Joining Squares

The current granny squares tally for the afghan is 18 squares, that is excluding the 15 for JY's special project. I would like to resume making the squares but there is also a queue for several near finished WIPs which I would like to get done first. My husband wants the 15 squares to be assembled by this Saturday. So here goes.

There are several ways of joining squares and I usually prefer to crochet them together rather than sew. Crocheting seems less like finishing and quicker to do too. Even with the crocheting method, there are more than one way to do it and I don't have a preferred one as it all depends on the project and the look to be achieved.

For JY's squares, I joined them using the single crochet method with the squares held right side together so that the single crochet ridge is on the wrong side.

The right side looks like this. With the burst of colours for these granny squares, I felt that there are enough details and so opt for cleaner joints on the right side. For the Sampler Afghan that I knitted a couple of years back, I chose to have the single crochet ridge on the right side.

I haven't forgotten about the black granny squares. It is not obvious here at all but I joined them together using the Flat Braid method. My mind is still not made up what to do with these yet.

Here's a lone granny square which I had wanted to make into a pin cushion after seeing this. But then, I can't find my bag of polyfil and it has been sitting there for ages. There's now a tutorial here if you're interested to make one too.

And oh, if you would like to try making your own granny squares but don't know how to do it, check out Purl Bee's Granny Square Project for a step-by-step tutorial. Have fun.

Comments

[lauray]

Ooo the granny squares are looking great! I'm still partial to the black square ones. I stuff my own pincushions with cotton fluff. It works just as well and it's organic in a way. :)

[handknit168]

using single crochet method is a good way to joint them. It is more faster than the sewing. yours are gorgeous.

[eyeleen]

ooh the granny squares are looking great. I also use the single crochet method when joining, it just makes it all a little easier.

[adrienne]

they are looking fantastic!! thanks for the link too.

[pamela wynne]

It's so exciting to see them coming together! Thanks for the tutorial.

[Olgajazzy]

wow, doing great Siowchin, sometimes I use crocheting garment's seams together by a slip stitch crochet, but never heard of flat braid method, which is useful, thanks! And what a great idea for a pin cushion! Very kawaii!

[joy]

The seams look so neat and tidy. The hubby has been getting rather involved with the crafting lately. ;-)
I've got some filling if you want...

[Tania Ho]

ha, you've read my mind ! Just last night I was wondering on how to join all those squares together.. and now I know :)

[stacey]

what a clean and crisp way to join them together! it looks wonderful!

[Dorothy]

As always, your workmanship blows me away. You are so meticulous - everything looks wonderful. Granny squares hold such fond memories for me. I may just have to dig out some scraps and give it a go again.

[Oiyi]

Thanks for the pincushion link. Your grannies are lovely. I like both versions, black and white.

[Sue]

I love all the granny squares, and what a fantastic way to join them all up too. Must remember that when I learn how to crochet properly one day. I love the Boot Socks too, and the color looks very very nice too. Have you decided what you are going to make from that delicious look yarn yet.

[yuvee]

There are squares all over the blogsphere! I really should catch up, your squares are gorgeous!

[erin]

Thanks for showing the front and back of the crochet join. I prefer the back too.

[gail]

thank you very much for your tutorial!! The squares bring back so man memories for me. I was a teenager in the 60's and I made granny square vests, a granny square blanket for some friends, and on and on. Sadly, nothing survives to this day. However, my father-in-law's grandmother crocheted a black background granny square blanket for him when he went to college. We have that blanket now and it is fabulous!! I would continue work on that black square one, as time permits, and someday someone will love it!

[Emy]

Those are lovely! I am getting around to crochet finally of late :)

[Lois]

your seams are so NEAT and tidy with all the ends weave in. i got to take a leaf from your neatness.

[diana]

your granny sqaures are looking great. it makes me want to pick up a crochet hook!

[Peggy]

Love those granny squares! I love the white ones. I think the black ones would make a great bag... :)

[Elena]

How about making a bag, as Terhi did at http://flickr.com/photos/83952633@N00/121345475/in/set-72057594048204444/, out of the black grannies?