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Wave & Zig Zag

Learn how to work beautiful wave and zig zag patterns into your projects with our tutorial videos, which will show you how to knit various patterns following diagrams.

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Videos: 14
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Wave pattern

The video shows how to generally create a wave pattern on a knitted garment by working decreases and yarn overs. In this video we are following a pattern repeat with 17 sts in width and 4 rows in height. 1st row (RS): K2 tog 3 times, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K2 tog 3 times. 2nd row (WS: K all sts (they will be purled seen from RS) 3rd row: K all sts 4th row: P all sts
13:53
How to work wave pattern after charts

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.1 and A.2 to the Good Night Baby blanket in DROPS Baby 33-4. We work 2 rapports after the charts and we have already casted up 42 stitches + 3 edge stiches in each side (= 48 stitches). This blanket is worked in DROPS Baby Merino, 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.
8:45
Wave pattern in DROPS 163-17

In this DROPS video we show how to work chart A.1 in DROPS 163-17. We work 3 edge stitches on each side and works A.1 2 times the width. We've already worked A.1 2 times in height and start video with row 6 in the chart from the WS. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this blanket, go to: DROPS 163-17
17:54
Lace: Chart M.1 in 118-16

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart M.1 in 118-16, but REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. We have already worked 2 repeats of M.1 To see the pattern to this skirt where this lacepattern is use, go to: DROPS 118-16
4:59
Zigzag knit

In this video we cast on 40 sts with Snow, K2 rows. Then: Row 1: work this row with dec as a start off for the zigzag pattern; in the center of each repeat dec by slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso and then K2 tog as shown in the chart on the pattern. Row 2 (WS): P all sts Row 3 (RS): dec as on row 1, in addition inc 1 st each side of each pattern repeat by K2 in 1 st. Repeat row 2 and 3.
8:39
Wave pattern in a skirt

In this DROPS video we show you how to work a wave pattern after chart A.1 for the skirt in DROPS 164-37. In this video we show the first six rows of the chart and then the last row of the chart. We fast forward some of the easy rows. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern of this skirt, go to: DROPS 164-37
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Socks: How to work the beginning of the socks in DROPS 168-24

In this DROPS video we show how to work the beginning of the socks with stripes and wave pattern in DROPS 168-24. In the video we have less stitches than written in the pattern. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this socks, go to: DROPS 168-24
16:48
How to work the wrist warmers in DROPS 190-33

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.1 (size S/M) to the “Geline” wrist warmers in DROPS 190-33. We have already worked 7 rounds and start the video by the black star. Read under the icon explanation in the pattern how to work the round. Then we show how to work the wave pattern, and then how to bind off without assembly. These wrist warmers are worked in DROPS Baby AlpacaSilk, 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.
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DROPS 130-1 - starting chart

The video shows how you start working the chart, row 1-11, on this pretty and popular Verdi shawl. Cast on 17 sts and P 1 row from WS, then continue as in the video shows, working chart 8 times and finish row with 1 st in stockinette. On all rows from WS purl all sts and yo's.
10:18
Knitted edge of a shawl, while binding off

In this video we show you how to knit an edge to your shawl and at the same time binding of the sts on the shawl. When you are ready with the sts on the shawl don't turn the piece but cast on 14 new sts for shawl edge from WS. Turn the piece, K1 row over the new sts (= RS), turn the piece and work according to diagram = 1st row in the diagram is WS. In this DROPS video we already worked the first repeat of the edge. We start off with the second repeat of the edge: 1st row = WS: Slip 1st st as to P, K1, 1YO, K2 tog, k1 to 4 st remain of the edge sts, 1 YO, K2 tog, 2 YO, K the last two stitches. Turn the piece 2nd row = RS: K2, work only 1 of the double YO, drop the second one. K to 3 st remain of the edge st, 1 YO, K2 tog and work the last st together with the first free st from the shawl. Turn the piece and knit 3rd row of the diagram and so on. On the last row from RS we bind off the first 8 sts, knit the rest of the edge sts according to diagram = 14 sts on the needle and repeat the diagram again. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern with this technique, see: DROPS 153-2
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Shawl: How to work the beginning of the shawl in DROPS 166-20

In this DROPS video we show how to work the beginning of the shawl in DROPS 166-20 after chart A.1, A.2, A.3. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern, go to: DROPS 166-20
15:39
Chart A.1 in DROPS 165-37

In this DROPS video we show you how to work the beginning of the shawl in DROPS 165-37 after chart A.1. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern, go to: DROPS 165-37
15:23
Chart A.3 (edge) in DROPS 143-5

In this DROPS video we show you how to work the edge for the shawl in DROPS 143-5 following chart A.3 We work one complete repeat of the chart and shows how you pick up the outermost st in front loop from shawl with the right needle, and then passing over first knitted st in A.3. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern for this shawl, go to: DROPS 143-5
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How to knit A.1 in DROPS 180-32

In this DROPS video we show how to knit after chart A.1 that is used in the “Warm Waves” scarf in DROPS 180-32. We have already knitted 1 GARTER STITCH (= knit 2 rows) and start the video with knit 3 stitches, then we knit A.1 twice after each other before we finish with knit 3 stitches. This scarf are knitted in DROPS Delight, 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.