LEARN HOW TO CROCHET - SLIP STITCH INSTRUCTIONS 12 This is the shortest of all crochet stitches. Unlike other stitches, slip stitches are not usually  used on their own to produce a fabric. The slip stitch is used for joining, shaping and, where  necessary, to move the yarn to another part of the fabric for the next stage. Step #1: Insert the hook into the work (shown in the second chain from hook in the illustration). Step #2 and 3: Yarn over and pull the yarn through both the work and the loop on the hook in one movement. Step #4 and 5: To join a chain ring with a slip stitch, insert the hook into first chain, yarn over and pull the  yarn through the work and the loop on the hook.