Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Create a foundation chain with about 15 slip stitches; start counting the chains beginning with the one below your hook. Never count the loop that is on your hook.
2

Start your slip stitch the same way you would a single crochet -- insert your hook in the next stitch, or in the second chain from your hook -- and yarn over. Draw your yarn through the stitch and the loop on your hook; basically, draw your yarn through both loops on the hook instead of just one, like you would with a single crochet stitch -- one slip stitch is made, one loop remains on your hook.
3

Use a slip stitch with your foundation chain to form a ring. Practice this by making a foundation chain of 12 stitches -- work loosely, though. Now, insert your hook in the last chain of your foundation chain and snag some yarn to draw up a loop, or "yarn over."
4

Yarn over, and draw your yarn through both loops on the hook. Your chain is now joined into a circle, and one loop remains on the hook.