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Dropped stitches aka elongated sts - different lengths

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

We have already worked 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.

To see a pattern with this technique, see: DROPS 146-20 or one of the picture to the left.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 146-20

DROPS 146-20
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Video #413, listed in: Learn to knit, Texture Knitting, Dropped & Long Stitches

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Country flag Mari wrote:

Me encantan tus vídeos

08.05.2024 - 12:51

Country flag 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

Country flag 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

Country flag Sandy wrote:

I really love this look. Can you make an infinity scarf with this pattern? And of so, what types of yarns do you suggest

18.10.2019 - 22:56

DROPS Design :

Dear Sandy, you will find a range of pattern using the dropped stitches method here. Happy knitting!

21.10.2019 - 14:05

Country flag 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

Country flag 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!

16.09.2019 - 15:10

Elena wrote:

Muy bien explicado. Gracias!

01.07.2015 - 20:11

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