Tunisian Crochet Join As You Go (JAYG) – VIDEO TUTORIAL

Think joining Tunisian crochet pieces is tricky? Think again! This clever join-as-you-go (JAYG) method will revolutionize your projects, eliminating pesky seaming while creating smooth, drool-worthy connections. Let’s make your work seamless with my helpful tutorial video!

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Face Your Tunisian Crochet Fears

Have a regular crochet hook? Then you’re already equipped for Tunisian join as you go! While this technique might sound fancy, it actually builds on skills you already have. If you can work basic crochet stitches, you’re halfway there. The only real difference is that you’ll keep more loops on your hook – think of it as collecting little yarn hugs before setting them free.

Ready to conquer Tunisian Crochet Join As You Go? Grab your crochet hooks and let’s get started!

Learn even more crochet with these helpful videos:

• Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Crochet [watch here]
• Crochet Color Changes [watch here]
• An easy Beginner Crochet Project [watch here]

Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket – Tunisian Join As You Go Square

This tutorial was made as a supplement to the Join As You Go Tunisian Simple Stitch as part of the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket pattern. Find the full pattern to make your square below.

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JAYG Tunisian Simple Stitch Square Pattern

• Prefer a printable version? Purchase the ad-free Crochet Amour Sampler pattern from my shop HERE.
• Find Gauge and Abbreviations in this blog post.

MATERIALS

• Worsted weight yarn – colors A, B, C, and D
• 6.5mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

FINISHED SIZE

12″ square after border and blocking

PATTERN NOTES:

• Use a traditional crochet hook for this project. Be sure to choose one with a smooth handle – no ergonomic shaping or embellishments.
• Fasten off the color no longer in use after each color change.
• When instructed to “join”, pull up a loop in the back loop AND the 3rd loop of the next row of the previous strip (see this clearly demonstrated in the above tutorial video).

SPECIAL STITCHES:

• Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): Insert hook under BOTH loops of the last stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop.
• Return Pass (RetP): Chain 1, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) until 1 loop remains on the hook.

INSTRUCTIONS

STRIP 1

With B, ch 11.

ROW 1 Pull up a lp in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, RetP.

ROWS 2-9 Tss across row to last st, Lts, RetP, cc to C at end of the last row.

Continue in pattern, working Tss and changing color every 9 rows according to the image above. At the end of the last row of the Strip, sl st bind off loosely, fasten off, and weave in all ends.

STRIP 2

ROW 1 Insert hook into the ch at the base of Row 1 from the previous strip, yo with D and pull up a lp, ch 11, pull up a lp in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each rem ch, join to the first row of the previous strip, (yo, pull through 2 lps) until 1 lp remains on hook.

ROWS 2-9 Tss across row, join to previous strip, RetP.

Continue in pattern, working in Tss, joining to the previous strip, and changing color every 9 rows according to the image above. At the end of the last row, sl st bind off loosely, fasten off, and weave in all ends.

Make 4 strips total. After last strip, keep same color attached, or change to preferred corner color, then proceed to Standard Border.

STANDARD BORDER

• Change to 6.5mm crochet hook and ensure the square faces right side up.
• Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the first edge of the square, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
• Single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the edge, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
• Repeat the last step for the remaining 2 sides. At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet of the round. Fasten off and block your finished square to 12″ x 12″.

Click here to access stitch patterns for the other squares in the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket.

Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket Layout

Get the printable PDF version of the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket here!