Crochet Quick tip #6: HOW TO CLOSE CIRCLE / ROUND with SLIP STITCH

In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to
CLOSE CIRCLE / JOIN A ROUND with an SLIP STITCH. . This is my go-to technique when I work in circles without changing yarn colors.

How to make single crochet:

How to make double crochet:

[Vanessa-vjmt]

I am so happy to FINALLY have found a freaking video that goes over the confusing differences between the slip stitch and the chest 1 and which ones u skip over to start the join. NO ONE ELSE EXPLAINS THIS IN OTHER VIDEOS! Lol It's been driving me crazy for months! Thank you for explaining and recognizing that beginners may be confused why there's these 2 stitches extra and wether or not we're supposed to use them. Now I can get back to getting projects done and enjoy it knowing I'm doing it right!

[emilylouise]

I've been struggling for so long, wondering why I'm ending up with extra stitches - only to find out you have to pull the slip stitch to close the round! You saved me

[diana_rayne]

Yes, that tug to hide the slip stich is the best advice and I've been crocheting in the round for years.

[b.e.withart]

After three years of crochet, this is the first time I understand how to handle a slip stitch. GREAT video. Super clear explanation and visuals. Thank you so much.

[dianegaspard]

Finally! No one else has ever described it the way you do! Thank you so much!

[a_silver_wolf]

Finally! A video where the person takes much more time on how to stitch in the round, count and join the row. Thank you 😊
I struggled so much to understand before seeing this. I've started a round crochet and so far I'm doing far better than before.
Thank you so so much ❣️

[hdclark]

Your explanation is the best I've heard since I've been crocheting. I have been crocheting for maybe 40 years now. Thank you for your time.

[sheilaridge]

THANK YOU!!! Finally, a video that explains closing a round with a slip stitch in single crochet! Wonderful video! I have been looking all over the internet for a video explaining this in detail!

[bugnbunnymama]

Thank you! Finally, a clear video that shows each step slowly. Your explanations helped so much!

[afropique]

Your tip about pulling the yarn back to find the slip stitch was a HUGE help. Thank you!

[Ellai]

Thank you so much! I struggled a lot with whether or not should I work into slipstitch, and my count was always off. You're the first that explained it clearly.

[lauralazarus]

This video is great! Super high def - I can see all the stitches and what's happening. Thanks!

[ninanegron]

Wow. You explained a lot of this I’ve only guessed on because nobody explained them before. Now I feel like unraveling my other work haha. Anyway thank you. Great tips and explanations.

[annag]

Thank you, very much! I finally realized what I’ve been doing wrong. I didn’t know what to do with the chains that don’t count as a stitch (when crocheting in the round or making hats, etc), and I couldn’t find an explanation anywhere until I came across this tutorial. I truly appreciate you taking the time to explain each step.

[DV-]

Fantastic video. The camera work is exceptional . Very clearly explained for crocheters like me who were struggling with counts n joining ..thanks a ton ❣️❣️❣️

[izha]

Huge thank you for this video! As a beginner who used double crochet to make a circle as a starter, I was so confused on how to join a round for single crochet and this video tackled all my concerns! The trick you did for the slip stitch was a game changer, thank you for making me finally understand! 💗💗

[katherinemayeurlanda]

Thank you for explaining the slip stitch so well in correlation to counting stitches! I searched so many videos trying to look for the answer and you were the only one that explained it so well!

[veronicalee]

Thank you so much! There are so many patterns that require a slip stitch and chain at the end of each row. Now I know you don't count these! Thank you so so much!

[shayemiller]

I have been struggling with ending rounds on circles. Thank you so much for explaining it so well! 😀

[DH-wxiz]

Thank you so much!! I always ended up with one extra stitch and couldn't figure out why. You are the first video to explain it. I appreciate you!