A Special Join for Crochet

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MeganEMills | January 03, 2009

This method of joining is designed to bring the working yarn to the front. I...

MeganEMills | January 03, 2009

This method of joining is designed to bring the working yarn to the front. It is firmer and neater than the usual slip stitch join. I have made this video to help people making my Soccasins pattern. However it can also be used in other situations where you would like a neat join before you turn.

If you like words as well as pictures here is the description of how to do the manoeuvre:
1. Insert hook under both loops of first dc of the round and pull through a loop.
2. Withdraw hook from that loop.
3. Leaving a little of the working yarn loose in the back bring working yarn under hook between the dropped loop and the loop on the hook.
4. Reinsert the hook in the dropped loop and pull that loop through the other loop on the hook.
5. Holding the loose working yarn at the back firmly pull up the modified slip stitch you have just done very firmly so it is tiny.
6. Pull on the loose yarn at the back to firm up the loop on the hook.
7. Pull on the working yarn at the front to pull all the loose yarn through.

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  • 6 months ago

    Your videos are very well done.  Please make more!

    singnlass 6 months ago
  • 7 months ago

    This is so interesting. Im going to try this the next time i make a project. Thanks for this awesome technique. Im going to add it to my favs list.

    Phaythful 7 months ago
  • 1 year ago

    I am 56 and crocheting since I was 15. I finally found the answers to those annoying little "loose ends" in technique that books never mention. I am floored by the expert perfectionism you show. I can't stand to do messy needlework.work. If it looks sloppy, what's the point of going through the trouble and expense to make anything? Thank You. Please make more videos. Especially on neat and secure seams, finishing, loose ends, correcting mistakes, invisible increases etc.

    babsda1 1 year ago
  • 1 year ago

    Megan, thank you for this and all of the wonderful tutorials on your website! I've been crocheting for 38 years and knitting for for 34 years and yet you've managed to teach me some awesome new tricks. Keep up the good work!!!!

    plumechat 1 year ago
  • 1 year ago

    Megan, I have been making hexagon granny squares. I looked at this video as a way to end a hexagon. It tightens nicely, but still leaves a knot on the side of the hexagon. Do you have a way to end this without having the knot?

    hoodcanalnutters 1 year ago
  • 1 year ago

    Awesome! Thank you!

    petitepirate21 1 year ago
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