Crochet abbreviation
What does sl st mean in crochet?
Insert the hook, yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook in one motion. Used to join rounds and move yarn without adding height.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | sl st | ss |
| Meaning | slip stitch | slip stitch |
sl st is short for slip stitch in US patterns; UK patterns write ss (slip stitch). Check which terms a pattern uses before you start — the same letters can mean a different stitch.
How to work sl st (slip stitch)
- Insert the hook from front to back into the next stitch.
- Yo once.
- Pull the loop through the stitch and straight through the loop on the hook.
- Check that 1 loop remains on the hook — 1 sl st made.
- To join a round, work the sl st into the top of the first stitch of the round.
How sl st appears in real patterns
Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Fold the panel so Row 1 meets Row 32. Sl st through both layers along the row edge to form a tube. Fasten off, leaving a 12 in (30 cm) tail.
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2, 8 hdc in ring, sl st in first hdc. (8)