tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post3367206902578646173..comments2024-03-27T13:06:10.548-05:00Comments on Mr. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness: The Problem of the Telltale Seam in CrochetMrs. Micawberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-21485851453969444022017-06-19T21:21:31.473-05:002017-06-19T21:21:31.473-05:00You're welcome! I've also become a big fan...You're welcome! I've also become a big fan of the "slipped slip" join. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-31696712152732532182017-06-09T20:58:01.645-05:002017-06-09T20:58:01.645-05:00This is a lifesaver! Thank you!!This is a lifesaver! Thank you!!findingyogurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02916223915851328276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-27129225142353434492015-02-01T08:00:49.530-06:002015-02-01T08:00:49.530-06:00Hi. Im an amateur crocheter n am looking for a see...Hi. Im an amateur crocheter n am looking for a seemless join for in the round crochet. Ive tried this: last stitch (dc), pull loop up to create tall loop, remove hook. From front pick up both loops of top ch on first stitch (ch2), pull tall loop through, remove hook. From back pick up back loop of second last stitch (before tall loop), pull tall loop through. Now the join looks like a ch. Does this make sense?Esther Fernandeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722880877592136268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-20062698738046505072014-11-16T14:54:03.203-06:002014-11-16T14:54:03.203-06:00I'm currently working on a set of coasters usi...I'm currently working on a set of coasters using aran weight cotton and crocheting pretty tightly. This means joining methods that add bulk are pretty much out of the question, but I've been happy with a simplified version of your Mock Invisible Join:<br />I've followed your directions and started with a sc+ch, but skipped the actual Mock Invisible Join and instead used a sl st into the 2nd stitch of the round, followed by a ch. This creates a nice, although not invisible, join. The final ch keeps the sl st nicely in place, minimizing weird holes. The first st of the next round is crocheted into the same st as the sl st. <br />I love that I can make coasters where the ugly join seam doesn't catch my eye everytime I look at them! Thank you for a very helpful and thourough post and for sharing your clever joining method.<br />Nina, DenmarkNinaHJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346703709054961313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-46064560814232782802014-04-26T20:50:54.911-05:002014-04-26T20:50:54.911-05:00I agree...I don't like the seam left when chan...I agree...I don't like the seam left when changing rows. It is so annoying! So I appreciate your review so much, and will be looking forward to the tutorial of the innovative option :-)Ana BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071951276802478749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-43647940431412831062014-04-24T20:08:46.892-05:002014-04-24T20:08:46.892-05:00I don't crochet a great deal, but have certain...I don't crochet a great deal, but have certainly noticed *that line*. Thanks for this; I've learned a huge amount and am definitely keeping the information handy.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636252348566523203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-29997592277457255062014-04-24T19:52:39.328-05:002014-04-24T19:52:39.328-05:00Not being a crocheter myself I have little to say ...Not being a crocheter myself I have little to say on the matter except that it is great you are passionate about crochet and obviously very good at your craft. keep it up!Paul Forsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036814105495366575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-48581394464886349392014-04-24T17:56:46.131-05:002014-04-24T17:56:46.131-05:00I always thought that it was me. Little did I know...I always thought that it was me. Little did I know that the standard join leaves that trail for everyone. You are really a crochet genius!!! makes me want to get my hook out right now. Well maybe after the tutorial. :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-6658754923189375762014-04-24T15:33:21.065-05:002014-04-24T15:33:21.065-05:00This is fantastic! I, too, am bothered by the seam...This is fantastic! I, too, am bothered by the seams when working in the round; usually I chain 1 less than usual to make it less gappy, and when I get back around, I slip stitch really tightly into the back loop and back bump, like you mentioned in #2. My method definitely has issues, so I'm looking forward to your tutorial. I still think you have the best crochet tutorials in Blogland. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-55443443141402529702014-04-24T13:21:00.862-05:002014-04-24T13:21:00.862-05:00I must try this. I don't like the joins jog e...I must try this. I don't like the joins jog either. Great post!kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-54402420584110909882014-04-24T11:42:20.790-05:002014-04-24T11:42:20.790-05:00Can't wait, after having crocheted a shawl on ...Can't wait, after having crocheted a shawl on the circular and that seam did and does bug me.Lilbitbrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477302589982766792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-11530772330089794792014-04-24T10:36:14.199-05:002014-04-24T10:36:14.199-05:00I think this must be the most helpful and brillian...I think this must be the most helpful and brilliant crochet article ever!! Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959910953686930170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-82799008307524587952014-04-24T10:35:34.224-05:002014-04-24T10:35:34.224-05:00I think this must be the most helpful and brillian...I think this must be the most helpful and brilliant crochet article ever!! Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959910953686930170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-10638873869267702752014-04-24T10:22:48.365-05:002014-04-24T10:22:48.365-05:00Sue-- I'm so glad that you've figured out ...Sue-- I'm so glad that you've figured out a better way for seamless joins-- I've always struggled with totes, as you can see the very obvious joins at each row. This looks like it will be wonderful!!!needlekrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04498197832939243108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-31259490393176491132014-04-24T09:41:44.627-05:002014-04-24T09:41:44.627-05:00Thank you for these great tips, Sue. I actually ha...Thank you for these great tips, Sue. I actually had no idea there was more than one way (the first you showed above) to join rounds in crochet. I'll have to try something new next time.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-62479348302437215002014-04-24T07:59:09.649-05:002014-04-24T07:59:09.649-05:00Thanks for making that point, Joanne - several of ...Thanks for making that point, Joanne - several of the methods can be used for turned rounds, but I was rather focused on the buildup to the new technique and hadn't given it much thought! I've changed some of the text to reflect this.<br /><br />And thanks for letting me cite you without prior permission. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-681386472234154362014-04-24T07:55:01.543-05:002014-04-24T07:55:01.543-05:00Awesome! Thank you for taking your time to show u...Awesome! Thank you for taking your time to show us this. :) Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-78193785976115055732014-04-24T06:27:58.602-05:002014-04-24T06:27:58.602-05:00Yay, well done Sue, I'll be looking forward t...Yay, well done Sue, I'll be looking forward to your detailed tutorial - obvious joins have always annoyed me, no end! A big thank you! Joy x Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753693250341975299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-82311525264356546892014-04-24T04:13:24.994-05:002014-04-24T04:13:24.994-05:00Hope its okay, I've saved this into my favouri...Hope its okay, I've saved this into my favourites for future use. thanks for the tutorial.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-17742947798557665032014-04-24T03:54:45.665-05:002014-04-24T03:54:45.665-05:00It depends on what I'm making, I usually use t...It depends on what I'm making, I usually use the seamless join and I sometimes use Joanne's method too which I prefer when making hats. I'm looking forward to seeing your new method. :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-49160623222299823502014-04-24T01:49:46.614-05:002014-04-24T01:49:46.614-05:00I feel like a superstar having my method mentioned...I feel like a superstar having my method mentioned! :-) I use my method when working in the round and turning which is slightly different. I admit I much less frequently work in the round RS facing unless its amigurumi so don't have a special method in this case. Very much looking forward to seeing yours.Not So Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13567568849394257542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-82811342935534073942014-04-24T01:19:21.060-05:002014-04-24T01:19:21.060-05:00Me, I'm a fussy crocheter....I confess.....I w...Me, I'm a fussy crocheter....I confess.....I will definitely give your new method a go....thank you Sue!*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10821840185143701654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-40417148693827464592014-04-24T00:57:40.822-05:002014-04-24T00:57:40.822-05:00Hello Mrs. Micawber! This post of your coaugth my ...Hello Mrs. Micawber! This post of your coaugth my eye of course, as I also face the same issue when crocheting. As of now I am still using the begiining chain method and joining in the top of a chain... Yea, I have that frustarting gap in few of my projects... Thanks for educating on new techniques, and I look forward to your tutorial. :)<br />Have a nice day!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-58717943307584963602014-04-24T00:34:18.196-05:002014-04-24T00:34:18.196-05:00Oh, wow,! Thanks! I had begun calling my seams the...Oh, wow,! Thanks! I had begun calling my seams the Linda Trademark. Now you have taught me several better ways to hide the seam. Have a good day! Linda@Wetcreek BlogLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418803664950404235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-42914018829946591292014-04-23T23:02:20.634-05:002014-04-23T23:02:20.634-05:00Great tips, Sue. Thank you!Great tips, Sue. Thank you!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com