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6:19
How to knit stripes and short rows in garter stitch

In this DROPS video we show how you can knit stripes in garter st and at the same time short rows. Knit as follows: 1st row (= RS): Work until 2 sts remain, turn and work back, work until 4 sts remain, turn and work back. Continue like this (work 2 sts less than previous time) until the last 2 sts on needle have been worked back and forth. Knit at the same time the stripes. Then K two rows (1 ridge) over all sts You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
5:18
How to decrease in DROPS 155-1 and DROPS 158-17

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease while knitting short rows and stripes as on the jackets in DROPS 155-1 and DROPS 158-17. Knit as follows: Slip the first 2 sts loosely over on to right needle, pull yarn behind the 2 sts, work the remaining sts and work back but not over the last 2 sts. Continue like this (slip 2 sts more on to right needle for every time) until 2 sts remain on needle and last row is from WS. At the SAME TIME dec at the end of every other row from RS by K the last 2 sts tog. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find both patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
11:13
How to knit cables and false fisherman's rib

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit the cables and false fisherman's rib after chart A.1, A3 and A.4 in the jumper in DROPS 181-18. We have already knitted 1 ridge, chart A.2 and 2 rows of chart A.4. In the video we knit like this: 3 stitches garter stitch, A.1 over 4 stitches, A.4 over 31 stitches, A.3 over 4 stitches and 3 stitches in garter stitch. We knit size S-M-L. This jumper is knitted in DROPS Snow, we use the same yarn in the video. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
5:48
How to knit a textured border

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit the textured border after chart A.1 in DROPS 197-8. We only show the beginning of round 10 and 11. Round 10: 1 yarn over, * insert the right needle in the middle of the stitch marked with a circle 4 rounds before this round, pick up the strand and pull the loop 3 cm long *, knit 1, repeat from *-* 1 time (= 3 stitches). This we show 3 times. Round 11: Work yarn over twisted to avoid hole, knit 3 together, knit 1, knit 3 twisted together and purl 1. This we also show 3 times. Remember the loops that are pulled out must have the correct length so that it does not get too tight. In this video we use the yarn DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the diagram to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
2:48
How to work a 2-colored textured pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to work a 2-colored textured pattern where the structure is created by changing the strand both in front and back off the piece, purling and where the thread is picked up from previous rounds. This technique is used on the jumper in DROPS 210-9 and the jacket in DROPS 210-10. First we show how to lift stitches from left needle over to right needle with the strand in front (towards you), then lift the strand from 4 rounds below on the left needle and knit it together with the next stitch (the strand is behind /WS). Then we show how to lift stitches from left needle over to right needle with strand behind (on WS) and purl next stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Air and DROPS Big Deligt in the video. You should also read a pattern using this technique and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You can find a pattern with this technique by clicking on one of the pictures below.
15:03
How to work a neck with short rows

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.1 and A.2 to the neck with short rows to the “Spring Fuzz” Jacket in DROPS 213-27. First we work right neck after chart A.1 and Short Rows-1, then left neck after chart A.2 and Short Rows-2. Then we show how to work these pieces together. This jacket is worked in DROPS Melody, 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.
10:43
How to increase and mark the increase stitches with stitch markers in English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to increase and mark the increase stitches with different colors, the same way we do in the «Cheers to Lift» jumper in DROPS 212-28. INCREASE AS FOLLOWS IN THE STITCHES WITH PURPLE MARKERS: Work 3 stitches in the stitch and yarn over and move the marker as follows: Knit together the yarn over and stitch, move the purple marker to this stitch (i.e. stitch on right needle), but do not slip the stitch and yarn-over off the left needle, make 1 yarn over the right needle and knit together the stitch and yarn over 1 more time = 3 stitches (= 2 stitches increased). The marker sits in the first increased stitch (= knitted stitch). The next time you increase, work in the stitch with the marker. INCREASE AS FOLLOWS IN THE STITCHES WITH GREEN MARKERS: Work 3 stitches in the stitch and yarn over and move the marker as follows: Knit together the yarn over and stitch, but do not slip the stitch and yarn-over off the left needle, make 1 yarn over the right needle and knit together the stitch and yarn over 1 more time and move the green marker to this stitch = 3 stitches (= 2 stitches increased). The marker sits in the last increased stitch (= knitted stitch). The next time you increase, work in the stitch with the marker. On the next round work the 3 stitches into the English rib pattern as follows: Make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, purl the yarn over, make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl. This jumper is worked in DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk and DROPS Glitter, but in the video we use DROPS Snow. You must read a pattern with this description to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
18:59
How to work the beginning to a jumper

In this DROPS video we show how we work the beginning of the Breaking Sunlight jumper in DROPS 213-36, but the same increase with 8 markers is also used in other jumpers. We have already cast on 80 stitches (size S) and knitted 1 round. We start the video by working a rib (knit 1, purl 1) 2 rounds. Then change to larger needles, work textured pattern (knit 1, 1 in garter stitch) and put 8 markers in work + 1 mark (green) indicating the beginning of the round. We show 4 more rounds, but the last 2 rounds we do not show the whole rounds. You must read the pattern as well as watch the video. You can find the pattern by clicking on the picture below. This jumper is worked in DROPS Paris, but in video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow.
20:17
How to work a V-neck after charts

In this DROPS video we show how we work the V-neck after charts to the «Highland Homecoming» jumper in DROPS 216-5. We knit up stitches inside the 1 edge stitch around the neck before we work after chart A.2 and A.3. This “Highland Homecoming” jumper is knitted in DROPS Air, 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 can find the pattern for the “Highland Homecoming” jumper by clicking on the picture below.
9:14
How to start working a pouffe-sleeve, from sleeve cap and top down

In this DROPS video we show how to start working back and forth a pouffe-sleeve from the sleeve cap and top down, like in DROPS 223-1. Remember to read a pattern using this technique on how many stitches you should cast on, how many increases in first row, how many times it`s working 2 stitches in 1 stitch (in front and in back loop) and how you increases in each sides before you can work around. In this video we have cast on 10 stitches, then we knit from RS while increase 5 stitches (evenly). Then we purl 1 row from WS and next row from RS we increase by knit 2 stitches in each stitch (except the first and last stitch). Then work stocking stitch back and forth to sleeve cap and cast at the same time on new stitches at the end of every row in each side. Remember to read the pattern for how many stitches and times. When you have the right number of stitches and measurement put piece together and continue in the round. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern with this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
11:53
How to work a V-neck cable after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to work a V-neck where the V starts with a cable over 10 stiches, like the «Renaissance Memories» jumper in DROPS 222-41, but the same technique / similar cable is used in other patterns. Then we show how to split the V and then decrease stitches before and after chart A.2 and A.3. This jumper is worked 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.
7:35
How to work a V-neck after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to work a V-neck after chart, used in the “Desember Moon” jumper in DROPS 206-12. We show how to work chart A.1 before we split the piece and work A.2 and A.3 and at the same time we decrease 1 stitch after A.2 and 1 stitch before A.3 from RS. This jumper is worked 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.
10:26
How to work a short puff sleeve, bottom up.

In this DROPS video we show how to work a short puff sleeve from the bottom up. We have already worked the edge of the sleeve and start the video by showing how to increase with yarn over. In the next round, we change to a larger needle and work the yarn over twisted to avoid holes. Insert a marker thread at the beginning of the round and continue with stockinette stitch to the measurement in your pattern. Then cast off stitches mid under sleeve. Now work the top of the sleeve back and forth, at the same time cast off stitches at the beginning of each row. See in the pattern how many stitches and how often it should be cast off. When there are 2 rows left, work 2 and 2 or 3 and 3 stitches together, purl 1 row and cast off. 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 a pattern with a puffed sleeve like this by clicking on the picture below.
13:47
How to work cables after chart and a flounces edge

In this DROPS video we show how to work simple cables after chart and how we finish with a flounces edge. You can find this cables and flounces edge in the jumper “Pearlescent Top” in DROPS 230-25. We have already worked chart A.2 3 times in height and show in the video how to work it 1 time in height. We show the beginning and end in each round. Then we show how to work after chart A.3, how to increase to the flounces edge. This jumper is worked in DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Kid-Silk, but in the video, we work 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.
8:02
How to work INCREASE TIP-1 and DECREASE TIP in DROPS 205-41

In this DROPS video we show how to work INCREASING TIP-1 and how to work DECREASE TIP for the "Fun with Friends" jumper in DROPS 205-41. We have already worked a piece and show 1 row from the RIGHT SIDE where we work 1 edge stitch in GARTER STITCH, how to decrease 1 stitch by slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over. Then we work A.1 and A.4. After working A.4, we increase 1 stich by making a yarn over, then knit 1 stitch through yarn over and the stitch above. Knit to 1 stitch before A.5. Knit 1 stitch through yarn over and the stitch above. Increase 1 stich by making a yarn over, work A.5, then knit A.1 until 3 stitches remain. Knit 2 together. From WRONG SIDE: work 1 edge stitch in GARTER STITCH, then follow the explanation of the chart icons, remember on next row purl yarn overs to make hole. This jumper is knitted with double thread in DROPS Air, but in video we only use 1 thread 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.
7:30
How to increase to the shoulders in DROPS 212-14

In this DROPS video we show how we increase after Increase tip-1 to the shoulders in «Cloud Fluff» jumper in DROPS 212-14. We have cast on a less no of stitches than it says in the pattern and we have already increased 3 times. We only show Increase tip-1 over the shoulders, both how it is worked and the next round (we don’t show how to work the back and front piece). INCREASE TIP-1: Work 3 stitches in the stitch and yarn-over with the markers. Purl together the yarn over and stitch but do not slip the stitch and yarn-over off the left needle, make 1 yarn over the right needle and purl together the stitch and yarn-over 1 more time = 3 stitches (= 2 stitches increased = a total of 8 stitches increased). On the next round work the 3 stitches as follows: Make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit the yarn over, make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl. This jumper is worked in DROPS Sky and DROPS Kid-Silk but in the video we work with 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.
12:11
How to increase to the sleeve caps in DROPS 212-14

In this DROPS video, we show how to increase after Increasing Tip-2 to the sleeve caps of the "Cloud Fluff" jumper in DROPS 212-14. We have a smaller number of stitches than what the patterns says. We show Increase tip-2 with the 1st and 2nd increases for the sleeve caps, how we move the markers and how to work the next round (we do not show how the front and back pieces are worked). INCREASE TIP-2, INCREASE 1 ON SLEEVE CAP IS WORKED AS FOLLOWS: Work 3 stitches in the stitch and yarn-over and move the marker as follows: Purl together the yarn-over and stitch, insert 1 marker in this stitch (i.e. stitch on right needle), but do not slip the stitch and yarn over off the left needle, make 1 yarn over the right needle and purl together the stitch and yarn-over 1 more time = 3 stitches (= 2 stitches increased). The marker sits in the first increased stitch (= purled stitch). The next increase is worked in the stitch with the marker. INCREASE TIP-2, INCREASE 2 ON SLEEVE CAP WORKED AS FOLLOWS: Work 3 stitches in the stitch and yarn over and move the marker as follows: Purl together the yarn over and stitch, but wait with slipping the stitch and yarn over off the left needle, make 1 yarn over the right needle, purl together the stitch and yarn-over 1 more time and insert the marker in this stitch = 3 stitches (= 2 stitches increased). The marker sits in the last increased stitch (= purled stitch). The next increase is worked in the stitch with the marker. On the next round work the 3 stitches as follows: Make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit the yarn over, make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl. This jumper is worked in DROPS Sky and DROPS Kid-Silk but in the video we work with 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. Front = your language Back = your language Sleeve / sleeve cap = your language
10:41
How to work some of the chart icons in DROPS 213-25 and DROPS 213-26

In this DROPS video, we show how to work some of the chart icons used in the September Story sweater in DROPS 213-25 and the September Story jacket in DROPS 213-26. We have already worked a piece so you can easily see the bubble pattern. We are working back and forth in the video, but the same technique is also used working around, just remember to read the chart explanation for each pattern. These garments are worked in DROPS Air, but in video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must also read the chart explanations and look at the charts as well as watch the video. You can find the patterns by clicking on one of the pictures below.
9:56
How to work the neck edge in DROPS 213-7

In this DROPS video we show how to work the neck edge to the «Lavender Breeze» jacket in DROPS 213-7. We work both right and left neck edge and cast on new stitches (stitches for sleeves and back piece). Right neck edge must end after a row from the wrong side, and left neck edge must end after a row from the right side. This jacket are worked with 1 thread DROPS Alpaca and 1 thread DROPS Kid-Silk, but in the video we work with only 1 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.
13:34
How to work the picot edge and texture pattern to DROPS 222-28

In this DROPS video we show how to work the picot edge and texture pattern after chart A.1 and A.2 to the “Spring Impressions” jumper in DROPS 222-28. We use a much fewer stitches that it says in the pattern and we already knitted a few rounds. We start the video by showing round 1 and 2 to the picot edge. PICOT-EDGE: ROUND 1: * Knit 2 twisted together, make 1 yarn over *, work from *-* to end of round. ROUND 2: Knit all stitches and yarn overs. Then we purl 5 stitches, A.1 x 2, A.2 and purl 5, 1 time in height. This jumper is worked in DROPS Air, 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.
9:29
How to work after chart A.2 in DROPS 220-3 and 220-4

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.2 to the Galatea” jumper in DROPS 220-3 and to the “Galatea Cardigan” jacket in DROPS 220-4. We use a much fewer stitches that it says in the pattern and we already worked A.2 1 time in height. We show the beginning in each round. This jumper and jacket are worked with 2 strands from yarn group A, but in the video we use 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 patterns by clicking on one the picture below.
17:47
How to work after chart A.1 in DROPS 220-16

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.1 to the «Strawberry Mousse» jumper in DROPS 220-16. We have already worked row 1 to 4 and start the video showing row 5 to 7, then we show row 21 to 27, but we do not show the hole row from WS`s. We knit the first and last stitch, both from RS and WS (garter stitch). This jumper is worked in DROPS Air but in the video, we use 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.
19:45
How to work chart A.3, A.5 and A.6 in DROPS 223-17

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.3 (worked 2 times), A.5 and A.6 to the “Free Motion” jumper in DROPS 223-17. We have already worked the charts 2 times in height and show in the video round 1-2-3-5-7-9 and 11. This jumper 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 picture below.
12:57
How to work after chart A.2 in DROPS 222-32 and DROPS 223-2 – Part 1

In this DROPS video we show to work round 1-9 after chart A.2 to the «Swing by Spring Top» jumper in DROPS 222-32 and «Swing by Spring» dress in DROPS 223-2. We have already worked the neck edge and chart A.1, we use less stitches than it says in the pattern and we show the beginning of the rounds. Jumper and dress are worked in DROPS Belle, 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.