![Illustration Make a loop](https://www.geekguide.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-01-14-10.27.31-768x1024.jpg)
- Cross the end of the yarn over the main yarn to form a loop.
![](https://www.geekguide.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-01-14-10.27.45-768x1024.jpg)
2. Fold loop down over the yarn & end to make a pretzel shape.
![](https://www.geekguide.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-01-14-10.28.12-768x1024.jpg)
3. Insert hook from right to left under the inner right loop and over the rest of the pretzel.
![](https://www.geekguide.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-01-14-10.28.29-768x1024.jpg)
4. Pull the yarn and the end gently, tightening to form a loose knot
![](https://www.geekguide.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-01-14-10.28.52-768x1024.jpg)
5. Pull the two ends to tighten the loop and form the slip knot.
6. Next step will be to make a foundation chain.