A slip knot is the starting point for just about everything you'll do in knitting. It is also the basis for all casting on methods. Step 1 Make a circle with yarn or thread. Step 2 Pull a loop through the circle. Step 3 Insert the needle into the loop. Step 4 Pull the loop gently and evenly to tighten and slide the knot up to the needle. images/blog/thumbnails/how-to-mixed-basics-thumbnails.png images/blog/thumbnails/how-to-mixed-basics-thumbnails.png
