How To Make A Slip Stitch In Crochet

How To Make A Slip Stitch
Slip Stitch:  A slip stitch is the shortest of all working stitches such as: Single crochet (Sc), double crochet (dc), triple crochet (tr) and other crochet stitches that are variations of the above mentioned working crochet stitches.  It is useful in ending a crochet worked in the round and also in working up to where the next round of crochet work should begin.

To make a slip stitch (slst) follow the steps below:

To  do the slip stitch, there should already be some kind of existing stitches beforehand into which the slip stitch should be made. 

1.  Insert hook on next stitch or on a stitch that a crochet pattern specifies.
2.  Yo,
3.  Draw up yo that you made on step 2 through the stitch or space where you inserted hook and  on loop on hook. One Slip Stitch made.

Repeat Steps 1 to 3 to make another slip stitch on the next stitch.

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