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How to crochet IN and AROUND a stitch

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In this DROPS video we show the difference between crochet IN a stitch and AROUND a stitch, as it is done in many of our patterns, for example DROPS 162-15. We have already crocheted a bit of a chart.

In the first row we show how to crochet 1 double crochet (dc) AROUND the ch-loop and then 9 treble crochet (tr) AROUND the next ch-loop. In the last stitch on the row we crochet 1 tr IN a stitch.

In the 2nd row, we show how we crochet dc IN the stitches and 1 dc AROUND a ch-loop.

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

Please note that the text in the chart is written in US terms.
UK - US
1 ch = 1 ch
1 dc around st = 1 sc around st
1 dc in st = 1 sc in st
1 tr in st = 1 dc in st
1 tr around st = 1 dc around st

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 162-15

DROPS 162-15
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Video #690, listed in: Crochet Videos, Crochet tips & tricks, More tips and tricks

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Country flag Mariselle wrote:

Son super lindos los patrones Me parecen fáciles siguiendo las instrucciones y leyendo el paso a paso Gracias

04.01.2021 - 14:58

Country flag Annette wrote:

Thank You. I garden. I shop. The fashion of this hat is perfect.

11.06.2019 - 17:14

Country flag Sydney BENTZINGER wrote:

Bonjour 🌞 Durant la vidéo, je vois seulement les explications .. Pourtant, il me semblait qu'on pouvait voir une personne crocheter ? Merci par avance de votre réponse et une Très Belle Journée à Toute votre Équipe 🌺☀🍀 Sydney

14.05.2019 - 02:03

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Bentzinger, cette vidéo montre comment crocheter (sur la base du diagramme de ce modèle une maille serrée ou bride autour d'une maille ou bien dans une maille, c'est-à-dire comme la légende du diagramme l'indique. Bon crochet!

14.05.2019 - 09:31

Pily SM. wrote:

Soy novata en el tejido, sería muy útil que publicaran un tutorial desde principio a fin con audio para poder hacer ese bello poncho. Me encantan sus modelos pero lamentablemente hay que ser entendida en este arte.. Ojalá tomen en cuenta mi sugerencia.

15.02.2018 - 15:24

Country flag Jasmin wrote:

Guten Tag Ich bin etwas irritiert über die Erklärung des DC also Stäbchens welches in dem Video erklärt wird. Müsste man da nicht zweimal den Faden aufnehmen, bevor man die Masche umhäkelt? So sieht es für mich aus, als werde nur ein HDC also halbes Stäbchen gehäkelt. Liege ich falsch und ich habe die ganze Zeit einen Fehler mit den Anleitungen gemacht?

09.11.2017 - 13:43

DROPS Design :

Liebe Jasmin, 1 dc (US-Wörter)/tr (UK-Wörter) ist 1 Stäbchen (= 1 Umschlag) aber 1 tr (US-Wörter)/dtr (UK-Wörter) ist 1 Doppelstäbchen (= 2 Umschläge) - siehe Wortliste hier, hdc (US) = htr (UK) = hStb. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!

10.11.2017 - 08:34

Country flag Annette J wrote:

Hej! Jättebra instruktionsfilmer ni visar och perfekta för oss nybörjare. Jag har en fråga om hur diagrammet läses då jag ser i filmen att hon pekar på diagrammet från vänster till höger och därefter virkar och pekar hon från höger till vänster. Frågan jag har är alltså, ska diagrammet läsas vartannat varv från vänster och höger och inte alltid från höger till vänster? Tacksam för svar så ska jag prova att virka denna fina kofta

30.03.2017 - 18:14

DROPS Design :

Hej! Vad bra att du fått hjälp av filmerna. Jo, det är så att man läser diagrammet från höger till vänster då man stickar från rätsidan och från vänster till höger då man stickar tillbaka från avigsidan (ifall inget annat nämns i mönstret). Detta gäller alltså då man stickar fram och tillbaka. Stickar man runt läses diagrammet alltid från höger till vänster.

04.04.2017 - 16:31

Meme wrote:

One I think it would be helpful if the tutorial was accompanied with voice instructions, and, Two if you are going to show a pattern you should be able to answer some basic to moderate questions on the pattern ie multiples to make larger or smaller. Like the pattern but don't think it is fair that you refer to the Drops design each time.

04.02.2017 - 02:50

DROPS Design :

Dear Meme, 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. This video is a standard video showing the difference between crocheting in stitches and around stitches. You have then to follow the diagram of the pattern you are working. Remember you will get any further personnal assistance from your DROPS store. Happy crocheting!

06.02.2017 - 13:43

Country flag Judy wrote:

I would like to make this as a shawl (Wider, but shorter). In what multiple do I increase and what section would be the repeat?

08.03.2016 - 21:00

DROPS Design :

Dear Judy, you are welcome to contact your DROPS store for any individual assistance. They will answer you even per mail or telephone. Happy crocheting!

09.03.2016 - 09:19

Country flag Nicole Lalonde wrote:

Patron très difficile à comprendre et à crocheter. Je n'ai pas réussi même avec l'aide de personnes habituées

27.01.2016 - 00:56

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Lalonde, pour toute assistance à la réalisation de nos modèles, votre magasin DROPS pourra vous aider, même par mail ou téléphone. Le forum DROPS pourra également répondre à vos questions. Bon crochet!

28.01.2016 - 13:41

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