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DROPS 139-13
DROPS design: Pattern no W-436
Yarn group C
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Height: Approx. 30 cm (incl the bottom)
Circumference: Approx. 80 cm

Materials: DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
150 g colour no 17, off white
150 g colour no 38, raspberry
100 g colour no 13, orange
100 g colour no 14, strong yellow
100 g colour no 33, medium pink

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 mm – or size needed to get 17 tr = width 10 cm. 1 square = approx. 10 x 10 cm.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
CROCHET TIP:
Replace first tr on every round with 3 ch.
Replace first dc on every round with 1 ch.
Finish every tr round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Finish every dc round with 1 sl st in 1st ch from beg of round.
STRIPES:
Work stripes with 1 round in each colour as follows: * raspberry, pink, off white, orange, raspberry, strong yellow, off white, pink, strong yellow, orange *, repeat from *-*. NOTE: Do not cut the threads but pull them upwards on WS of piece when working.
PATTERN:
ROUND 1: 3 ch, * 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next st *, repeat from *-* the entire round and finish with 1 ch, skip last st and work 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 2: 1 tr in every tr and 1 tr in every ch.
ROUND 3: 1 dc in every tr.
ROUND 4: 3 ch, then work cross tr, this is done as follows: * Skip 1 st, 1 tr in next st, then 1 tr in st that was skipped *, repeat from *-* the entire round, finish with 1 tr in last tr and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.
ROUND 5: 1 dc in every tr.
ROUND 6: 1 dc in every dc.
ROUND 7: 1 tr in every dc.
Repeat rounds 1 to 7.
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BAG:
Worked from bottom up. READ CROCHET TIP!
Work 5 ch with raspberry and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
Work STRIPES – see explanation above – as follows:
ROUND 1: Work 10 tr in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in first tr.
ROUND 2: Work 2 tr in every tr = 20 tr.
ROUND 3: Work 1 tr and 2 tr alternately in every tr the entire round = 30 tr.
ROUND 4: Work 1 tr in every tr but work 2 tr in every 3rd tr = 40 tr.
ROUND 5: Work 1 tr in every tr but work 2 tr in every 4th tr = 50 tr.
Continue working 1 tr more between inc every round until there are 120 tr on round.
Then work 1 round with tr while at the same time inc 8 tr evenly = 128 tr. Continue with stripes while at the same time working PATTERN - see explanation above! When piece measures approx. 32 cm (measured from the middle of circle and upwards), finish after 1 round with tr, cut the thread.

CROCHET SQUARE:
There are 4 different colour combinations on the squares.
SQUARE 1: Colour 1 = raspberry, colour 2 = strong yellow.
SQUARE 2: Colour 1 = orange, colour 2 = raspberry.
SQUARE 3: Colour 1 = medium pink, colour 2 = orange.
SQUARE 4: Colour 1 = strong yellow, colour 2 = medium pink.

Crochet 4 ch with colour 1 and form a ring with 1 sl st in 1st ch.
ROUND 1: 1 ch, 8 dc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in first dc.
ROUND 2 (switch to colour 2): Work 5 ch (= 1 dc + 4 ch), * 1 dc in next dc, 4 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 7 times and finish with 1 sl st in 1st ch from beg of round = 8 dc with 4 ch between each.
ROUND 3: 1 ch, continue to crochet as follows in every ch-loop: 1 dc, 1 htr, 2 tr, 1 htr and 1 dc, finish round with 1 sl st in ch from beg of round = 8 leaves. Cut the thread.
ROUND 4 (switch to off white): Work 1 dc at the top of first leaf, * 8 ch, 1 dc at the top of next leaf, 3 ch, 1 dc at the top of next leaf *, repeat from *-* the entire round but finish with 1 sl st in dc from beg of round.
ROUND 5: * In ch-loop in the corner work: 5 tr + 2 ch + 5 tr, 4 tr in next ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times, finish with 1 sl st in first tr from beg of round, cut the thread. 1 square = approx. 10 x 10 cm.

Work 2 squares in every colour combination.
Sew them tog edge to edge with 1 stitch in every st in the following order: Square 1, square 2, square 3, square 4, square 1, square 2, square 3 and square 4 - then sew square 4 against square 1 to make a circle.

SHOULDER STRAP:
Crochet 5 ch on hook size 3.5 mm with raspberry and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. Then work 1 dc in every st in the round until piece measures approx. 75 cm. Cut and fasten the thread. Crochet another shoulder strap the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Fasten the circle of crochet squares at the top of bag – sew edge to edge with 1 stitch in every st – sew with WS on squares outwards (they are to be folded down over the bag afterwards). Work 1 round with raspberry and tr at the top around the squares – there should be 1 tr in every tr and 1 tr in every ch = 16 tr per square = 128 tr in total. Switch to off white and work 1 round with 1 tr in every tr. Cut and fasten the threads.
Fold the crochet squares over the bag.
Fasten one shoulder strap on each side of the bag as follows (also see picture): Thread the end of strap in from WS and out through upper corner to the left of one of the squares, make a knot at the end of strap to keep it in place. Skip one square and thread the other end of strap in from WS and out through upper corner to the right of the next square, make a knot.
Fasten the other strap the same way in the other side of bag.





Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size is only meant as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn calculator, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the calculator will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be calculated separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn calculator, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn calculator will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a tension/gauge swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder closest to the neckline, and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (29)

country flag Julia wrote:

I don’t understand where I’m supposed to measure the height of the bag from. I understand the instructions to mean 32 cm from the center of the ring that started the bag, but I’ve reached that height already after 34 rounds (= building up to 128 stitches + 3 x the pattern) and in the pictures the bag clearly has more rounds. My crocheting is spot on, 17 dc = 10 cm wide, circumference ca. 80 cm. Writing from Sweden, but using American instructions because I learned crochet from YouTube.

10.06.2023 - 12:24

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Julia, measure the bag from the center down (from 1st round) and stop when it measures 32 cm (even if the pattern is not done, adjust after a round with dc). The number of rounds might depend on your tension, do you have the correct tension for the square? Happy crocheting!

12.06.2023 - 09:37

country flag Annick wrote:

Ik begrijp het volgende niet bij de uitleg over de tas : Ga verder met 1 stokje meer tussen het meerderen iedere toer tot er 120 stokjes op de toer zijn ? Moet ik van 50 stokjes naar 120 stokjes gaan ? Elke toer 1 stokje meerderen ?

13.02.2022 - 12:25

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Annick,

De manier van meerderen zoals dat gedaan wordt in toer 4 en 5 zet je voort, dus je meerdert in de 6e toer 2 stokjes in iedere 5e steek, in de 6e toer meerder je 2 stokjes in iedere 6e steek, enzovoorts.

17.02.2022 - 11:45

country flag Claudia wrote:

Die Anleitung für die Träger verstehe ich leider nicht. Kann mir jemand helfen? Danke

08.09.2019 - 08:01

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Claudia, schlagen Sie 5 Luftmaschen und schliessen Sie mit 1 Kettmasche zu einem Ring; dann häkeln Sie 1 feste Masche in jede Luftmasche (= 5 fM), am Ende der 1. Runde häkeln Sie keine Kettm, sondern 1 feste Masche in die 1. feste Masche der 1. Runde, und immer so weiterhäkeln: 1 feste Masche in jede Masche bis die Träger ca 75 cm misst. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!

09.09.2019 - 08:38

country flag Rebecca wrote:

Bei den Vierecken steht dass man einen Luftmasche machen soll und dann um den Ring (welcher Ring?) feste Maschen häkeln soll?! Muss man diese 1. runde mit einem magic Ring beginnen???

20.07.2019 - 22:42

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Rebecca, leider fehlte am Anfang der Anleitung für die Vierecke (vor der 1. Runde), dass 4 Luftmaschen angeschlagen werden und diese mit 1 Kett-Masche in die 1. Luftmasche zum Ring geschlossen werden. Dies wurde nun ergänzt. Um diesen Luftmaschenring häkeln Sie dann die 1. Runde. Viel Spaß beim Weiterhäkeln!

20.07.2019 - 23:51

country flag Rosemarie Andrews wrote:

You make it hard to order yarn I ordered a set of yarn for the Sicily bag 139-13 You sent me the wrong colors I would like to try again With the set of colors on the photo Red orange white pink raspberry yellow But you make it too hard to order

31.12.2017 - 10:58

country flag Dorien Middelkoop wrote:

Bij de gehaakte vierkantjes; welke kleur bedoelen jullie bij vierkantje D met abrikoos? Bij materiaal staat die kleur niet bij.... wel naturel, koraal, oranje, geel en roze.

16.03.2016 - 19:09

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Dorien. Dat is een foutje en moet roze zijn. Het patroon is aangepast. Bedankt voor het melden.

23.03.2016 - 14:42

country flag Annet wrote:

De tas is bijna af.Ik moet alleen de schouderband nog. Ik snap de uitleg alleen niet :-( In de rondte gehaakt???

19.02.2014 - 22:43

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Annet. De schouderband is een buisje. Dus je haakt inderdaad in de rondte: Haak 5 l met koraal en vorm een ring met 1 hv in de 1e l. Haak 1 v in iedere st in de rondte tot het werk ongeveer 75 cm meet.

20.02.2014 - 09:56

country flag Stine wrote:

Hvor mange garnnøgler af hver farve skal man bruge, sådan ca?

15.05.2012 - 13:17

DROPS Design answered:

Det er en fejl at der ikke står det. Det bliver lagt ud med det samme :)

25.05.2012 - 10:50

country flag Gunvor B wrote:

Mycket fin sommarväska, som kan varieras i oändlighet.

01.03.2012 - 15:02

country flag Dea wrote:

Sono contenta che il mio suggerimento per il nome sia stato scelto :) in questo modello è racchiusa (secondo me) la bellezza dei colori della Sicilia, ma anche il profumo :)

26.01.2012 - 20:36