How to knit dropped stitches aka elongated sts in different lengths

Patterns with dropped stitches/elongated stitches with different lengths are very popular. In this DROPS video we show how to knit a dropped stitch with 1 yo and then with 2 yo's to get different lengths on the dropped sts.

We have already knitted 1 repeat of each to clearly show the difference:
row 1 is worked alternately K1, 1 YO across.
row 2; K1, slip yo off needle, repeat across.
row 3: worked alternately K1, 2 YO's across.
row 4: K1, slip both yo's off needle, repeat across.

Now it's clearly showing how long the sts will be first with 1 yo, and then with 2 yo's.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 211-19

DROPS 177-30

DROPS 168-14

DROPS Extra 0-1203

DROPS 166-40

DROPS 159-8

Video #413, listed in: Learn to knit, Texture Knitting, Dropped & Long Stitches

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Lucie wrote:

Hello, I would love to use this technique for a summer top. What DROPS yarn would you recommend? Thank you!

25.09.2025 - 15:56

Mari wrote:

Me encantan tus vídeos

08.05.2024 - 12:51

Anna wrote:

Se puede hacer este punto con agujas circulares? Como?

25.06.2023 - 13:12

DROPS Design :

Hola Anna, para agujas circulares harías exactamente lo mismo que hacen aquí. No hay ninguna diferencia. La única diferencia entre ambas agujas es que tienes espacio para más puntos en la aguja circular.

25.06.2023 - 16:06

Barb wrote:

I'm working on a sweater in drop stitch and at the neckline I have to decrease each row by 1 stitch and I just can't visualize how to do that on a drop stitch /YO row. Any advice? Thanks!

24.10.2022 - 20:39

DROPS Design :

Dear Barb, maybe you could tell us which pattern you are working on or ask your question under the pattern you are working so that we can check together and help you further. Thanks for your comprehension. Happy knitting!

25.10.2022 - 09:23

Laura wrote:

I sent another message but wrong email address to get your reply! What’s the yarn used on this video?? Thank you in advance!

16.09.2019 - 00:02

DROPS Design :

Dear Laura, we used DROPS Eskimo in this video. Happy knitting!

16.09.2019 - 15:10

Laura wrote:

What’s the yarn used on this video?? Is exactly what I’m looking for for a project I have in mind! Thank you in advance ;)

16.09.2019 - 00:01

DROPS Design :

Dear Laura, we used DROPS Eskimo in this video. Happy knitting!