The Mattress or Ladder Stitch - How to Join Crochet Squares - Totally Tunisian Calendar Blanket '22

This nearly invisible sewing stitch can be used to attach crochet squares of any kind!
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[@marywalker1060]

Love this ladder stitch, wish I had known it when I made Granny square blanket last year to join my squares

[@JaydaInStitches]

It's a lovely alternative to the whip stitch for sure!

[@cherylmccall9391]

Love this way of joining squares!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Me too! Thank you for watching 😊

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

This is interesting how you stitch it together. I had never seen this stitch before. I love the look. Thank you. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi NonnaGrace, it's a neat technique! I felt since we went with a different style of crochet this year, it might be fun to learn a different style of joining too 😊

[@One_Skein_Short]

I really appreciate the pace and depth of explanation in your videos. My mattress stitch might improve now!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Natasha! Thank you for watching 😊

[@kumudkulkarni4456]

Thank-you Jayda this is third blanket I'm crocheting with you and enjoyed thank-you Happy new ydar

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy new Year! Thank you for watching 😊

[@dawnbaker9274]

I whipstitched my blocks. Had to give it as a holiday gift early. However I will use this ladder stitch in the future. Like the invisibility of it.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Dawn! I do too 😊

[@crochet_by_ray18]

I cant believe its this time of the year 😔 I cant wait to see what u have in store next year! Happy Holidays 🕎✡

[@JaydaInStitches]

I KNOW! Where did this year go?!

[@Buclady72]

I love this way to join. Thank you for sharing.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@amandah4834]

Hi jayda i sc my blanket squares together and did a simple hdc and sc border on them , I made my squares into two smaller blankets for my cats and they love them thank you , my squares weren’t all the same size and some still wanted to curl even when joined together but I really like the finished projects even if they aren’t perfect 😂amanda xx💕💖😻😻

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Amanda! I'm going to count this as a DOUBLE win - two happy cats and 12 learned stitches!

[@user-pv7vj6es3z]

This is the Ladder stitch or the mattress stitch. Just another stitch to know and be familiar with. Good to know!

[@jojohno6035]

Jayda, thank you for your in depth, clear instructions. You have ,by far, the best videos...and they are close enough and clear. 💞👍👌

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi jo! Thank you for watching 😊

[@alisonbutler6743]

Wow, I am sat watching you whilst (whip) stitching a granny blanket together. If it was not a commission that I want to send off soon I would unpick the stitches and re-work it with a Ladder stitch - it is inspired! Thank you, definitely will use it next time. 😂

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Alison! I'm so happy to hear we helped inspire you 😊 I really like this join method too! I usually whip stitch, but I think I might switch to this one for a while!

[@kimrodriguez9174]

Really nice stitch! I just joined my first granny square lap quilt and the join was extremely difficult and doesn’t look as nice as this. I wish I had found your video first!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Kim! Thank you for watching 😊

[@kestraavalon]

You are an excellent teacher Jayda, Thank you for all your videos!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Kestra

[@kimfridey7771]

Wow that’s a cool stitch for joining, love it Jayda. Have a wonderful relaxing week ahead. Xx

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Kim!

[@TheMiranda08]

This is the best video that’s shown how to sew this. Happy Crochet Christmas Jayda & Family & Everyone x

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Miranda! Thank you for watching 😊

[@cherylcanada5094]

Because of this video the mattress stitch is no longer giving me headaches. Your needle placement turned on lightbulb, yea I sees the light now! Making a Ron Weasley blanket using reverse TST and there are 80 squares to seam together. Flying through them now! Happy New Year, again thank you thank you and thank you for sharing.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Fantastic! We're happy we could help 😊

[@ArDeeMee]

A tip for everyone who has trouble finding the exact corners: While turning the corners you can place a stitch marker. Since you need four markers per square, and they are dedicated to this for the rest of the year, you can either use locking stitch markers if you have enough of them OR use scrap yarn. You‘re always allowed to make thing easier for yourself. =)

[@tammyjustice4506]

I like this stitch.

[@johannaames4097]

I love this stitch, thanks for showing us.

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome Johanna!

[@beautifulpetunia8279]

Thank you! My dear Jayda!We needed this tutorial!❤!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Just in time!! 😊

[@monicap65]

As usual, a great tutorial with fine camera work. I have never done this stitch before, but I am confident that I can now since I have watched this tutorial. I anxiously await the final border video as this will be a gift for my hubby.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Thank you so much Monica 💗

[@leighdavid6769]

I have actually avoided making granny squares for the simple fact that I could not figure out which stich should go with which. Now, I feel like I might have a chance of doing it right! Will be searching your videos to see how to identify joining in a round and exactly where to put markers in a stitch. I know I sound stupid but I'm not. I'm simply a blonde.

[@michellejohnson8923]

I'm really liking this stitch 😍

[@JaydaInStitches]

I love the change from the usual whip stitch that I do!

[@yolandahernandez-madsen4657]

Thank you Jayda. I like your clear instructions. 😎💖

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Yolanda 😊

[@georgiclifton6670]

Will use this stitch for the joining. Probably will sc, dc the border. Nothing fancy to take away from the gorgeous blocks

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Georgi, that's what I was thinking too! A simple border so as not to distract from these nifty stitch patterns 😊

[@joannhutchinson3030]

Wow Jayda that seam looks like it lays flat

[@JaydaInStitches]

Isn't it neat? It's flat on both sides!

[@barbarapraytor4162]

I'm working on joining my squares now! This minute! I chose to order my squares vertically, in order to stagger my colors. I'm excited to see the border finished and the blanket come together!!! 🟥⬛⬜🟥⬛⬜🟥⬛⬜🟥⬛⬜

[@JaydaInStitches]

Fantastic! Thank you for watching Barbara!

[@barbarapraytor4162]

@@JaydaInStitches Thank you, Jayda!!! I hope that you are feeling better soon!!! 💕

[@seemadikshitvenkatesh2495]

Thanks Jayda for showing so clearly this style of joining the squares! Your squares look so perfect, I find you very inspiring! Even though i could go ahead abd complete the border on my own, I'd rather wait for you, so please share the video soon. Thanks for being such a great teacher!! Happy holidays!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Seema, Thank you so much 😊

[@seemadikshitvenkatesh2495]

I just finished joining all my squares, and I absolutely love this method of ladder stitch, it is easy and so perfect and smooth!

[@trinaphi]

Thanks for another great year of new beautiful crochet patterns. Merry xmas and a very happy New Year. Love Trina xo

[@JaydaInStitches]

Merry Christmas Trina! Thank you so much for joining us 💗

[@darlenefarmer5921]

I am behind on my blocks but have enough for a lap blanket. Will look at this segment later when all squares are ready. Thanks so much.

[@JaydaInStitches]

that works too!

[@melissakilburn7395]

Thank you so much for this video 🥰

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Melissa 😊

[@fsocs369]

I used this on a Christmas infinity scarf and wow, it looks great! Thanks!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great! Thank you for watching!

[@madelynmandina7495]

Awesome work. Thank you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@arlenebrown4946]

Happy holidays to you and Mr in stitches stay healthy and keep your wonderful content coming

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Arlene, thank you so much, Happy Holidays to you too!

[@dianesharpe1405]

Love it.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Diane!

[@ssmshell]

Great video!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Michelle 😊

[@joannhutchinson3030]

I like how you get it taunt

[@JaydaInStitches]

It helps us see where we're stitching for a while too!

[@jessicarabbit1164]

The mattress stitch is my favorite joining method, Its is also the method I use the least..... lol

[@JaydaInStitches]

It's really cool! But it takes longer than whip stitching (at least I found it so) but I like how it disappears!

[@jessicarabbit1164]

@@JaydaInStitches Definitely takes a *lot* longer!

[@drwcrafts2062]

Awsome

[@alejandraacosta2692]

Gracias 😘🇲🇽💐💐

[@Ullisen]

Gorgeous, Jayda! As always! I was looking for a pattern I'm super sure that you're the one who made it because you're the only one I could follow at that time. It was a cowl, with a V stitch that made it look like little hearts on it. I couldn't find it unfortunately :( I made it a few years back and it's my favorite cowl and I wanted to make it again. Do you recognize which one I'm talking about? Would be very happy to find it again. :) 💜

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! We're not sure which one you might be thinking of, but if you search Jayda InStitches Cowl, they will all come up😊

[@debbeach5194]

HI Jayda! Love your videos! I've learned a lot from you! You have such clear instructions and you make it look so easy! What hooks do you recommend for crocheting with Rheumatoid arthritis? I have this ! Merry Christmas to you and Mr Stitches!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Deb, I have RA too! It's sucks 🤣 I highly recommend ergonomic hooks, I really like my Clover Amores (the hooks you usually see me using in our tutorials). I got 2 sets from Amazon a few years ago for roughly $50 CND each.

[@debbeach5194]

Thank you Jayda for your reply! I've tried the Ergonomic hooks Boye and I HAVE one Clover hook! I LIKE how they feel but the rubber makes my hand get hot then my hand swells and hurts! Have you ever tried the clay handles?

[@amyrudolph3932]

💜

[@kumudkulkarni4456]

I'm from India

[@moonmilk950]

Is a 3.25mm and 3.0mm hook the same?

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! There is a 0.25 mm difference between them, so not very much, but it can affect one's tension depending on the yarn...but not by much 😊

[@roschelellamado-lieverdink7489]

Hi , what are the pattern links of your squares? Also the scarf that you're wearing too please , thanks dear

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Roschele, great catch, thank you! I've added the playlist to the description box and here it is here: kzbin.info/aero/PLU-tvdaf-FncpDno3nwuNafNZtQcDwZES My scarf is not crochet 😊

[@tammyjustice4506]

Did I say something wrong the other day if I did then I am sorry.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Tammy! There don't appear to be any strange comments from your account, if that's what you're worried about 😊

[@tammyjustice4506]

Yes that's it.

[@tammyjustice4506]

I love watching your channel you and your husband it fun Educational.

[@Snapdragon0213]

*taut* There's no 'n' in the word. Sorry to be the Grammar Police, but that's one word that always makes me cringe when I hear it pronounced incorrectly. Taut and taunt have two totally different meanings. Please don't take offense. I welcome corrections about things I may be saying or doing incorrectly and I hope you are the same way. Love this joining technique. Happy crocheting!

[@dawsonb5569]

Im a math person, myself. I know Jayda is really good in math and excellent at teaching crochet. I'll focus on her strengths, because that's what Jesus would tell me to do. Jayda is by far THE BEST crochet instructor I've ever come across. She truly has a God given talent!

[@monicap65]

I am the same way and I always find spelling and grammar errors when I read. As hard as I try not to, I still do.

[@kahafee]

That was nicely said (as in, not in a mean way). You don't want people thinking about mispronounced words instead of learning what you're teaching.

[@joannhutchinson3030]

Boy you're rude.

[@Snapdragon0213]

@@joannhutchinson3030I wasn't rude.. How can one learn and grow and improve if they can't accept both compliments and criticism? It takes both sun and rain for a flower to grow.

[@callingyouout]

It's not TONT it's taut. No N. Do better.