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How to Tie a SLIP KNOT for Total Beginners

2,828,427 views November 5, 2019 3:10

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In brief

Master the slip knot—the essential first step for knitting, crochet, or jewelry-making. This beginner-friendly guide shows how to create and remove it easily, using just yarn and a needle or hook. Perfect for anyone starting a new craft project.

Questions & answers

What materials do I need to tie a slip knot?

Just yarn and a needle or crochet hook (10mm bamboo recommended).

Can I use this knot for other crafts besides knitting?

Yes, it’s useful for starting bracelets, necklaces, or any yarn-based project.

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Learn how to tie a slip knot, and a whole world of crafting possibilities open up to you. Once you have a slip knot, you can cast on a knitting project or crochet a chain. You can start a bracelet or a necklace. A slip knot is the first step in a new craft adventure.

A slip knot can be slipped onto anything (like a needle or crochet hook) and tightened by pulling on both ends. To untie a slip knot, pull it off the needle or crochet hook, and pull both ends together. Poof! Your slip knot will disappear.

In this video, you’ll learn how to tie a slip knot so that you can start any knitting, crochet or crafting project.

You’ll do it with help from an alligator. In fact, it’s your very own alligator! Intrigued? Watch the video for the full explanation on how to tie a slip knot.

You’ll find tutorials and guides for making a Slipknot, Cast On, Knit Stitch and Cast Off. These techniques form a sturdy foundation for knitting.

// MATERIALS //
* Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA in color Ft. Lauderdale Coral (LoveKnitting) = loveknitting.com/lion-brand-hometown-usa?utm_me…
* Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA (Amazon) = amzn.to/2LjNCIp
* Similar 10mm bamboo needles: loveknitting.com/knit-pro-symfonie-single-point…

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// RELATED VIDEOS //
1. How to Tie a Slip Knot: youtu.be/oj21JDDSrgM
2. How to Cast On for Total Beginners: youtu.be/1vm6oaYzHyA
3. Knit Stitch for Total Beginners: youtu.be/Egp4NRhlMDg
4. Cast Off for Total Beginners: youtu.be/VSwjIUiQZlM

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Sheep & Stitch published this 3:10 video tutorial on November 5, 2019. It has been watched 2,828,427 times on YouTube.

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