The Join Granny Squares As You Go method is a great substitute for sewing granny squares together to assemble crochet projects.
The Granny Square pattern is a classic crochet pattern for beginners. Crochet granny squares are a great way to for creating sweaters, cardigans, bags, pillows and so much more!
In the step-by-step photo and video tutorial you will learn how to use the join as you go method for granny squares.
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About the How to Join Granny Squares as You Go
Learn how to join granny squares as you go. The Join Granny Squares As You Go method is a great substitute for sewing granny squares together to assemble crochet projects.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
To try the join-as-you-go crochet granny squares methods, you are going to need:
Other Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Granny Squares (or alternative granny square design)
Crochet Direction For Join As You Go Granny Squares
When you crochet granny squares using any of the 3 join granny squares as you go techniques mention below, you will follow the same direction of work.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- JAYGO = join as you go
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the How to Join Granny Squares as You Go
Pick the one you want to make
Chain Instead of Slip Stitch Method
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
This method for joining granny squares as you go may be the easiest. You will substitute the chains between the 3 double crochet stitch clusters for slip stitches through the chains between the granny square you’re connecting to.
In the photo tutorial on how to join granny squares as you go, you can in detail see how you substitute the chains between chain spaces for a slip stitch (sl st) in this join as you go method.
The photos will show you how to join two granny squares together, then all you have to do is follow the directions as described in the crochet direction explanation above or in detail in the video above.
In this tutorial you will see the join as you go methods worked as the fourth round of the granny squares, this method also works for smaller and larger granny squares.
Start by working as usual around 3 edges of the first granny square
Work around a granny square as usual around 3 sides of the first granny square. You will always work on the right sides of the granny squares.
Chain 2
Between the 2 granny squares, crochet two chain stitches.
Work 3 double crochet stitches into the corner chain space of the second granny square
Start joining the two granny squares together by working 3 double crochet in the first corner chain space of the second square you are attaching.
Slip stitch in the corresponding chain space of the first square
Next step is to slip stitch into the first chain space of the third side of the first granny square. How you place the hook and yarn are shown in more detail on step 6.
Work 3 double crochet into the next chain space of the current square
Next step, work 3 dc stitches into the ch-2-space.
How you slip stitch into the next chain space
This photo shows you how you insert the hook through the chain space from front to back, while the yarn goes behind the granny square.
How it looks after you have slip stitched into the chain space
The slip stitch into the chain space. Next work 3 double crochet stitches into the next chain space of the granny square you are attaching.
How it looks after you have attached into 3 chains spaces on the first granny square
At this point you have crocheted the joining slip stitch into the third chain 2 space of the third side of the first granny square.
How it looks when you've attached the first 2 granny squares together
This is how it will look along any edge that connects 2 squares together.
Repeat around all granny squares following the direction graphic described above.
Fully Attached Method
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
This join granny squares as you go method is quite similar to the Flat Slip Stitch Join Method. Choose this technique if you want the granny squares truly connected along the whole edge.
The granny squares are connected to each other by going through the back loop of the opposite sides double crochet, while finishing the last step of the double crochet.
In this tutorial you will see the join as you go methods worked as the fourth round of the granny squares, this method also works for smaller and larger granny squares.
In the photo tutorial on how to join granny squares as you go, you can in detail see how you fully attach the granny squares together with the double crochet stitches in this joining method.
The photos will show you how to join two granny squares together, then all you have to do is follow the directions as described in the crochet direction explanation above or in detail in the video above.
In this tutorial you will see the join as you go methods worked as the fourth round of the granny squares, this method also works for smaller and larger granny squares.
Crochet as usual around first 3 sides of first granny square
First step in this join granny squares as you go method is to work as usual around the first 3 edges of the first granny square. We are now ready to join the new square. You will always work on the right sides of the granny squares.
Chain 2
Work 2 chains between the 2 granny squares.
Yarn over and pull up a loop from the next granny square
In the corner space of the second square, yarn over and pull up a loop.
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook.
Next, yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook. As you would do with a normal double crochet stitch.
Find the back loop of the opposite sides granny square
To work the next step, find the back loop of the opposite sides granny square.
Insert hook into the back loop of the opposite sides granny square
Insert the crochet hook from the front backwards through the back loop of the opposite sides granny square. You have 3 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook
To finish the first double crochet that you are connecting to the opposite sides granny square, yarn over and pull through all the 3 loops you have on the crochet hook.
Repeat steps 3-7
Repeat steps 3 to 7 to work 2 more double crochet stitches that you are connecting to the opposite sides granny square. This is what you will repeat with any 3 double crochet clusters that you attach to other granny squares.
Slip stitch into next space on opposite sides granny square
Insert the crochet hook from front to back, while the yarn is on the back and slip stitch into the next chain space on the opposite sides granny square.
How it looks after the slip stitch – its' time to work 3 more connected double crochet stitches
This is how it looks after the slip stitch into the other sides granny square. Next, identify the next chain space on current granny square and work 3 more connecting double crochet stitches as shown in step 3-7.
Two granny squares attached to each other
This is how it looks after you have fully joined 2 granny squares together. You will repeat this as you follow the direction of work as explained above.
Chain Through Space Method
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
This way of joining grannies are actually quite easy and may be the prettiest of the 3 ways of joining granny squares I’m showing you on this tutorial.
You will do all stitches as usual, however the chain 2 between each 3 double crochet clusters will be connected to the granny square you’re attaching to. This is done by removing the loop from the hook, and add it back on the hook from behind the granny square you’re connecting to.
In the photo tutorial on how to join granny squares as you go, you can in detail see how you join crochet squares together by pulling the chains through the chain spaces of the other sides granny square.
The photos will show you how to join two granny squares together, then all you have to do is follow the directions as described in the crochet direction explanation above or in detail in the video above.
Crochet around 3 of the edges of the first granny square
First step is to crochet around 3 of the sides of the first granny square before you actually start joining the first 2 squares together. You will always work on the right sides of the granny squares.
Chain 2
Make sure you chain 2 before you start attaching the second granny square.
Work 3 double crochet stitches in the corner chain space of the second granny square
In any corner on the second granny square, work 3 double crochet stitches.
Chain 2
Chain 2 stitches as you would normally do between the 3 double crochet stitch clusters.
Remove the yarn from the crochet hook
Holding the loop on the hook securely, remove it from the crochet hook.
Insert the crochet hook in the next chain space on the opposite sides granny square
With the loop removed from the crochet hook, insert the hook from front to back through the next chain space on the opposite sides granny square.
Place the loop on the crochet hook agian
With the hook still in the chain space on the opposite sides granny square, place the yarn loop back onto the crochet hook.
With the yarn back on the hook, pull the crochet hook back to the front of the chain space again
Next, move the crochet hook through the chain space again, pulling the chains through the chain space. When you continue, the two granny squares will be connected at this chain space.
Work 3 double crochet stitches
Work 3 double crochet stitches in the next chain space on the current granny square. You can see how the two granny squares now are connected together.
Repeat removing the yarn from the hook and replacing it on each chain space
To continue connecting the two squares together, keep removing and replacing the yarn back onto the crochet hook until you reach the end of the sides of the two granny squares.
Continue connecting more granny squares the same way by following the work direction graphic above.
