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How to knit a strap on to a towel

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In this DROPS video we show how to knit a strap on to a towel.

Cast on X number sts (in this video we have cast on 18 sts). Knit the strap from RS as follows: K 2, cast of the next X sts (we have cast of the next 5 sts), pass the last st of the 2 sts over st just worked (= 1 st dec), K over the remaining sts. Follow the pattern for the rest of the pattern.In this video we knit garter sts to finish measurement.

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

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DROPS 159-27

DROPS 159-27
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Video #721, listed in: Learn to knit, Pattern tutorials, Home, Knitting patterns, Cloths

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