Crochet Join As You Go Granny Square

Crochet join as you go granny square is a fantastic technique that allows you to effortlessly connect granny squares as you crochet them, saving you time and effort in the assembling process. This method not only streamlines your project but also creates a seamless look by eliminating the need for sewing pieces together later on. By simply working the join as you go rounds, you can interlock the squares beautifully as you crochet, resulting in a cohesive and professional finish. So, next time you're looking to create a lovely blanket or patchwork project, give the join as you go granny square technique a try - it's a real game-changer!

Materials Needed

• Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (Green 08, Green 17, Blue 32, Blue 34, Yellow 44, Orange 50, Purple 74, and Purple 78)
• Hook – 2.0mm
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet the Main Body (Make 4)

1. R1: Magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, sl in top of ch-3 (12 dc)
2. R2: Change color, [ch 3, 2 dc bo], ch 2, (bo, ch 2) 11 times, sl in top of ch-3
3. R3: Change color, [ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc], (3 hdc in 1 st) 2 times, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, (3 hdc in 1 st)2 times) 3 times, sl in top of ch-3, fasten off

How to Join the Main Body

1. Main Body 2: [Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl in corner of main body 1, 3 dc], sl in main body 1, 3 hdc in 1 st, sl in main body 1, 3 hdc in 1 st, sl in main body 1, [3 dc, ch 3, sl in main body 1, 3 dc], complete r3 as normal, fasten off
2. Main Body 3: Repeat main body 2 process, fasten off
3. Main Body 4: Join to main body 2 and 3 following main body 2 process, fasten off
4. Final Round: Ch, [sc inc, 12 sc, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc), 12 sc, 2 sc] 4 times (change color each repeat using invisible join), fasten off, weave in ends

Notes

Crochet Tips:

1. Work all 3 rounds for the first main body, and only 2 rounds for the remaining 3 main bodies.
2. Keep your tension steady when making slip stitches during joining - too tight will make your squares pucker, too loose will leave gaps.
3. The joining sequence matters: complete main body 1 first, then join main body 2 to it, followed by main body 3, and finally main body 4 to create your four-square panel.