The slip stitch (sl st) is a very short stitch that is often used to join rounds of crocheting, moving the yarn across a row or to create a firm and neat edge.
Here are the steps to work a slip stitch:
- Begin by inserting your hook into the first stitch or the chain where you want to start.
- Yarn over (bring the yarn over the hook from back to front) and pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
- The Slip Stitch is now complete.
The slip stitch is often used as a “seamless join” technique, as it makes a nearly invisible join between two pieces of crochet. It also can be used to move the yarn along a row or edge without adding any height, for example if you want to change color or when you want to work in the round.
It is also important to note that it is a very tight stitch, you should be mindful when pulling the yarn through the loops to avoid making it too tight.