OHH yes—this is a game-changer! 🤩 The Crochet Seamless Granny Square (Without Turning) method keeps your granny square looking clean, uniform, and perfectly aligned without that visible “seam line” or twist that happens when you turn after every round. And the best part? You don’t have to flip your work—no turning required! 🙌
What’s the Problem With Traditional Grannies?
In traditional granny squares, you either:
- Slip stitch to join & chain up (which creates a visible seam that climbs diagonally), or
- Turn your work after each round, which avoids the seam but can make your square twisty and uneven in texture.
💡 Enter: Seamless, No-Turn Granny Squares—a method that gives you smooth, invisible joins and a flat, straight-edged square without turning every round. 👌
How It Works: The Key Tricks
The method involves:
- Invisible joins
- Starting the next round in a strategic spot
- No turning your work
Basic Pattern: Seamless No-Turn Granny Square
Here’s a simple 3-round version you can build on:
🔹 Round 1:
- Ch 4, sl st to form a ring (or magic ring).
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 2 (corner), (3 dc, ch 2) × 3 more times.
- Join with an invisible join into the top of the ch-3.
- Fasten off or pull loop long and drop it (if continuing with the same yarn).
🔹 Round 2:
- Reattach yarn (or pick up loop) in the next corner space (not where you ended).
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner.
- (In next ch-2 corner: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) × 3 times.
- Join with invisible join into the top of ch-3.
- Pull up loop and drop, or fasten off.
Invisible Join (for a Seamless Look):
- After your last stitch, cut yarn, leaving a tail.
- Pull yarn all the way through the last stitch.
- With a yarn needle, insert it under the top 2 loops of the first real dc of the round.
- Pull through, then go back into the center of the last dc made.
- Weave in gently—it creates a fake top loop and looks like a regular stitch.
Pro Tips
- Don’t always start in the same corner—rotate where you begin each round to balance tension.
- Use stitch markers if you’re doing lots of rounds.
- Works best with solid colors or yarn where you can weave invisibly.
- Try using the standing dc method if you’re starting new yarn for a super clean look.
What Can You Make?
This technique is perfect for:
- Blankets with joined squares (no clunky seams)
- Garments or bags where clean edges matter
- Modern decor pieces like cushions or wall hangings
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