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6. Beginning with the slip knot

The slip knot is the basic knot from which we start our crochet chain. I’ve learned to make it two ways. I use both. The first one, that we are calling method 1, is the standard method which we can find on every crochet book, magazine or online tutorial. I use it mostly for wire because it doesn’t involve twisting the wire.

Until very recently, I thought the second method was my mom’s own invention, because I had never seen it used by anyone else (truth is I never had many people crocheting by my side!). But, when I discovered Nextstitch video tutorials (the site with learning resources I mentioned above) I noticed that on the movie demonstrating chain stitch they were using the same method. Indeed, it’s quicker than the other one. I use it for yarn, but not for wire, because it involves twisting it, which makes the wire more vulnerable and can cause it to break.

6.1. Method 1: Making a slip knot on the palm of the hand

 

 

 

 Link to left-hander version

For this method, on the palm of your hand, make a circle crossing the yarn over an ending tail of about 10 to 15 cm and then make it go under the circle so you can place your crochet hook under that loop and pull it up to tighten up the knot. You now have your first chain.

6.2. Method 2: Making a slip knot over the index finger

 

 

 

 Link to left-hander version

If you wish to use the second method, place the yarn over your index finger and hold the loose end with your thumb (or your thumb and your middle finger if you prefer). Then put the crochet hook under the yarn and wrap it around in order to make a tight loop on the hook. Slip the crochet hook again under the yarn to pull a second loop through the first one, tightening it well. There’s your first chain.

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