In my Pinky The Piggy Blanket, each block is made individually and then joined to the previous blocks using the Join‑As‑You‑Go (JAYG) technique with slip stitches. Because each block is attached during its final round, you can easily add or remove blocks to customize the size of your project.
Below is a short video demonstrating this method:
Join‑As‑You‑Go for Basic Granny Squares
Start by completing your first motif as usual. For all remaining motifs, join them to the previously made motif(s) while working the final round.
Here’s the basic sequence:
- Begin the round as written in your pattern.
- Work to the corner where the join will begin.
- In the corner: 3 dc, ch 1, sl st into the corresponding corner of the previous square, ch 1, 3 dc in the same corner
- Along the side: sl st into the corresponding space of the previous motif, skip 3 sts, 3 dc in next space
- Repeat this sequence to the next corner.
- Continue around the remaining sides following the pattern as written.
- Finish the round as instructed in your pattern.
This creates a clean, flexible join that blends beautifully with traditional granny‑square construction.
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