How to Attach Granny Squares

Granny squares are crochet motifs that are traditionally used to make afghans or blankets. Once you have created several granny squares, you will need to attach them together to make a larger piece. Here are some steps to help you attach granny squares:

1. Lay out your granny squares in the desired pattern or arrangement.

2. Choose the joining method that you prefer. There are several methods to join granny squares, including slip stitch join, single crochet join, whip stitch join, and mattress stitch join.

3. Slip stitch join: To slip stitch join, hold two squares with the right sides facing each other. Insert your hook through the corner stitch of both squares, yarn over, and draw through both loops on the hook. Continue to slip stitch along the edge of both squares until you reach the end. Repeat for all sides of the squares.

4. Single crochet join: To single crochet join, hold two squares with the right sides facing each other. Insert your hook through both squares, yarn over, and draw through both loops on the hook. Chain 1, then single crochet in the same space. Continue to single crochet along the edge of both squares until you reach the end. Repeat for all sides of the squares.

5. Whip stitch join: To whip stitch join, hold two squares with the right sides facing each other. Insert your needle through both squares, from the back to the front. Bring the needle up and over the edge of the squares, then insert it back through both squares from front to back. Continue to whip stitch along the edge of both squares until you reach the end. Repeat for all sides of the squares.

6. Mattress stitch join: To mattress stitch join, hold two squares with the right sides facing each other. Insert your needle through the top loops of the edge stitches on both squares, going from back to front. Bring the needle up and over the top of the edge stitches, then insert it back through the top loops of the edge stitches on both squares, going from front to back. Continue to mattress stitch along the edge of both squares until you reach the end. Repeat for all sides of the squares.

7. Once all the squares are joined, weave in any loose ends and block your project to help it lay flat.

By following these steps, you can successfully attach granny squares and create beautiful projects like blankets, scarves, and bags.