How to crochet: slip stitch

By: Lisa Kievits

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How to crochet a slip stitch (US terms): Learn with this short, step-by-step tutorial.


abbreviation fully written out
slst slip stitch

Instruction:

  1. Insert into the stitch;
  2. Pull up a loop (so yarn over and pull throuh);
  3. Immediately pull through loop.

🧶 What can you use this stitch for?

The slip stitch is used in many crochet projects, in many different ways. For example, a row often ends with a slip stitch to connect the first and last stitches. The slip stitch is also frequently used as an edging on or around crocheted projects. Think of blankets, wall hangings, coasters, holders, baskets, and so on. In short: there are countless possibilities with this stitch!

Crochet with this crochet stitch

Choose one of these unique crochet projects to put the stitch into practice!