Crochet slip stitch (single crochet / slip stitch)

The slip stitch (also called the single crochet slip stitch or slip stitch) is one of the basic crochet stitches. In English, you’ll find it as slip stitch (sl st). It is a very simple and quick stitch to make, but also very useful: it is used to close rounds, join pieces, move without adding height, or even as a decorative stitch along edges.

Step by step: how to crochet a slip stitch

1. Insert the hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over by passing the yarn over the hook.
3. Pull the hook out toward you with the yarn caught on it.
4. Pull the yarn directly through the loop that was on the hook.

Done! That’s how easy it is to make a slip stitch.

Video tutorial

🎥 How to crochet a slip stitch (slip stitch / slip stitch)

Practice the slip stitch

To understand how it works, try these exercises:

• Chain 10 stitches. Work one row in single crochet and another in slip stitch.
• Chain 10 stitches. Work one row in double crochet and another in slip stitch.
• Chain 10 stitches. Work one row in half double crochet and another in slip stitch.

You’ll see how the slip stitch flattens the fabric and gives it firmness.

Where is the slip stitch used?

• To close rounds when working in the round.
• To join crochet pieces.
• To move without adding height when you need to change position in your work.
• As a decorative finish along edges.

Conclusion

The slip stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile crochet stitches. Although it does not add height, it is essential for giving your projects clean, professional finishes.

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