How to make a slip knot


 1.

Make a loop of wool crossing the wool over the top of the free end. 

2.
Hold the loop of wool in your right hand.

Using the fingers on the right hand, to reach through the loop of wool and catch the strand of wool returning to the ball.

3.
 

Pull the strand of wool through the loop, and pull tight.


4.
 

Place the slip knot onto the left hand knitting needle or onto the crochet hook.