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8:45
How to knit A.1 in DROPS 163-17

In this DROPS video we show how to work the wave pattern following chart A.1 for the Mermaid Song blanket in DROPS 163-17. We knit 3 edge stitches on each side and knit A.1 2 times the width. We've already knitted A.1 2 times in height and start video with row 6 in the chart from the WS. This blanket band is made in DROPS Snow, we knit with the same yarn in the video. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
17:54
How to knit M.1 in 118-16

In this DROPS video we show how to knit the lace pattern followong chart M.1 for the skirt in DROPS 118-16. This skirt is made in DROPS Baby Merino, in the video we knit with DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
6:58
How to work a domino square

In this DROPS video we show how we work a domino square. Cast on 5 stitches and insert 1 marker thread in the middle stitch. Work the domino square as follows: ROW 1 (= wrong side): Knit. ROW 2 (= right side): Knit as far as the stitch with the marker thread, 1 yarn over, knit 1 (stitch with marker thread), 1 yarn over, knit to end of row. ROW 3 (= wrong side): Knit. ROW 4 (= right side): Knit as far as the stitch with the marker thread, 1 yarn over, knit 1 (stitch with marker thread), 1 yarn over, knit to end of row. Work ROWS 1-4 onwards until finish measurement. Cast off – but on the cast-off row increase as before in the corner; yarn overs are cast off as you go (this avoids the corners being tight). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You also need to read the pattern as well as watch the video. You will find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
14:12
How to knit A.1 in DROPS Extra 0-1184

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit the chart A.1 for the Christmas Comfort pillow in DROPS Extra 0-1184. This pillow is made in 2 strands DROPS Snow, in the video we knit with 1 strand DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the pictures below.
29:42
How to knit the cover with cables in DROPS Extra 0-1402

In this DROPS video we show how to knit the cover with cables for the press pot and cup in DROPS Extra 0-1402. We knit the cover for a small cup and we have already cast on (we have less stitches than it says in the pattern and we knit A.6, A.7b and A.9 one time and A.8 2 times). This cover is knitted in DROPS Lima, 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.
8:19
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.
7:26
How to knit chart A.2 in DROPS 170-32 and DROPS 170-8

In this DROPS video we show how to knit the lace pattern after chart A.2 for the Sunny Day top in DROPS 170-32 and the Sunny Day jumper in DROPS 170-8. In this video we have already knitted a mini-top in stocking st with 2 garter st in each side. The chart is knitted back and forth. This top and jumper are made in DROPS Paris, but in the video we knit 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 both patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
8:23
How to work a flounce edge after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to work a flounce edge after chart A.1 used in the “Rosy Ruffles” socks in DROPS 223-47. We have already cast on 36 stitches with 2 threads. We work further with only 1 thread. These socks are worked in DROPS Nord, but in this 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.
9:06
How to work a folding edge together

In this DROPS video we show how to work a folding edge together, like the one in the “Rosy Ruffles” socks in DROPS 223-47. We have already worked the flounce edge and we place a marker in the first stitch on last round. Work a rib with knit 2/purl 1 to right measurements. Fold the beginning of piece in towards wrong side of piece so that you can pick up stitch in the first round with rib after A.1 (piece is now folded with wrong side towards wrong side and flounce is pointing upwards over the needles). Knit 1 round while at the same time as every knit stitch from the first round with rib is knitted together with next stitch on round (i.e. every 3rd stitch from the first round with rib is fastened to the round being worked now). Turn the piece inside out so that flounce is on the outside of piece, this is now the right side of sock. Knit 1 round (as the round is turned there might be a small hole in the transition but this can be sewn up with a small stitch at the end). These socks are worked in DROPS Nord, but in this 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.
5:05
How to work a flounces edge at the end of a work

In this DROPS video we show how to work a flounces edge at the end of a work, like the one in DROPS 230-36. We start the video by showing a little bit of the last round of the rib (knit 1 twisted/purl 1), before we show how to increase stitches to the flounces edge. 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 this flounces edge by clicking on the picture below.
10:27
How to knit a cable with two-colored English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to knit a cable with two-colored English rib in the cloth used in DROPS 189-14. We show the row with cable, next row is row 5 and we use less stitches that it says in the pattern, so remember to read the patter to get the correct stitch numbers. This cloth is knitted in DROPS Cotton Light, 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.
28:32
How to work a 2-coloured flower in English rib

In this DROPS video we work the 2-coloured flower in English rib after chart A.1B to the sock in DROPS 198-15 These socks are worked in DROPS Nord, 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 the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
8:59
How to work a makeup pad in Fisherman`s rib

In this DROPS video we show how to work the makeup pad «Ribbed Scrubbies» in DROPS Extra 0-1495. These makeup pads are worked in DROPS Cotton Light 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.
15:06
How to knit A.1 - beginning to a jumper

In this DROPS video we show how to knit after chart A.1 / beginning of DROPS 179-1, but also used in other patterns. We have already knitted the first 10 rounds. See the chart text for explanations of the different techniques. This jumper is knitted in DROPS Puna, but in video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and the chart text to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
7:50
How to split the front piece in half to form a V-neck

In this DROPS video we show how we split a front piece in 2 to form a V-neck, as is done in the «Highland Homecoming» jumper with structural pattern in DROPS 216-5. We knit a mini-jumper and start the video where we put the middle stitch on a marker, this stitch will later be picked up when the neck is knitted. Then we show a couple of rows where we decrease for the neck (from RS) before we show how to cast off for armhole (from WS). This Highland Homecoming jumoer is knitted in DROPS Air, but in the video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must also read a pattern with this explanation to be able to follow this video properly. You can find the pattern for the Highland Homecoming jumper by clicking on the picture below.
11:05
How to work a neckline with a slight bend in the neck

In this DROPS video we show how to cast off on the neck edge, so that it gets a slightly better fit in the neck, as is done in the "Wild Mint Tea Jacket" in DROPS 227-6. We have only worked a small part of the jacket with a smaller number of stitches than what is written in the pattern and we work only a small part of the band before we cast off. This jacket is worked in DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Kid-Silk but in the video, we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. The seam in the middle at the back can look a bit thick, so at the end we show 2 parts that are sewn together with DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Kid-Silk. You must read a pattern with this neckline to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
8:27
How to knit a thumb gusset on a mitten

In this DROPS video we show how to knit a thumb gusset as on many of our popular knitted gloves. Below is a diagram of the entire mitten and a diagram of the thumb. We have knitted after the large chart to where we should start increasing for the thumb (the black squares in the large diagram). You will then knit by the large chart and the little diagram (thumb). When you have done all increases in thumb chart, put x-number of stitches (the number that is in the pattern) on a thread. Now cast on x-number of stitches (the number that is in the pattern) behind the thumb and now knit the mitten after the large chart. When finished knitted mitten, put sts from the thread back on needle, knit up x-number of stitches (the number that is in the pattern) behind the thumb and then work after the thumb chart. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
8:28
How to work an easy thumb

In this DROPS video we show how to work an easy thumb to a mitten. We knit a marking thread (pastel pink) for the thumb opening when we work the mitten. Then we pull out the thread and place the stitches on double pointed needles. In addition, we also knit up new stitches on each sides (read pattern for how many stitches), then work the thumb finish. 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 one of the pictures below.
4:11
How to assembly the knitted hat in DROPS 134-54

In this DROPS video we show how to assembly the Edith Piaf hat in DROPS 134-54. We show how to fold the hat, where to sew and how to attach the band. This hat is made in DROPS Alpaca, in the video we knit with DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
13:17
How to assembly the hat in DROPS 192-12

In this DROPS video we show how to assembly the «Garbo» hat in DROPS 192-12. We have already worked the two pieces and show how the parts are sewn together, how the pieces are assembly and plaiting together and how to work further on after chart A.3. This hat is worked in DROPS Air, 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.
6:25
How to assembly the stole in DROPS 166-45

In this DROPS video we show 2 different ways of assembling the Victorian Charm stole in DROPS 166-45. First, we show how we sew pieces together, cast-off edge against cast off edge to off edge, then we show how we sew pieces together with grafting/kitchener sts when the work is put on a thread / needle. This stole is made in DROPS Lace, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
5:24
How to assembly a rainbow

In this DROPS video we show who to sew together the rainbow in DROPS Extra 0-1490. We have already worked the strips and show how the strips are sewn together in each other. This rainbow is worked in DROPS Paris, the same yarn we use 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.
5:49
How to sew a stuffed animal together

In this DROPS video we show how to sew together a stuffed animal. Fold the piece double and sew together in the side, in outer loops of edge stitch/row. Fill the stuffed animal with cotton wool and sew together behind in the back of neck in outer loops of edge row. We use the yarn DROPS Big Merino in the video. You’ll find a pattern to a stuffed animal like this by clicking on one of the pictures below.
0:38
How to felt the mobile pouch in DROPS 143-9

In this DROPS video we show a mobile pouch knitted in DROPS Big Delight before and after felting. Place the mobile pouch in the washing machine with a detergent without enzymes and optical bleach. Wash warm at 40 degrees with normal spin but no pre-wash. After wash shape the pouch to the right size while still wet and leave to dry flat. If the pouch are too small, put it in water until it are thoroughly wet, and then stretch to right size. At subsequent wash, wash the pouch at regular wool programme. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.