• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

A Crocheted Simplicity

Modern Crochet - Beyond the Basics

  • Patterns
  • Tutorials
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Patterns
  • Tutorials
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Patterns
    • Tutorials
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • Γ—

    Home Β» Tutorials Β» Crochet Stitch Tutorial

    Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial | Modified Slst2tog

    Oct 26, 2015 by Jennifer Renaud

    I can't knit a stitch to save my life...I tried, I failed, I taught myself to crochet! πŸ™‚

    I love crochet and all of the gorgeous stitch patterns that can be created, but I also love a good challenge and the look of knitted garments. So I thought to myself, "What better challenge than to design "Knit-Look" crochet garments & accessories?" This tutorial is for the modified slst2tog and it is the stitch I use most in my "Knit-Look" line. I believe this stitch is the closest crochet stitch that resembles knit. The photo below is of my Men's "Knit-Look" Reversible Beanie. This design was the first in my "Knit-Look" line and is a classic look for men!

    Men's "Knit-Look" Reversible Beanie crochet pattern by A Crocheted Simplicity

    Men's "Knit-Look" Reversible Beanie

    This stitch isn't complicated, but it will take a minute for you to train your brain to work it. Included in this stitch tutorial is a step-by-step photo tutorial, a video tutorial and a list of the most common mistakes. After working thru both tutorials and the troubleshooting list you should be able to work the modified slst2tog like a pro! πŸ˜€

    Let's begin with the written stitch definition!

    Modified slst2tog (Mslst2tog): Insert hook into the same st as the last st worked, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop and pull it thru both loops on hook.

    A Couple Quick Notes:

    • In my designs and this tutorial I have abbreviated the modified slst2tog to simply Mslst2tog because typing out modified slst2tog every time is rather redundant.
    • I call this a modified slst2tog because you begin each one in the last st worked, therefore, your stitch count will not decrease.
    • It will seem as though you're working these stitches along the backside of the previous row stitches.

     

    That's it! Easy peasy, right? Well, it is an easy stitch, but there are a couple of tricky things about it that I'll go over after the photo tutorial.

    Click HERE to watch the Video Tutorial

    Continue below for a complete photo tutorial.

     

    Shop our affiliates for the perfect project bag!

     

     

    Modified Slst2tog Photo Tutorial

    *If you'd like to work up a swatch to practice this stitch, chain any number you'd like (15-20 is usually a good number), sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Continue on to Photo A.

    slst2tog blog tutorial 1

    Photo A: Shows the ch 1, Turn, before you begin an even numbered row.

    Photo B: Shows a sl st into the first stitch.

    Photo C: Begin your first Mslst2tog by inserting your hook into the same st as the last st worked (the sl st from photo B).

    slst2tog blog tutorial 2

    Photo D: Yo, pull up a loop.

    Photo E: Insert your hook into the next st.

    Photo F: Yo, pull up a loop.

    slst2tog blog tutorial 3

    Photo G: Pull thru both loops on hook. (1 Mslst2tog created)

    Photo H: Begin the next Mslst2tog (and each additional Mslst2tog) by inserting your hook into the SAME stitch as the previous Mslst2tog, yo.

    Photo I: Pull up a loop.

    slst2tog blog tutorial 4

    Photo J: Insert hook into next st.

    Photo K: Yo, pull up a loop.

    Photo L: Pull thru both loops on hook. (2nd Mslst2tog created)

    Repeat steps H thru L for each remaining Mslst2tog that the pattern calls for.

    slst2tog blog tutorial 5

    Photo M: This photo shows what the Wrong Side of your work will look like.

    Photo N: This photo shows what the Right Side of your work will look like. *Note: Depending on which stitches and hook sizes are used for your odd numbered rows, your "knit-look" ribbing may be spaced further apart.

    Troubleshooting

    • If you've worked thru the step-by-step photo tutorial and the video tutorial and your completed swatch still doesn't look right, double check to make sure you're not making 1 of 2 of the most common mistakes below.
    • The most common mistake made is adding a "yo" and pulling thru 3 loops on hook to complete the stitch. While this feels like a natural thing to do, DO NOT yo again before completing the stitch. Refer to Photos K & L above.
    • The second most common mistake is stitch placement. Make sure you're beginning each Mslst2tog in the same st as the last st worked. Refer to Photo H above.

     


    Practice the Mslst2tog on the following designs!

    Men's Reversible Knit-Look Beanie
    Men's "Knit-Look" Reversible Beanie
    "Boho Chic" Mosaic Slouch
    "Boho Chic" Arrow Fingerless Gloves

    Free Crochet Pattern - Knit-Look Chunky Headwarmer (Adult Sizes) by A Crocheted Simplicity
    "Knit-Look" Chunky Adult Headwarmer
    "Knit-Look" Cabled Hearts Beanie
    "Knit-Look" Fingerless Gloves

    "Knit-Look" Headwarmer
    Free Crochet Pattern - Knit-Look Chunky Headwarmer (Child Sizes) by A Crocheted Simplicity
    "Knit-Look" Chunky Child Headwarmer
    Free Crochet Pattern - Winter Poms Doll Hat by A Crocheted Simplicity
    "Winter Poms" 18" Doll Hat


    This post contains affiliate links.

    Online Crochet Class

    I hope by now you're on your way to mastering the modified slst2tog! πŸ˜€

    JenniferFlowerBlogSignature

    More A Crocheted Simplicity

    • Mini-Mystery Crochet Along #27
    • Herringbone Single Crochet Ripple Blanket
    • Herringbone Single Crochet Ripple Stitch
    • How to Crochet Herringbone Stitch

    Β© Copyright 2023 Jennifer Renaud aka A Crocheted Simplicity. All Rights Reserved. All designs, posts, videos and images are property of Jennifer Renaud and are my own original work. No parts may be reproduced, altered, or distributed in any form, or by any means, without express written permission from Jennifer Renaud. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blog / website, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you.

    This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    1. Chalia

      October 15, 2018 at 8:14 am

      Great video tutorial! Love this stitch! Thank you for sharing! I love your patterns, will purchase more in future.

      Reply
      • Jennifer Pionk

        October 22, 2018 at 9:44 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Wendy Thomas

      September 07, 2019 at 1:19 am

      Great tips on modified slip stitch and great tutorial. Very easy to see and follow.

      Reply
      • Jennifer Pionk

        September 15, 2019 at 11:34 pm

        Thanks, Wendy!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi there, I'm Jennifer! Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I share FREE crochet patterns, tutorials, tips, and more! More About A Crocheted Simplicity

    Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for all video tutorials

    YouTube subscribe button by Skipser

    Follow me on Social Media!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Privacy Policy

    Privacy Policy

    Modern Crochet Blogs

    Crocheted with in Michigan

    Copyright © 2023 · Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in