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The Invisible Join / Crochet Tutorial

5/30/2013

The invisible join is an easy to master technique that will give your crochet pieces the smooth finish they deserve. I'll admit that I avoided it for a long time. I thought, why bother with threading the needle and "sewing" my stitches together when a slip stitch/finish off does the job quickly and efficiently? I finally decided to give it a try last year when I was doing a lot of thread crochet. After working so hard to create even, perfect squares I was frustrated by the obvious lump the slip stitch left behind. Like everything, it takes a bit of practice, but once you've done it a few times you'll wonder why you procrastinated for so long!

I don't always use the invisible join. When I'm making grannies I only use it on the last round, since you don't see the others. I've found it works well with most yarns and is ideal with thread. Along with being smooth and well, invisible on finishing rounds, the other place I like to use it is when you have to count stitches to make a border come out right. There's no fudging or trying to cram the hook into the joining stitch.

To help you on your way I created this tutorial. Lots of the instructions I've seen try to show you in two or three steps. While that may be ok for some folks I prefer to see how-to in as much detail as possible. Including how to weave in the end to ensure a secure join. (That's the part no one shows you!!) Are you ready?

Here's How You Do It

Finish the last stitch.
Pull the thread/yarn through the loop (like finishing off).
Thread needle.
Working from back (WS) to front (RS) pass needle under both lops of the first stitch (NOT the starting chain). If you work into the starting chain you will end up with an extra stitch.
Working from front (RS) to back (WS) pass needle through the middle of the loop that you pulled the thread/yarn through in step 2.
Adjust the thread/yarn so that it sort of lays on top of the starting chain and looks like a stitch.
Pull snugly (but not too tight or it closes the stitch).
Now here's the part that no one tells you how to do!! To weave in the end, turn work over to the back (WS) and run the needle down through the back of the starting chain.
Pass the needle under several stitches working from right to left.
Turn and pass the needle under several stitches in the opposite direction (left to right).
Snip the end using your favorite scissors.
A beautiful join with no unsightly lumps and bumps!

That's all there is to it! While it's not necessary for every join, it's nice to have an alternative that gives your crochet project a smooth, even finish. Enjoy!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and spending a bit of your day with me!
Until next time friends,
Be blessed and stitch & read with love!

47 Comments

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5/30/2013 08:00:35 am

Hi,
Thanks for this tutorial. As I am new to crochet this is a very useful tip

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6/1/2013 01:27:33 am

I'm so glad to hear from you! As a beginner I shied away from this technique. Be adventurous and explore, and your crochet will continue to improve!

Kathryn Paulson

5/30/2013 08:37:08 am

I will try this...I like it :) thank you for sharing

6/1/2013 01:29:01 am

Go for it Kathryn! I'm sure you'll find it useful in many places!

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5/31/2013 02:49:46 am

Wonderful technique. And easy reading tutorial as well. Thank you very much.

6/1/2013 01:31:25 am

Hi Michele,
Thanks for your comment. I always worry how the tutorials will "read" to everyone. It's good to know it came out the way I was hoping - easy!

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5/31/2013 05:02:04 am

Thanks for the great tutorial! I'm a knitter, but I've been experimenting with crochet edges on some dishcloths. I've been stumped on how to close and weave in the ends for the crochet edge.

6/1/2013 02:28:05 am

You're welcome! When I started I struggled so much with how to weave in my ends!! It's one of those things that all the directions tell you to do, but no one actually tells you HOW to do it!! I worried so much that it would come loose or look messy! I still have a hard time on open, lacy work, but granny's are easy (once you know how!)

Minerva

6/26/2013 06:56:01 am

Thank you so much for sharing, you have done a beautiful job. I most certainly will try it. You also have a blessed day.

Donna link

7/12/2013 01:28:56 am

I love your instructions for the invisible stitch. I plan to try it soon. Like your barrettes too. Have a wonderful day.

Osaraña

8/2/2013 05:35:14 pm

Thank youuuu!! loved this, sooo very helpful!!

Jess

8/9/2013 12:57:09 pm

Thanks for this! I Bavarian crochet a lot, and don't like the bumps from finishing off before starting a new color. Will definitely use this technique in the future!

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9/14/2013 07:19:34 am

Love your ideas. Can't wait to try this. It looks so much neater looking that way.
Thanks for sharing.

Rhonda E.

10/10/2013 01:25:37 am

Awesome technique thanks

LorzFromOz

1/25/2014 11:16:03 pm

Thank you for this tutorial. I have been knitting and crocheting for many years and after seeing this have started using this technique. It is great.

Evelenna

4/20/2014 11:30:14 pm

THANK YOU .I love it.

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6/25/2014 11:16:27 am

Thank you for this tutorial and your hard work! I am using this from now on!!

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Cherie Shirey

7/11/2014 04:40:18 pm

I have been pinning all sorts of crochet patterns (and some knit one, too) and I came across this tutorial. I had never heard of this before.

I, just occasionally, LOL have trouble with weaving in the ends and this will eliminate that problem especially important when donating items!

Thank you, so much, for this tutorial. Time to follow you and etsy is my second home!

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11/9/2015 11:31:39 pm

Excellent! THank you so much for sharing and teaching. Will definitely use

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i loved the explanation and the pictures were easy to follow. your tutorial made learning something new easy. i like to have options.

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