The Slip Stitch

Now that you have a chain, let's connect the ends to form a loop. We do this using a slip stitch.

Start with a chain made up of five chain stitches.

Now you'll want to pick up the very first chain stitch, all the way on the other end from your hook. Push the hook through this stitch. It doesn't matter where in the stitch you push the hook, as long as your hook goes all the way through. You have two loops of yarn on your hook.

Now grab the working end of the yarn with your hook.

Pull the yarn all the way through both loops on your hook. Pull on the working end of the yarn a little to tighten it.

Voila! You now have one loop of yarn on your hook and a ring made up of chain stitches. It's a little ugly looking right now, but don't worry. It'll get better as we work.