How to use the Invisible Slip Stitch & Chainless Starting Stitches to work Seamless, Jogless Stripes in the Round

December 22, 2018

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The Invisible Slip Stitch and Chainless Starting Stitch eliminate the typical turning chain and slip stitch for a seamless, nearly invisible join, perfect for working STRIPES!

See my original video on the Invisible Join method here.

This technique is perfect for any project that requires joining at the end of the round, and is ideal for jogless stripes. It is just as seamless as working in a continuous spiral, yet doesn’t create a jog, or uneven section in your stripes.

The Chainless Starting Double Crochet is abbreviated as CSDC.
The Chainless Starting Half-Double Crochet is abbreviated as CSHDC.
The Chainless Starting Single Crochet is abbreviated as CSSC.

Have you tried the Invisible Join method yet?

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12 Comments

Miriam Smith

April 11, 2021 at 1:08 AM Reply

Can this method be adapted when crocheting in a spiral as opposed to rounds? Many thanks for a great tutorial.
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  April 12, 2021 at 11:50 AM Reply
  
  Hi Miriam. You could use the Invisible Slip Stitch to join when you’re finished with a spiral, or you could join your spiral and then work a few regular rounds beginning with the chainless starting stitches to work a stripe before going back to working in a spiral. However, the purpose of this technique is to make the join blend in when working in rounds, which I typically use when I don’t want to work in a spiral. I hope this helps!
Carol

December 9, 2020 at 11:43 AM Reply

Is there a PDF instruction in this invisible slip stitch & chainless starting stitch??
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  December 10, 2020 at 9:54 AM Reply
  
  Hi Carol. I don’t have PDF instructions for the invisible slip stitch, but I do have a free PDF tutorial for all of the chainless starting stitches. You can get the free cheat sheet here. I hope this helps!
MAE TACKE

January 18, 2020 at 11:27 AM Reply

I subscribed, and have not received my email with the information I requested.
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  January 20, 2020 at 10:45 AM Reply
  
  Hi. I’ve checked my email system, and I cannot find a subscriber under the email address you used for your comment. Did you use a different email address to subscribe? I will be happy to help you with this and make sure you get the free cheat sheet you signed up for. Just send me a quick email at blogger[at]yayforyarn.com, and let me know which email address you used to subscribe, and I will get that fixed for you. Thanks!
Suzette

January 13, 2020 at 11:05 AM Reply

Can’t wait to use this methot on my next hat
Christine

June 24, 2019 at 10:14 AM Reply

Fantastic video with very helpful information.
Thank you.
girliefriend

May 17, 2019 at 9:53 PM Reply

Brilliant!
carol salminen

May 14, 2019 at 10:36 PM Reply

Great video and great techniques! Thanks for explaining and teaching a nice way to make crochet look professional!
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  May 15, 2019 at 8:37 AM Reply
  
  You’re welcome, Carol! I’m glad you found it helpful!
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