Thank you for this tutorial🥰

[@merylblackman6874]

I love the way this joining method works. i ave been searching everywhere for a join that would work with the willow square. This looks to be the answer to my prayers. Thank you. xx

[@shellssparetime]

This is my favorite way of joining... I have been using this way for years and absolutely love it. Great video and well explained.

[@jannettestetson-buck5103]

I love how neat and thin the line looks when finished.

[@anneonimouse]

Just what I was looking for...a neat contrast join on a blanket...not hidden but an additional pretty feature. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

i've never liked doing any kind of crochet work with joining edges, because all the ways i did never looked as pretty and perfect as yours. And the backside looks just as neat. :) Thank you for sharing this. Now i finally can do a square joining project and not fear the ugly join.

[@lyzawalters4413]

Me too..I was just motivated to join them for cover of my cushion to bring with me in coming trip. It was a challenge though before this. Thank you very much for your kind comment. Have a blessed sunday.

[@denisetoledo8659]

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[@pamelajmorrisoncain3704]

I absolutely love this concept of joining squares together! Will look amazing with a baby blanket. Thank you so much for sharing!😊

[@lyzawalters4413]

I'm glad to hear... Thank you very much.

[@lyzawalters4413]

I'm glad to hear... Thank you very much.

[@claudiasuelytavaresdesouza4938]

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[@crocheting-around-the-planet]

I have been crocheting now for 5 years, never seen this join! Love it. Well done for showing us 👍🏼💜

[@joanndunn5987]

Just love the join. One of the nicest and neatest one I have seen.

[@maggiezorn4591]

That stitch is absolutely gorgeous 😍😍😍 so happy I found this

[@lupealvarado8860]

I love this look, it reminds me of the fancy yet simple decoration around small little cakes🍰💗.

[@patricesteiner1168]

What a charming join. I’ve never seen a join like this-and it’s so easy. Thank you!

[@nancy-annerockwell5701]

After 45 years of crochet I'm so happy to learn this join!! It's the most elegant join ever!! Thank you for sharing. I will always join like this from now on :)

[@angelicacorona5170]

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[@Adeliaaddy]

Lovely joining stitches! I wished I had found this video earlier, but it's never too late! Thank you so much ❤

[@earleen2255]

This is the best joining method I have seen. I love the structure of the piece! Thank you for your video. It’s wonderful. Can’t wait for more!

[@leecaperrett2757]

Love this way of joining squares! It’s so quick and makes the blanket much stronger! Thanks for sharing

[@annettedabney3445]

That is a beautiful way to join squares. Might try that on my husband's Afghan. Thank you for sharing.

[@PLindsey81]

Amazing! I can’t wait to try this. My least favorite thing about making squares is joining them. This should solve that problem. Thank you so much for the video.

[@lyzawalters4413]

It's my pleasure....Mine too. I make squares for tutorials and I was planning making them into bedcover but nothing finish.hehehe. Hopefully, Im able to make one before this year end.

[@knitballsoffire3231]

Absolutely love this join. It’s not only pretty, but functional too!

[@Stephm647]

I used this stitch on a queen size blanket, it took 6 days to join all the squares but it was worth it! I LOVE it! ❤ it’s perfect for that patchwork look. I’ve gotten so many compliments and nobody has ever seen it before. I’ve sent your video link to a few people already! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@marymmiranda]

I love this joining of the squares. Its perfect. Will definitely be trying it. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@lyzawalters4413]

You are so welcome! Thank you.

[@Wistfu1Stargazer]

Beautifully made/done video. I went through this same journey several years ago when making an afghan for my mother. Nice to see that great minds think alike. 😉

[@wickielila7180]

Same here! 😊

[@dianagonzalez6769]

Awww I’m so impressed I’ve never seen a join so pretty so loving it

[@dianenorris1427]

Love this way of joining squares - nice and flat, no ridge. Can’t wait to try it!

[@caroladerooij6382]

What a lovely join is this! And a really good made tutorial. Thank you a lot! I am going to use it to join my knitted squares of the Arne & Carlos quarantine knitting podcast. I have knitted the first 18 paterns they designed and am going to turn them into a "hug-me-later"-cussion. Great video! 👍😍

[@mariearsenault197]

I love the look of this join. Thank you for sharing, 🙂

[@lyzawalters4413]

Im glad to hear. Thank you very much.

[@terriewigfall5793]

Clicked the Like at the image alone! The stitch did not disappoint. Love this! Gonna try it!

[@christinegraham2579]

This is the most beautiful & probably the easiest joining of crocheted pieces I’ve ever seen! It’s simply gorgeous!

[@anitadeclerck6000]

I should've seen this sooner. I love this!

[@stacyrose4549]

I love this tutorial! This is a beautiful joining technique. Thank you!!

[@lindahehir4056]

Beautifully done, thank you! I have 2twenty 15-1/2" quilt blocks that I crocheted around and wanted something stronger than a whip stitch. This will be very sturdy and hold the blocks together really well.

[@kathywimmer399]

My afghan looks so professional with this join stitch. Thank you.

[@mysewcalledlife6531]

Love it! I love the zig zag it leaves. You found a way to crochet ric rac trim! Can't wait to try it out. Thank you.

[@lyzawalters4413]

I'm glad to hear. Thank you very much.

[@crochetmom5]

That is just lovely! I am going to give it a try. Such peaceful, relaxing music too. Thank you ♥

[@lyzawalters4413]

You're very welcome. Glad to hear..

[@valeriecasse1207]

I thank you sooooooo much for sharing. I was looking for a nice, easy, clean technique to connect my squares. There we go!!!! I am so happy for this!

[@nekoblick4728]

Incredibly beautiful!!!! Thank you so much!

[@70tabbycat]

That is absolutely beautiful. Truly lovely joining 😊

[@karenturner541]

Karen: Great demonstration I wish I had found this a week ago. I accepted a project with 92 pcs. She wanted Hand slip stitch All thru out the connections. I did this for all the longitudinal squares but it looked sad, your stitch is Lovely! And your video was simple and most visually understandable😙. The kind I love. Well this is how I will connect All the pieces Laterally. I'm going to become a dedicated subscriber keep up the great work and videos!

[@lyzawalters4413]

Wow 92 pcs..I admired you. I've been wanting to make me a bedcover, blanket but nothing done.hehehe. Anyway, I only came up this join a week ago when I was trying to join my squares... I'm so glad it could help. And thank you very much for your kind comment, that means a lot.

[@karenturner541]

You welcome, job well done.

[@madamedoobery]

I’m currently using this method on a blanket for someone, and it’s the easiest, fastest, effective, error correcting method I’ve seen. Definitely a favourite!

[@LIMON.LIFESTYLE]

THIS IS A GAME CHANGER FOR ME, I have refused on joining squares for projects for the longest bit you have inspired me to use this technique now for designing clothes. I will Tag you in my video when I make a sweater using this technique! THANK YOU!

[@lyzawalters4413]

I feel you. I took me a while to finally join my squares. Glad you found it helpful. Thank you so much.

[@wytchywmn9]

Love it! So easy, and it looks so nice. Thank you very much for sharing this video!

[@lindalou5213]

I have shied away from squares because of joining - Hate it ! But this is lovely and now I’m thinking I’ll be using this very soon ! Great tutorial and I’m a new subscriber ♥️ 🧶

[@robertapearson3507]

So simple AND so perfect. Thank-you for sharing your discovery. This will now be my “go-to” stitch for joining any kind of crocheted item! How clever you are. 👏 👵🏻🐾💕🇨🇦

[@viviennegasson4961]

I have been looking for ages on how to neatly join my Bavarian Squares that I made for a large blanket. This is by far the easiest and neatest way the I have found. Thank you. 😊

[@sofiapuscan5548]

Hermosa costura 💖 gracias por compartir 😍

[@rosewotton6721]

I love this it looks like braid.

[@claudiarabanal9613]

Genial! Me encantó! Gracias!desde BsAs Argentina

[@fusunozcan4503]

Tek kelimeyle MUHTEŞEM.....Bu birleştirme tekniğini ilk defa görüyorum... Motifler de harika... Türkiye'den selamlar.

[@rhondarendon]

Really love this zig zag join. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@sexysergeant123]

Love this! I’m looking for a cute way to join stuffed animal crocheted pieces.

[@kathleenkillen7820]

That is so nice looking. I can't believe no one thought of this before now. Good Job!

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

This is so neat looking. I've never made a blanket that needed to be joined, but when I finlu do, I plan to use this stitch to join. This is stunning!!

[@garlicluvr]

never could have guessed it would be this simple! thanks a million

[@graziamartinaseminara467]

Grazie per questo video,non si finisce mai di imparare,bella tecnica di unire il lavoro, bravissima,dieci e lode, ciao 👍😍🙋❤️

[@602douglas]

Brilliant! I've been crocheting for a long time and there's always something new to learn. Thank you for sharing.

[@carolscrazycrochetmore5093]

I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s absolutely beautiful!! This is definitely how I’ll be joining my squares from now on. Thanks so much for an amazing tutorial!! 😊💚😊💚

[@karenihrig5223]

Love this technique. I spent hours looking for the "best" way to join granny squares for my granddaughter's sweater. This is amazing. Thank you Lyza.

[@byzantine_dixie]

MAGNIFICENT! I am just six stitches in, joining 30 squares of an afghan, 4 different colors, each square a different color, each square has a different pattern of stitches, 30 different patterns total and this look so PERFECT. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. When putting in so much time as one has to on a project like an afghan, the details are critical to success...and this is one detail that is really different and beautiful. I am thrilled that I found this video and glad you made it, Lyza.

[@lyzawalters4413]

Thank you very much & you're very welcome.

[@janiehelms4895]

Omg how pretty love these patterns Must have for my niece

[@cindyperangelo2192]

I have had an afghans worth of squares made for over a year trying to decide how to join them. This is the perfect join. Thank you for the great tutorial. 😊

[@connierosas8859]

That's exactly what I need! Thank you, it looks beautiful.

[@lottiel3418]

Beautiful join! I have been crocheting for 40 years and I have never seen such a pretty join. Also LOVE those daisy and heart patterns!!!

[@naomikawamura7608]

I love this stitches to join the squares! Thank you for sharing with us!!!

[@cathymurray8119]

Wow the best join ever! Thank you!

[@eringoody8125]

Lovely! Going to use this to finish a blanket this week! 💖

[@dazydook4099]

This might be the prettiest join I have seen yet. It's very different. Thanks for sharing.

[@lillianbrand1728]

EUREKA!!! I have just found the perfect way to join my squares!!! Thank you so much!!

[@annerobinson4217]

Love this.Its a beautiful way to join squares. Thank you for sharing.

[@wickielila7180]

I developed this way of joining some years ago. Happy to see that others did, too! It‘s the most balanced and most beautiful way, in my opinion.

[@ritatannehill7487]

Oh my gosh what a great join! Can’t wait to try it 👍🏼 thank you for this tutorial 👏👏

[@MassageJEDI]

I've never seen a join like this. It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@lyzawalters4413]

Youre very welcome. Thank you.

[@mariaponnudurai9778]

Love this very much! Going to use it from now on! Thank you!

[@ellebee4373]

Love the look of this method- both sides look great so a good choice for blankets. Thanks!

[@sharikirkendall2486]

So glad I came across this tutorial; absolutely love this. Thank you so much😺

[@sonshinehomesteader2762]

This join for crochet squares is the best and most beautiful I've ever seen in my life!! 😍Thanks a million for sharing this!

[@TheSecretChateau]

Lovely stitch which looks far more complicated and stylish than it truly is. Simple yet so effective. Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated!

[@maryweimer746]

I can’t thank you enough for sharing this stitch. It’s a stitch I can actually do. Your fantastic.

[@francesross6208]

I'm so glad I came across your tutorial. This joining stitch makes the project look finished. It reminds me of a zigzag stitch when sewing. You definitely gave me something I can go back to when I'm ready for a joining project, thank you.

[@lyzawalters4413]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you very much.

[@SilmarienElenna]

Thank you so much for this video! I tried different methods to join the squares for my blanket, but yours is the best by far! It looks amazing!❤️

[@donnapeterson1945]

Oh wow!! Finally found a video that not only shows a beautiful stitch but how to do the center as well!! Thank you 💙

[@anitapoarch7196]

Where did you find the heart pattern

[@donnapeterson1945]

@@anitapoarch7196 it’s in her playlists, it’s a heart appliqué, then I crocheted around it to make a square.

[@pinkdiamonds77]

Omg this is so beautiful perfect for me as I hate spaces thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cathharr08]

I love this. It’s a great solution and looks much prettier than a whip stitch.

[@oakstrong1]

Thank you Lyza! I'm a newbie, and my first project, a neck tube, almost failed because I couldn't get the edges (and stripes) to match when trying single crochet slip stitch. This one did the trick and it was also easier!

[@janafarmer3219]

I absolutely love this stitch on this blanket. I'm making your starburst blanket now and fixing to start putting it together.

[@sewwebbofyarn9602]

This is a great join, really love it! Can't wait to try it on some. Thank you for sharing!

[@ceceliapetschk6906]

This is the most beautiful join I have seen. Thanks for sharing!

[@debbiepoulter3790]

Just found this after searching through various visible joins for a cardi I'm currently hooking. Thanks for such a comprehensive video, completed the join beautifully!

[@CanadianRose]

I have been looking for a good method that I really liked for stitching squares together, and this is probably my favourite method I have come across. I have yet to use it, but I wished I had found this one awhile ago. I will definitely be using this one from now on when I do a granny square blanket. 🙂❤❤

[@susanking9502]

This is beautiful and unique! I think this stitch would be great on lots of crocheted items! ❤

[@marthacastaneda8186]

Gracias por enseñarnos sus trabajos, cada día aprendemos algo nuevo, continúe siempre asi. Su seguidora Martha desde Lima - Perú

[@maybebuffalo6049]

Relatively simple but very effective. Beautifully and clearly demostrated. Thank you

[@knottheendcrochet]

I think this technique is really lovely. It's not as invasive as the single crochet and not as invisible as the sewing techniques. Good work.🙂

[@annemiekevogt690]

Another beautiful way of joining the squares!!!!thankyou ❤