How to join crochet stitches 🪡

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Joining crochet stitches generally falls into two categories: joining separate pieces (seaming) or combining existing stitches in a pattern (decreasing). Choosing the right method depends on the project's aesthetic and function. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]



Joining Separate Pieces (Seaming)

To connect two panels or granny squares, place them with their right sides facing together.
  • Flat Slip Stitch Join: Creates a nearly invisible, flexible, and completely flat seam. Insert your hook into the back loops only of the corresponding stitches on both pieces, yarn over, and pull the loop through everything on your hook.
  • Single Crochet Join: Creates a decorative, raised ridge on the front or back of the fabric. Insert your hook through both pieces, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
  • Whip Stitch: A traditional sewing technique using a yarn needle and a length of yarn. Simply sew back and forth through the edges of your pieces, keeping the tension consistent for a flat join. [8, 9, 10]
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Combining Stitches in a Pattern (Decreasing)

To decrease the stitch count and shape your fabric, you will combine stitches.
  • Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog): Insert your hook into the first stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Without finishing the stitch, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (you should have 3 loops on your hook). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
  • Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog): Yarn over, insert hook into the first stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops (2 loops remain). Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. [11, 12, 13, 14]





 

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