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Bobbles/PopCorn sts - crochet

alt 1: Crochet 4 dc (UK tr) (or what pattern calls for) in 1 stitch, but wait with last pulling through on each st until there are 5 sts on hook. Now pull through all 5 sts (i.e. the 4 dc are crochet tog to 1 dc). Continue with 1 st in each st until next bobble. alt 2 (larger): Crochet 4 dc (UK tr) (or what pattern calls for) in 1 stitch. Take the hook out from the loop on last st, stick hook through 1st st and then back through loop on 4th st, pick up yarn and pull through both sts. Continue with 1 st in each st until next bobble.
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Bobble stitch crochet

In this video we show how to make the pretty crochet bobble stitch. Decorative and fun to decorate scarves, hats and much more. A bobble is created by working several dc's together into the same stitch. Work like this: chain 20, turn and start working in 2nd ch from hook. Row 1: 1 sc, *in next st work 4 dc tog, 3 sc*, continue *-* until 1 st remain on row, work 1 sc, turn. Row 2: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the 20 sts, turn. Row 3: ch 1, *work 3 sc, in next st work 4 dc tog*, continue *-* and work sc in last 3 sts, turn. Row 4: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the 20 sts, turn, 1 lm. Repeat row 1 - 4.
5:16
How to crochet an easy bubble

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet an easy bubble. We only show how to crochet 2 bubbles with 3 single crochet between (= right side) and how to work double crochet from the wrong side. Bubble= * Wrap the yarn over the hook and insert the hook around the top of the bobble from previous row, wrap the yarn around the hook and pull the yarn through the bobble, pull a little in the yarn to get it longer * repeat *-* 2 more times. Yarn over the hook and pull it through 6 loops on the hook, yarn over again and pull through the 2 last loops on hook. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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How to crochet «balloon» bubbles

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet bubbles to the neck warmer in DROPS 93-33. We work with less stitches than it`s written in the pattern and we show the beginning and ending in each row 1 to 5. This neck warmer is crocheted in DROPS Snow, DROPS Vienna and DROPS Glitter, but in the video we only work with DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to work a bobble with 4 treble crochets

In this DROPS video we show how to work a bobble with 4 treble crochets, used in the «Slice of summer» shawl in DROPS 200-21. Work as follows around chain space below: Put the hook under the chain space and get the thread, 4 treble crochets but wait with last yarn over and pull through on each of these treble crochets, put the hook under the chain space and get the thread, make a yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on hook. «Slice of summer» shawl are worked in DROPS Safran, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You also need to read the pattern and look at charts as well as watch the video. You will find a pattern with this bubble by clicking on the picture below.
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How to work a double treble crochets bobble

In this DROPS video we show how to work a bobble consisting of 5 double treble crochets. Work like this: 1 double treble crochet but wait with last pull through= 2 loops on hook. Work 4 double treble crochets the same way = 6 loops on hook. Make 1 yarn over on hook and pull through all loops on hook. Tighten well before continuing. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find patterns using this bobble by clicking on one of the pictures below.
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Crochet: Small bobble

In several of our popular crochet designs we include small decorative bobbles. For example in Drops design 100-1, which is the one we are showing in this DROPS Video. This is how you make the bobble: crochet 4 very loose hdc without pulling yarn through (= 9 loops on hook). Make a yo and pull yarn through the first 8 loops. Make a yo and pull through the last 2 loops on hook. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern with this technique, go to: DROPS 100-1
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How to crochet bobbles in a lace pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a bobble in a lace pattern after a section of a chart. This bobble is used in the sweater «Shell Seeker Sweater» in DROPS 240-3 and in the jacket «Shell Seeker Cardigan» in DROPS 240-4. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
5:16
Crochet: Fan pattern

A fan pattern can consist of different number of stitches and types of stitches. In this video we show two simple fan patterns. In the first part of the video the fan consist of 4 dc's with 2 ch between each, and second fan pattern has 6 tr's with 2 ch between each. In the video we have already worked 3 rows of fan pattern. Ch 4, then *2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the same ch-space*, repeat *-* 3 more times, end with 1 ch and 1 dc in 3rd ch from previous row. In the last part of the video we show the same fan pattern, but the 2 dc's are replaced with 3 tr's. To see the pattern for this technique or where a similar technique is used, go to: DROPS 146-35 or click one of the pictures to the left. But remember to follow the pattern/chart for the pattern you are working.
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Zigzag crochet

We are showing how to create a zigzag pattern when crocheting. Nice effect for both skirts and blankets.
17:58
Crochet: Wave pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to work a wave pattern used in DROPS 162-20. We work A.1 over the first 7 ch, then A.2 2 times and finish with A.3 over the last 6 ch. We also show 3 color options in Big Delight, color 02, 07 and 10. 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 162-20
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How to crochet a flounce after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a flounce after chart, used in the bag in DROPS 238-6. In the video we start in round 3 from the top and crochet 1 round with chain stitch loops before we crochet 1 flounce after chart. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this flounce by clicking on the picture below.
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Picot 2 (smaller)

Here we are making smaller picots with 1 or 2 sts between. *Ch 3, 1 sc (UK dc)in 1st ch, 1 sc (UK dc) in next st, 1-2 sc (UK dc) in following sts *, rep *-*
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How to decorate hair ties

In this DROPS video, we show you how to easily can remake your hair tie - make hair ornaments. Use a yarn that is slightly elastic and crochet enough stitches around the hair tie so it does not tighten. In this video we use DROPS Baby Merino and work single crochet around the hair tie. After work stitches around the tie use the imagination and make fans, flowers, hair nets, spirals, loops, use double thread, more colors, etc. etc.
5:56
How to crochet a bracelet

In this DROPS video we show how to work a bracelet after chart, used in DROPS 190-11 and 190-22. These bracelets are worked in DROPS Paris, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern, read the chart text and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on one of the picture below.
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Crochet: Easy lace

In this DROPS video we show how to work a bookmark with lace pattern. Row 1: Ch 4, in the 4th ch from hook work: 3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc. Row 2: Ch 3, turn piece, in 3rd ch from hook work: 3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc, then 1 sl st in ch-space from previous row. Repeat 2nd row for the length you want. Fasten off. To see a pattern with this technique, go to: DROPS 0-936
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Relief Crochet

Also called Raised Crochet. You can create a relief texture on a crochet piece by working in the front and back post of a stitch. In our video we are working every other stitch as a normal dc, and every other st as a relief dc stitch. Start with a row of regular dc. On next row we are working "1 dc, 1 relief dc in front post", on 3rd row we are working the relief sts in the back post. This creates a rib texture on the right side. Another popular texture in relief sts are called basket weave, we have a separate video for that.
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Crochet: Double treble cable (relief stitch)

In this DROPS video we show how to work treble (tr) cable after a chart. We have already worked 1 round with dc and start the video with 3 chain stitch (ch) and 6 dc (speeding) before we start with the chart. RELIEF: When working 1 relief dc it is to work around 1 st from previous round (do not work in loops but around the dc from front). 2 TR CABLE: Skip 1 dc, 1 relief tr around next dc, 1 relief tr around dc skipped. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern where this technique is used, go to: DROPS 166-32
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How to work relief-double crochets, front and back on a piece

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet relief-double both in front and back on a piece after charts, so that it forms a rib pattern. This technique is used in the «Snow Textures» headband in DROPS 204-33. This headband is crocheted in DROPS Air, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read a pattern with this technique and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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Crochet: 6 triple treble cable (relief stitch)

In this DROPS video we show how to work a 6 double crochet (dc) cable after chart. We have already worked 1 round with dc and start the video with 3 chain stitch (ch) and 3 dc before we start with the chart. We work the chart 4 times with 4 dc in between. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern where this technique is used, go to: DROPS 166-32
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Crochet: 4 double treble cable (relief stitch)

In this DROPS video we show how to work 3 double treble cable after a chart. We have already worked 1 round with dc and start the video with 3 chain stitch (ch) and 5 dc(speeding) before we start with the chart. RELIEF: When working 1 relief dc it is to work around 1 st from previous round (do not work in loops but around the dc from front). 4 DTR CABLE: Skip 3 dc, 1 relief dtr around next dc, 1 relief dtr around 3rd st skipped, 1 relief dtr around first st skipped, 1 relief dtr around 2nd st skipped. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern where this technique is used, go to: DROPS 166-32
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How to work a cable with relief-stitches

In this DROPS video we show to work a cable in relief-stitches after a chart. This cable is used in the Day to Date sweater in DROPS 207-11. This jumper is crocheted in DROPS merino Extra Fine, 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 work a 2 relif-quadruple treble crochets together

In this DROPS video we show how to work a 2 relif-quadruple treble crochets together after a chart so that the cable merges together, used in the Day to Date sweater in DROPS 207-11. This cable consists of both triple treble crochet and quadruple treble crochet, we also show how the different rounds are crocheted, read the pattern for the chart icon explanations. This sweater is crocheted in DROPS Merino Extra Fine, 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 a texture cable

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a texture pattern that is forms like a cable, used in the Blushing Embers sweater in DROPS 206-33. First we easy show how to crochet a chain stitch rings with 8 chain stitches and 1 slip stitch, that later will be put together to a cable. We work double crochet between the chain stitch rings. Then we show how to crochet the chain stitch rings together so it becomes a cable. At the end we show how to work the cables with a slip stitch so it fastened to the round with double crochet. The sweater in DROPS 206-33 is crocheted in DROPS Air, but in the video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read a pattern (and look at a chart) to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern to DROPS 206-33 by clicking on the picture below.