Slip stitch crochet cast off

For a quick and neat edge, try casting off using a crochet stitch like a slip stitch. This is also good for yarns with less elasticity. Remember to use a hook that is the same size as your knitting needles. A more decorative yet firmer edge can be created using a similar method but with double crochet stitches.

Step 1: insert the crochet hook into the front of the first st on the needle, yoh and pull through, dropping the knitted st off the end of the LH needle

Step 2: Rep Step 1 in next st on needle, this time pulling the yarn through both knitted st and loop on crochet hook. Rep to end and fasten off.

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