Crocheted clothes from square motifs look very impressive, especially in the summer. Things made using this technique are best knitted from thin cotton threads mixed with synthetic fibers.
Before you start knitting clothes from square motifs, find a suitable model. Pay attention to the photographs of the motives - often the schemes look beautiful, but in fact the motive turns out to be rough or of an irregular shape. Try to knit one motif from the recommended yarn (listed in the model description), as well as from the yarn you like in the store.
In general, there are several ways to connect crocheted square motifs. The first way is to join by stitching motifs; the second is knitting the last row of the square and simultaneously connecting it with another motive.
Method one: stitching square motifs
Sewing square motifs together after making the required amount is a fairly simple way of joining. The only negative is the roughness of the seams between the squares. If you just want to sew clothing motifs, then it is better to take a thinner thread, and the connecting stitches do not need to be tightened too much.
It should be noted that it is best to use the forward stitch. Such a stitch will not allow the stitched motifs to skew even with prolonged use of the thing, and will hardly be noticeable from the front side. When sewing, do not make large knots, securing the thread - while wearing the product, the knots will rub the skin, causing discomfort.
Method two: connecting motives with a hook
The most durable and beautiful connection of motives can be achieved by tying the last rows of elements. This is done like this: first you completely knit one square, then make another, but only until the penultimate row. In the final row, you will need to knit a square according to the pattern, and also connect it with the previous motive. With connecting posts (knits like a single crochet, only the thread is pulled through both loops at once) the seam between the elements will not stand out much.
If you want to make the seam almost invisible, then you will need to stretch the loop obtained when knitting the connecting post into the edge of the previous element.
Recommendations for joining knitted square motifs
Choose a method of joining square motifs, depending on what type of yarn you are using, as well as what kind of thing you are knitting. For example, if you want to make a knitted blanket from thick warm yarn, it is better to sew the elements together. When making a light summer dress, crocheting motifs is ideal.
