How To Tie a Slip Knot For Knitting

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So you're staring at your un-knitted ball of yarn wondering, "What have I gotten myself into?" Fear not, a simple slip knot is the first step…more »
Added December 11, 2007

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Step 1.
Pull out yarn

Pull out about 12" of yarn from the ball. This is the “tail end” of your yarn.
Step 2.
Form loop

Form a loop by crossing the yarn about 4" to 6" from the tail end of the yarn—it will make an “X.”
Make sure the loose end of the yarn is at the bottom of the “X.”
Step 3.
Pinch “X”

Pinch the “X” between the thumb and forefinger of your left hand.
Step 4.
Form smaller loop

With your right hand, form a smaller loop, with the strand of yarn still attached to the ball, about 2" to the right of the first loop.
Step 5.
Insert loop

Feed the smaller second loop up through the bottom of the first loop, and insert your right forefinger through the second loop.
Step 6.
Pull down ends

Grab both ends of the yarn with your left hand and pull down, but don’t completely tighten the knot.
Step 7.
Knot yarn

Slip the needle through the loop, remove your finger, and pull the yarn attached to the ball into a gentle knot against the needle.
Pulling the knot too tight will make it difficult to knit your first row.
Step 8.
Now cast on

You did it—now get ready to cast on.
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