Joining the Riverwood Squares is the next course of action in the Riverwood Square CAL Series! In this post I will be showing you two different methods for how to join your crochet squares: the Slip Stitch Crochet Seam method, or the Crochet Seam method. One gives a raised edge around each square, the other is flatter. Either way the choice is yours.
Now, let’s grab our desired yarn color, the finished squares, yarn needle, scissors, favorite beverage and maybe even a snack. Joining these fun afghan squares is going to burn some energy and take a little time.
Wow! It is hard to believe that we have been stitching up these gorgeous boys and gals for a few months. Time sure does fly by when you are having a blast.
Before we start connecting these lovely blocks together, let me say that there is no specific order they have to be in. You get to choose your layout. You can mix it up, you can match them up by the color, or by the last few rounds, put them in number order, or whatever makes you happy. I personally have not totally decided on how I will lay out my squares. I am torn between having them in number order or by color. Hmmm… Enjoy!
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REQUIREMENTS
Level of Difficulty
- Beginner/Intermediate
Yarn
- Red Heart Super Saver in Denim, Light Sage and Cafe’ Latte
Hook and Notions
- Size Hook: I/9 (5.5 mm), scissors, stitch markers and blunt needle
Measurement
Not Available
Gauge
Not Available
Pattern Notes
- Be sure when joining squares that they are facing the correct way
- I suggest laying the squares in sequences of 4
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How to join crochet squares together
SLIP STITCH CROCHET SEAM | METHOD ONE
Hold your squares together with the wrong side facing outward. Choose which loop you are going to work through. Depending on which set of loops you choose to work through, you will get different results.
Step One: Insert hook through the two loops at the corners of both squares and sl st through both loops.
Step Two: Insert hook into the next set of loops on both squares and sl st together.
Step Three: Continue repeating Step Two until you have worked all the way across the sides of both squares. Then fasten off. Be sure to leave a 6 inch tail for weaving in after you have joined the squares.
SINGLE CROCHET SEAM | METHOD TWO
Choose whether you want to work wth the squares right sides facing outward or with them facing inward. Depending on which direction you choose will depend on the texture you end up with. After you have made that choice then you will decide which loops you are going to work through.
Step One: With the slip knot on your hook, insert hook through the two loops at the corners of both squares, ch 1, sc in same set of loops.
Step Two: Sc through both squares in the next set of loops along the side.
Step Four: Continue repeating Step Two until you have sc across the sides of both squares. Then fasten off. Be sure to leave a 6 inch tail for weaving in after you have joined the squares.
Which method did you like the most? Comment on this post telling me which method you went with.
I personally like the texture that the Single Crochet Seam gives.
Happy Hookin!
XO, Mistie