How to Slip Knot and Chain - Crochet Lesson 1

In lesson 1 I show you how to work a slip knot to get you started in crochet, and how to chain. Try to work neatly, creating small V shapes and practice before this before moving on, as it will save you so much time later on.
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[@delusional_af]

Omg I've been watching like 10 of these this is the first one I understand

[@yeah2853]

SAMEEE

[@SheridanH]

YES!! My thoughts exactly.

[@hollysutton2175]

Me too! I was about to give up!

[@danaperri5749]

Me too! She's 👍

[@availablecupcake8764]

Omg same!?

[@LINALOLX]

Im literally crying because I got a crochet kit for Christmas and I’ve been trying to do a slit knot and other things but nothing is helping because I don’t understand- it’s so annoying because I’ve been wanting to start crocheting for ages and now I can’t even do 1 knot it’s annoying and just sad and everyone is saying this is the best one they have found but I don’t understand anything.

[@ellajimerson2676]

Pause the video when you need to, and just enjoy taking it slowly and watching the video closely, and make sure that with your right hand you're able to hold the hook with your thumb and middle finger in same place but on either side of the hook, with your pointer finger on top of the hook. That way, your pointer finger helps hold the hook while your thumb and middle finger can pich the slip knot. And what this form of stitching does is it elongates the tail end (short piece of yarn) from the top, since each time your adding a tiny loop to the top. It should start to look like a thin braid. You got this!:)

[@lindarosa-ry1jj]

I know right. I literally begged by mom to buy me crochet hooks and everything but idk what to do

[@user-pp1qb7xd4f]

Me too...😢

[@Kl03VL0GS]

Ik im also crying I get stressed out a lot when I can’t do something 😊

[@Veganval-en2kp]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who feels this way 😭 took me like an hour to learn how to do the slip knot, now trying to learn the basics. Just got to take it easy and have patience! We’ll get there

[@sunflowers3699]

You literally are saving my inexperienced butt, I haven’t been able to find any tutorials until this one that I could do and understand ❤️

[@shannonsweeney1116]

She is a good teacher!

[@lydiaaboagye784]

it's good

[@Nah1344]

It didn't work for my I'm am even more confused

[@excitingelle4674]

Sameee

[@The-bros102]

Same

[@urnotsofavdayis1479]

WTF!?!?!?!?! OMG UR THE FIRST ONE THAT ACTUALLY TAUGHT ME ON THE FIRST TRY THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! u got a like from me! ;)

[@bxby_blossom5955]

Samee

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Fr she a blessing from god

[@sianasuzanne6321]

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[@freakette555]

After trying multiple other tutorials and videos and not understanding what I was doing wrong, this is the first video that helped me learn how to do this correctly. Thank you so much!

[@azitwist5360]

Nora McSparkles I know right!! All the hold it like a pen hold it like a knife start from away from you blah blah! My head was exploding before I got here

[@kellinquinnfangirl]

Sammmmeeee!!!!

[@sreejadevi4779]

Me too the same

[@-lifewiththeboarders-7832]

Me too

[@user-jg6mh9fk5r]

It is like I can’t even get it to work on me and 🤯

[@casual__thing4291]

I don’t know why people disliked it the instructions are super clear

[@idknix]

For some reason I can’t get a hold of these things to learn it doesn’t really make sense to me

[@emilenevaladez128]

Ikr

[@drunkenpigsgaming1475]

Ikr

[@Jellyjellbean]

I disliked cause this is no where near clear-

[@daayamartinez9900]

Yeah I understand perfectly

[@ajactivities]

3:55 “let go of everything” Me: **lets go and it all falls apart**

[@siscovibing4469]

LOL

[@sydneyharrison3453]

Same

[@abesbrad6210]

Haha!!

[@doritochan001]

I am so happy you made this *actually* beginner friendly. Found loads of videos but nobody ever went as indepth or through as you. You reexplaining yourself and going over the process alot made me understand *everything*! I finally made a long chain now and it took me 2 days! Thank you so, so much!

[@jackierichardson4339]

Good afternoon thank you for teaching my daughters they love you because you take your time out to teach them how to crochet I feel so proud to see the first time they started to stitch I say wow so thank you my friend we love you God bless you

[@urnotsofavdayis1479]

cutee

[@elkemilad]

are you nerdecrafter?!

[@justgisela1990]

It’s so hard😭😭😭 16 hours later/ next day: It's better yayy

[@upraz1930]

I'm not very good with my hands, but really wanted to learn how to crochet for the first time. This was the most helpful video I've come across that I could actually follow!! Thank you so much for making this, you made this so easy to follow.

[@adventuresofoakley5237]

I have watched SOOOO many of these but after watching this I finally got the hang of it. I love how you go slow and repeat things!

[@CrochetFiberArt]

Thank you, very much. I've been looking for clear, concise videos for beginners. Personally I've been crocheting for 52 years, but I know a lot of Beginners who are overwhelmed by all the 'beginner' videos on KZbin. I thought it would be a good idea to scan through the videos and pick the ones I thought were good. I love what you've done here. :-)

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Crochet Fiber Art

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[@AllyNat]

That’s nice

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How sweet! 🩷

[@carolyngibbs5912]

I am starting over again after trying so hard for over a year. I couldn't avoid the spaces in the stitch and when I finished the patterns, there were loops in the stitches. I love crocheting so I am starting over and I find this video very helpful with how far to slide the yarn over the needle once it has been pulled throgugh the loop.

[@ataraxy0046]

i hope ur doing well now!

[@silvertech5888]

I just started learning how to crochet and I've watched multiple videos about how to start a chain. I couldn't do it, I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong and finally after watching this video I understood and was able to start a chain! Thank you so much for making a video that's easily understandable and helpful! ❤

[@HappyBerryCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@shay-mx3ex]

it’s a miracle i found this video all the other ones weren’t showering me how to do it properly and this is the first one i actually understand im actually really relieved and happy you don’t understand 😭😭

[@ashleymann9400]

THANK YOU! I got through about 5 other videos before finding yours and your method was the only one I was successful with! Fantastic teaching skills and at just the right speed. 💜

[@dunenotjune]

same!

[@UknownWorlds]

The 2nd coop of your video where you show us how to make the chain is really helpful. The slip not trick for me as you do it is quite tricky but the 2ne clip is just wonderful. I have found another easier way to make the slip not. I thank you for your time for showing us this. Again thank you so much. We all learn in different ways.

[@ameliamckay5364]

Loomup how to make a slip know on one finger

[@lucyfer6g6]

This is the first tutorial ive found that sounds like the simple way a grandma taught me .... Thank you so much 🖤

[@vivid2065]

me: I DONT GET IT! 1 month later: look, I crocheted a whole doll, with 2 different outfits!

[@azkhan9063]

@Yue Zhu yes

[@patriciadevos1679]

Hello, such a nice and clear tutorial. Thank you!

[@patriciadevos1679]

Thank you for the really nice tutorial!

[@Elizabeth-wz2et]

That is amazing!!

[@movewithtonya]

Thank you for such a great and detailed tutorial. I’ve watched several, and this is the first that made any sense!

[@didntask8149]

After 10 million videos I found one that helps so much! Tysm! I’m a beginner!

[@vivid2065]

after a million different slip knot tutorials, I finally was able to do it the first time with this one. :)

[@alexia_vlogs1]

stop yesterday I got my first crochet kit and I’ve been crying and getting frustrated at the fact that I couldn’t make a chain or slip knot untill I saw this video and now I can!!!

[@glorydelacruz2479]

Finally i found something that make sense about tutorials for crochets

[@mariahshepherd8773]

Who else is literally crying while watching this because you have watched so many reason you’re still mad of the others that you watch but then this would actually makes sense😂😂😂

[@satishsiyani]

Definitely me

[@prynkya]

Thank you. You are an awesome teacher. I kept getting stuck on doing the first part of the chain. All everyone kept saying is wrap the yarn around the hook and then pull it through the loop. My yarn kept falling off and I could not get it through the loop. What made the difference was your simple direction to wrap the yarn around the loop, turn face down as you pull the loop through.Thank you. I've now did a chain of 10. So simple but it made all the difference.

[@salamaalhinai6526]

OMG thanks 😊 I’m making a gift for my moms bd she will be so happy 😁 thank u thank u thank u!!!!!

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AHHHK ME TOO!! I wanna make her that crochet turtle!!

[@twineberry]

This is the only tutorial where I could find what loop everyone was talking about and finally now I can slightly do it

[@SevPOOTS]

Thank youuu! My friends doubted me that I can make crochet dolls or even a simple chain. This is my first time and after watching your video twice I was able to make my first chains!! I thought it is hard but the only problem is making sure that the yarn staysbin place. Thanks so much!!! 💗💗

[@lilyfae7197]

Good job, crotchet buddy! Bet you’re pretty good at it now, since it’s been a year!

[@Elizabeth-wz2et]

Hey it's been two years..... How's it going? I want an update!!

[@lilithmelinoe]

It's been three years! How's your skills?

[@charlottemurphy4109]

I would love to make a stuffed animal

[@unkowngirl182]

4 years!!…how is the crocheting going?

[@sandrahoogendam5698]

This is an amazing video. I have watched many others and this is the first video for the absolute beginner to see and understand how to crochet. 💕😊💕 thank you for your patient and well guided step by step tutorial. I am going shopping now for my crocheting supplies. Thank you!!.

[@Beescc]

Thank you so much!!! I’m crocheting a stuffed eevee for my younger sister and I’ve been struggling so much! This has helped a ton thank you so much x

[@mayrmaoe]

YOUR THE BEST I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO CROCHET FOR THE LONGEST TIME POSSIBLE AND OTHER VIDEOS ARE COMPLICATED EXCEPT YOURS !!

[@AK-jg4vi]

Omgg I only started crochet properly after watching this video keep going girl now i can do it like if you agree

[@LadyMusse]

This is the easiest demonstration of a slip knot I think a lot of teachers forget some people are beginners to this

[@mohamedriyal4835]

Ju

[@yvonnemccullaghward361]

Watching other tutorials I felt like they were doing magic tricks and no matter how often I watched them I could not quite catch what they were actually doing or how to hold the yarn. Very frustrating as I have been a knitter for many years and wanted to master crochet. And now thanks to you by Jove I think I have got it!!

[@sophia_1092]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!! I was searching everywhere for a video like this because other videos I didn't get.. Thanks❤❤❤!

[@amelialegg8242]

I have been balling my eyes our for the past hours because I couldn't crack the basic chain stich after loads of videos I've come across this one qnd I finally cracked it thank you so much!!!!!

[@elizabethherd5758]

I can’t thank you enough for making it so easy to follow! Definitely one of the best beginner tutorials I’ve watched! ❤

[@HappyBerryCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@smoshi7331]

After so many videos I finally did it on this one! As an autistic person with SPD I struggle with new hand movement and to get used to new things I'm so happy she helped me after all the frustration

[@kimycalderon4316]

I wanna thank you so much! I have had so much trouble finding an actual good tutorial

[@snowy12841]

This is such a helpful tutorial. So many other videos go so fast & don't explain steps throughly. This was the first video I've found that teaches basic skills like they should be taught. Not like it's a refresher course that can be whizzed through, but a slow clear step by step process!

[@joannrobinson7276]

This is such a smart idea and nobody else came up with this idea

[@valie247]

I’m trying to teach my 11-year old niece how to crochet and I think this will help her practice when I’m not with her. Great tutorial 👍

[@batulabdul3533]

You know that I could not just tie a knot but because of you l am able to it so thank you for it

[@akasalakaya6511]

You are the best, I literally saw millions of videos but they didnt help and then I saw this one and I immediately subscribed!

[@lahma7819]

IM SO USELESS I understand what you’re saying I just can’t do it Edit: 10 minutes later I can do it :)

[@UknownWorlds]

Yay !!

[@simmer-un2uy]

exact same for me Im extremely useless I understand what she is saying I just cant do it 10 mins. later i can do it 🤣

[@kristenseulgii_music]

Omg same..

[@Tanacarroll]

Latifah Ahmad This is the most difficult way to do a slip know. Watch this video and it will help you more.

[@nightlight.simmer4075]

I can’t do the chain I have been practicing for 6 hours

[@MarianaSilva-rw4wh]

This tutorial honestly helped me so much and helped my technique immensely, thank you :)

[@ellla3606]

I Watched so many videos I never understood them they also went to fast but you went slow and taught it multiple times! Thank you this helped me I understand it now

[@iriswiftie]

Holy Cow thank you so much!! All the other "begginers guides" is kinda hard for me, I can understand this video so well!!

[@sweetdiabetes34]

Thank you for your tutorial. I was really struggling and you made it seem easy.

[@myheadisred73]

Love, love, love that you are doing these! ❤️

[@jacquelinelott981]

I have watched probably 20 tutorials before this one and it's the only one I understood

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I have been watching more than 5 videos but you are the lifesaver

[@marley4273]

THIS IS THE ONLY VIDEO TGAT HELPS! I WAS READY TO CRY BUT U HELPED SOO MUCH!!

[@kaylagrace1875]

Thank you so much for making this video I have searched KZbin forever for beginners videos all the other ones weren't easy to follow.

[@HappyBerryCrochet]

I'm so glad you are finding my videos useful! Happy crocheting!!

[@breanneanderson7332]

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[@pippapup7644]

My god, your the first guide that mentions to TURN THE HOOK when pulling the yarn over! Thank you!

[@sianasuzanne6321]

WOW!! This is the only video that has taught me how to crochet i have tried so many other videos and well none of them work.

[@terriannenorth6580]

thank you so much for the very detailed, slow instructions! no longer intimidated and going to start this new hobby!

[@OliviaBria98]

This is brilliant!! I bought my first crochet kit about a week ago and could barely get the slip knot! After watching this I’m 12 stitches in, thank you! 👑

[@emilenevaladez128]

all of the ones I’ve seen have been “for absolutely beginners” but this is

[@spark_.]

tysmmmmm i watched so many tutorials but they were so confusing but u actually explained and showed the steps so clearly thank you thank you

[@kayladevlin1393]

I am picking up crocheting and your videos really help me make it stress-free and keep it enjoyable. Your calm demeanor and slow pace make it very therapeutic and easy for me to follow. Thank you so much for making these amazing videos, I really appreciate them!

[@jae0107]

i just started my crocheting journey and i've watched multiple videos but this one was one of the best videos for beginners, it was super easy to follow and the instructions were clear thanks alot. You just got a new subscriber. ❤❤

[@HappyBerryCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AshNono-eq7ew]

Fr

[@allylcat]

How r u doing now I’m also just now starting my cousin has a small business and is making money from it we’re both 13 and I’ve recently been really curious in crocheting

[@jae0107]

@@allylcatWell I stopped for a while because I was busy with school but I’ve started again and I can see my improvement

[@mamamilk3142]

The ONLY video that actually taught me how to do this, thank you ♡♡♡♡

[@kay-st8kj]

OMG THIS ONE ACTUALLY MADE SENSE AFTER LIKE 3 HOURS OF OTHER TUTORIALS AND I FINALLY UNDERSTOOD THANK YOU!!!!

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🎉

[@gzdlky]

God bless you for this play list my friend

[@lifeasqueline]

This was so very helpful! I was having so much trouble trying to start with an o ring and couldn't get started without a mess. Someone told me to try to start with a slipknot which i didn't know how to do. This I was able to follow (slowed down to .75) and do with you! I'm so excited to finally start my crochet journey! Can't wait to check out more of your videos! So happy I found you this morning!

[@reputationcore.13]

you saved my life. i found so much other tutorials and nearly cried cuz of how much i failed, but this one was slow, easy and perfect for beginners, thank u so much

[@eleonoreramos14]

OMG I FINALLY DID IT AFTER MULTIPLE VIDEOS OF TRYING WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS. I was about to quit tyyyyyyyysmmmmmmmmmm 😘

[@serikame9199]

Tysm, was such a helpful vid, as I’ve been meaning to crochet for awhile

[@flamedragon76]

Thank you for this video. Its very easy to understand especially for someone who hasn't done any type of yarn work before. :-)

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This video helped me now i can tell my mom she will be so proud of me ty for teaching people how to crochet it helped me alot

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I LOVE YOU I CAN ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND THIS VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH I WILL BE CHECKING OUT MORE VIDEOS IN THE FUTURE

[@montygotlost6812]

I've been trying this for hours and this was the first video where I actually got it thank you ❤

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I know how the basics of crochet, and I find myself fangirling over ALL your videos.

[@HappyBerryCrochet]

aww bless you, thank you Hannah!

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OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH I have been looking at videos for the past hours and only your video taught mee

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All channel is best for the beginners... just like me. Thank you so much 💜💜💜

[@KittyCat-xq8qm]

Looked up knitting looked at a lot of vids found this tought it was knitting and then I said ehhhh I’ll do crotchet instead and it’s my birthday today and you helped me a lot tysm

[@heyblindmouse]

I know this video is a bit old now, but I wanted to thank you for this series. I've seen a couple of other beginner guides that were just too fast or hard to grasp. You've really made it easy. Thank you!

[@Br1ckeat3rr]

And now your comment is also old

[@b3tsology]

I was watching another one before this and this one is more explained than the one I had watched before

[@drunkenpigsgaming1475]

This is the only tutorial of crocheting that makes sense

[@autumnskyes5633]

Thanks for such a thorough video for newbies. I've been trying to teach myself from videos, countless books or learn from other friends over the years to no avail off and on for years. This recent polar vortex grounded me indoors and from sheer boredom I decided to give it another shot. This video is amazing and had I found it in the beginning I believe I would have had much better success. Thanks for this series. I'm currently practicing the slipknot and the chain. Is there some trick to keeping consistent tension on the project or is this just to come with practice?

[@lizzieleslie5595]

Easiest to follow tutorial I've seen. Thanks!

[@nirupammrhta4396]

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[@Em-ei6vd]

I’ve watched multiple different videos and this is the first one I understand!!! Thank you :D

[@micalaking1904]

This is the first one I understand cause you finally told me how to move the hook!!!! I was getting so frustrated but I finally did a chain loop! Thank you so so so much!!!!!!!

[@doctorwho5012]

finally! a video that actually helped me! thanks for posting this!

[@Leeminho-dz8qy]

Its 12am and i have the urge to crochet and i cant even get 1 chain on my hook ive been bawling my eyes out for the past hour tryna figure this out

[@I.like.Wildlife]

This is the best tutorial ever I’m crying rn I can’t believe I can do it now thanks to this video Tysm

[@pandagaming_LOVER]

this was so easy to follow, when ever i try to do it i rage quit but today i was able to actrally chain!

[@Ricardo_Werson]

The best teacher!

[@2EternityButterflies]

I am so excited to find your channel. I didn't know there were crochet videos and I so need to learn! I can only make one thing so this is really nice! Thank you so so much. Greetings from Denmark.

[@c0qett3]

tysm! I find your way of doing the slip knot very easy!

[@liviasilva5634]

I have watched so many of these type of videos but this is the only one I ever understood all of them that I ever watched were all like telling you how to do this or that but I never understood and I gave up on crocheting but when I watch this video it made me think that crocheting is much easier than it is 💗

[@raypope8198]

Remember the most important part of crocheting is remaining calm and determined! Some things will come easier to some people than others it doesn't mean the people who need more help are stupid or failures it just means they need more help and that's okay cause eventually they'll learn to create beautiful things with just a ball of yarn and their own two hands😁😁

[@kaileylawrence7764]

Me -ok this looks easy Me -again this is easy My hook- nope I am not going to let you do it I’m to small for this yarn Me- I give up

[@deam_1115]

THANK YOU A LOT I watched a lot and I couldn’t get the chain right because I didn’t understand it I Finally got it right today because of your video

[@Itsnot_Gabby]

Thank you so much. I just started and I have been so frustrated! And when i saw this video i have been so happy!!!TYSM❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hani_chandesu8598]

Can I use 3.0 mm I can't find 4.0 mm anywhere

[@birdiesarecute2244]

hani_chan desu you can use any hook just use yarn that suits the hook. Search it on the Internet and you might have a table pop up For example: 3.5 mm - 4.00 mm hook Double knit yarn

[@mohamedriyal4835]

Tuoe

[@chachat8576]

I don't understand I did everything you said and it didn't work

[@lilyfae7197]

Cha Chat Keep at it, find another tutorial if needed, you’ll get it!

[@lilyfae7197]

Actually you might already be a master since it’s been two years.

[@wheaty5856]

thank you for this video! first video that made me understand how chain stiches work

[@peekeyeseek]

Probably THE best TUTOR on here. So many people think that they can teach. But can't!