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How to make a slipknot (SLK) Step by step | Beginner Crochet Series

The slip knot is the very first step in most crochet projects. It creates the starting loop that goes onto your crochet hook before making foundation chains or stitches.

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a slip knot step by step in a simple and easy way.

Abbreviation

SLK = Slip Knot

What It’s Used For

A slip knot is used to begin most crochet projects and serves as the starting point for chain stitches and rows of crochet.

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1. Place the yarn tail on the left and the yarn coming from the ball on the right.
2. Place the yarn tail over the yarn coming from the ball and put thumb and index finger inside of the loop.
3. With thumb and index finger pinch the yarn coming from ball and pull through the loop. Pinch the yarn tail with thumb and index finger from left hand to help keep the tension.
4. Pull yarn coming from ball to tighten the loop and make it small
5. Yaaay! You made it! Now you’re ready for the chain stitch 😃

Beginner tip: Don’t tighten the slip knot too much around the crochet hook. The loop should move easily on the hook without being too loose.

Find the Crochet Chain Stitch here How to crochet the chain stitch (Step by step)

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