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How to knit a basic lace pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to knit one of the easiest lace patterns, a 2 row repeat only. This is great for beginners and mindless lace knitting. Perfect for scarves and any type of yarn. Cast on an even number of stitches. Row 1: K1, *yo, K2 tog*, repeat *-* end row with K1. Row 2: K all sts and yo on row. Repeat row 1-2 for pattern. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns with this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
7:05
How to work an easy lace pattern.

In this DROPS video we show how we work an easy lace pattern, that is used in the Warm Bordeaux scarf in DROPS 192-33. We have already cast on 21 stitches (including 1 edge stitch in each side), worked 1 garter stitch and repeated the pattern 3 times. LACE PATTERN: ROW 1 (= right side): Work 1 garter stitch, * knit 2 together, 1 yarn over *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left, knit 2. ROW 2 (= wrong side): Knit 1, purl until there is 1 stitch left, knit 1. ROW 3: Work 1 garter stitch, knit 1, * knit 2 together, 1 yarn over *, work from *-* until there is 1 stitch left, knit 1. ROW 4: Knit 1, purl until there is 1 stitch left, knit 1. Repeat rows 1-4 onwards. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find a pattern this this lace pattern by clicking on the picture below.
2:32
How to knit a basic lace pattern with 1 yo, K2 together

In this DROPS video we show how to knit a basic lace pattern, which we use in many of our patterns. Remember to K an edge stitch each side. row RS: K1 edge st, *1 yo, K2 tog*, repeat *-* across and end with K1 edge st. row 2 WS: K1 edge st, *1 yo, P2 tog*, repeat *-* across and end with K1 edge st. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
9:25
How to knit 3 variants of the same simple lace pattern

In this DROPS video we show three variants of the same simple lace pattern, but knitted in different ways, so the holes pulls to the right, or left, or go zigzag. Our lace patterns in this video is knitted over 10 stitches where 1 st each side is an edge st knitted in garter st (K on each row). The row with pattern is knitted from RS, and you purl all sts on row back on WS. If you want the holes to pull diagonally up to the right start with (K1 edge st each side): K2 tog, 1 YO, repeat across. If the holes should go diagonally up to the left, work like this (K1 edge st each side): 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to K, K1 and psso, repeat across. If the holes should go zigzag work alternately these two explanations from RS and purl back. Remember that for every dec there must be a yarn over, so you keep a consistent number of stitches on the needle after each row. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns with this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
2:26
How to knit a double yarn over to create a large hole

In this DROPS video we show how to knit a double yarn over to create a large hole. When knitting a lace pattern and you want to make a larger hole than you get by making 1 yo, you can make a double yo. The pattern will explain it something like this: 1 double yo between 2 sts. On next row from WS P first yo and drop the next yo. You must read the pattern and maybe look at charts to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns with this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
10:40
How to knit a zig-zag lace pattern

In this DROPS vdieo we show how to knit a zig-zag lace pattern. This pretty and easy lace pattern is perfect to use for e.g. a scarf. We have chosen to show two repeats of the pattern in the width with 2 edge st at each side. To make it easier we already knitted one repeat in the height, beginning with the 1st row of the second repeat: 1st row (RS): Slip 1 st as to K, K1, * YO, P2 twisted together, K8 *, repeat *-*, finish off with K1, P1. 2nd row and all WS rows: Slip 1 st as to K, K1, P until the last 2 st, K1, P1. (rows 4, 6, 8 and 10 are fast forwarded in this video). 3rd row: Slip 1 st as to K, K1, * K1, YO, P2 twisted together, K5, K2 together, YO *, repeat *-*, and finish off with K1, P1. 5th row: Slip 1 st as to K, K1, * K2, YO, P2 twisted together, K3, K2 together, YO, K1 *, repeat *-*, and finish off with K1, P1. 7th row: Slip 1 st as to K, K1, * K3, YO, P2 twisted together, K1, K2 together, YO, K2 *, repeat *-*, and finish off with K1, P1. 9th row: Slip 1 st as to K, K1, * K4, YO, K3 together (= Slip 1 st as to K, K2 together, PSSO), YO, K3 *, repeat *-* and finish off with K1, P1. 10th row: as all WS rows.
9:43
How to knit a lace pattern

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit a lace pattern. We cast on 26 stitches and knit the chart with 2 edge stitch in each side (22+4). Chart description: Empty square = knit from right side, purl from wrong side Black dot = purl from right side, knit from wrong side The triangle pointing to the left = knit 2 stitches together The triangle pointing to the right = slip 1 stitch, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over The triangle pointing up = slip 1 stitch, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over Empty circle = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over In the video we use the yarn DROPS Snow.
9:23
How to knit a lace pattern with little trees

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit lace pattern with little trees. We cast on 40 stitches and knit the chart with 2 edge stitch in each side (36+4). We have already worked the first 8 rows of the chart and we show you the last 8, so that you easier can see the pattern. Chart description: Empty square = knit from right side, purl from wrong side Black line = purl stitch Empty circle = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over The triangle pointing up = slip 2 stitches, knit 1, pass the slipped stitches over the knitted one by one In the video we use the yarn DROPS Snow.
4:40
How to work a lace pattern with increases and decreases to make a little knot

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart with increases and decreases to make a little knot. This chart is used in the vest «Raspberry Rose» in DROPS 218-17 and the jumper «Raspberry Rose Sweater» in DROPS 218-18. We work 3 garter stitches on each side and mark the 3 icons that makes the knot in purple. Icon 1: Work in the stitch below the next stitch as follows: knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1 (= 2 stitches increased). Icon 2: 3 Work stitches in stocking stitch. Icon 3: Work like this: slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit 1 and pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted stitch (= 2 stitches decreased). The vest and jumper are knitted in DROPS Alpaca, 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 patterns by clicking on one of the picture below.
7:25
How to work 4 different chart icons

In this DROPS video we show how to work 4 different chart icons. We mark the icons pink before knitting/purling. We work 2 stitches in each side in garter stitch. In some patterns, there may be other charts and similar chart icons, but the technique is almost the same. Chart icon 1: Knit 3 together (= 2 stitches decreased). Chart icon 2: Between 2 stitches make 2 yarn overs; on the next row (wrong side) purl the first yarn over twisted (i.e. the yarn over towards the middle of the diagram); the second yarn over is purled (i.e. the yarn over towards the side) (= 2 stitches increased). Chart icon 3: between 2 stitches make 2 yarn overs; on the next row (wrong side) purl the first yarn over (i.e. the yarn over towards the side), the second yarn over is purled twisted (i.e. yarn over towards the middle of the diagram) (= 2 stitches increased). Chart icon 4: Slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 2 together and pass the slipped stitch over (= 2 stitches decreased). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read the pattern with these chart icons to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns using these techniques by clicking on one of the picture 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.
4:45
How to knit A.3 in DROPS Children 26-6

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet chart A.3 for the Wendy Darling dress in DROPS Children 26-6. In the video we knit stocking st on each side of the pattern. We only show the right side. This dress is made in DROPS Cotton Merino, 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. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
5:54
How to knit A.1 in DROPS 146-3

In this DROPS video we show how to knit chart A.1 for the Romantic shrug in DROPS 146-3. We already made one repetition following the chart. In the video we show how to knit the pattern rows in the chart. We have 1 edge st each side worked in garter st i.e. K on every row. This shrug is made in DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk, but 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.
3:14
How to knit M.4B in DROPS 139-5

In this DROPS video we show how to knit chart M.4B for the Akropolis bolero in DROPS 139-5. On the video we already have knitted the first rows in chart to show the pattern. 1st row work from RS starting at bottom right corner of chart: P2, K2 tog, yo, K2, P2. 2nd row from WS start at 2nd row in diagram and work from left to right: K2, P2 tog, yo, P2, K2. Continue like this alternating on every row and following chart at the pattern. This bolero is made in DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk, 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. 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.
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How to knit the lace pattern in DROPS 139-3 and 139-4

In this DROPS video we show how to knit the lace pattern used in DROPS 139-3 and DROPS 139-4. We have already knitted one repeat of the chart in height. We start next repeat on a RS row at the bottom right corner on chart. We knit 1st row in chart from right to left. Next row from WS we follow the chart from left to right. The outer 2 sts each side and the one stitch in the middle are K on every row, as shown in chart. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find the patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
4:09
How to knit M.2 in DROPS 130-11

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit chart M.2 for the Meringue jacket in DROPS 130-11. In this video we have knitted the chart 3 times in the width and we have 2 edge sts in garter st in each side. We have already knitted 1 repeat of the chart in height. This jacket is made in DROPS Muskat, 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. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
14:23
How to knit M.1 in DROPS 118-22

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit chart M.1 for the pattern on the tunic in DROPS 118-22. In this video we have 2 edge sts in garter st in each side and we have already worked 1 report of the chart in height. This tunic is made in DROPS Safran and DROPS Cotton-Viscose, 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. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
5:54
How to knit A.1 in DROPS 161-9, 161-10 and 161-11

In this DROPS video we show how to knit chart A.1 used in DROPS 161-9, 161-10 and 161-11. In this video we knit back and forth, to work the pattern in the round, follow the chart text. All 3 patterns 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. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
21:12
How to knit A.1 in DROPS 161-13

In this DROPS video we show how to knit chart A.1 for the Water Diamonds jacket in DROPS 161-13. In this video we only show how to knit the right side. We knit 1 garter st in each side and have already knitted the chart 1 time in height so that you can see the pattern better. This jacket is made in DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk and DROPS Alpaca, 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. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to knit A.1 and A.2 for the jacket in DROPS 175-25

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit the lace pattern after chart A.1 and A.2 for the jacket in DROPS 175-25. We knit like this: 10 band stitches in garter stitch, A.1 (21 stitches), A.2 (2 stitches) and 3 stitches in stocking stitch. In the video we have already worked 3 ridges in garter stitch and the chart 1 time in height. This jacket is knitted in DROPS Flora, but in the video we knit 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.
7:44
How to knit A.1 in DROPS Extra 0-852

In this DROPS video we show how to knit a lace pattern following chart A.1 for the jacket in DROPS Extra 0-852. This beautiful lace pattern consists of yarn overs and decreases only. To easily be able to see the pattern we have chosen to knit two repeatsin width with 1 edge st each side, and we have already knitted three repeats of the chart in height. We knit 4 rows following the chart. This jacket is made in DROPS Symphony, 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. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
16:05
How to knit A.1 in DROPS 167-24

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit chart A.1 for the Sweet Crush poncho in DROPS 167-24. In this video we have already cast on stitches and knitted one ridge with increases on the last row. (We have less stitches and cm as written in the pattern). This poncho is made in DROPS Air, 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. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to knit the lace pattern in DROPS 148-11 and 148-12

In this DROPS video we show how to knit the pretty and yet easy lace pattern used in the waist on the two popular patterns DROPS 148-11 and DROPS 148-12. In the video the first rows are knitted 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 knit 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): knit pattern again as on row 3 The actual pattern rows are knitted on every 4th row and the other rows are knitted with K over K and P over P. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow. You’ll find tbe patterns by clicking on the pictures below.