How to Slip Stitch All Around

How to work all around the edges with the slip stitch on a crochet piece that was worked in rows.

You can continue using the same yarn you worked your crochet piece with or, if you want, you can add a different yarn.

1. Insert your hook into the next available space and work a slip stitch;
2. Continue to slip stitch up the side, on each available space;
3. Work a slip stitch on each stitch across the top of your work;
4. Slip stitch down the second side on all available spaces;
5. Slip stitch across the bottom on all stitches from the initial chain;
6. Needle join and weave in the ends, or leave a long tail.

1. Work a slipknot on your hook with the new yarn;
2. Insert your hook into the stitch you want to work your first slip stitch;
3. Yarn over and pull up a loop;
4. Pull the loop through the loop on your hook to complete the slip stitch;
5. Continue to slip stitch up the side, on each available space;
6. Work a slip stitch on each stitch across the top of your work;
7. Slip stitch down the second side on all available spaces;
8. Slip stitch across the bottom on all stitches from the initial chain;
9. Needle join and weave in the ends, or leave a long tail.

Remember to work loosely to avoid yoour work from bunching up.

I use this technique on crochet pieces that are going to be attached to other crochet works or amigurumi. It gives me a tidy edge and a way to make my sewing stitches without being messy.