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How to crochet puff stitches back and forth after charts

In this DROPS video we show how to work puff stitches back and forth after charts, this technique are used in the baby blanket “Big Dreams” in DROPS Baby 36-3. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read the pattern, chart explanations and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
6:16
How to crochet rows with puff stitches and treble crochet

There are several ways to crochet puff stitches, in this DROPS video we show how to crochet a row of puff stitches without slip stitch on the "top" of the puff stitch and a row where its crochet 1 chain stitch, 1 treble crochet all the row. We have already worked a chain stitch row and show how to crochet the first puff stitch on the 4th chain stitch from the hook like this: *Make 1 yarn over, insert hook through chain stitch, make 1 yarn over and pull through chain stitch, pull both yarn overs the same length (to avoid small and dense puff stitches it is important to pull the yarn overs long,) *, work from *-* 5 times in total, make a yarn over and pull yarn through all loops on hook. Skip 1 chain stich. Work like this all the way and finish the row with 1 treble crochet in the last stitch, turn and start next row. Crochet 3 chain stitches (= 1 treble crochet). Crochet the row as follows: 1 chain stitch, 1 treble crochet. Repeat these 2 rows in the height. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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How to crochet rows with puff stitches and 3 treble crochets between.

There are several ways to crochet puff stitches, in this DROPS video we show how to crochet a row of puff stitches without chain stitch on the "top" of the puff stitch and with 3 double crochets between each puff. On next row, work 1 treble crochet in each stitch. Start each row with 3 chain stitch (= treble crochet). We have already worked a chain stitch row and show how to crochet the first puff stitch on the 4th chain stitch from the hook like this: *Make 1 yarn over, insert hook through chain stitch, make 1 yarn over and pull through chain stitch, pull both yarn overs the same length (to avoid small and dense puff stitches it is important to pull the yarn overs long,) *, work from *-* 5 times in total, make a yarn over and pull yarn through all loops on hook. Work 1 treble crochet in each off the 3 next stitches. Repeat the puff stitch and the 3 treble crochets the entire row and finish the row with a treble crochet in the last stitch, turn and start next row. Crochet 3 chain stitches (= 1 treble crochet). Crochet 1 treble crochet in each of the stitch all the row out. Repeat these 2 rows in the height. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
8:33
How to crochet a pot holder with puff stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the pot holder “Tea Break” with puff stitches after charts A.1, A.2 and A.3 in DROPS Extra 0-1483. We have a fewer stitches then it says in the pattern and we show row 2 and 3 after the charts. These pot holders are crocheted in DROPS Paris, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet a puff stitch with 9 loops

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a puff stitch with 9 loops. We have already worked 2 puff stitches with 5 treble crochets between and show how do work a puff stitch twice. Work like this: * Make 1 yarn over, insert hook in treble crochet from last row, get the yarn and pull yarn through and make it 2 cm long *, repeat from *-* 4 times in total = 9 loops on hook, make a yarn over and pull yarn through all 9 loops. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video You must read a pattern and look at chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this technique by clicking on the picture below.
11:02
How to crochet a granny square back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a granny square back and forth. Ch 6 and then form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: ch 3, 2 tr in ring, * ch 3, 3 tr *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with ch 3 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. ROUND 2: ch 3, 2 tr in first ch-loop, ch 3, 3 tr in the same ch-loop (= first corner), * ch 1, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, ch 3, 3 tr in the same ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with ch 1 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Continue in rounds with two groups of 3 tr's with ch 3 in each corner, and along sides 3 tr in every ch 1 with ch 1 between each group. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
15:34
How to crochet a granny square with color changes

In this DROPS video we show to make a basic granny square with colour changes. They are very popular and can be used on many projects. After each colour change, crochet around the old yarn end to fasten before cutting it. Crochet 6 ch and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: 3 ch, 2 tr in ring, * 3 ch, 3 tr *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with 3 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change colour. ROUND 2: 3 ch, 2 tr in first ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, * 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with 1 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change colour. ROUND 3: 3 ch, 2 tr in the first ch-space, 1 ch, * 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change colour. ROUND 4: 3 ch, 2 tr in the first ch-space, 1 ch, * 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
10:33
How to crochet a granny square in the round

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet the granny square for the Wrap With Love blanket in DROPS Baby 21-27. Ch 6 and then form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: ch 3, 2 tr in ring, * ch 3, 3 tr *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with ch 3 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. ROUND 2: 1 sl st in each in the next 2 tr, 3 ch 3, 2 tr in first ch-loop, ch 3, 3 tr in the same ch-loop (= first corner), * ch 2, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, ch 3, 3 tr in the same ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with ch 3 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. ROUND 3: 1 sl st in each in the next 2 tr, 3 ch 3, 2 tr in first ch-loop, ch 3, 3 tr in the same ch-loop (= first corner), * ch 2, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, ch 3, 3 tr in the same ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. This blanket is made in DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk, but in the video we crochet 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.
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How to crochet a granny square after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a granny square with 4 rounds after a chart. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video. You must read a pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this granny square by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet the hexagon in DROPS 162-13

In this DROPS video we show you how crochet the hexagon used for the Sunshine blanket in DROPS 162-13. This blanket is made in DROPS Cotton Merino, but in the video we crochet 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 crochet the square in DROPS 117-35

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the square for the Sea of Stars shawl in DROPS 117-35 (ROW 1 WITH SQUARES = 10 squares). Crochet 8 ch and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1 (green): 3 ch, 1 tr in ring, 1 ch, 2 tr in ring, * 3 ch, 2 tr in ring, 1 ch, 2 tr in ring *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with 3 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. ROUND 2 (bordeaux): 3 ch, 1 tr in the first ch-loop, 12 ch, 2 tr in the same ch-loop, * 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, 8 ch, 1 tr in the same ch, 1 ch, 2 tr in next ch-loop, 12 ch, 2 tr in the same ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 1 ch, 1 tr in the next ch, 8 ch, 1 tr in the same ch, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in the 3rd ch from on beg of round. This shawl is made in DROPS Classic Alpaca and DROPS Merino Extra Fine, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below. To see how to crochet the squares together, go to: How to crochet the squares together in DROPS 117-35
16:57
How to crochet A.1 in DROPS 164-17

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the square following chart A.1 for the Autumn Swing skirt in DROPS 164-17. This skirt is made in DROPS Fabel, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look a the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
16:33
How to crochet the square in DROPS 95-38

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet the square for the shawl in DROPS 95-38. This shawl is crochet in DROPS Vivaldi, 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 the pictures below. To see how to crochet the triangle for this shawl, go to: How to crochet the triangle in DROPS 95-38
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How to crochet A.1 for the square jacket in DROPS 173-31

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet chart A.1 for the Stony Ridge jacket in DROPS 173-31. This jacket is crochet in DROPS Cloud, but in the video we crochet with another 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.
19:43
How to crochet the square in DROPS 94-7

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the square for the Cosmos shawl in DROPS 94-7. Furthermore we show how to crochet square no. 2 together with square no. 1 as on Diagr. 1. This shawl is crochet in 1 strand DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk together with 1 strand DROPS Alpaca, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn, 1 strand 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. To see how you work the triangle for this shawl, go to: How to crochet the triangle in DROPS 94-7
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How to crochet the triangle in DROPS 94-7

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the triangle for the Cosmos shawl in DROPS 94-7. Furthermore we show how to crochet the triangle together with two squares as on Diagr. 2. This shawl is crochet in 1 strand DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk together with 1 strand DROPS Alpaca, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn, 1 strand 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. To see how you work the square for this shawl, go to: How to crochet the square in DROPS 94-7
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How to crochet A.1 - octagon square to DROPS 180-9

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the octagon square after chart A.1 used in the blanket in DROPS 180-9. This blanket is crocheted in DROPS Andes. You must read the pattern and look at the chart be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to crochet A.1 in DROPS 180-31

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet A.1, the square that is used in the back at the Escapada jacket in DROPS 180-31. We show the beginning and the end in every round. Work 9 crochet squares before sewing them together into a square back piece. This jacket are crocheted 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.
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How to crochet the granny square in DROPS 190-5

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet the granny square used in the summer top Boheme Beach in DROPS 190-5. We show the beginning and the end of each round. This top is crocheted in DROPS Paris, 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.
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How to crochet the flower square in DROPS 64-8

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the flower square to the “Beachside Garden” summer top in DROPS 64-8. You can read the explanation in the pattern. This top 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.
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How to crochet a star stitch pattern back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a star stitch pattern back and forth. You start by crocheting an uneven number of chain sts. You need a minimum of 7 ch for 1 star, 9 ch makes 2 stars, 11 ch makes 3 stars and so on. On our sample we ch 13 for 4 stars. Row 1 (RS): pick up 5 sts starting in 2nd ch from hook = 6 sts on hook, make a yo and pull through all 6 sts, ch 1 which creates a hole on top of the 6 sts, *pick up 1 st in the hole, 1 st in the side of the last st of 6 sts, 1 st in the same ch as the last st of 6 sts was picked up in, 1 st in each of next 2 chain = 6 sts on hook, make a yo and pull through all 6 sts, ch 1*, repeat *-*. Make 1 htr in last ch. Row 2 (WS): ch 2, work 2 htr in "each star hole", end row with 1 htr in last st. Row 3: ch 3, pick up 1 st in 2nd and 3rd chain from hook, 1 st in first 3 sts on row = 6 sts on hook, make a yo and pull through all 6 sts, ch 1, *pick up 1 st in the hole, 1 st in the side of the last st of 6 sts, 1 st in the same st as the last st of 6 sts was picked up in, 1 st in each of next 2 sts = 6 sts on hook, make a yo and pull through all 6 sts, ch 1*, repeat *-*. Make 1 htr in last ch. Repeat row 2 and 3 for star pattern. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
9:53
How to crochet a star stitch pattern (in the round)

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a star stich pattern in the round. We crochet 25 LOOSE ch and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: Work 3 ch, pick up 5 sts, beg in 2nd ch from hook (= 6 sts on hook), make a YO and pull through all 6 sts, work 1 ch to make a hole over the 6 sts, * pick up 1 st in the hole, pick up 1 st in the side on the last of the 6 sts, pick up 1 st in same ch as the last of the 6 sts was picked up in, 1 st in each of the 2 next ch (= 6 sts on hook), make a YO and pull through all 6 sts, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* 11 times in total, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round. ROUND 2: 2 ch, work 2 htr in each "star hole", finish round with 1 sl st in 2nd ch at beg of round = 12 stars. ROUND 3: 3 ch, pick up 1 st in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, 1 st in back loop of the first 3 htr on row (= 6 sts on hook), make a YO and pull through all 6 sts, 1 ch, * pick up 1 st in the hole, 1 st in the side on the last of the 6 sts, 1 st in back loop of same htr as the last of the 6 sts was picked up in, 1 st in back loop of each of the 2 htr (= 6 sts on hook), make a YO and pull through all 6 sts, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* 11 times in total, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round. Repeat from round 2 and 3 to the desired length. (If you want you can sew a few stitches in the transition between row 3 and 2, if you think the holes are too large). You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet granny stripes

In this DROPS video we show how you can crochet the ever so popular granny stripes. Chain a number of sts that can be divided by 3, we chain 18 in this video. 1st row: 3 tr in the 6th ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 3 tr in the next ch* , repeat from *-* until end of row. Turn the piece. 2nd row: 3 ch, 3 tr in between the 2 first tr groups from previous row, *3 tr in between the next 2 tr groups*, repeat from *-* until end of row and finish with 3 tr in the ch space from beginning of previous row - when making the last pull through on the last tr, change colour if you want the stripes in different colours. You can chose either to cut the yarn and fasten it later (shown in video at the very end), or letting the yarn follow up along the edge if you will do a border around your piece after. Repeat the 2nd row. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to crochet a basket weave pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a basket weave pattern. In the video we start with a chain row of 26 sts, turn and work 1 tr in 4th chain from hook, and then 1 tr in each ch = 24 tr (dividable by 4). 2nd row: ch 1, crochet *1 tr in front post around each of the next 4 tr, 1 tr in back post around each of the next 4 tr *, repeat *-*. 3rd row: ch 1, work *4 tr in front post, 4 tr in back post*, repeat *-*. 4th row: ch 1, work * 1 tr in back post around each of the next 4 tr, 1 tr in front post around each of the next 4 tr *, repeat *-*. 5th row: ch 1, work *4 tr in back post, 4 tr in front post*, repeat *-*. Repeat row 2-5 for basket weave pattern. We use the yarn DROPS Snow 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.