How To Slip Knot

Before learning the different stitches, we need to know about the slip knot, which is a movable node formed by the crossing of loops. It is the starting point of the whole crochet and is quick and easy, so let's learn how to make a perfect slip knot.

Index Finger Loop Technique

• Pick up the yarn, reserving 6-7 inches of length, and wrap the yarn around your left index finger twice, forming A and B two loops 

• Pinch the end of the yarn with your middle finger and thumb and place the yarn from loop A to the right side of B.

Flip Technique

• Make a loop of yarn on the tabletop
• Take the intersection formed by the yarns and fold it downward

• Get a shape that looks like a pretzel

• Pick up the yarn pressed underneath with a crochet hook and pull the loop tightly.

Pretzel Technique

• The pretzel technique is somewhat similar to the flip technique.
• Right hand yarn is wound into a loop at the top.

• Two intersections are formed at the back of the ring

• Rotate it at an angle to resemble a pretzel.

• Pick up the yarn pressed underneath to form a slipknot.

You have completed the first step of crocheting. 

• Whichever way you choose to tie a slipknot, you'll end up with one of these loops.
• Now, there are two terms we need to know; the end that connects the yarn is called the working yarn and the other end is called the yarn tail.
• These two terms come up in many crochet tutorials.

NoteThere are also many ways to tie a slipknot, so just choose your favorite. Remember to keep 6-7 inches of yarn tail each time you tie a knot.

Congratulations, through this section, believe you have a basic understanding of crochet, let's start a project with specific hands-on practice !

Don't have the tools to get started yet ?