Week 12 Challenge

#25 Aligned Shells from 63 Easy-To-Crochet Pattern Stitches Combine to Make An Heirloom Afghan.

As promised, here is the step-by-step of the join-as-you-go method I am using for this project. There is an excellent tutorial at Annie's Attic on how to actually make the join.

1. With the right side up and crochet hook, 3 sc in middle sc of lower right corner; 27 sc up right side of block.

2. 3 sc is corner sc; 27 sc up top of block; 3 sc in corner sc.

3. 27 sc down left side; 2 sc in corner sc.

4. Using tunisian hook, right side together matching stitches with the right side of the adjoining block, pick up sts.

5. YO, pull through 1st loop, yo pull through 2 loops. Continue across to last 3 loops. YO pull through 3 loops.

6. With crochet hook, turn work right side out; sc in corner sc (so you have 3 sc in corner); 27 sc across bottom of block, do not join.

7. With tunisian hook, right sides together matching stitches to top of adjoining block, beginning with the corner stitches (yes, a little awkward, but it works), pick up stitches.

8. Repeat Step 5. Fasten off.

Completed join

Right side view

That's it! An easy process--it just takes a little practice and hold your tongue just right.

Have a good week!'