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How to crochet around a thin steel wire

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In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the last round of a hat where you also crochet around a thin steel wire. The brim will becomes a bit stiffer. Chooses whether you wants to use single or double steel wire. In this video we work with double crochet around with a double steel wire.

Twist the steel wire ends together a few times and put them at the edge. Fasten with the thread end while sewing over the steel wire ends so that they do not appear.

We use the yarn DROPS Paris in the video.

You also need to read a pattern as well as watch the video. You will find patterns where you can work a steel wire by clicking on one of the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 247-3

DROPS 247-3
DROPS 199-14

DROPS 199-14
DROPS 190-22

DROPS 190-22
DROPS 190-20

DROPS 190-20
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Video #1443, listed in: Crochet Videos, Crochet textures, Crochet tips & tricks, More tips and tricks, Crochet edges

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Country flag Sara wrote:

Qual è il diametro del filo di ferro consigliato per la tesa dei cappelli (in particolare per il modello DROPS / 199 / 14)? Grazie

01.11.2021 - 16:19

DROPS Design :

Buonasera Sara, non c'è un diametro preciso del filo di ferro da utilizzare, può fare delle prove con diverse dimensioni. Buon lavoro!

04.11.2021 - 23:49

Country flag Daniela wrote:

Come inserire il filo di ferro nella tesa dei cappello ?

12.10.2021 - 18:36

DROPS Design :

Buonasera Daniela, può farlo scorrere passando tra le maglie. Buon lavoro!

13.10.2021 - 18:15

Country flag Tone wrote:

Har dere sånn ståltråd som dere heller rundt her? Eller vet dere hvor jeg kan få tak i det?

22.07.2020 - 16:10

DROPS Design :

Hej Tone, det kan du købe i hobbybutikker (på nettet) :)

06.08.2020 - 09:57

Country flag Rayan Mustafa wrote:

داير شغل معاكم و اتعلم الشغل

16.06.2020 - 08:57

Country flag Mr CE LYNCH wrote:

Is all of the wool Ethically sourced from Peru?

25.10.2019 - 15:57

DROPS Design :

Dear Mr Ce Lynch, Most of our wool comes from South America - Peru mostly - and it's sourced from farms that follow strict quality/enviromental regulations. Animals like the alpacas for example are often only shed once a year, and are the complete livelihood of these farms. Also, the factories that harvest and card the fibre have to follow strict labour laws and give back to the Peruvian community in the form of social projects, etc. You will find more information about our yarns origin in each of the yarn’s shadecards and on our yarn FAQ on Tips & Help. 

05.11.2019 - 10:11

Country flag Hanne Hedeman wrote:

Det virker helt forkert,det ser ikke særligt pænt ud og selve afslutningen,man må vist prøve på anden måde .

02.09.2019 - 00:19

Country flag Ana wrote:

This video would be much more helpful if you showed what to do with the ends of the wire once it has been crocheted into place.

06.08.2019 - 13:47

DROPS Design :

Dear Ana, we have added some text explaining how to finish. Happy crocheting!

14.08.2019 - 09:25

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