How to Make a Slip Knot

Making a slip knot
Making the slip knot is the first step for knitting before you can begin casting on. Using a slip knot instead of a regular knot secures the stitch around the knitting needle while leaving the loop flexible enough to insert your knitting needle.

To make a slip knot: wrap the tail of your yarn around two of your fingers, holding your palm facing towards you. Once you've gone around the fingers once, bring up a loop at the back of your hand. This loop will be what you insert your knitting needle into. Gently tighten the knot around the needle - but don't pull it too tight. The right tension should allow you to slide the loop back and forth across the needle.
Step 2: How to Knit (english)
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How to Knit (english style)
After you've made your slip knot and casted on, you are ready to knit! 
Alternate Step: How to Long Tail Cast On
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How to Long Tail Cast On
The Long Tail Cast On naturally follows making a slip knot. It is the most common cast on method.
Alternate Step: How to Knitted Cast On
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Once you learn the knit stitch and the slip knot, you can do the knitted cast on! It's slower than long tail but also a great cast on to know.
Advanced Step: How to PSSO (pass slipped stitch over) english style
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The PSSO stitch is often used in lace patterns, but is helpful to know when learning how to bind off as well as the actions are similar.

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