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The Ultimate Guide to Seamless Granny Square Crochet Lace Motifs

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The granny square is a classic crochet motif that has been used for generations to create blankets, afghans, and other cozy items. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in granny squares, with modern crochet artists using this versatile motif to create stunning lace projects.

One of the most popular ways to use granny squares is to seamlessly join them to create larger pieces of fabric. This technique can be used to create everything from delicate lace shawls to intricate tablecloths.

In this guide, we will teach you how to seamlessly join granny squares using a variety of methods. We will also provide you with a collection of modern granny square lace motifs that you can use to create your own unique projects.

Asymmetric High-Low Shawl Cape Top Crochet Pattern: A modern granny square seamless lace crochet motif pattern

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To get started, you will need the following materials:

Yarn: Choose a fine-weight yarn that is suitable for lace crochet.
Crochet hook: The size of your hook will depend on the thickness of your yarn.
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Before we begin learning how to join granny squares seamlessly, we need to learn how to make a basic granny square.

Round 1: Chain 4, slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring. Chain 3, double crochet (dc) 2 into the ring. (3 dc)

Round 2: Chain 3, 2 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (12 dc)

Round 3: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next corner space. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (16 dc)

Round 4: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (20 dc)

Round 5: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (24 dc)

Round 6: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next 2 dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (28 dc)

Round 7: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next 3 dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (32 dc)

Round 8: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next 4 dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (36 dc)

Round 9: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next 5 dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (40 dc)

Round 10: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next 6 dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (44 dc)

Round 11: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next 7 dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (48 dc)

Round 12: Chain 3, 2 dc into the corner space, chain 2, 3 dc into the next dc, chain 2, 3 dc into the next 8 dc. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (52 dc)

Finish off and weave in loose ends.

There are a variety of different methods that you can use to seamlessly join granny squares. The following are some of the most popular methods:

Slip Stitch Join: The slip stitch join is a simple and invisible way to join granny squares. To do a slip stitch

Asymmetric High-Low Shawl Cape Top Crochet Pattern: A modern granny square seamless lace crochet motif pattern

by Kristen Stein

5 out of 5