Invisible joins are a fantastic way to join your rounds in a nice and tidy way. Don't get me wrong, I love when a pattern is written in spirals with no connections or joins because it is so simple but sometimes you need a more polished and seamless way to connect rows. When making a project like a Moses basket https://www.annieblustudio.com/post/bitiah-crochet-moses-basket-pattern, you want the joining stitch to be invisible so it looks flawless. I use two different types of invisible joins but there are numerous ways out there so just do what you enjoy.
These instructions are for the basic invisible join technique that I prefer;
I wanted to break down my invisible join techniques into two separate blog posts. One post will be the standard invisible join technique that provides a way to join rounds without an unsightly slip stitch or crocheting in the round, which can create an uneven project that looks lopsided.
Below is the basic invisible join that is invisible from the outside of the work but the join can be seen from the inside of the work. It is a less complicated, great way to join and looks fantastic. The more advanced version is for the absolute perfectionist that does not want to be able to see the join at all.
Standard invisible join
Step 1 ~ In last st on round, bring up the loop high then pull out the hook (IMAGE 1)
Step 2 ~ Insert the hook into the first stitch on the last row from the back side (IMAGE 2)
Step 3 ~ Pull loop over hook and through the stitch pulling backwards towards the inside of the basket (IMAGE 3 & 4)
Step 4 ~ Pull out hook from the loop you created and place it through the front of the stitch, grab working yarn from the back and pull through to the front of the work. There will be two loops now to work with (IMAGE 5 & 6)
Step 5 ~ Place both loops back on the hook (IMAGE 7)
Step 6 ~ Yarn over and pull working yarn through both loops (IMAGE 8 & 9)
Continue to work round
Once you have completed all of the rounds in your pattern, simply cut and weave in your ends.
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