Join Crochet Motifs Seamlessly | Easy Beginner Method, by ،Mary Crochet on YouTube. 1 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Lay your two motifs side by side with the right sides facing each other. Line up the edge stitches so the corners match.
Thread a length of matching yarn onto your hook. Leave a tail of about 10 cm to weave in later.
Work along the edge, matching stitch to stitch. Insert the hook through the edge stitch of both motifs at the same time.
Pull the yarn through both stitches and make a slip stitch. Keep the tension loose so the join stays flat.
Repeat the slip stitch into each pair of edge stitches along the whole side. Do not skip stitches or the seam will pucker.
At the corner, work one extra stitch into the corner space of both motifs so the corner stays sharp.
Continue around the remaining sides the same way until the motifs are joined all round.
Cut the yarn, leaving a 10 cm tail. Pull it through the last loop to fasten off.
Weave both tails into the back of the work with a tapestry needle. Trim any loose ends.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your slip stitches loose. Tight joins make the blanket pull and curl at the seams.
Use the same yarn weight and hook size as the motifs so the join blends in.
Join all motifs in one direction first, then the other, to keep the layout even.
Questions
Can I use this join for granny squares and hexagons?
Yes. The method works on any motif with a straight edge of stitches, including granny squares, hexagons and flower motifs.
Do I need to block the motifs before joining?
It helps. Blocking makes the motifs the same size, so the edges line up and the join sits flat.
What if my motifs have a different stitch count?
Match one stitch on each motif where you can, and ease the extra stitches in evenly along the edge so the seam does not bunch.
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