DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
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DROPS 95-6
Size: XS/S – M – L

Materials: DROPS Paris from Garnstudio
150-200-200 g colour no17, off-white
50 g of each of the following colours for all sizes:
No 20, light rose, no 25 moss green, no 26 beige, no 33 dark rose, no 45 orange

DROPS Crochet Hook size 4.5
Mother of pearl buttons nr. 522, 2 - 3 pcs. for side slit.

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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
100% Cotton
from 0.75 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 6.00£.

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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 Gauge: width of 14 tr x 8 rows on crochet hook size 4.5 = 10 x 10 cm.
Note: Because of different crochet techniques used by the individual, the gauge may vary, so you might have to drop/go up a hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Crochet info: At the beginning of each row replace the 1st tr with 3 ch, and at the beginning of each row with dtr replace the 1st dtr with 4 ch. Finish each row as follows: Crochet 1 tr/dtr in the last ch from beginning of the previous row.

Stripes: See diagram M.1 – 1 row in diagram represents 1 crochet row.

Bikini top:
One side: Loosely crochet 12-13-14 ch (inclusive 3 ch to turn with) using hook size 4.5 and off-white Paris.
1st row: 1 tr in the 4th ch from the hook, 1 tr in each of the next 8-9-10 ch = 10-11-12 tr, turn the piece. Read Crochet info and crochet 5-6-7 rows with 1 tr in each tr = 6-7-8 rows in total.
Next row: Crochet 10-11-12 tr (i.e. 1 tr in each tr from previous row), crochet 4 tr in the corner and 11-12-14 tr along the other side of the square = 25-27-30 tr in total. Turn the piece and crochet 6 rows with 1 tr in each tr from previous row, at the same time inc 1 tr at one side of piece (mid front) on every other row a total of 3 times = 28-30-33 tr. NB! Inc 1 tr by crocheting an extra tr in the outermost tr towards mid front. After the last row the piece measures approx 16-18-19 cm.
Other side: Crochet as above, but mirrored.

Assembly: Place the 2 bikini pieces as shown in chart 1. Crochet 1 row of dc round the bikini-top to make an even edge holding the two bikini pieces together. NB! Begin at the side of one piece, crochet all upper edges and finish with the lower edge – crochet approx 1 dc in each stitch and 2 dc in each row, and crochet 46-48-50 dc along the lower edge. Now crochet, very loosely, 41-51-61 ch and turn the piece. Crochet 1 tr in the 4th ch from the hook and then 1 tr in each of the remaining 83-95-107 ch/dc = 85-97-109 tr, turn the piece.

Next row: 1 ch, 1 dc in first tr, *3 ch, 1 tr in the first of the 3 ch just crochet, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next st*, repeat from *-* until the end of the row = 28-32-36 loops. Now crochet as follows, at the same time making stripes after M.1: Crochet sl sts to the top of the first loop, 4 ch (= 1 dtr), *3 dtr, 3 ch, 3 dtr (= 1 dtr-group) at the top of next loop, 1 dtr at the top of the next loop*, repeat from *-* and finish with 3 dtr, 3 ch, 3dtr in the last loop and 1 dtr in the last dc, turn the piece = 14-16-18 dtr-groups.

Next row: 4 ch, *3 dtr, 3 ch, 3 dtr in the ch-loop in the dtr-group, 1 dtr in the dtr between the dtr-groups*, repeat from *-* and finish with 1 dtr-group in the last ch-loop and 1 dtr in the 4th ch from beginning of previous row. Turn the piece and crochet next row in the same way.

Now continue like this, but crochet round, i.e. continue the pattern with tr-groups in the ch-loops and 1 dtr in the dtr between the tr-groups, but skip the last dtr on row so that the pattern continues round the piece. When piece measures approx 36-38-40 cm (measured from the bottom of the bikini top), cut the thread. NB! Please note that because of the pattern, the lower edge will automatically become wavy - see measurement chart.

Button split at side: Crochet a row of dc along the split at the side, starting on the back piece. Turn the piece and crochet a row of dc along the split on the front piece, at the same time making 2-3 buttonhole loops as follows: 1 dc, 4 ch, skip 2 dc and 1 dc in next st – place the first loop approx 1 cm from the top.

Shoulder straps: Loosely crochet 70-75-80 ch using off-white Paris and attach with a sl st at the top of left bikini top, crochet 3 ch and attach with a sl st 3 sts from the top at the side. Now crochet 1 tr in each of the 70-75-80 ch, cut the thread. Repeat on right bikini top. Attach straps to back piece (crossed) or tie behind the neck.




Diagram

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diagram
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 (43)

country flag Linda wrote:

Skjønner ikke helt hvordan jeg skal hekle speilvendt?

24.04.2022 - 20:50

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Linda, de første rækker hækles som 1.del, og så hækler du hjørnet i den anden side af arbejdet og så videre :)

27.04.2022 - 14:15

country flag Grizelda wrote:

Bonjour, n'y a t'il pas une erreur à l'assemblage ? Il y a écrit "46-48-50 ms le long du bord inférieur, puis faire souplement 45-51-61 ml, et tourner. Faire 1B dans la 4ème ml à partir du crochet puis, 1 B dans chacune des 83-95-107 ml/ms suiv = 85-97-109 B ; tourner". Pour ma part je n'obtiens pas 85 B au final pour la première taille. J'en ai plus. Jusqu'ici 46+45= 91 on enlève les 4 ml de la première bride on n'a pas 83 mailles restantes... Merci pour votre réponse.

08.09.2019 - 10:21

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Grizelda, vous crochetez 1 bride dans la 4ème ml à partir du crochet (= 2 brides), puis 1 bride dans chacune des 37 ml suivantes (41 ml - les 4 premières = 37 ml) et 1 bride dans chacune des 46 brides = 2+37+46= 85 brides (y compris les 3 ml pour tourner). Bon crochet!

09.09.2019 - 08:59

country flag Cristina wrote:

He llegado a empezar la parte de abajo del top y no me cuadran las 41 cadenetas. ¿ No habría qué hacer otras tantas al otro lado?. Si no, sólo sale una parte del contorno. Gracias

16.08.2018 - 12:06

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Cristina. 41 puntos de cadeneta son en la parte de la espalda + 46 puntos bajos en la parte de abajo del top para el delantero. Para la talla S la primera fila tiene 85 puntos bajos.

16.08.2018 - 19:15

country flag Inge wrote:

"Tegelijkertijd 1 stk meerderen aan de ene kant van het werk (dus langs middenvoor) in elke 2e toer totaal 3 keer = 28-30-33 stk – LET OP: 1 stk meerderen door 1 extra stk in het eerste stk in het midden van het werk haken." Ik snap niet waar ik moet meerderen. Eerst staat er langs middenvoor, maar daarna in het midden van het werk haken. Als ik de 25 stokjes haak, meerder ik dan aan het begin of in het midden van die 25 stokjes?

01.07.2018 - 22:06

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Inge, Je meerdert 1 steek door 1 stokje extra te haken in het buitenste stokje van de vorige toer aan de kant van midden voor. (Heb de omschrijving ietsje aangepast, zodat het wat duidelijker is :))

05.07.2018 - 15:49

country flag Jenny Wiberg wrote:

Hej, förstår inte. Jag tolkar mönstret som att man skall vända och virka fram och tillbaka de första raderna under livet och på varv Men då blir det en öppning i ena sidan. Är det det ni menar med knappsprund, eller var sitter det? Syns inte på någon bild. Tacksam för förkaring.Mvh Jenny

03.06.2018 - 14:34

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Jenny, Vi beskriver varje varv fram och tillbaka tills det står: Virka vidare på samma sätt men nu virkas arb runt. Ja knappsprundet virkas i sidan. Lycka till!

04.06.2018 - 09:19

country flag María wrote:

Acabo de unir las dos copas y he terminado la primera fila de puntos altos (después de la cadeneta de 41 puntos). Me gustaría saber si el contorno q forma esta fila con las copas tiene q cerrar por completo, porque me faltan 5cm más o menos para que cierre completamente. Muchas gracias

29.07.2017 - 23:41

DROPS Design answered:

Hola María, sí, debería cerrar por completo, tal y como se ve en la foto. Esos cm que te quedan puede deberse a una diferencia en la tensión del tejido, por lo que quizás debas añadir más puntos de cadeneta a esa primera fila.

30.07.2017 - 12:32

Deborah wrote:

What is considered mid front for the increase stitch on the bikini top?

04.06.2017 - 23:24

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Deborah, mid front is the place where the two cups will be joinned together, in the middle of the front of top. Happy crocheting!

05.06.2017 - 11:07

country flag Deborah wrote:

Where do you put the increase stitch on the bikini top? Not sure what inc 1. DC by crocheting an extra DC in the outer most DC twords mid front means

03.06.2017 - 23:26

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Deborah, As I read the pattern, you are working treble crochets, not double crochets - and you work 2 treble crochets in the treble crochet on the edge of the piece towards mid front (so every other row). I hope this helps. Kind regards, Deirdre.

04.06.2017 - 12:51

country flag Jaelynne wrote:

I actually had to chain 121 so I have a total of over 200. Now I am at the part where I crochet round. I am totally confused. Maybe I am having difficulty with the translation? Crocheting in the round to me means I don't turn at the end of a row. Is that what you mean? So now I am creating a top that goes over the head as opposed to one where it would slip on like a button shirt? See I am confused and my daughter is expecting to wear this shirt today.

27.04.2017 - 20:11

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jaelynne, you first work 4 rows back and forth before joining in the round. After chaining, work 1 row with ch-spaces, then work next row with (3 tr,3 ch, 3 tr), work 2 more rows like this then join in the round. You will have then a button split on one side. Happy crocheting!

28.04.2017 - 09:06

country flag Jaelynne wrote:

I have completed the assembly of the bikini top and now I am working on the body. Where it says to "chain loosely 41-51-61" is this intended to be a length long enough to go around the person's whole back?? I chained 71 and it only went halfway around my daughter's back. Granted she is a big girl but I just wanted to be sure that I am doing this properly. Thanks.

27.04.2017 - 07:10

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jaelynne, you should have a total of 85-97-109 dc (see size) around to fit under bust, you may adjust to the desired measurements if required. Happy crocheting!

27.04.2017 - 09:47