The slip stitch adds almost no height. It is used to join the end of a round to its beginning, to move the yarn to a new spot without adding height, and for neat edgings. Worked in rows through the back loop, it makes a dense, stretchy fabric.
| Abbreviation (US) | sl st |
|---|---|
| UK name | ss (slip stitch) |
| Height | Very short (flat) |
| Turning chain | ch 1 |
| Foundation chain | Stitches you want + 1 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Good for | Joining rounds, moving across stitches without adding height, edgings and dense fabric. |
How to make slip stitch
- Insert the hook into the stitch.
- Yarn over.
- Pull the loop through the stitch and through the loop on the hook in one movement.
Pattern
- Chain the number of stitches you want + 1.
- Row 1: sl st in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across.
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, sl st in the back loop of each stitch across.
- Repeat row 2.
Tips
- Work slip stitches loosely, or use a larger hook; they tighten up quickly.
- When joining a round, insert the hook into the top of the first stitch of the round.