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How to join seperate pieces of Crochet work?

I am learning to crochet and have been doing small squares for practice (20 across and about 8 rows all with a K hook) and have that down and they look really nice and suddenly I had an inspiration. a crochet patchwork quilt. I could make long white pieces of like 10 across to put in between the squares. My question is how would I go about joining it all? Do you just do a whip stich with yarn or is there an easier way?

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1. You can stitch them together, or you could crochet them. You basically just hold the edges together and do slip stitches through both.
2. There are several methods to joining squares: books on making Afghans will give you the details with illustrations. Generally, I use a darning needle and join them by hiding the joining thread, much like burying the ends. I don't whip stitch the ends because I can get a roll that shows up. Sometimes you can single stitch them together. But, this will also show up. It really depends upon the desired effect that you are after. But a book or search online for "joining afghan squares" for more techniques.
3. Hello, As I don't like sewing I always join crochet together using what you call sc although I'm told you can do other stitches as well. Why don't you do a yahoo search for AnniesAttic - you can see the various stitches and how to do them & find a free daily pattern there as well.
4. How wonderful you're learning how to crochet! I like the sound of your project! :) There are two ways to connect your work: 1. sew it together 2. crochet it together If you opt to sew it together, there are different ways to do so, each giving you a different look. The best site to expain the different ways is this one: http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/joining_squares.htm#mattress If you opt to crochet it together, there are different ways to do so, and just like in sewing, each way will give you a different look. The same website as above will give you the how-to instructions ... http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/joining_squares3.htm Personally, I like crocheting my pieces together using a type of single crochet, chain, single crochet type of rhythm (In fact, I just blogged about doing so with a project I'm currently working on.) The how-to is on the crochetcabana.com website. The important thing here is to go with what you like. If you're not sure which to go with, then I recommend making some small squares and practice the various techniques on those first. I hope this helps, ~Dee Stanziano CYCA Certified Crochet Teacher