MAKE A SLIP STITCH

Practise working this essential crochet technique

You can make a slip stitch into any chain or stitch that you want to. A slip stitch will neatly join the working loop on the hook with the stitch that you’ve inserted the hook into – great for making loops and lacy fabrics. To practise working a slip stitch, make a short chain length and follow the instructions below. Once you’ve practised making slip stitches, you’ll see how easy and handy the technique can be for joining one area of your crochet fabric to another. Slip stitches are also essential for creating foundation rings when you’re working in the round (more on this from page 52). They are also very useful for making granny squares, as you will need to move from one part of the square to another without…

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