The slip stitch or invisible stitch is usually used in crochet and knitting, and is a good way to make "invisible" stitches in hand sewing. There are different methods depending on the processing you prefer. Once you have mastered this point, a whole world will open up to you. There is no reason not to start now! Start with step 1 to learn how to use this very useful point.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Knitting
Step 1. Know that the stitch can be slid both straight and purl
You can slip the stitch both straight and purl. (Unless stated otherwise, it means straight.)
- To slip a stitch straight, pull the right needle through the next stitch from left to right, as if you were going to knit. Don't pass the wire over the iron though; simply move the stitch from the left needle to the right needle. This method is more visible.
- To slip a purl stitch, pull the right needle through the next stitch from right to left, as if you were purl. Simply move the stitch from the left needle to the right needle. This method is practically invisible.
Step 2. Put the yarn in front or keep it behind
Another variant for slipping stitches while knitting is if the unworked yarn remains on the back (from where you usually work) or if it is on the front of the work. If you need to make a slip stitch with the yarn in front, move the yarn as it is between the needles and then in front of the work. After sliding the point, return it to its original position. If not indicated otherwise, consider the slipped stitch with the thread on the back.
Method 2 of 3: Crochet
Step 1. Know the final result
After you've worked a slip stitch, you should only have one stitch left on the hook.
Step 2. Pull the hook through the stitch indicated
Step 3. Pull the yarn over the hook
Step 4. Pull the last stitch (the top yarn) through all the stitches on the hook
You should only have one loop left on the hook.
Method 3 of 3: Hand Sewing
Step 1. Stop the hem
Slip stitches are usually used to sew hems so that the line of stitches is not visible on the outside (or inside) of the dress. Stop the hem first to make sure you sew straight. Your hem should have a "crease" on the inside; the appearance is that of the bottom of a fabric, folded upwards by 2 or 3 cm, then folded again for another 2 cm (or the size you are using).
Step 2. Tie a knot at the end of the thread
Step 3. Slide the needle into the crease, and pull it out of the top crease
Step 4. Using the end of the needle, grab a few threads of the fabric above the fold
Do not pass the needle completely through the fabric but only superficially and then pull it back, as you would when sewing normally. Instead bring the tip of the needle under three or four threads of the fabric. By passing the thread in this way, you avoid bumps and pulls on the outside of the garment.
Step 5. Put the needle back into the fold
Near the point where you pulled the needle out of the fold, push it back in, keeping the needle parallel to the fold. You will move in length along the seam.
Step 6. Return the needle to the outside of the fold
Again, take a few threads of the fabric right above where the needle came out.
Step 7. Repeat steps 2 through 4 as many times as necessary
Step 8. Knot
When you're done sewing the hem, tie it so that the knot is inside the fold.
