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How to sew together with cross stitches in DROPS 161-4

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In this DROPS video we show you how to sew two pieces together with cross stitches. This technique is used on the Cozy Afternoon jumper in DROPS 161-4.

This jumper is made in DROPS Air, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.

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DROPS 161-4

DROPS 161-4
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Video #664, listed in: Other techniques, Pattern tutorials, Women, Embroidery, Knitting patterns, Jackets & Jumpers

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Country flag Lylain wrote:

Vidéo très intéressante. Merci encore une fois DROPS. Ceci est un assemblage original. Un simple modèle peut ainsi être modernisé.

23.10.2015 - 13:48

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