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Crochet together

Learn how to crochet together / join crochet your project using a crochet hook and different techniques.

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Videos: 15
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How to crochet squares together with chain stitches and double crochet

In this DROPS video we show how you can crochet squares together with chain stitches and double crochet. Lay 2 squares together, wrong side to wrong side, and work through both layers like this: 1 double crochet around the chain stitches in the corner, * 4 chain stitches, skip 3 treble crochets (= treble crochet groups) and crochet 1 double crochet between 2 treble crochets groups, *, work from *-* up to and including the next corner, work 1 chain stitch (transition to the next 2 squares), work 1 double crochet around the corner on the next square. Work from *-* until the row has been worked together. Cut the strand, then work the squares together in width in the same way. We use the yarn DROPS Paris in the video. This technique is used in several patterns - you can find patterns by clicking on the pictures below:
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How to crochet squares together

In this DROPS video we show a manner of crocheting squares together. Crochet squares together edge to edge. Crochet 1 dc in the corner of first piece, ch 2, 1 dc in corner on next piece, *ch 4, 1 dc diagonally back in 1st piece, ch 2 across to 2nd piece, 1 dc in 2nd piece*, repeat *-*. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet granny squares together

In this DROPS video we show a basic method on how to crochet granny squares togehter. Crochet 1 dc in the ch-space in the corner on one square, ch 2, 1 dc in the ch-space in the corner on the other square, * ch 4, 1 dc in next ch-space on the first square, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch-space on the other square *, repeat from *-*. Crochet squares tog first at length and then across. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
6:46
How to crochet squares together with slip stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet squares together with slip stitches. Crochet the squares together by crocheting in the outermost loop of stitches in each of the squares. Make sure the slip stitches do not tighten. We use the yarn DROPS Paris in the video. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet the squares together in DROPS 117-35

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the squares together on the Sea of Stars shawl in DROPS 117-35. We have already crocheted one row with 4 squares and start the video by crocheting a new square. This square will be crocheted together with the other 4 squares (= a row of 5 squares). About halfway through the video we show how we crochet 2 squares under the row of 5 squares together (we have already crocheted ROUND 1 on this squares). This shawl is made in DROPS Classic Alpaca and DROPS Merino Extra Fine, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below. To see how to crochet the square for this shawl, go to: How to crochet the square in DROPS 117-35
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How to crochet the squares together in DROPS 163-3

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet the squares together for the Winter Garden blanket in DROPS 163-3. This blanket is made in DROPS Fabel, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look a the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet 2 squares together after a chart

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet 2 squares together after a chart, like it is done to the bag in DROPS 175-17. These squares are also used in the blanket in DROPS 175-16. This bag is crocheted in DROPS Paris, but in the video we use DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet pieces together

In this DROPS video we show how you can crochet pieces together. At the heel on a slipper or at the top of a hood for example we sometimes tell in the pattern to fold piece double and crochet together the piece through both the layers. The technique is also great for crocheting shoulders together. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet the squares together in DROPS 153-41

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet two squares together for the Do As You Dream blanket in DROPS 153-41. This blanket is made in DROPS Lima, in the video we crochet with DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet the squares together in DROPS Baby 4-21

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet four squares together and how to work a round with treble crochet (tr) and chain stitch (ch) around the whole blanket in DROPS Baby 4-21. This blanket is made in DROPS Baby Merino, but in the video we crochet 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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How to crochet 2 knitted pieces together

In this DROPS video we show you how you can crochet 2 knitted pieces together. This technique can you use instead of grafting/kitchener stitches in a shoulder seams. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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How to crochet together a scrunchy

In this DROPS video we show how we crochet the cast-on and cast-off edges together and sew them edge to edge, used in DROPS 209-13 and 209-14. We use the yarn DROPS Merino Extra Fine in the video, the same yarn used in DROPS 209-14. You must read a scrunchy pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the picture below.
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How to crochet a flounce edge to a garment with a lace pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a flounce edge to a garment. Work from the wrong side, fasten the strand with a double crochet around a decrease in the lace pattern, insert the hook through the garment (from the wrong side to the right side - the strand stays on the wrong side), then insert the hook between the 2 outermost treble crochets on the flounce and then back through to the wrong side of the garment, make 1 yarn over and pull the strand through the loops on the hook so the flounce is attached to the yoke *, work 8 chain stitches (on the wrong side of the garment), skip to the next decrease on the garment, insert the hook through the garment (from the wrong side to the right side - the strand stays on the wrong side), then insert the hook between the 6th and 7th treble crochet after the last time the flounce was attached to the garment, and then back to the wrong side of the garment, make 1 yarn over and pull the strand through the loops on the hook so the flounce is attached to the yoke *, repeat from *-*. It is important the seam is not tight as this will make the garment less elastic. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must also read a pattern (and look at the chart(s)) to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on one of the pictures below.
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How to sew or crochet flower squares together

In this DROPS video we show how to sew or crochet the flowers square together for the Black Swan shawl in DROPS 125-3. First, we show how to sew flower squares together, then we show how to crochet the squares together with double crochet (dc) and finally we show how crochet a border with dc around the entire shawl. This shawl is made in DROPS Kid-Silk, but in the video we crochet 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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How to assembly the DROPS Mystery Blanket

In this DROPS video we show how to assemble the squares used in our Mystery Blanket. This blanket is made in DROPS ♥ You #7, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You will find the pattern for clue #9here.