There are many ways to join squares together, but this zigzag crochet join is a pretty and unique way to join granny squares together with a flat seam.
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There are lots of different ways that granny square can be joined from:
I felt that the Hodgepodge Blanket deserved a join that was a little bit different and that would add some extra flare to the finished projects.
The Zig Zag Slip Stitch join creates a braded look on one side and a flat seam from the slip stitch on the other.
This join is also really forgivable for any differences there maybe in the stitch counts on the squares.
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Before you join your squares, take a few moments to decide your layout. It might take a few times and rearrangement before you are happy with how they are joined.
Below you will see an image depicting how I arranged my squares; it's important that you arrange yours how you like them.
You could aim for one or 2 multicoloured squares per row, or aim for 1 lacy square per row. You could simply makes sure that you've mixed your colours evenly.
Abbreviations
US Terms (UK terms in brackets)
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Ch - Chain
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Skill level: Beginner
Materials:
Gauge:
Finished Size:
Pattern Notes:
There is no need to worry if you have more stitches in one square than another, you can work the following adjustments and no one will ever know.
In fact, if you look closely enough at the image of my join, you can spot where I've worked an extra or two!
On the square with too many stitches
Or
On the square with too few stitches
Alternate between the 2 ways to create an even seam as you join your square.
Once you have decided which order your want your squares to be joined:
*please note that directions will be reversed for left handed.
At the corner, we are ready to add the next 2 squares
Once all squares have been joined to length, continue to Adding Next Row
*please note that directions will be reversed for left handed.
Once all the squares have been joined to a Row, the next Row can be joined.
Repeat for All Rows of squares to be added.
Continue to Joining In Between
*please note that directions will be reversed for left handed.
Once all the squares have been joined in Rows, the vertical joins, we can join across the horizontal rows.
Continue to Edging (available 15th September 2022)
*please note that directions will be reversed for left handed.
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A huge thank you to my pattern testers and editor who kindly helped test all 30 of the square designs to check for accuracy in this pattern - it's always such a pleasure to see a pattern come to life.
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