The slip knot is the very first step in almost every crochet project. It creates the adjustable loop that goes onto your hook and starts your stitches.
In this beginner-friendly guide, you'll learn exactly how to make a slip knot, when to use it, and how it fits into your crochet journey.
The crochet slip knot is part of a group of beginner techniques you can explore in our guide to basic crochet stitches.
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Quick Steps: Slip Knot
- Make a loop with your yarn
- Pull yarn through the loop
- Place loop onto hook
- Tighten gently
Your slip knot is ready.
What is a Slip Knot?
A slip knot is an adjustable starting loop used to begin crochet projects.
It allows you to:
- Secure yarn onto your hook
- Adjust tension easily
- Start your foundation chain
When to Use a Slip Knot
You'll use a slip knot:
- At the beginning of almost every project
- Before making a chain stitch
- When starting new yarn
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make a loop - Cross yarn to form a loop
2. Pull yarn through - Grab yarn and pull through loop
3. Place on hook - Insert hook into loop
4. Tighten - Pull yarn ends to secure
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Step-by-Step Insturctions
1 - Unwind a length of yarn from the ball and hold the yarn in your right hand between your thumb and first finger about 10 inches (26 cm) from the start of the yarn, this will leave a tail hanging down.
2 - With your left hand pick up the yarn tail between your thumb and first finger about 4 inches (10 cm) down from the yarn in your right hand.
Next, bring the tail yarn in your left hand to meet the yarn in your right hand crossing the yarn at the top to form a circle.
3 - Pinch the crossover point between the fingers in your right hand and let the tail fall behind the formed circle.
4 - Use your thumb and first finger on your left hand to pull the tail through the circle to form a loop (but don't pull it all the way through).
5 - Gently pull the yarn (the length coming from the ball) in your right hand to tighten the yarn around the loop in your left hand.
6 - Then slip the loop from your left hand onto the hook and gently pull on the tail to tighten the loop on the hook.
Watch How To Make A Slip Knot
Learn how to make a crochet slip knot.
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Crochet Slip Knot FAQs
No - it's adjustable and designed for crochet.
Most do, but some use alternatives like magic rings.
What To Learn Next
- Next step: Learn how to chain stitch (foundation of crochet)
New to crochet? Start with our crochet beginner essentials guide to get set up with the right tools and materials. Then follow our how to crochet for beginners guide for a step-by-step introduction to your first stitches.
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