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How to Crochet the Slip Stitch Videos
Playlist of how to crochet the slip stitch videos.Stitch Abbreviation & Symbol
How to Crochet the Slip Stitch Stitch:
A slip stitch has very little height. It is used to join stitches that are worked in rounds such as a granny square. It is also used to travel to another part of a row without producing any visible stitches (such as indenting an armhole on a sweater).Step 1: Create a foundation chain
Slip Stitch Figure 1
To work a slip stitch into a chain stitch, first, make a foundation chain of the desired length, insert hook in the last chain of foundation chain.
Step 2: Create your first slip stitch
Slip Stitch Figure 2
Yarn over, draw yarn through a chain and the loop on your hook in one motion.
Step 3: Repeat the stitch
Slip Stitch Figure 3
To work a slip stitch in a row stitches (single crochet stitches pictured), insert hook under the top 2 loops of the next stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch and the loop on your hook in one motion.