How to slip stitch (sl st)

The slip stitch (sl st) is one of the quickest stitches in crochet. It's often used as part of the fasten off technique to finish a round crochet piece.

HOW TO SLIP STITCH IN CROCHET (STEP-BY-STEP WITH PHOTOS)

1. Insert the hook under the top loops of the next
stitch.

2. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through the stitch and
loop on hook to draw up a loop. There should be
one loop left on the hook.