How To: Make a Slip Knot
The slip knot is used to start almost all knitting cast ons, and is an essential component for your knitting and crochet toolbox.
Step-by-Step written instructions with pictures:
1. Make a loop by crossing the long end of the yarn (attached to the ball) over the short end of the yarn.![Slip knot: lay the long end of the yarn over the short end.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2062/7539/files/Screen_Shot_2020-05-27_at_2.10.08_PM_480x480.png?v=1590614550)
2. Place the loop on top of the long strand.
![Slip knot: lay the loop on top of the long end strand.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2062/7539/files/Screen_Shot_2020-05-27_at_2.14.31_PM_480x480.png?v=1590614843)
3. Grab the strand through the loop and pull through.
![Slip knot: pull the strand through the loop.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2062/7539/files/Screen_Shot_2020-05-27_at_2.14.40_PM_480x480.png?v=1590615024)
![Slip knot: pull the strand through the loop.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2062/7539/files/Screen_Shot_2020-05-27_at_2.14.47_PM_480x480.png?v=1590615245)
4. Pull to tighten.
![Slip knot: pull to tighten.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2062/7539/files/Screen_Shot_2020-05-27_at_2.15.00_PM_480x480.png?v=1590615535)
5. Place slip knot on needle or hook to begin!