How to Crochet the Join As You Go (JAYG) Method | Granny Square Joining

Learn how to do the super simple "Join As You Go" Method - great for beginners and is the easiest and most secure way to join your crochet squares. This method is PERFECT for joining granny squares of differing colours or as a way to save you having stacks of grannies hanging around - with this method you literally join "as you go" which means you add a new square to your blanket or project as you finish it.

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0:00 How to Crochet the Join As You Go Technique
7:09 Dealing with corners
9:30 Dealing with inside corners

🧶 Yarn details

Scheepjes Softfun Yarn (4mm Hook)

Yarn Shades and numbers:
White (2412)
Light Yellow (2496)
Dark Yellow (2610)
Light Grey (2530)
Dark Grey (2510)

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🔥 Frequently Asked Questions:

*How much yarn will I need?* This is a very tricky question to answer as there are so many variables! How much yarn you need will depend on which yarn you choose, the thickness of that yarn, your tension and how large you want your finished project to be. I suggest making a small sample first so you can gauge how much yarn you'll need. If making a crochet square, you can weigh your finished square to work out how much yarn it used!

*How many squares do I need for a blanket?* That all depends on the size of the square you are making and how big you want your finished blanket to be! I always advise making one square first then measuring the size of it. From there you can work out how many squares you will need to get the blanket size you want 😀

*How can I print the pattern from your website? Do you have downloadable PDF's?* Not at this time no. This may change in the future but for now, I only provide the written pattern directly on my website.

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[lynnzuliani]

I just learned to crochet six months ago, and made my first granny square last week. Your tutorial is so good that I understand exactly what you are doing in this join as you go technique straight away! Thank you!

[lizzettecruz]

It looked so complicated at first but it really isn’t! Thanks for taking the time to make helpful videos such as this one. You explain everything so well, it’s a pleasure to watch and learn from you. THANKS!

[emmakenmore]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have made joining 54 squares so much easier and only 2 tails to weave in. I'll never shy away from squares again.

[Kazmahu]

This video is an amazing help to me. Stitch patterns still make my brain hurt, so seeing this done hands-on makes me realize how simple it really is. And the pace of the video was absolutely perfect, slow enough for me to follow along, but not so slow it felt tedious and I ended up trying to skip around. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[pamperedpetsprogrooming]

This tutorial is brilliant. By far, it's the best I've seen when it comes to join as you go. Thank you!

[heidigeib]

Thank you! I have done granny squares for over 30 years. Joining as you go helps so much! Less ends to weave in too.

[sheerahblack]

Unbelievable I have watched like ten of these and yours was by far the best. A lot of people do the chain two in the middles. I do chain one and you explained perfectly how to go about joining with this method. My joining finally looks ok! I could tell I was doing something wrong. Just couldn't see where I was going wrong. 💕 Huge thanks!!

[StormCaller]

Thank you for this tutorial. I didn't think I'd be using it because I'm not a fan of granny squares, but turns out I can. I'm making grocery bags that have straight sides and your video inspired me to join the sides as I go. ❤

[freespirit]

You put this bideo out 5 years ago. I just fame across this and it would have saved me many knots and having to hid the yarn ends. Life will be so much easier and less frustrating. Thank uou. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[trijntjefeld]

Thank you so much for this tutorial video! Your voice is clear and calming, the instructions are crystal clear as you perfrom them. Now I'm not going to shy away from making a granny square blanket and just join as I go!

[donkeyching]

how perfect! i have 80 squares to connect for a blanket for my boyfriend and was absolutely dreading connecting all of them. i’ve finished all the squares already but oh well, what’s a thicker white border around them lol. thank you so much for the clear and concise tutorial, super nice to have something not made only for beginners!

[tapcat]

wished i knew about that 30 years ago. great video. thanks!

[patriciadinjian]

Thank you! You helped me finish a blanket. JAYG was included in the pattern, but I need to see things done in order to understand. Your video was very helpful! Really not that hard once I got the hang of it!

[hotspringroll]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m too lazy to get out a needle to attach my squares and I didn’t want to use the single crochet method since my squares are different colours. This method works perfectly!

[donnatravers]

This is certainly the best and neatest join as you go i have seen, thank you

[lisjvv]

This one is great for when you want different coloured final borders! 😍

[janeshipley]

thank you so much for your joining tutorial! it's just what i was looking for, after seeing a finished granny square afghan without instructions. your method looks better and will be MUCH easier than sewing all those squares together. i'd given up on making granny square afghans, because i really did not like the sewing - now i'm going to make several! thank you!

[debjordan]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is a wonderful tutorial. Joining granny squares has always been a chore. I really enjoy making granny squares but not so much joining. I have certainly tried many different methods. I really like this method very much.

[supersuppen]

Amazing!
Just made granny square patterns SO MUCH more bearable! Thank you!

[AshU-dksk]

Thaaaank you sooo much, I was getting frustrated with my work but with your very well guidance I am happy to do this ! 😃