Crochet Videos

Learn to crochet with our fantastic tutorial videos! We have everything from beginner tutorials for the most basic stitches to advanced techniques, as well as step-by-step videos to guide you through some of our most popular free crochet patterns.

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dc (US) / tr (UK)

In this DROPS video we show how to work the double crochet (US) / treble crochet (UK). You work a double crochet / treble crochet as follows: Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook and insert the hook in next stitch. Wrap the yarn round the hook and pull the yarn through the stitch only, leaving 3 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the first 2 loops only. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the last 2 loops.
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Crochet - start

Start your crochet project with a loop on your hook. There are two ways to hold the hook: Knife Method - Hold the hook between your thumb and index finger two inches from the hook end, resting the end of the hook against your palm place the crochet hook in your right hand as you would a knife. Place the thread over your left index finger, down into the hand and keep it in place with the help of your little finger. Pencil method - Hold the hook in your right hand two inches from the hooked end between your right thumb and index finger and let it rest on your right hand’s index finger.
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Chain stitch (ch)

Hold the slip knot between your thumb and middle finger on the left hand. Move the hook under and over the yarn, with the yarn held in the hook. Pull the hook and the yarn back through the slip knot to form the first chain stitch. Keep going until you have the number of chains stated in your pattern. When counting stitches, do not count the stitch on the hook.
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Ring of chains

Sometimes a crochet pattern starts with a ring of chain sts like flowers, granny squares etc. This is how we do it. Ch a number of sts and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
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Slip stitch (sl st)

Insert the hook through a stitch, wrap the yarn round the hook and pull the hook and the yarn through both stitches. Use slip sts to form chain sts into a ring, or e.g. when you want to move forward on a row without showing. Then work sl sts in the stitches you want to skip.
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Single crochet, sc (US) / Double crochet , dc (UK)

In this DROPS video we show you how a double crochet (dc). In the first row, we show how to work the dc in a ch-stitch. On the second row we work in both loops. The dc is usually worked under both loops from a previous row, but you can also work in the front or back loop only, which will give a stripy/textured look. Work a dc as follows: Insert the hook in stitch. Wind the yarn around the hook and pull it through, leaving two loops on your hook. Wind the yarn around the hook again and pull it through both loops.
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hdc (US) / htr (UK)

US:Half double crochet (hdc) / UK:Half treble crochet (htr) Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook. Insert the hook in next stitch and wrap the yarn round the hook. Pull the yarn through, leaving 3 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook and pull through all 3 loops.
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tr (US)/ dtr (UK)

Wrap the yarn twice around the hook and pull the yarn through the stitch only, leaving 4 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the first 2 loops only. Repeat one more time through 2 loops. Wrap the yarn round the hook a last time and pull through the last 2 loops.
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Double treble (dtr) US / Triple tr UK

Double treble (dtr) US / Triple tr UK: Make 3 yo, put hook through st and pull thread through (= 5 st on hook), *yo, pull through 2 sts*, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times (= 1 st on hook).
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Triple treble US / Quadruple treble UK

Make 4 yo, put hook through st and pull thread through (= 6 st on hook), *yo, pull through 2 sts*, repeat from *-* a total of 5 times (= 1 st on hook).
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Crochet: four-double treble.

In this DROPS video we show how to work quintuple treble/five-double treble. Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook 5 times =6 loops on the hook. Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop. There will be 7 loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook 6 times = 1 st on hook. To see a pattern with this technique, go to: DROPS 162-1
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Crochet: Slip Knot

The stitch that starts your crochet project. There are many ways to make a slip knot but the result should be the same. A stitch on our hook that can be tightened. In this DROPS Video we show 4 different ways to do so. Just choose the one that looks easiest.
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Crochet: How to avoid twists in your starting chain

In this DROPS video we show an easy way to avoid twists when you start a work with a lot of chain sts. To see a pattern (neckwarmer) where you can use this technique, go to: DROPS 172-9
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Foundation single crochet (fsc)

We are making a foundation chain and one row of single crochet simultaneously. By using this method it creates a start edge on your work that is more elastic, then what you get when you first ch and then work sc into each ch. It's also very practical when you don't know how many stitches you need to start with for your project. Make sure to keep a consistent tension so the stitches comes out even on both sides of the row.
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Foundation half double crochet (fhdc)

We are making a foundation chain and one row of half double crochet simultaneously. By using this method it creates a start edge on your work that is more elastic, then what you get when you first ch and then work hdc into each ch. It's also very practical when you don't know how many stitches you need to start with for your project. Make sure to keep a consistent tension so the stitches comes out even on both sides of the row.
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Foundation double crochet (fdc)

We are making a foundation chain and one row of double crochet simultaneously. By using this method it creates a start edge on your work that is more elastic, then what you get when you first ch and then work dc into each ch. It's also very practical when you don't know how many stitches you need to start with for your project. Make sure to keep a consistent tension so the stitches comes out even on both sides of the row.
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How to work a different single crochet

In this DROPS video we show how we work a slightly different single crochet. Instead of working the yarn as usual, where the hook on the needle points upwards, we wind the yarn around the hook that points down. This creates a small cross. We first work some different single crochet and then some regular single crochet. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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How to work an extended treble crochet

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet an extended double crochet. We have already worked 2.5 rows with extended double crochet. Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook and insert the hook in next stitch, wrap the yarn round the hook and pull the yarn through the 1st stitch = 3 loops on hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through 1 loop on hook = 3 loops on hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through 2 loops on hook = 2 loops on hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the last 2 loops on hook = 1 extended double crochet. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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Crochet: Bullion stitch

Here we are sharing a fun and decorative crochet stitch, which can be applied to many crochet projects. In this Drops Video we show you how to create a bullion stitch, which can be added several next to each other on a row, or single here and there on your project. When you want to make a bullion stitch you wrap yarn 8 times (or as many as wanted or pattern asks for) loosely around the hook, go through next stitch, get yarn, pull through all loops on hook carefully one by one (use left hand to help), ch 1 to secure.
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Crochet increase tip.

INCREASE TIP: Inc by working 1 dc + 1 ch extra in outermost dc in each side. See Crochet DROPS jumper - or click the picture to the left to view a pattern with this increase tip
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Increase - single (2 in 1)

Single increase across a row. Work 2 stitches into the one stitch below.
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Increase - multiple at side by chain sts

Multiple increases at side of work Add the number of increased stitches needed to the number of turning chains being used, turn the piece and work into the new stitches.
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Round yoke crochet: How to increase right/left of markers

When working a round yoke top down you can increase by using markers on the row and work the increases alternatively on the right and the left of each marker. In this DROPS video we show you how to do this. Here we work back and forth, but the technique is the same if you work in the round. In the video we placed 6 markers on the row and in the first row we increase by working 2 dc in 1 dc on the RIGHT side of each marker (or BEFORE the marker) and in the second row we increase by working 2 dc in 1 dc on the LEFT side of each marker (or AFTER the marker). REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern using this technique, go to: DROPS 164-33 To see how to work sleeves after yoke is finished, go to: Round yoke crochet: how to work body/sleeve under yoke
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How to put marker thread in a crochet stitch

In this DROPS video we show how you can put marker thread in a piece and how you can increase before and after the marker threads. We us the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must also read a pattern that says where to put the markers and how to increase.