Hello friends! If you are just beginning to either crochet or knit, the very first basic technique you need to learn is how to make a slip knot. I’m sharing a simple 4 step tutorial that will help you master it today.
f you are just beginning to Learn to Crochet, start with my very first post What Do You Need To Start Crocheting For Beginners? to get an idea of what supplies you will need. Making a slip knot is the very first of the 6 Crochet Basic Stitches You Need To Learn
How To Make A Slip Knot Step By Step Tutorial
There are many ways to make your starting slip knot. The below method I’m sharing today, is the method I was taught and have been using it for years successfully with no problem. Here is How To Make A Slip Knot in 4 simple steps.
- Place your yarn down on your table/ surface, and then create a small loop by overlapping it as seen in the image below.
- With your left hand, hold the tail end of the yarn down firmly against the table/ surface. Pinch the thumb and fore finger of your right hand together and bring towards the loop.
- Insert the two pinched fingers of your right hand into the loop and under the tail. Reach for the running yarn – grabbing it with your pinched fingers and pulling it into the loop from beneath the yarn tail. You now have a new loop- lets call it the second standing loop
- All this while your right hand should be holding the yarn tail. Pull the yarn tail until a knot forms. Insert your crochet hook or knitting needle into this second standing loop. With your right hand, pull the running yarn and tighten the second standing loop to fit snugly onto the crochet hook. And that is how to make a slip knot crochet or knitting!
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The yarn I’m using here is Wool Ease Thick and Quick and it is a great yarn for beginners.
TIP: Always remember that while making your slip knot, the yarn tail loops under the running yarn.
I am curious to hear from you! Is this the method you use to make a slip knot? I know there are many other different methods, but this is the way I have found to be easiest for me. I share many more such beginner friendly tutorials to Learn to Crochet, make sure to check them out for helpful tips.
