In this second post on Linked stitches I will be showing you how to join linked stitches in the round. I have two methods to offer up. The first is by using whip stitches to imitate the horizontal bars. The second is by working over the initial chain stitches as you create a final stitch.
I've just finished the Janelle cardigan from Dora Ohrenstein's "Top-Down Crochet Sweaters". So this is a good excuse to show it off. (Sorry about the model!)
Whip Stitch Join
The first join I have for you is worked after the crocheting is finished. I've worked my example in two colours so you can more clearly see what is happening. (These are Trebletreble Linked stitches.[Uk])
Join the end of each row with Slip stitches as normal. You'll see how this leaves a gap in the Linked Stitches.
Using a tapestry needle, join the yarn on the wrong side and bring the needle through just above the first horizontal bar on the right.
Take the yarn across the join and back down under the horizontal bar on the left.
Bring the yarn behind the join and back up just above the next horizontal bar.
Repeat for each pair of horizontal bars.
Work the yarn through stitches on the reverse until the next row of linked stitches.
Join As you Go
After finishing the last stitch, pull up a loop in each horizontal bar as usual.
Pull up a loop in slip st join at base, as indicated.
Put hook down under 1st bar to the left of the starting chains, as indicated.
Yarn over hook and pull the loop thru to the front and thru the 1st two loops on the hook.
Put the hook down under the 2nd bar, Yarn over the hook and pull up thru the next two loops on hook.
Repeat this process for the last bar.
Finally put the hook thru at the top of the stitch, Yarn over the hook and pull up thru the final loops on hook.
I used this join for the sleeves on the Janelle Cardigan. The whip stitch join would probably be better for a join which is more visible.
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