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Crochet: How to begin and first 3 rounds in DROPS 165-40

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In this DROPS video we show how to make the circle to avoid the hole in the beginning of the crochet jacket in DROPS 165-40 (instead of making a ch-ring). After that we show how to work the first 3 rounds and how to change the yarns/colors. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this jacket, go to: DROPS 165-40

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DROPS 165-40

DROPS 165-40
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Video #841, listed in: Pattern tutorials, Women, Crochet patterns, Sweaters & Cardigans / Crochet Patterns

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Christine Heskin wrote:

Thank you for your help. I will have a go.

16.02.2018 - 18:01

Christine Heskin wrote:

Hi, I love the Gypsy blue jacket. Can you tell me if it is written in U.K. or U.S. terms. Thank you.

14.02.2018 - 22:09

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs Heskin, this pattern is written with both UK and US English terminology, just make sure you reading the matching language clicking on the arrow to edit if necessary. Happy crocheting!

15.02.2018 - 10:26

Country flag Loretta Harris wrote:

Thanks for the videos, loved it. It help a lot. Working on my second jacket.

31.12.2017 - 23:12

Country flag Lesley J. Coit wrote:

I was having problems getting started and thank for sharing the video.

07.02.2017 - 00:26

Country flag Judie Harper wrote:

In round 3 of the video, you worked 1tr + 1ch in each stitch but in the written pattern it says to work 1 tr + 1 ch + 1 tr + 1 ch in each. Which is correct?

25.01.2017 - 22:24

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs Harper, video is showing how to start and change colours, but please remember to follow written pattern at the same time to inc as in the pattern. Happy crocheting!

26.01.2017 - 10:33

Country flag Danita wrote:

Hola quisiera saber los colores del saco cuales son con claridad no se entienden y el tipo de lana

27.10.2016 - 19:23

DROPS Design :

Hola Danita. El modelo esta trabajado con 2 tipos de lana : Big Delight (multicolor) color 9 y Karisma color 60.

27.11.2016 - 12:16

Mary Freeman wrote:

Loved this video it helped a lot thank you

17.11.2015 - 04:07

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