Here is what I call my Window Pane Joining Method. This joining method features short rows or Entralc crochet methods to join square motifs using horizontal stitches. I call this the Window Pane joining method because the result looks like an old fashion window. This method was inspired by the borders found on traditional quilts. I love how a fancy crocheted (or quilted) square looks when framed by a simple border. It is like framing a masterpiece.

This method works best when the squares/motifs being joined are the same size and have the same or nearly the same amount of stitches on each side. If there is a slight difference in stitch counts you can accommodate this by slip stitching or sc2tog.