How to JOIN granny squares for bags (for beginners) #crochetforbeginners #grannysquare, by Crochet Chronicles on YouTube. 1 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Lay your finished squares out in the bag shape you want, right side up. Check that the corners line up and the colours sit how you like.
Place two squares together with right sides facing. Hold them so the edges you want to join run along the top.
Thread your hook with the joining yarn and make a slip knot. Pull it through a corner stitch of both squares.
Work a slip stitch through the matching stitches along the edge, going through both layers each time. Keep the stitches loose and even.
At the corner, work into the corner stitch of both squares so the join stays sharp. Continue along the next edge if needed.
Fasten off and weave the yarn tail into the seam with a tapestry needle. Trim the end close.
Join the remaining squares the same way to build the front, back and base panels of the bag.
Sew or crochet the panels together along the side and bottom edges to close the bag shape.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your joining tension slightly looser than the squares so the seam does not pucker.
Use a contrasting yarn if you want the join to show as a design line, or match it for a hidden seam.
Check that you go through both layers on every stitch, or the seam will come apart.
Questions
Do I have to use the same yarn for joining?
No. Any yarn of a similar weight works, and a contrasting colour can look good. Just check the thickness matches so the seam stays even.
Can I join squares with a sewing needle instead?
Yes. A simple whip stitch with a tapestry needle gives a flatter seam. Slip stitch joining is usually quicker and stronger for a bag.
How do I make the bag strong enough to carry things?
Join every edge firmly and add a fabric lining if you plan to carry heavier items. A tight, even seam keeps the shape.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
