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Crochet - How to make a slip knot

Let's start right at the beginning......
If you want to crochet the first step is to learn how to make a slip knot!
You will need:
Yarn
Crochet hook of any size or one required for the pattern you are making.
I am writing this for a right handed person but if your left handed do the exact same thing on your right hand if you find it easier.
Step one:
Place your left hand sideways,
Using your right hand place yarn over your index finger and middle finger.
Step two:
Wrap yarn around those fingers once.
Step three:
Pick up lower loop and place it over the top loop twice.
Step four:
Place hook through lower loop and pull the yarn gently, you have just made a slip knot!

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