The slip stitch is the smallest, shortest stitch.
Often used when making ribbed borders or hats. It creates a knit look stitch when worked into the back loop only. I like to use the slip stitch with other stitches. It creates a lovely texture when used on the back loop only of a half double crochet row. This looks especially nice with chunky yarn.
This stitch is needed when joining rounds in granny squares, hats and bags. Also, it’s needed when fastening off a row or project.
Let’s begin!
To begin, place your hook in the stitch or chain as required in your pattern. Place your yarn over the hook.
Next, pull the yarn through the stitch with your hook. You’ll have two loops on the hook.
Now, pull the first loop through the second loop.
That’s it! You made a slip stitch. Practice making them in a row. Practice making them in the back loop only. Make sure you keep your slip stitches loose enough to get your hook through when returning on the next row.
I used the slip stitch back loop only and the single crochet on this blanket.
If you prefer to learn by watching, here is the YouTube tutorial.
