How to Crochet a Slip Knot and Chain Stitch

This beginner tutorial covers the starting point for a first crochet project: forming a slip knot and working a chain stitch. The creator demonstrates how to make a secure slip knot, how to tighten and adjust it on the hook, and the step-by-step process of creating a chain stitch. It also includes tips for maintaining tension as the chain grows and explains why practicing long chains helps new crocheters get comfortable holding the hook and yarn.

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How to Crochet a Slip Knot and Chain Stitch | Absolute Beginner Tutorial, by Nicole Chase on YouTube. 3 min 18 s.

Video length
3 min 18 s
Time to do it
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
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What this tutorial covers

  • Forming a secure slip knot and adjusting it on the hook
  • Step-by-step process of creating a chain stitch
  • Tips for maintaining consistent tension as the chain grows

Limits and exclusions

  • The video focuses on the slip knot and chain stitch as the starting point before moving on to more complex stitches.

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