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Crochet textures

Learn how to crochet stunning textures with ease! This collection of tutorial videos provides clear, step-by-step instructions for creating picot edges, granny squares, love knots, star stitch patterns, bobble stitches and many other beautiful techniques.

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Videos: 184
8:49
Crochet: Triangle in DROPS 95-38

In this DROPS tutorial we show you how to work the triangle for the shawl in DROPS 95-38. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern for this shawl, go to: DROPS 95-38 To see the video on how to work the triangle for this shawl, go to: Crochet: Triangle in DROPS 95-38
14:27
How to crochet the square in DROPS 238-12

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the square after chart A.1 that is used in the Daisy Daze Bag in DROPS 238-12, but can also be used in other patterns. We show the beginning and the end in each round. This square is crocheted in DROPS Bomull-Lin, but in the video, we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
16:55
How to crochet the squares for the bag in DROPS 175-17

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet the squares for the bag in DROPS 175-17. This square is also used in the blanket in DROPS 175-16. This bag is crocheted in DROPS Paris, but in the video we crochet with 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.
10:49
Crochet: Hexagon African Flower

In this DROPS video we show you how to work a hexagon african flower. Work 5 ch and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch – wih COLOR 1. ROUND 1: Work 3 ch (replace 1st dc), 1 dc in ch-ring, * ch 1, 2 dc in ch-ring *, repeat from *-* 4 times more. Finish with 1 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch in beg of round. Cut thread. ROUND 2: Change to COLOR 2 and work 1 sl st in first ch-space, 3 ch (replace 1st dc), 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same ch-space. Work as follows in next ch-space: * 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc *, repeat from *-* whole round and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch in beg of round. ROUND 3: Work 1 sl st in ch-space. 3 ch (replace 1st dc), 6 dc in the same ch-space. Work * 7 dc in next ch-space *, repeat *-* whole round and finish with 1sl st with COLOR 3 in 3rd in beg of round. Cut thread. ROUND 4: Work ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 6 dc, 1 dc around the dc from ROUND 2 (loose dc), * 1 sc in each of the next 7 dc, 1 dc around the dc from ROUND 2 *, repeat *-* whole round and finish with sl st in ch in beg of the round with COLOR 4. ROUND 5: Work 3 ch (replaces1st dc), 1 dc in each of the next 4 sc, ch 1, 1 dc in the same sc, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sc, * 4 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in the same sc, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sc *, repeat 4 more times. Work 1 dc in each of the next 4 sc, ch 1, 1 dc in same sc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sc and finish with st sl in 3rd ch in the beg of round. Cut thread.
6:51
Crochet: Summer bracelet with flower

In this DROPS video we show how to create a super simple, but beautiful bracelet with flower. We work the bracelet in DROPS Snow, but we have used DROPS Belle, crochet hook size 3.5mm and buttons in sizes 15 mm on the other bracelets in the video. BRACELET: Crochet 14 ch, continue with 29 ch looser, turn the piece, 1 sl st in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 26 sts, 1 sl st in next st, turn piece, skip 1 st and crochet 1 sl st, 1 sc in each of the next sc the entire row, finish with 1 sl st in last st. Crochet 14 ch, cut and tighten the thread (if desirable tie a knot). FLOWER: Crochet 3 ch and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: 1 ch, work 6 sc in ch-ring and finish with 1 sl st in first ch from beg of round. ROUND 2: 1 ch, in every sc the entire round work: 1 sc, 3 ch, in 3rd ch from hook work 1 hdc and 1 dc. Finish with 1 sl st in first sc from beg of round = 6 leaves. Cut and fasten threads. Attach a button to the flower and sew the flower in bracelet. The bracelet measures 11½" (29 cm) (without tie bands 5½" (14 cm)) and weighs about 2 grams (without button).
5:59
Puff Stitch Flower

In this DROPS video we show you how to work a crochet puff stitch flower. This little flower is easy and fast to make and perfect for decoration. Work as follows: Crochet 4 ch and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: 3 ch and work 11 dc in ch-ring (= 12 st). Finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch. ROUND 2: **work 2 ch, *yo, insert hook in same st as ch2, pull through*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 7 st on hook (when pulling through, have your yo’s loosely match your ch2). Yo and insert hook in your next st, pull thread through and repeat 2 more times = total of 13 st on your hook. Make a final yo and pull through all st on hook. Ch 2 and make 1 sl st in next st. ** Repeat **-** 5 more times = 6 puff stitches / petals on flower. Fasten off.
9:36
Crochet: Edge with flower

In this DROPS video we show how to work the edge to the stole in DROPS 162-7, but this flower edge is also used in other patterns. 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 edge, go to: DROPS 162-7
18:03
How to crochet flowers and attach the strap in DROPS 187-3

In this DROPS video we show you how to work the flowers and how to work and attach the strap to the Juanita bag in DROPS 187-3. We have already worked some parts of the bag (we use a smaller number of stitches and different colours than what is listed in the pattern) and the video begins with 2 treble crochets being worked together in one stitch (oval shaped icon with 2 small lines in the 2nd row in diagram A.1), then work according to diagram A.2 into the treble crochets worked together. Then we show you some parts of the 3rd row in diagram, where we work 1 treble crochet around the last chain stitch from A.2. The strap is completed and we show you how to attach one of the strap to the bag using treble crochets. We also show you how to complete the flowers from A.2 according to diagram A.3. After that we work the loose flowers according to diagram A.4 and how to attach the loose flower to the bag and strap. This bag is worked in DROPS Paris, but we use a thicker yarn in the video; DROPS Snow. You must also read the pattern and look at the diagrams in addition to watching the video. You will find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
8:07
Crochet: Simple Flower

This flower can be worked with different number of sts, but the basic principle is the same. In this video we ch 4 and form them into a ring by making 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: * 1 sc in ring, ch 3, * repeat from * - * a total of 3 times and finish with 1 sl st in first sc from beg of round = 3 ch spaces. ROUND 2: Crochet as follows in each ch-space: 1 sl st, 5 dc and 1 sl = 3 leaves. Turn piece - work next round from the back side of the flower. ROUND 3: ch 1, work 1 sc in first sc from round 1, ch 4, 1 sc at the bottom center of the first leaf from round 2, ch 4, 1 sc in next sc from round 1, ch 4, 1 sc at the bottom middle of the next leaf from round 2, ch 4, 1 sc in next sc from round 1, ch 4, 1 sc at the bottom middle of the last leaf from round 2, finish with ch 4 and 1 sl st in the first sc from beg of round = 6 ch-spaces. Turn piece - work next round from the front of flower. ROUND 4: Crochet as follows in each ch-space: 1 sl st, 6 dc and 1 sl st = 6 leaves, fasten off. To see a pattern of this crochet flower see: kids DROPS 22-24 or one of the picture to the left.
21:44
Crochet: Diagram used in 60-14

In this DROPS video we show how we work the flower pattern after chart used in DROPS 60-14. 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 flower top, go to: DROPS 60-14
22:27
How to crochet the shawl in DROPS 86-13

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the flower shawl in DROPS 86-13. This shawl is crocheted in DROPS Snow, the same yarn we use in the video. You must read the pattern and look at the letter diagram to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
19:58
How to crochet after charts to the hat in DROPS 190-20

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet the lace pattern and the flowers after the charts to the Summer Azales hat in DROPS 190-20. We have already worked the beginning of the hat (we use a smaller number of stitches) and we start the video with the 2nd round of A.1. We show the beginning and ending of each round. This hat is worked in DROPS Paris, but we use a thicker yarn in the video; DROPS Snow. You must also read the pattern and look at the diagrams in addition to watching the video. You will find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
10:25
How to crochet the coaster in DROPS Extra 0-1498

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the coaster «Blushing Coasters» in DROPS Extra 0-1498. We show the beginning and ending in each round. These coasters are 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 chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
5:15
How to crochet the edge to the coaster in DROPS Extra 0-1473

In this DROPS video we show how crochet the edge to the coaster in DROPS Extra 0-1473. The coaster is already crocheted, read the pattern and look at the charts. Same edge is also used in other patterns. This coaster is crocheted in DROPS Muskat, but in the video we use 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.
12:00
How to crochet the trivet in DROPS Extra 0-1512

In this DROPS video we show to crochet the trivet after chart A.1, A.2 and A.3 in DROPS Extra 0-1512. We show the beginning and end in each round up to round 5. This trivet is worked in DROPS Snow, the same yarn we use in the video. 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 pictures below.
16:44
Crochet: Carpet with stripes and zig-zag pattern

In this DROPS video we show you how to work a carpet with stripes and zig-zag pattern. In this video we have already worked the rounds in the middle, and we start with the first round of the chart. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern for a carpet like this, go to: DROPS Extra 0-1050 or DROPS 163-14 or DROPS 163-12
14:31
How to crochet the make-up pad in DROPS Extra 0-1520

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the make-up pad with bobbles after chart A.1, A.2, A.3 and A.4 in DROPS Extra 0-1520. We show the beginning and end in each round. This make-up pad is crocheted in DROPS Belle, but in this 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 pictures below.
9:33
How to crochet a textured pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the textured pattern to the cloths in DROPS Extra 0-1396. We work with a smaller number of stitches than it says in the pattern and we show the beginning, 1st row, A.1, A.2 (3 reports) and A.3 1 time in height. The same technique is also used in other patterns with similar charts. These clothes are crocheted in DROPS Cotton Light, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the diagram to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on one of the picture below.
21:06
How to crochet a waffle pattern

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet an easy waffle pattern. This pattern can be used in for example cloths, pot holders or blankets. Start by chaining a row with a number of stitches multiple with 3 + 4. In the video we chain a row with 15+4. Work 19 chain stitch. Row 1: Work 1 double crochet in the 2nd chain stitch from the hook, 1 double crochet in each of the next 17 chain stitch, 2 chain stitch and turn. Row 2: Work 1 double crochet in the 1st / next double crochet, 1 double crochet around the double crochet from the last row, and then 1 double crochet in each of the 2 next double crochet , repeat - until there is 1 stitch left, finish with 1 double crochet in the 2nd chain stitch. Work 2 chain stitch and turn. Row 3: Work 1 double crochet in the 1st / next double crochet, 1 double crochet around each of the 2 next double crochet from the last row repeat -, until there is 1 stitch left, finish with 1 double crochet in the 2nd chain stitch. Work 2 chain stitch and turn. Repeat row 2 and 3 until wanted size. Finish with 1 double crochet in each double crochet from last row. In the video we use the yarn DROPS Snow.
12:45
How to crochet a popcorn pattern

In this DROPS video we show how we crochet after charts A.4 – popcorn pattern, used in e.g. the Christmas basket in DROPS Extra 0-1437. We have already worked a part of the basket and start the video with the round 1 of chart A.4. This basket is crocheted in DROPS Paris, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You can find patterns using this technique below.
22:36
How to crochet the blanket with squares in DROPS Extra 0-1399

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the blanket with squares in DROPS Extra 0-1399. We crochet 1 square after chart A.1, we show the beginning and the whole round 1 with color change, and then we turn the work and show the beginning and the end of the 2 next rounds and the beginning of the last round. Then we show how to crochet 4 squares together and then the beginning and end of the 2 last edges around all four squares. This blanket is crocheted in DROPS Snow, the same yarn we use in the video. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
21:35
How to crochet after charts to the blanket in DROPS Extra 0-1436

In this DROPS video we show how we crochet after charts A.1, A.2 and A.3 (the beginning and end) to the blanket in DROPS Extra 0-1436. This blanket is crocheted in DROPS Andes, the same yarn we use in the video. 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.
19:27
How to crochet a square to the blanket in DROPS Extra 0-1363

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet after chart A.1 to the «Turn Around» blanket in DROPS Extra 0-1363. We show the beginning, the a little of each rounds, we only use 1 color. This blanket is crocheted in DROPS Big Delight and DROPS Alaska, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
25:58
How to crochet the square in DROPS 120-3

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the square in the “Seaside Blues” blanket in DROPS 120-3. This blanket is crocheted in DROPS Karisma 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.