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How to knit in stitch below and how to increase 4 or 2 stitches

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In this DROPS video we show how to knit in the stitch below and how to increase 4 or 2 stitches. First we show how to increase 4 stitches as follows: Knit 1 in stitch below stitch with marker, do not slip stitches off the needle, make 1 yarn over on right needle, knit 1 in same stitch, but wait to slip off the needle, make 1 yarn over on right needle and knit 1 in same stitch, then slip the stitch off the left needle (= 4 stitches increased). Insert 1 marker in the middle of these 5 stitches (for next increase). Then we show how to purl next row. Then we show how to increase 2 stitches as follows: Knit 1 in stitch below stitch with marker, do not slip stitches off the needle, make 1 yarn over on right needle, knit 1 in same stitch, then slip the stitch off the left needle (= 2 stitches increased). Insert 1 marker in the middle of these 3 stitches. Then we show how to purl next row. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern using this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 236-3

DROPS 236-3
DROPS 232-31

DROPS 232-31
DROPS 230-35

DROPS 230-35
DROPS 230-36

DROPS 230-36
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Video #1519, listed in: Learn to knit, How to increase in knitting, Other increase techniques

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Country flag Laura wrote:

Not sure how to get the audio, on this video to increase 4 stitches. I am knitting the Salt Sea Air jumper 217-31

25.02.2024 - 00:28

DROPS Design :

Dear Laura, Our videos do not have sound. We are a worldwide company and our videos are watched by people around the world, speaking different languages, many of whom do not understand English. We have therefore written instructions to accompany this video, and there is no sound to disturb while watching. Enjoy!

26.02.2024 - 10:49

Country flag Sølvi wrote:

Hei jeg strikker drops 214 -73 baclava Og lurer på økningen på hals : jeg får alfor mange masker på venstre side . Jeg øker 4 masker i merket patentmsske -strikker 11 og øker 4 masker i patentmaske jeg fortsetter arbeidet rundt , strikker de økte maskene , og omgangen etter det , fortsetter jeg økningen . Men da blir det etterhvert ugjevn fordeling av maskeantall fra midt bak til midt foran : altså altfor mange masker på venstre side

10.01.2024 - 11:57

Country flag Sharon wrote:

I’m not able to get sound on the directions for how to knit in stitch below and how to increase 2 stitches. I’m currently knitting the Rain Romance Sweater, DROPS 236-3. TIA.

10.06.2023 - 16:09

DROPS Design :

Dear Sharon, maybe this video would be more relevant and help you to figure out how to work this increase then next 2 rows. Happy knitting!

12.06.2023 - 09:49

Country flag Dorien Van Eemeren wrote:

Is er ook een voorbeeld video waarbij de draad rechts gehouden wordt.. Ik vind het heel verwarrend dat de draad links gehouden wordt en ik snap maar niet hoe het werkt... Hartelijk dank.

25.03.2022 - 19:33

DROPS Design :

Dag Dorien,

Dit is een typische Noorse (/Scandinavische) manier van de draad vas houden en ik begrijp dat het verwarrend is. Helaas is hiervan geen video waarbij de draad rechts gehouden wordt. Het belangrijkste is dat je *de naald in de steek onder de steek met de markeerder steekt, dan kun je de draad (met de rechter hand) omslaan en daarna doorhalen. je laat de steek niet van de naald af glijden maar je maakt nog een omslag* Herhaal wat tussen de sterretjes staat. Laat dan de steken van de linker naald af glijden.

04.04.2022 - 14:08

Country flag Van Praet Brigitta wrote:

Betreft patroon ml-51 sweet melody. Er staat ook drops 212-23. De uitleg over de pas voor maat large. Tel 11 steken,markeer,tel 10,markeer.vervolgens 22 steken,markeer, 10 steken, markeer en eindig met 11. Als ik dit samentel kom ik aan 66 steken en geen 68 zoals het patroon vermeld voor maat large. Zie ik het verkeerd? Bedankt

22.03.2021 - 17:39

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