Joining two pieces of fabric is an essential skill in crocheting, but what’s an easy way to do it? With a whip stitch!
When you’re ready to connect two seams, follow these steps to create a whip stitch in crochet.
Step-By-Step Instructions
In this tutorial, we’re going to fold the design in half to connect it to itself, but you can use the same steps to join two separate pieces.
Here’s how to do it.
1) Place a darning needle on the piece of yarn that’s coming out of your last round. Make sure that both pieces that you want to join have the same amount of stitches.
2) Fold the item in half.
3) Insert the darning needle underneath the first stitch of the first piece of fabric and pull through.
4) Insert the darning needle underneath the first stitch of the second piece of fabric and pull through until it’s as tight as you want it.
5) Insert the darning needle underneath the second stitch of the first piece of fabric and pull through.
6) Insert the darning needle underneath the second stitch of the second piece of fabric and pull through until it’s as tight as you want it.
7) Make sure to arrange the connecting stitches as you go so that they look nice and neat.
8) Continue with this pattern until — under a stitch on the first piece, then under a stitch on the second piece — until the seam or two pieces of fabric are completely joined. That’s it!
Projects You Can Make With A Whip Stitch
You can use the whip stitch in many different ways. Here are just a few ideas to spark your imagination.
- Joining two ends of a regular scarf to make an infinity scarf
- Joining multiple items to make a quilt
- Connecting several seams to make a bag or purse
- Connecting a long piece of fabric to itself to make a can or bottle koozie
Common Questions
Can I Whip Stitch With A Different Color Or Thread?
Absolutely! You can whip stitch with any color you like.
If you choose to change colors, you’ll need to tie off the last stitch of the item itself, change thread or thread color, and tie off the first stitch of the new thread.
What Is The Difference Between A Whip Stitch And A Slip Stitch?
While both the whip stitch and the slip stitch are used to join fabrics together, the whip stitch creates a more visible line along the seam while the slip stitch is almost completely invisible.
When Should I Use A Whip Stitch Instead Of Another Joining Stitch?
A whip stitch is a good choice when you want a relatively quick and easy seam that is still fairly inconspicuous, especially when joining yarns of similar weight.
