More tips and tricks

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How to pick up stitches with a crochet hook in a garter stitch edge

In this DROPS video we show how to pick up stitches with a crochet hook inside the garter stitch edge. To get the desired number of stitches in a pattern, you have to "skip" some stitches. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.

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How to crochet decorative stripes

In this DROPS video we show how you can crochet beautiful stripes to decorate a garment. Use a hook and work trough layer with working yarn on the back. It doesn't need to be vertical or horizontal stripes, it can also be worked in curves to create letters, motifs etc. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.

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How to make a work a bit stiff with sugared water

In this DROPS video we show how we make sugared water and get the Christmas heart from DROPS Extra 0-1394 stiff. Mix a lot of sugar in cold water (90 g sugar in 120 ml water) and stir until all sugar is dissolved, dip the heart in the water, squeeze out the water, form and leave the heart flat to dry (1-2 days). If it was not stiff enough, repeat the process to the desired stiffness (colourless fizzy drink can also be used). You will find patterns where this technique is used by clicking the pictures below

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How to crochet fringes

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet fringes. We have already crocheted some fringes. Pull out a loop with the crochet hook to the desired length, twist the thread (the more times the thread is twisted, the tighter the fringe become), fold the thread double and it will twist together. Work a double crochet in the next stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.