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How to work a strap with cable to a top

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.6 to the “Seaside Spirals” top in DROPS 211-13, but the same technique / similar cable is used in other patterns. This top is worked 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 and the video: How to work the right front piece to the top in DROPS 211-13 by clicking on one of the pictures below.
9:10
How to work with 2 circular needles with different needle sizes

In this DROPS video we show you how to work rib in a stockinette stitch piece. To allow the rib to tighten, work the rib with a smaller needle size than the rest of the piece. Use both ends of the needle when working.
17:39
How to work a right front piece to a top

In this DROPS video we show how to work the right front piece to the “Seaside Spirals” top in DROPS 211-13. but the same technique / similar cable are used in other patterns. Even though the body is worked around, we only show the front piece in this video. We have already worked chart A.3 (V-neck) and put the front pieces stitches and stitches under the sleeves on different threads. We start the video where we cast on 5 stitches and show how to work after chart A.4, and at the same time we work the "edge" together with the top. We also show how to work some of chart A.5, how to decrease after chart A.5 and before chart A.4. We do not have the same number of stitches as in the pattern. This top is worked in DROPS Paris, 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 and the video: “How to work the strap with cable to the top in DROPS 211-13” by clicking on the picture below.
20:54
How to work after charts to the short puffed sleeve in DROPS 222-20

In this DROPS video we show how to work the short puffed sleeve with lace pattern in DROPS 222-20. We have already cast on 11 stitches (we use less no of stitches than it says in the pattern) and work 2 rows before we start on the charts. We work chart A.2 and A.4 1 time and A.3 2 times in the width. We work the charts 1 time in height and and when the diagrams are to be repeated in height, we work A.2 and A.4 1 time, while A.3 is now worked 4 times in width. This top is worked in DROPS Safran, 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.
6:04
DROPS 148-11 & 12 Lacepattern

In this video we show the pretty and yet easy lace pattern used in the waist on these two popular designs 148-11 & 148-12. Follow the chart in the patterns, where you work the pattern in the round on a circular needle and all rows in charts will be worked from RS. On our sample the first rows are worked and we start on the first actual pattern row in chart. We P2 on each side of the pattern to make it easy to see how the holes will look like from RS: 3rd row = first actual pattern row (right side): P2 (edge sts), 1 yo, slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso, 1 yo, P3, 1 yo, slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso, 1 yo, P2 (edge sts). 4th row (in video we work it from WS): K2 (edge sts), P3, K3, P3, K2 (edge sts). 5th row (right side): P2, K3, P3, K3, P2 6th row (WS): as row 4. 7th row (right side): work pattern again as on row 3 The actual pattern rows are worked on every 4th row and the other rows are worked with K over K and P over P. Happy Knitting ! To see these lace patterns/charts see: DROPS 148-11 or DROPS 148-12 or one of the pictures to the left.
17:20
Chart A.2 in DROPS 161-28

In this DROPS video we show you how to work the chart A.2 in DROPS 161-28. We only show a section of the chart in the video. We have already worked 2 rounds of the chart. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern, go to: DROPS 161-28
5:32
Easy lace pattern used in DROPS 160-28

In this DROPS video we show how to work an easy lace pattern that is used in DROPS 160-28. We work the chart A.1 4 times in a row. And we have worked 2 garter sts in each side and 2 reports in the height. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern , go to: DROPS 160-28
10:38
Chart A.1 and A.2 in DROPS 168-15

In this DROPS video we show you how to work chart A.1 and A.2 for the top in DROPS 168-15. We have already worked 2 ridges in garter st and the first sts worked in stockinette st. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this top, go to: DROPS 168-15
18:09
Top with V-neck and lace pattern

In this DROPS video we show you how to work after chart A.1 for the top in DROPS 170-4. In the video we work size S/M. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern, go to: DROPS 170-4 To see the jumper with the same pattern, see: DROPS 170-3
9:06
Chart A.1 in DROPS 170-6

In this DROPS video we show how to work chart A.1 for the top in DROPS 170-6. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this top, go to: Pattern link DROPS 170-6
19:50
Chart A.1 in DROPS 170-24

In this DROPS video we show how to work chart A.1 for the top in DROPS 170-24. We already worked 1 repeat in the height and we work 2 times 2 repeats of the pattern in the round, seperated by markers and K1 on each side of marker as in the pattern. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern and chart to be able to follow. To see the pattern for this top, go to: DROPS 170-24

19:42
Raglan increases and chart A.1 in DROPS 169-36

In this DROPS video we show how you work the raglan increases top down with diagram A.1 on the yoke for the top in DROPS 169-36. We also show how to bind off sts for the shoulder straps and casting on new sts for the body. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. To see the pattern for this top, go to: DROPS 169-36

12:39
How to knit the lace pattern and lace edge in DROPS 176-12

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit the lace pattern and the lace edge after chart A.3 and A.5 for the top in DROPS 176-12. In the video we have already worked chart A.5 two times in height and A.3 four times in height so that you easier can see the pattern. This top is knitted in DROPS Cotton Merino, but in the video we use 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.
5:50
How to work a little part of the chart in DROPS 146-8

In this DROPS video we show how to work 11th and 12th round of chart A.1. For the chart to fit, you need to start the 11th round by working the last 2 stitches on the 10th round. When the chart is repeated in height, knit 2 stitches at the end of the 12th round. This top is worked in DROPS Muskat, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You also need to read the pattern and look at chart A.1 as well as watch the video. You will find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
7:19
How to work the pattern to the summer top in DROPS 64-8

In this DROPS video we show how to work the pattern to the “Beachside Garden” summer top in DROPS 64-8. First we pick up stitches from WS over 2 crocheted flower square. When working the pattern we knit 2 stitches in each side, both from RS and WS. Work like this: ROW 1: K 2, * slip 1 stitch as if to K, K 1, pass the slipped stitch over 1 K and leave the slipped stitch on left needle, K the slipped stitch *, repeat from *-*, finish with K2. Row 2: K2, purl all stitches and finish with K2 Repeat 1st and 2nd row in height. The top in DROPS 64-8 is worked in DROPS Safran, 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 and others related video by clicking on the pictures below.