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DROPS number 104-43

Garter stitched DROPS neck with buttons in ”Eskimo”
" - Warm and decorative collar. Practical with buttons so you don't ruin your hairstyle..."
Size: One-size
Materials: DROPS Eskimo from Garnstudio
200 g colour no 33, red mix

DROPS needles size 8 mm – or the needle size needed to obtain correct knitting tension.
DROPS buffalo horn button, no 536: 4 pcs

Max prices as of 21.11.2009:
DROPS ESKIMO - 1.90 GBP per 50 gr skein
DROPS ESKIMO MIX - 2.20 GBP per 50 gr skein
DROPS ESKIMO PRINT - 2.50 GBP per 50 gr skein

Remember - the DROPS collection is always «Best in Price», up to 25-35% lower than other similar yarn brands.
...AND remember that every time you buy a skein of the original DROPS / GARNSTUDIO yarn, not only you will be guaranteed the best result, but you have also made an important contribution to our designers and our development to make www.garnstudio.com to an even better net place.

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NEW DROPS CATALOGS 114, 115, 116 and 117 ARE COMING TO OUR STORES NOW!
We are now sending the new fall/winter catalogs to our DROPS dealers. They are printed in a limited edition and and each catalog costs only 1£/$2 over the counter and 2£/$4 by mail order. DROPS fall/winter 09/10 collection is very varied. From fine to heavy, garments with texture and patterned. Jackets, sweaters, ponchos, shawls and lots of accessories. The designs are chosen on the basis of an overall assessment, where voting results and accompanying comments have been important.

Good luck with your fall crafting projects!
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Note: This pattern is written in British English.
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Knitting tension: 11 sts x 15 rows stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm

Knitting tip: Each time piece is turned in middle of work slip first sts as if to knit, tighten thread and knit back, this is done to avoid holes in transitions.

Garter st: Knit all rows back and forth on needle

Buttonhole: Cast off for 4 buttonholes on right front edge from WS as follows: 1 buttonhole = P2 sts tog and yo. On next row knit into back of yo sts (i.e. do not knit into front of sts) to avoid large hole. Knit 3 sts, cast off to 1st buttonhole, knit 5 sts, cast off for 2nd buttonhole, knit 5 sts, cast off for 3rd buttonhole, knit 5 sts and cast off for last (4th) buttonhole.

NECK
Cast on 28 sts on needle size 8 mm with Eskimo. Knit the first 2 sts (top of neck) on needle with 2 threads Eskimo. Knit 6 rows garter sts – see explanation above. Now K1 row from RS and then P1 row at the same time as casting off for buttonhole - see explanation above. Knit 1 row garter sts.
Continue in garter sts at the same time as knitting shortened rows as follows: * Knit 9 sts, turn – read knitting tips – and knit 9 sts back, knit 15 sts, turn and knit 15 sts back, knit 2 rows garter sts over all sts * repeat from *-* - adjust after 1 repeat - until piece measures approx 36 cm at top.
Continue with 3 rows stocking sts and 6 rows garter sts like beginning of neck. Cast off. Sew in buttons on left front edge and over 3 rows stocking sts.

DROPS number 104-43

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