How to Join Granny Squares Without Visible Seams

Why Seams Show

Visible seams usually happen when the joining stitch is too tight, too loose, or worked in a way that creates a ridge along the edge. The good news is a few small adjustments can make your seams nearly disappear.

Try a Flat Slip Stitch Join

Working a slip stitch join through the back loops only keeps the seam flat and low profile. Line up your squares right sides together (or facing up, depending on preference), and slip stitch through matching stitches around the edge.

Consider a Whip Stitch

A whip stitch worked with the same yarn used in the squares blends in beautifully. Keep your stitches small and evenly spaced, and match your tension to the tension of your squares so the seam doesn't pucker or gap.

Join-As-You-Go

For an almost invisible finish, try joining your squares as you complete the final round, using single crochet or slip stitches to connect them right on your hook. This avoids extra seaming later and keeps everything tidy.

A Few More Tips

• Block your squares before joining so edges match up evenly
• Use a yarn needle with a blunt tip to avoid splitting stitches
• Weave in ends before joining so nothing gets tangled

With a little practice, your granny square blankets will look seamless, cozy, and ready to show off.