How To Crochet The Slip Stitch (SL ST)
This tutorial is the third in a series of 8, designed to teach you the basics of crochet.
At the end of the 8 part tutorial, you will be able to crochet the basic stitches, do a slip knot, chain and make a magic ring.
Last time I showed you
2. how to make a slip knot and crochet the chain stitch
Today you will learn how to make a slip stitch.
Below you will find the written tutorial with step by step instructions and photos and a short video that shows you in detail how to make the slip stitch.
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The slip stitch is the shortest of the basic stitches and is usually used as a technique than a stitch.
It is used to move the yarn along the row without adding any height and it’s also used to connect stitches when working in the round.
Video Tutorial
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Photo Tutorial
The abbreviation for the slip stitch is sl st.
This abbreviation is written in US terminology using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
Step 1: Start with a chain.
Step 2: Insert your hook in the 2nd chain from the hook, yarn over and pull a loop through.
Then pull that loop through the loop that was already on the hook
Your slip stitch is complete.
Step 3 (optional): To create a row of slip stitches, continue to crochet one in each chain.
You can use this stitch to create a knit-like row on your project or connect rounds and move the yarn across your work.
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