Check out the joining method I use to bring all of these vastly different crochet stitches together. It's extremely simply and really pretty.
 
Materials:
 
Yarn - Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino Wool  Color: #02 Tuffet
Hook - G/6 - 4.25mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Possible Blocking Board to keep squares in place
 
Terminology:  US Terminology
Level:  Advanced Beginner