How to Slip Stitch

  • A slip stitch (abbreviated as "sl st") is a basic crochet stitch used to join pieces together, create a foundation ring, or for various other purposes in crochet projects.
  • In crochet pattern, a slip stitch is usually represented by a solid black dot.

NoteThe Yeezhee crochet tutorial series all use US crochet terms, which differ from UK crochet terms, so check out our article for the differences.

TipWhen you're done with this tutorial and want to get started on your own crochet project, check out the crochet guide we've put together for you to get ready for the next step in your crochet project.

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Congratulations, through the study of this section think you have a deeper understanding of the basic stitches, let's start a quick crochet project to be more skillful !  

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