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How to crochet a double crochet (dc) US / treble crochet (tr) UK in the round

In this DROPS video we show how crochet a double crochet (dc in US term) also known as a treble crochet (tr in UK term) in the round. US-English When you are crocheting dc’s in the round you begin each round with 3 ch that replaces the first dc on this next round. Finish each […]

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Ebayomatic v2.0 update – eBay product feeds discontinued, however, the plugin will continue to work!

I am happy to announce a new update for the Ebayomatic pluginn – v2.0 – eBay product feeds discontinued, however, the plugin will continue to work! Now, the plugin will be using the auctionrequest.com website to get it’s product listings. Check this tutorial video to learn how to set the plugin up to make it…

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How to knit a pleat

In this DROPS video we show how you can knit a pleat. Making pleats on the waistline, or at an empire cut cardigan creates very elegant and feminine knitwear design. This video first shows a pleat that opens up to the left and then a pleat that opens up to the right. This pleat is […]

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How to knit a pocket on the inside

In this DROPS video we show how you can knit a pocket on the inside of your work. Knit the pocket separate and put the sts on a holder. Knit the front piece until position for the pocket. Now knit the sts from center front edge to where the pocket starts, put the same number […]

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How to crochet a double treble (dtr) US / triple treble UK

In this DROPS video we show how crochet a double treble (aka dtr in US term) or a triple treble (UK term). Make 3 yo, put hook through st and pull thread through (= 5 st on hook), *yo, pull through 2 sts*, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times (= 1 st on […]

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How-to prepare cold brew coffee with a Hario Mizudashi

I am a huge fan of cold-brew coffee. Here i use my new “Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot” to show you how you too can make this delicious beverage.

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Backyardigans Hopscotch Activity – NickJr.com Busy Body Activites Video

This DYI craft video featured a hopscotch game made using printable iron-on templates featuring characters from Nick Jr.’s “The Backyardigans” TV series. Overall concept was to show how easily a parent could create an indoor version of the kid-favorite outdoor game, using the colorful assets from “The Backyardigans” show.

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How to crochet the heel on a sock

In this DROPS video we show how crochet a heel on a sock. You can crochet as follows: US-English ROW 1 (= RS): Crochet given no of sc then dec 1 sc by working 2 sc tog, turn piece. ROW 2 (= WS): Crochet until same no of sc’s remains on this side as it […]

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A SLIME BY ANY OTHER NAME

It’s green, it’s gooey its…OOBLECK! Watch as Mr O puts a science spin to this classic slime. Don’t miss out as he shows you how to make some for all of your friends to play with on Halloween.

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How to crochet with multiple colours

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet with multiple colours. The principle when crocheting with multiple colors is to use a separate ball for each color field. In the last stitch of a color wait with last pull through and pull through with next color. It is important to plan the next row […]