How to Do a Left-Handed Slip Knot

Begin your next crochet project with a left-handed slipknot.

Slip knots are used in both practical, every day circumstances, such as anchoring a boat, as well as in the art of crocheting. In crocheting, slip knots are used to begin a project or to make what is called the starting chain. If you are a left-handed and you cannot seem to get started crocheting with a right-handed slipknot, don't worry. A very simple method will enable you to create a left-handed slip knot.

Instructions

1. Place the tail end of your yarn between your index and middle finger of your right hand, leaving about three inches of slack hanging down on the palm side of your hand.

2. Bring the other end of the yarn (facing the back side of your hand) over the top of your index finger, toward your palm and around the outside of your thumb. Make a complete circle around your thumb until you have this section of yarn also hanging down on the palm side of your hand.

3. Slip your crochet hook, with the hook end facing your thumb, through the loop you created in the previous step.

4. Wrap the slack end of string around the crochet hook once, using the crochet hook---not your hand---then hook the string and begin pulling out of the loop. Continue holding the tail end of your string with your index and middle finger, but allow the crochet hook to slide the loop off of your thumb.

5. Pull the slipknot away from your hand slowly while still holding the tail end of the string together with your index and middle fingers. Bring your thumb to your index finger, pinching the other end of string until your slipknot has become slightly tightened. If you make it too tight you won't be able to use it.

References

• YouTube: How to Make a Slip Knot for Left-Handers