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How to crochet armholes for a jacket with square back piece

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In this DROPS video we show a general video on how to crochet armholes for a jacket where you start by crocheting a square back piece. Crochet the square according to pattern or after charts to the correct size. Crochet X number of chain stitches and skip X number of stitches, repeat the same on next side. Continue to crochet around the square according to pattern or chart.

The jacket in the picture in the video is crocheted in DROPS Big Delight but in the video, we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow.
You must read a pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on one of the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 196-28

DROPS 196-28
DROPS 186-11

DROPS 186-11
DROPS 186-36

DROPS 186-36
DROPS 180-20

DROPS 180-20
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Video #1682, listed in: Crochet Videos, Pattern tutorials, Women, Crochet patterns, Sweaters & Cardigans / Crochet Patterns

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Country flag Hazel James wrote:

I am following your crochet pattern for a drops circle cardigan, I am left handed, do I need to adjust the pattern at all?

10.02.2024 - 10:53

DROPS Design :

Dear Hazel, there should be no difference when working the pattern. Just use the left hand when working the stitches instead of the right one. Happy crocheting!

11.02.2024 - 20:18

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