by M. J. Joachim

Created on: March 06, 2010   Last Updated: March 09, 2010

The easiest way to connect crochet squares is to slip stitch or single crochet them together. This can often be done right at the same time you are working on your project. Crochet seams create a small ridge on the back side of your work. To avoid this you can sew (or weave) crochet squares together with a needle and thread. If you are making a lace pattern, you may want to connect crochet squares at certain points, as opposed to creating an entire seam along their sides.

*Connecting Squares with Crochet Seams

~Slip Stitch: Match two squares, right sides together. Make a slip knot on your crochet hook if you are not joining squares while working on your project.  Join yarn through the corner of both squares. Work your way down the seam by inserting your hook through both motifs. Wrap the yarn around your hook and bring it back through the other side. Pull it all the way through the loop on your hook so you only have one loop remaining on your hook at all times. Finish off by cutting a tail from your yarn and pulling it through the last loop on your hook.

~Single Crochet: Match two squares, right sides together. Make a slip knot on your crochet hook if you are not joining squares while working on your project. Join yarn through the corner of both squares. Single crochet through each stitch down the seam. Make a single crochet by inserting your hook in the desired stitch. Wrap the yarn around your hook and pull it back out so you have two loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn around your hook and pull it through both loops on your hook. Repeat this for each stitch in your seam.

*Sewing Crochet Squares Together

There are a few different ways to sew crochet squares together. Some make your work look almost seamless, while others create a ridge where the seam connects your crochet squares. Use a yarn needle and thread to sew or weave crochet squares together. Many common embroidery stitches can be used to sew crochet squares together, however a few are preferred by avid crocheters.

~Overcast Stitch: Work the overcast stitch by encircling the top edge of each motif. Pass your needle over the right motif, slide it back left under both edge stitches and gently pull allowing tension to remain even in your work. Keep your stitches even as you pass over and under the edges of your seams. Repeat this process down the length of your seam. Finish off by weaving your tail back through the finished seam.

~Backstitch: Hold motifs with their right sides together. Pull up your

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