Join as you go crochet, also known as JAYGO, is a useful skill to add to any crafter’s arsenal. With a JAYGO project, you get all the visual appeal of smaller motifs joined together without the arduous task of sewing smaller crochet pieces together to complete a project at the very end.
Join as you go crochet has many benefits when compared to the method of sewing pieces together to finalise a piece. It is faster, highly decorative, and produces fewer loose ends that require weaving in. There are different methods of joining pieces together, from a simple slip stitch JAYGO which produces a beautiful, braided look across the joins.
JAYGO
JAYGO works well on granny square, hexagon and flower motif shapes. Once the technique is learnt, it can be adapted to suit your project.
JAYGO motifs are always joined with the same side facing up, and the join is completed on the wrong side.
Beginners should always join their motifs in strips until they have mastered the technique.
For a basic granny square design, a slip stitch is used to join the corners of adjoining squares, giving the appearance of one larger square. Alternatively, the corners can be joined to form strips.
A crochet pattern for any project will come complete with step-by-step JAYGO instructions specifically designed for the finished piece. With patience and practice, a crafter can soon learn these techniques and use them on their own designs.
Crochet Kits
There are a host of ready-made crochet blanket kits available to purchase online, from granny square to honeycomb design. A crochet kit comes with everything you need to start and finish a beautiful crochet project, including hooks, yarn, an instructional pattern and darning needles. For more details of crochet blanket kits, visit https://www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/blanket-and-cushions-crochet-kits.
There is a wealth of join as you go project inspiration online. It is a great method of crochet for those who like to minimise the risk of losing motifs whilst crafting on the go, or who are looking to expand their repertoire of crochet techniques.