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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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How to work around a single crochet

In this DROPS video we show how to work around a single crochet, not work in the loops. In this way, a type of “edge” is created, as you see on the Sunshine Smiles hat in DROPS 229-29. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns with this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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Decorative crochet edging

In this video we show how you can make a decorative edge on a shawl made of treble crochet groups. EDGE: ROUND 1: Sl sts until 1st ch space, ch 1, 1 sc in same ch space, * ch 5, 1 sc in next ch space *, repeat from *-* the entire row. Continue to work along the diagonal edge as follows: Work * ch 5, 1 sc in next 4-ch space, ch 5, 1 sc in next tr *, repeat from *-* along both diagonal edges – NOTE: Work 1 sc, ch 5, 1 sc in the tip of shawl, finish with 1 sl st in 1st sc. Adapt the pattern so that the number of ch spaces are divisible by 2. ROUND 2: In first ch space work 3 dc, ch 3, 1 sl st in 1st ch, 3 dc, * in next ch space work 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc, in next ch space work 3 dc, ch 3, 1 sl st in 1st ch, 3 dc *, repeat from *-* the entire round, finish with 1 sl in 1st, cut yarn and weave in the tails.
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Crochet loops behind existing loops

In this video we show how to make a row of loops behind an already existing row of loops.
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Crochet: Chart A.2 and A.3 in DROPS 162-19

In this DROPS video we show how to work chart A.2 and A.3, a cute crocheted edge in a summer shorts. The pink thread shows the beginning of each round and the purple thread shows distinction between A.2 and A.3. We work A.2 once and A.3 twice. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. To see the pattern, go to: a href="https://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=6928&lang=us">DROPS 162-19
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How to crochet the finishing edge in DROPS 198-4

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the finishing edge to the September Snowfall blanket in DROPS 198-4. We first show how to crochet A.8a, then A.8b and at the end how the corner is worked after A.8c. This blanket is crocheted in DROPS Safran, but in the video we work 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’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet the edge to the cape and hat in DROPS 98-30

In this DROPS video we show how we crochet the edge that is used in the cape and the hat in DROPS 98-30. It is worked around in the pattern, but in the video we show how 1st and 2nd round is worked in each row. This edge is worked in DROPS Puddel, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You MUST read the pattern 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 a fan edge to a bikini top

In this DROPS video we show how we crochet the fan edge to the bikini top “Diva” in DROPS 199-54 after chart A.1, A.2 and A.3. We use a smaller stitch numbers than it says in the pattern, and therefore we only crochet 1 rapport of A.2. This bikini top is crocheted in DROPS Paris but in the video, we work 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’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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Crochet: Edge with bobbles used in 163-1

In this DROPS video we show how we work a border with bubbles around the granny squares that were sewn together in DROPS 163-1. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this blanket, go to: DROPS 163-1 To see video on how to work the granny square, go to: Crochet: Granny square in DROPS 163-1 To see video on how to sew together granny squares, go to: Assembly: Sew together granny squares in 163-1
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Crochet: Finishing edge around the blanket in DROPS 163-1.

In this DROPS video we show how to finishing a edge around the blanket Memories in DROPS 163-1. FINISHING EDGE AROUND BLANKET: Beg from RS with 1 sl st in the last of the 3 sc in a corner on blanket. Then work 4th-7th round on EDGE WITH BOBBLES (i.e. work 1 round with dc-groups, 1 round with bobbles and 2 rounds with dc-groups). In this video we only show a little bit of the blanket (we do not work around), so REMEMBER - you will need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this blanket, go to: DROPS 163-1 To see video on how to work the granny square, go to: Crochet: Granny square in DROPS 163-1 To see video on how to sew together granny squares, go to: Assembly: Sew together granny squares in 163-1 To see video on how to work the edge with bobbles, go to: Crochet: Edge with bobbles used in 163-1 To see video on how to work the circle square, go to: Crochet: Circle square used in 163-1 To see video on how to do more assembly in the blanket, go to: Crochet: More assembly to the blanket in DROPS 163-1
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Crochet: Fan edge around the blanket in 163-1.

In this DROPS video we show how to work the fan edge around the blanket in DROPS 163-1. FAN EDGE: Work sl sts until ch before first dc-group, work 1 ch, then work as shown in diagram A.6, i.e. work as follows: ROUND 1: Work 1 sc in every dc and 1 sc around every ch from previous round, finish round with 1 sl st in ch at beg of round. ROUND 2: * Skip 3 sc, 10 dc in next sc (= 1 fan), skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round but adjust so that there is a fan in each corner on blanket (as shown in A.6A). In this video we only show a little bit of the blanket (we do not work around), so REMEMBER - you will need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this blanket, go to: DROPS 163-1 To see video on how to work the granny square, go to: Crochet: Granny square in DROPS 163-1 To see video on how to sew together granny squares, go to: Assembly: Sew together granny squares in 163-1 To see video on how to work the edge with bobbles, go to: Crochet: Edge with bobbles used in 163-1 To see video on how to work the circle square, go to: Crochet: Circle square used in 163-1 To see video on how to do more assembly in the blanket, go to: Crochet: More assembly to the blanket in DROPS 163-1 To see video on how to finish the edge around the blanket, go to: Crochet: Finishing edge around the blanket in DROPS 163-1 To see video on how to work the fan edge around the blanket in 163-1, go to: Crochet: Fan edge around the blanket in 163-1
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How to crochet askew puff stitch

In this DROPS video we show you have to crochet askew puff stitches. Cast on an odd number of chain stitches + 2 chain stitches. In the video we have 13 + 2chain stitches. ROW 1: Insert the crochet hook into the 3rd chain stitch from hook, pick up yarn and pull it through, yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the same stich, pick up yarn and pull it through, yarn over and insert the crochet hook In the same stitch, pick up yarn and pull it through = 6 sts on hook. Yarn over and pull thread through all 6 sts, 1 chain stitch = 1st puff stitch. * Skip 1 stitch, put crochet hook into next stitch, pick up yarn and pull it through, yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch, pick up yarn and pull it through, yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch, pick up yarn and pull it through = 6 stitches on needle. Yarn over and pull the thread through all 6 stitches, 1 chain stitch *, repeat * - * all the row = 7 puff stitches. Turn. ROW 2: Change color, work 2 chain stitches. * Insert the crochet hook into the 1ststitch in the puff stitch from the previous row, pick up yarn and pull it through, yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the same stitch, pick up yarn and pull it through, yarn over and insert the crochet hook into same stitch, pick up yarn and pull it through = 6 stitches on crochet hook. Yarn over and pull the thread through all 6 stitches and work 1 chain stitch *, repeat * - * all the row = 7 puff stitches that turn the other way. Turn. ROW 3: Change color and repeat row 2 to desired measurement. We use DROPS Snow yarn in this video. You must read the explanation above to be able to follow this video properly.
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How to crochet puff stitches shaped like hearts

In this DROPS video we show how we crochet puff stitches shaped like hearts work around. A sweet pattern used for hat or neckwarmer. We have already crocheted a band of 32 chain stitches (multiples by 4). Form a ring with 1 sl st in first chain stitch. . ROUND 1: * YO , insert the hook in the 1st chain stitch/next chain stitch, pull the thread through and make it long *, repeat * - * 3 times = 9 loops on hook, YO hook and pull yarn through all 9 loops, 1 chain stitch. Repeat * - * 4 times in same chain stitch, 1 chain stitch, skip 3 sts = 1 heart. Crochet hearts the entire round and finish with 1 chain stitch on top of 1st part of the first heart. ROUND 2: * YO, insert the hook around the next chain stitch, pull the thread through and make it long *, repeat * - * 3 times = 9 loops on hook, YO hook and pull yarn through all 9 loops, 1 chain stitch. Repeat * - * 4 times in same chain stitch, 1 chain stitch = 1 heart. Crochet hearts the entire round and finish with 1 chain stitch on top of 1st part of the heart. Repeat round 2 to the desired length. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. The little doll's hat is crocheted with DROPS Merino Extra Fine, started with 32 chain stitches on hook 3,5 mm (Circumference: 22 cm / 8 3/4'') and in the last three rounds the puff hearts are crocheted less (repeat only 3 times from *-*). The pom pom is made in DROPS Kid-Silk.
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Puff stitches - crochet

Try this fun crochet texture - perfect for scarves ! Crochet a band of chains, 2 ch for each puff. In the video we ch 14 for seven puffs. Turn and in 2nd ch from hook work like this: yo, pick up yarn, yo, pick up yarn in same st, yo, pick up yarn again in same st, now 7 loops on hook. yo and pull through all 7 loops, yo, pull through st = 1 puff. Skip a ch and make a puff in next ch. Following rows: keep making puffs the same way in the stitch above each puff from previous row.
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How to crochet a large puff stitch

In this DROPS video we show how you can crochet a puff stitch that is used in the Algarve sweater in DROPS 202-4. We start the video by skipping 1 stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch and 1 chain stitch. 1 PUFF STITCH = * make 1 yarn over, insert hook through stitch, make 1 yarn over, pull through and pull both yarn overs long (to avoid the puff stitches becoming too small and tight it’s important to pull the stitches as far as possible) *, work from *-* a total of 5 times, yarn over and pull through all 11 loops on hook. This sweater is crocheted in DROPS Sky, but in the video we work 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’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet puff stitches back and forth after charts

In this DROPS video we show how to work puff stitches back and forth after charts, this technique are used in the baby blanket “Big Dreams” in DROPS Baby 36-3. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read the pattern, chart explanations 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 rows with puff stitches and double crochet

There are several ways to crochet puff stitches, in this DROPS video we show how to crochet a row of puff stitches without slip stitch on the "top" of the puff stitch and a row where its crochet 1 chain stitch, 1 double crochet all the row. We have already worked a chain stitch row and show how to crochet the first puff stitch on the 4th chain stitch from the hook like this: *Make 1 yarn over, insert hook through chain stitch, make 1 yarn over and pull through chain stitch, pull both yarn overs the same length (to avoid small and dense puff stitches it is important to pull the yarn overs long,) *, work from *-* 5 times in total, make a yarn over and pull yarn through all loops on hook. Skip 1 chain stitch. Work like this all the way and finish the row with 1 double crochet in the last stitch, turn and start next row. Crochet 3 chain stitches (= 1 double crochet). Crochet the row as follows: 1 chain stitch, 1 double crochet. Repeat these 2 rows in the height. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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How to crochet rows with puff stitches and 3 double crochets between.

There are several ways to crochet puff stitches, in this DROPS video we show how to crochet a row of puff stitches without chain stitch on the "top" of the puff stitch and with 3 single crochets between each puff. On next row, work 1 double crochet in each stitch. Start each row with 3 chain stitch (= double crochet). We have already worked a chain stitch row and show how to crochet the first puff stitch on the 4th chain stitch from the hook like this: *Make 1 yarn over, insert hook through chain stitch, make 1 yarn over and pull through chain stitch, pull both yarn overs the same length (to avoid small and dense puff stitches it is important to pull the yarn overs long,) *, work from *-* 5 times in total, make a yarn over and pull yarn through all loops on hook. Work 1 double crochet in each off the 3 next stitches. Repeat the puff stitch and the 3 double crochets the entire row and finish the row with a double crochet in the last stitch, turn and start next row. Crochet 3 chain stitches (= 1 double crochet). Crochet 1 double crochet in each of the stitch all the row out. Repeat these 2 rows in the height. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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How to crochet a pot holder with puff stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the pot holder “Tea Break” with puff stitches after charts A.1, A.2 and A.3 in DROPS Extra 0-1483. We have a fewer stitches then it says in the pattern and we show row 2 and 3 after the charts. These pot holders are crocheted in DROPS Paris, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet a puff stitch with 9 loops

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a puff stitch with 9 loops. We have already worked 2 puff stitches with 5 double crochets between and show how do work a puff stitch twice. Work like this: * Make 1 yarn over, insert hook in double crochet from last row, get the yarn and pull yarn through and make it 2 cm = 3/4" long *, repeat from *-* 4 times in total = 9 loops on hook, make a yarn over and pull yarn through all 9 loops. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video You must read a pattern and look at chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this technique by clicking on the picture below.
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Granny square

Ch 6 and then form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. Following text uses US terms; US dc = UK tr. ROUND 1: ch 3, 2 dc in ring, * ch 3, 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with ch 3 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. ROUND 2: ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-loop, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch-loop (= first corner), * ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-loop, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with ch 1 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Continue in rounds with two groups of 3 dc's with ch 3 in each corner, and along sides 3 dc in every ch 1 with ch 1 between each group.
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Crochet: Granny square with color change

They are so popular and can be used on so many projects. In this DROPS Video we show how to make one. After each color change, work around the old yarn end to fasten before cutting it. Chain 6 and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: 3 ch, 2 dc in ring, * 3 ch, 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with 3 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change color. ROUND 2: 3 ch, 2 dc in first ch-space, 3 ch, 3 dc in the same ch-space, * 1 ch, 3 dc in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 dc in the same ch-space *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with 1 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change color. ROUND 3: 3 ch, 2 dc in the first ch-space, 1 ch, * 3 dc in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 dc in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 dc in the next ch-space, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 dc in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 dc in the same ch-space, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change color. ROUND 4: 3 ch, 2 dc in the first ch-space, 1 ch, * 3 dc in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 dc in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 dc in the next ch-space, 1 ch, 3 dc in the next ch-space, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 dc in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 dc in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 dc in the next ch-space, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. To see a pattern with this technique go to: https://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=4146&lang=us
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How to crochet a granny square in the round

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet a granny square in the round and with one color. Ch 6 and then form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: ch 3, 2 dc in ring, * ch 3, 3 dc *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with ch 3 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. ROUND 2: 1 sl st in each in the next 2 dc, 3 ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-loop, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch-loop (= first corner), * ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-loop, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with ch 3 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. ROUND 3: 1 sl st in each in the next 2 dc, 3 ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-loop, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch-loop (= first corner), * ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-loop, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
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How to crochet a granny square after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a granny square with 4 rounds after a chart. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video. You must read a pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this granny square by clicking on the pictures below.
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Crochet: Hexagons (162-13)

In this DROPS video we show you how work a hexagons that it used in the blanket in DROPS 162-13. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern and look at det chart to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this blanket, go to: DROPS 162-13