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Waves & Zig Zag

Browse our tutorial videos to guide you in creating stunning fan, wave, flounce and zigzag crochet patterns. Follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams, and master these unique techniques!

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How to crochet a simple fan pattern

A fan pattern can consist of different number of stitches and types of stitches. In this DROPS video we show two simple fan patterns. In the first part of the video the fan consist of 4 tr's with 2 ch between each, and second fan pattern has 6 dtr's with 2 ch between each. In the video we have already crocheted 3 rows of fan pattern. Ch 4, then *2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr in the same ch-space*, repeat *-* 3 more times, end with 1 ch and 1 tr in 3rd ch from previous row. In the last part of the video we show the same fan pattern, but the 2 tr's are replaced with 3 dtr's. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet a zigzag pattern

In this DROPS video we show to how to create a beautiful zigzag pattern. This is a nice effect for both skirts and blankets. You must read the pattern and maybe look at a chart to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet a wave pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a wave pattern. We crochet 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. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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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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How to crochet a small picot

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a small picot. Here we are making 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 *-*. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique can be used by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet a picot edge

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a nice little picot edge. Crochet *ch 3, 1 dc (UK tr) in 1.st ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc (UK dc) in next stitch*, repeat *-*. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet a fan edge

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a cute and decorating fan edge. This edge can be added on a crochet piece, or on a knitted piece, or you can crochet and sew it on to a piece of fabric, like a towel. If working along a crochet edge you will need a number of sts that can be divided by 8 + 1. If working in the round you need a number of sts that can be divided in 8. On our sample we have 25 sts. Crochet like this: 1 dc, * skip 3 sts, 4 tr + ch 2 + 4 tr in next st, skip 3 sts, 1 dc in next st *, repeat from *-*. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet loops along an edge

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet loops along an edge. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet a flounce edge top down

There are different ways to crochet a flounce edge. In this DROPS video we show an easy way by crochet 2 Double crochet (dc) in back loop on each stitch on the row. Then continue to crochet dc through both loops until your edge is as long as you want it.
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How to crochet a carpet with stripes and zig-zag pattern

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet 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. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.