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10:25
How to crochet the Spike Stitch – long double crochet

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet the Spike Stitch, also called the long single crochet. Work chain stitches with a number multiplied with 6+1. In this video we have 24+1 chain stitches. Work like this: Row 1: Turn, 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in the 2nd stitch from hook, then work 1 single crochet in each stitches the entire row, turn. Row 2: 1 Chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each stitches the entire row, turn. Row 3-6: Repeat row 2, but in the last pull through on row 6, change color, turn. Now we work the “Spike Stitch” / single crochet with different length. Row 7: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in the 1st stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitch, but in the row under, 1 single crochet in the next stitch, but in the stitch 2 rows under, 1 single crochet in the next stitch, but in the stitch 3 rows under, 1 single crochet in the next stitch, but in the stitch 4 rows under, 1 single crochet in the next stitch, but in the stitch 5 rows under. One rapport with “Spike Stitch” is finish, remember too pull out the single crochets too avoid to be to tight. Repeat the “Spike Stitch” the whole row and work 1 single crochet in the last stitch, turn. Repeat row 2-6, change color and work 1 row with “Spike Stitch”. Work like this to you have your desired length. The small piece in the video is crochet in DROPS Cotton Merino, but we use a thicker yarn when we crochet; DROPS Snow.
4:38
How to crochet a «waistcoat stitch»

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a knit stitch, aka waistcoat stitch or slip single crochet stitch. Usually we crochet the single crochet in both loops from the round below, but in this video we crochet between 2 stitches. Insert the hook at the top of an up-down V. Remember to crochet loosely! First we show only with one color, then two color to create a little heart. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
5:14
How to crochet a strawberry

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a strawberry. Work double crochet to the stitch where the strawberry starts. Change color (red) and crochet 7 double crochets in the next stitch, pull out the hook and insert it into 1st double crochet and the loop from last double crochet, change color (green) and pull the thread through the loop and 1st double crochet. Insert the hook between the 1st and 2nd double crochet and pick up the thread, repeat this between all double crochets 6 times in total = 7 stitches on hook, yarn over and pull the thread through all 7 stitches. Change color (light gray) and work 1 chain stitch. 1 Work 1 double crochet in each of the next stitches until the next strawberry should be worked. In this video we work 3 double crochets between each strawberry and we work around the threads /colors that are not used. By color change, witch to the next color at the last pull through. We use DROPS Snow in this video and on the little swap we use DROPS Muskat.
9:44
How to crochet «The Block Stitch»

In this DROPS video we show how we crochet "The block stitch". Crochet a chain stitch row with a number of stitches divisible by 3 + 1 chain stitch. We work 15 + 1 chain stitches in the video. Work 15 chain stitches with Color 1. ROW 1: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in 2nd stitch from crochet hook, 1 single crochet in next stitch, * 2 chain stitches, skip 2 stitches, 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches *, repeat *-* entire row and finish with 1 single crochet in each of the 2 last stitches, turn. ROW 2: Work 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the 1st stitch, now work 3 double crochet in each chain stitch loop the entire row. Finish with 1 double crochet in the last stitch, but use Color 2 in the last pull through, turn. Cut Color 1. ROW 3: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in the 1st stitch, 1 single crochet in between last stitch group and last double crochet in previous row, * 2 chain stitches, 1 single crochet in between stitch groups from previous row *, repeat * - * entire row and finish with 1 single crochet in the 3rd chain stitch from previous row, at same time change to Color 3 in the last pull through, turn. Cut color 2. ROW 4: Work 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the 1st stitch, work 3 double crochets in each chain stitch loop the entire row and finish with 1 double crochet in the last stitch, turn. Cut Color 3. Now repeat 3rd and 4th row to desired length. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This small sample patch is crocheted in DROPS Puna with crochet hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4.
6:26
Love knots square

Crochet love knots inspired by the Celtic never-ending knots, the symbol of eternal love. This video shows how to crochet a square or rectangle with straight edges. 1 love knot: * Pull st on hook approx 4 cm / 1½’’ long, yarn over hook , pull yarn through st, insert needle in loop behind the long st, yarn over, pull yarn through loop (= 2 sts on hook), yarn over, pull yarn over through both sts on hook *, from *-* = 1 love knot.
9:18
Love knots triangle

Crochet love knots inspired by the Celtic never-ending knots, the symbol of eternal love. This video shows how to crochet a triangle of love knots. 1 love knot: * Pull st on hook approx 4 cm / 1½’’ long, yarn over hook , pull yarn through st, insert needle in loop behind the long st, yarn over, pull yarn through loop (= 2 sts on hook), yarn over, pull yarn over through both sts on hook *, from *-* = 1 love knot.
6:56
Tunisian crochet, Afghan crochet

... or Tricot Crochet A technique that for larger projects uses a long crochet hook, called an Afghan hook. Start with a row of chain stitches. Work first row by inserting the hook back into the second chain from hook, pull yarn through, then insert hook in next chain, pull yarn through and so on until end of chain row. All new sts remain on the hook and at the end, there will be as many sts on the hook as the pattern required. Do not turn work, but now start binding off each stitch by first pulling yarn through 1 st, then yarn trough 2 sts at the same time until end of row. Make sure to have a constant number of sts everytime you pick up new sts. This technique creates a dense fabric in a grid pattern with a definite front and back side.
5:49
Tunisian/Afghan crochet - knit sts

A crochet technique that makes your work look like knitted (for larger projects uses a long crochet hook, called an Afghan hook). Start with a row of chain stitches. Work first row by inserting the hook back into the second chain from hook, pull yarn through, then insert hook in next chain, pull yarn through and so on until end of chain row. All new sts remain on the hook and at the end, there will be as many sts on the hook as the pattern required. Do not turn work, but now start binding off each stitch by first pulling yarn through 1 st, then yarn trough 2 sts at the same time until end of row. Make sure to have a constant number of sts everytime you pick up new sts. This technique creates a dense fabric with a definite front and back side.
5:24
Bosnian crochet / slip stitches

In this video we show three different ways to work Bosnian crochet/crochet sl sts. Remember to work LOOSELY. We start by crocheting a set number of ch and form a ring by working a sl st in 1st ch. Then we crochet sl sts into the back of the ch sts on the first ch round, this creates a nice edge that doesn't roll. After 1st round we continue working sl sts in the back loops of the sts (in green). Then we show how to work sl sts in the front loops of the sts (in pink). Finally we show how to work sl st through both loops (off white), when working through both loops it's not called Bosnian crochet When working sl st in back loops we create a horizontal stripes and when working in front loops we create a slanting texture, and when working through both loops there will be a vertical texture. The Bosnian technique gives a dense and durable texture, which is a less elastic and since you work in the round, this technique is perfect for hats and mittens.
2:18
Stripes crochet

When you crochet stripes, or want to change color, this his how you do it; when working the last stitch with the old color wait with the last pull through. Take new color and now pull trough. Tighten the old thread. Turn work with a ch and keep working with the new color. If there is a longer distance between the stripes make sure to twist the new color around the previous one when you reach the edge, so that the old color follow the side of your work until you will use it. If this is a sweater the threads will run along the inside of side seam, if it's a potholder, you can make a crochet edge around the potholder afterward to cover the treads along the edge.
4:49
Lemon peel - crochet texture

This is a nice crochet texture, similar to a knitted seed stitch look. Start with a row of chain sts, turn and in each chain alternate by working every other stitch as sc and dc. On next row work sc in the dc and dc in the sc. Repeat this row for lemon peel pattern.
10:31
Loop stitches crochet

Fun and decorative! Make a loop edge, a loop scarf, a loop hat... Work a row of chains to start. Row 1: Work a row with sc in each chain. Row 2: Work loops: work a sc in first sc. *In next sc make a loop by pulling the yarn a bit long on your left finger, stick hook through the stitch, pick up the yarn in the back loop, pull through stitch, now you have 2 sts on hook, get yarn and pull through both sts on hook*, repeat *-* until end of row, end with a sc in last st. Turn. Row 3: Work a sc in each stitch. Repeat row 2 and 3 for loops on one side of piece. If you want loops on both sides repeat row 2 on every row.
2:37
Double Crochet cross stitch

Work on an even number of sts. Work cross dc's as follows: ch 3, * skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, then 1 dc in st that was skipped *, repeat from *-* across row, end with a dc in last st. For a nice pattern work every other row with sc, and every other with cross dc's as we are showing in the video.
6:50
Broomstick lace

...aka jiffy lace or peacock eye crochet, a historic crochet technique from the 19th century. Created by using a crochet hook and a thick knitting needle. Traditionally a broomstick was used, but a big lightweight needle as the one we use in our video works better. The larger needle the lacier effect. The fabric created is soft yet stable, and well-suited for scarfs and blankets where an interesting lacy effect may be desired. The base of the pattern is a chain stitch. The number of ch stitches are normally multiples of 3 through 6, in our video we used 5. We start with 15 ch which is 3 times 5. Row 1: Pick up a loop through each of the ch stitches and transfer loops onto the needle. Row 2: Work sts from the needle by sliding them off in groupings of 5 at a time and working the 5 single crochet stitches through the top of each group of loops at the same time. Row 3: Pick up a loop through each of the sc and transfer them onto the needle. Repeat row 2-3.
4:12
Rib - crochet horizontal

We show how to crochet an elastic rib edge, perfect as a hat edge or edge on socks. Ch a number of sts for desired width. Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, then work 1 sc in every ch across. Work back and forth with sc's in the back loops of the sts until given measure. To see a pattern with this technique, see: DROPS Extra 0-888
7:36
Rib - crochet vertical

We show how to crochet an elastic rib pattern. Ch a number of sts for desired width, should be a multiple of 2. Row 1: Work a dc in 3rd ch from hook, then work 1 dc in every ch across. Row 2: ch 2, *dc in front post (dcfp), dc in back post (dcbp), repeat from * across, hdc in last st. Row 3: ch 2, *dc in back post, dc in front post, repeat from * across, hdc in last st. Repeat row 2 and 3 for rib pattern.
14:25
Crochet: Catherine Wheel stitch

When you work this pattern the way we do in this DROPS Video, you need to start with a multiple of 10 + 2 ch. In our smaller sample we started with 22 ch. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook work 2 sc, *skip 3 ch, 7 dc in next ch, skip 3 ch, sc in next 3 ch, rep from *, end with sc in last 2 ch on row, and in last pull through change color. Turn. Row 2: ch 3 from 1st sc, work dc in next 3 sts and wait with last pull through on each dc, then pull through all, and then ch 1 to secure, ch 3, 3 sc, ch 3, *dc in next 7 sts and wait with last pull through on each dc, then pull through all 8 sts on hook, ch 1 to secure, ch 3, 3 sc, ch 3, rep from *, dc in last 4 sts and wait with last pull through on each dc, then pull through all 5 sts on hook, ch 1 to secure. Turn. Row 3: ch 3, 3 dc in ch-hole on prev row, sc in next 3 sc from prev row, *7 dc in next hole, sc in next 3 sc, rep from *, 4 dc in last hole and on last pull through change color. Turn. Row 4: ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd st, *ch 3, dc in next 7 sts and wait with last pull through on each dc, then pull through all 8 sts on hook, ch 1 to secure, ch 3, 3 sc, rep from *, end with sc in last 2 sts. Turn. Row 5: ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd st, * 7 dc in next hole, 3 sc, rep from *, end with sc in last 2 sts on row and in last pull through change color. Turn. Repeat row 2-5
12:16
Crocodile Stitch – crochet

Very popular and fun crochet pattern. In this DROPS Video we show how to make it. Chain a multiples of 6 + 4, on our sample we chained 16. Work all rows from RS, without turning work after each row. Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in next ch, repeat from * across. Row 2: ch 3, 4 dc down around post on 1st dc, ch 1, 5 dc up around post on next dc, *ch 1, skip next set of 2 dc's, 5 dc down around post on next dc, ch 1, 5 dc up around post on next dc, repeat from * across. Row 3: sl st into center of last scale, ch 3, 1 dc in the same sp, *ch 2, 2 dc in between next set of 2 dc's and work around both layers, ch 2, 2 dc into center of next scale, repeat from * across. Row 4: ch 1, skip 1 dc, *5 dc down around post on next dc, ch 1, 5 dc up around post on next dc, ch 1, skip next set of 2 dc's, repeat from * across, end with a sl st between last 2 dc's on row. Row 5: ch 3, 1 dc in the same sp, *ch 2, 2 dc in center of next scale, ch 2, 2 dc in between next set of 2 dc's and work around both layers, repeat from * across. Repeat row 2-5.
4:34
Woven crochet stitch

Here we are sharing a decorative crochet texture, which can be applied to many crochet projects. In this Drops Video we show you how to: Start by working a chain row with an even number of chain stitches. Work a sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch, repeat from * across, turn. Row 1: ch 1, skip 1st sc, *sc in ch sp, ch1, skip 1 sc, repeat from * across, end row with sc in turning ch at beg of prev row, turn. Repeat row 1 for pattern. The trick as you keep working is to always keep inserting hook between the stitches, which looks like v's on previous row. To see a pattern with this technique go to: DROPS 128-25
4:27
Royal ridge stitches

Here we are sharing a double sided decorative crochet texture, which can be applied to many crochet projects. Perfect for potholders, scarves and other pieces that need 2 interesting sides. In this Drops Video we show you how to: We have already worked a chain row with an odd number of stitches, turned and worked a hdc in 3nd ch from hook, and 1 hdc in each ch across. The video start when it is 2 hdc left, work then 1 hdc in the last 2 hdc. Turn. Row 1: ch 2, work hdc in each hdc, but instead of working as usual through the 2 top loops, you work through the loop under the 2 top loops, end row with a hdc in turning ch at beg of prev row. Repeat row 1 for royal ridge pattern.
8:57
Crochet: Chart A.1 in DROPS 162-19

In this DROPS video we show how to work chart A.1. We have already worked some rounds so we better can see the pattern. Work 3 ch (replace 1th dc), 2 dc, A.1, * 5 dc, A.1*, repeat from *-* until 2 dc remain, 2 dc and finish round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. To see the pattern, go to: DROPS 162-19
5:01
Crochet: Spiral pattern with stripes

In this DROPS video we show how to work a spiral pattern with stripes of single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc). We've already worked 5 rows of 33 sc and assembled piece with 1 sl st so that when we start working we work round. * Work 1 sc in back loop of each of the next 7 sts, 1 dc in front loop of st from 2 rows below next st *, repeat from *-* the entire round. Pattern is over 8 sts and no of sts are divisible by 8 + 1. Work in the round without finishing the round, this way the pattern will automatically displace 1 st on every round and form a spiral pattern. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern with this technique, go to: DROPS 156-6
10:31
How to crochet an easy lace pattern after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet an easy lace pattern after chart. We have already worked 1 row with double crochet. We repeat the chart 6 times in width with 1 double crochet / 3 chain stitches in each side. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the 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 lace pattern by clicking on the picture below.
12:10
Round yoke crochet: how to work body/sleeve under yoke

In this DROPS video we show you how to continue with the body and under sleeve after completing a round yoke. In the video we work as follows: work the dc on left front piece, 4 ch = under sleeve, dc on back piece, 4 ch = under sleeve and finishing with dc on right front piece. In the second row we show how to work dc around the ch under each sleeve. At the end we show how to start working around the armhole to start on a top down sleeve. This is a standard technique, so REMEMBER that you also need to read the pattern to be able to follow To see a pattern using this technique, go to: dROPS 164-33 To see how to increase using markers on a round yoke, go to: Round yoke crochet: How to increase right/left of markers