With the Join‑As‑You‑Go technique, motifs can be connected during the final round by slip‑stitching through the corresponding arches of the motif you’ve already completed. This creates a clean, seamless join without any sewing.
For example, in the diagram below, the first granny square has 20 regular arches in Rnd 5. When joining the second square, those arches become 14 regular arches + 6 joining arches (still totaling 20).
Arch Definitions
- Regular arch: ch 3
- Joining arch: ch 1, sl st in the corresponding arch of the previous motif, ch 1
This simple adjustment allows the motifs to lock together beautifully.
Video Demonstration
The video below features my Tops The Triceratops Dinosaur Blanket and walks you through the Join‑As‑You‑Go With Arches technique step by step.
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