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.

[@georgiafl8285]

I couldn't agree more. This is beautiful!

[@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

[@Xx_Lara2323_xX]

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!

[@JeanChiusano]

I’m so glad I found your way of putting squares together. I love it. It turns out so pretty. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@483024850]

Perfecta esta unión de grammy, la adoptare seguro para mis cuadritos, aparte de bonita lo fácil que parece de hacer, me encanta enhorabuena.

[@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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[@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.

[@Minding2010]

👀😍I have avoided making squares because I just really don’t feel like dealing with the joining part. This method has inspired me. It’s pretty without being extra complicated. Thanks for sharing!

[@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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[@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

[@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!

[@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🥰

[@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!!!

[@patricesteiner1168]

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

[@christinegraham2579]

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

[@annettedabney3445]

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

[@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. 😊

[@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]

@@lyzawalters4413 xx

[@dazydook4099]

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

[@LIMONCHICAGO]

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.

[@lupealvarado8860]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! 🙏🏼

[@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! 😊

[@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!

[@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.

[@zalialyon1853]

I must say you have talent..i"ve been doing this for over 40 years n never seen this awesome way..thanks for sharing your talent with us

[@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! 👍😍

[@zaktig]

That's my husbands photo right thank you for your zigzag slip stitch joining video it's brilliant I loved that you showed how you do it when not talking to a video. Your right once you get used to it it is easy and quick and looks so good , it lays perfectly flat. Just what I was looking for thanks Carol xx

[@joanndunn5987]

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

[@evelynburt2024]

The lovely join adds so much to the beauty of the afghan on both sides. Thanks for sharing.

[@lyzawalters4413]

Youre very welcome. I'm happy to share. Embroidery cable plait stitch inspired me that I came up with this join.

[@bernardinekaiser416]

Ive been using this stich for years on all n=my strip blankets

[@lyzawalters4413]

@@bernardinekaiser416 Good for you. I just came up with this few days ago when I saw the embroidery cable plait stitch.

[@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.

[@leecaperrett2757]

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

[@Adeliaaddy]

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

[@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.

[@70tabbycat]

That is absolutely beautiful. Truly lovely joining 😊

[@dianenorris1427]

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

[@mariearsenault197]

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

[@lyzawalters4413]

Im glad to hear. Thank you very much.

[@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!

[@stacyrose4549]

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

[@warnerar]

This join is really pretty. I'm about to join some crocheted blanket panels and this join will be perfect. Thanks for sharing!

[@wytchywmn9]

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

[@darthlaurel]

This is the simplest, most elegant and flat join system I've seen. Thank you. Perfect for my project.

[@lyzawalters4413]

You're very welcome.

[@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 ♥️ 🧶

[@ranjanivaradpande381]

your crochet work is beautiful ,this joining stitch is also pretty ,I will try .so far i did make crochet items mostly doilies where I did not have to join SO many pieces to together .made few granny sq. enjoyed making....... NOW IS THE BIG work to joining all ! OMG

[@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.

[@francesmc]

Wow thank you now I have two joins that look great on the eye and easy for me thank you ever so much I was beginning to lose hope of ever finishing this blanket I have been making for my daughter

[@maggiezorn4591]

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

[@audryterwilliger9572]

I love this stitch, it is perfect for me because: It is easy to do. I have a tendency to crochet too tight but this stitch is very stretchy. I like to line up stitch for stitch when joining squares and this stitch make that very easy to accomplish. Thank you for posting. You are a great teacher and a talented artist.

[@lyzawalters4413]

Thank you so 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..

[@nyrockchicxx]

I'm doing a 9 square, square, and was looking for a good way to join other than my usual slip stitch. Thanks for this very creative way to join. EDIT: I have connected the 9 squares and they look really good. Thanks, again.

[@sofiapuscan5548]

Hermosa costura 💖 gracias por compartir 😍

[@maryweimer746]

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

[@rosewotton6721]

I love this it looks like braid.

[@claudiarabanal9613]

Genial! Me encantó! Gracias!desde BsAs Argentina

[@angeliquetheunique]

I found your wonderful join stitch when looking for a different way to join a very large Celtic Knot blanket by Tatsiana. I needed something sturdy and not dainty but this stitch is both sturdy and dainty with a very simple knot look to it so I think it will work perfectly. 36 squares to join. Thank you so much for creating and sharing this joining stitch! I love it!

[@lyzawalters4413]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you like it. This is the only join I'm using also since I made it.

[@kathleenkillen7820]

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

[@TheSecretChateau]

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

[@anitadeclerck6000]

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

[@tkgcreations3247]

Defiantly want to try this I think this join adds so much more to what you are joining. Thank you so much for this video

[@liziking306]

I have never made this type of granny square because I found it hard to join all the squares. But, after seeing this tutorial, I might just give it a try. Thank you for sharing this method. I like it.

[@catherineeddy9045]

This is the very , very best way of joining Granny squares on you tube. Thanks

[@Elleffe]

This is the best looking crochet joining stitch I have ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@weeb9332]

Beautiful pillow. Love the pink stitching.

[@trudiealmond287]

Wow thank you for sharing these instructions on how to join crochet squares! It is so easy and looks lovely.

[@gingergrant3932]

I really like your joining pattern. I watched other tutorials they are good, but yours seems to be easier to follow. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheReginagreene]

Thank you so much for this video! I am using your stitch to join 105 diamonds for a full size blanket. Very clearly done, great video! Thank you

[@marjoriegillingham2599]

I’m making a shrug out of crochet squares. The pattern stated sewing them together - no way was I going to do that! Then I came across this zig zag stitch method for joining squares. Perfect! I’m looking forward to finishing this project.

[@lyzawalters4413]

I'm glad you like it. I don't like sewing motif together too coz when I mess up it's hard to rip it off.

[@boundforwonderland]

I really like this. Im doing Arne and Carlos quarantine knit along. I will use this to connect all of my patches.

[@silvistan9779]

Bless your heart for making this video and sharing this joining technique!!! It’s pretty, it’s neat, and completely flat, plus the back side looks great as well. I can’t stand the bulky look or feel of the single crochet joining. The simple zigzag is by far the best. 😍

[@JillDavidson-s5c]

Thank you for these instructions! This is better than what I planned to do. I appreciate you taking the time to make and post this video.

[@sylviabachelor1203]

I love your join, but I am amazed that you crochet just like I do! I have seen people hold their yarn like I do, or hold the hook like I do, but rarely both. But I have never seen anyone else make a slip knot the way I do. That you do all three exactly as I do is just amazing! It's very pleasant watching you. Now I'll have to catch the rest of your videos.

[@lyzawalters4413]

Aww Amazing to hear that. Thank you for sharing and your kind words.

[@amydouglas6576]

That is the prettiest joining method Ive ever seen. Thankyou!

[@lieselgutierrez7439]

Thanks Lyza I both of your joins. Very decorative and useful. I’m looking forward to trying both out.

[@bml898]

A VERY BEAUTIFUL JOIN, THANK YOU SHOWING, GREETINGS FROM SPAIN

[@ggurler3621]

What a beautiful joint stich. I'm so glad I came across your video as I only started to join my squares. Thank you so much👏

[@preppysaremid9152]

I used this method to join a lot of small granny squares together & loved it! It goes fast, is neat looking, stretchy & durable.

[@dolores555]

I am making a granny square baby blanket and had been looking for a join that wouldn't make holes, this is perfect. Thank you!

[@lyzawalters4413]

Glad it could help..I also like no holes join especially when it stretch. Thank you so much.

[@pinkmilks.creations]

Most beautiful way to connect squares thank you so much will be forever joining squares this way ❤

[@lillianbrand1728]

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

[@robinrowe8025]

I love love love this join so pretty . I just done looking at 7 different ways now this one so far is my favorite thank you so much for the download .

[@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. 😊

[@jannettestetson-buck5103]

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

[@chrissiewindsor]

I’ve avoided granny squares because I hate joking them up, this is wonderful for me. Thank you for sharing.

[@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!

[@youcantspellghostwithoutgo26]

They pink with the gray is beautiful!

[@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.🙂

[@tabbiesRred]

Subtle, I really like the way this forms equally on either motif - I"m using it to join hexagons. Thanks so much~

[@ellebee4373]

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

[@manikzagade4543]

Very nice and easy way to joining the square. I like this zigzag stiches. 🎉❤ 9:11

[@Bellllllz]

This makes so much sense! Your join should never lean over with this technique!

[@helenweatherby1694]

Oh my! That cushion is so pretty.

[@martinakruger1401]

Thanks