DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
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Easter Sun

Pot holders with stripes and textured pattern for Easter, crochet in the round in DROPS Paris.

DROPS Extra 0-1379
DROPS design: Pattern no w-662
Yarn group C or A + A
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Measurements: Diameter: approx. 22 cm
Materials:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
150 g colour 17, off white
100 g colour 23, light grey
50 g colour 41, mustard

Yarn is enough for 2 pot holders. NOTE: Pot holders worked with one colour = 200 g Paris.

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 4.5 mm - or size needed to get 16 treble crochet x 9 rows = 10 cm in width and 10 cm vertically.
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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 4.50£.

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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.
NOTE: Beg by reading from POT HOLDERS further down in pattern.
 
PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2. Diagram A.2 shows how round begins and ends.

STRIPES:
ROUND 1: Off white
ROUND 2: Light grey
ROUND 3: Off white
ROUND 4: Light grey
ROUND 5: Off white
ROUND 6: Mustard
ROUNDS 7-8: Off white
ROUND 9: Light grey
ROUND 10: Mustard
ROUNDS 11-12: Off white

QUADRUPLE TREBLE CROCHET:
Make 4 yarn overs on hook, insert hook down and around double crochet to be worked, get the yarn, * yarn over on hook, pull yarn through the next 2 loops on hook *, repeat from *-* 4 more times = 1 loop on hook.

TRIPLE TREBLE CROCHET TOGETHER:
Work 2 triple treble crochet into 1 triple treble crochet as follows: Work 1 triple treble crochet around first/next quadruple treble crochet from 7th round, but wait with last yarn over and pull through, work 1 triple treble crochet around next quadruple treble crochet the same way, but now pull last yarn over through all loops on hook = 1 triple treble crochet.

DOUBLE TREBLE CROCHET TOGETHER:
Work 2 double treble crochet into 1 double treble crochet as follows: Skip 1 double crochet from 7th round, work 1 double treble crochet around next double crochet, but wait with last yarn over and pull through, skip 1 double crochet, work 1 double treble crochet around next double crochet, but now pull last yarn over through all loops on hook = 1 double treble crochet.

BOBBLE:
Work 2 double treble crochet and 1 double crochet into 1 stitch as follows: Work 1 double treble crochet but wait with last yarn over and pull through, work 1 more double treble crochet the same way, work 1 double crochet in same stitch but now pull last yarn over through all loops on hook = 1 stitch.
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POT HOLDERS:
Work 4 equal pot holder that are then crocheted together 2 by 2 at the end.

POT HOLDER:
Work 6 chain stitches on hook size 4.5 mm with off white and form a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Work STRIPES - see explanation above and pattern A.1 6 times in total on round (A.2 shown how round begins and ends). REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! Work 7th and 9th round as follows:
ROUND 7: Work 1 chain, 1 double crochet in each of the first 2 treble crochet, 1 QUADRUPLE TREBLE CROCHET - see explanation above - around LAST double crochet from 4th round, * 1 double crochet in each of the next 5 treble crochet, 1 quadruple treble crochet around first double crochet from 4th round, 1 double crochet in each of the next 5 treble crochet, 1 quadruple treble crochet around same double crochet as previous quadruple treble crochet, 1 double crochet in each of the next 5 treble crochet, work 1 quadruple treble crochet around next double crochet from 4th round *, repeat from *-* 3 times in total, work 1 double crochet in each of the next 5 double crochet, 1 quadruple treble crochet around same double crochet as previous quadruple treble crochet, 1 double crochet in each of the next 5 treble crochet, 1 quadruple treble crochet around same double crochet as FIRST quadruple treble crochet on round, 1 double crochet in each of the next 3 treble crochet, finish with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain on round = 12 quadruple treble crochet and 5 double crochet between them.
ROUND 9: Work 1 chain, * 1 double crochet in each of the first/next 7 treble crochet, 2 TRIPLE TREBLE CROCHET TOGETHER - see explanation above, 1 double crochet in each of the next 7 treble crochet, 2 DOUBLE TREBLE CROCHET TOGETHER - see explanation above *, repeat from *-* 6 times in total, finish with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain on round = 6 triple treble crochet together, 6 double treble crochet together and 7 double crochet between every crochet together.

When entire diagram A.1 and A.2 have been worked, piece measures approx. 21 cm in diameter. Fasten off.
Work another part the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Place the 2 pot holders together, wrong side against wrong side and work them together through both layers with light grey as follows: Start in the 8th double crochet from the beginning of round, fasten yarn with 1 slip stitch in this double crochet. Work 10 chain stitches for strap, 1 double crochet in each of the next 12 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, * 1 double crochet in each of the next 16 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet *, repeat from *-* 5 times in total, 1 double crochet in each of the next 3 double crochet, then work 10 slip stitches around space of the 10 chain stitches for strap, finish with 1 slip stitch in first double crochet = 108 double crochet on round. Pot holder measures approx. 22 cm in diameter. Fasten off.

Work another pot holder the same way.

Diagram

symbols = work 6 chain stitches and form a ring with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain stitch
symbols = 1 chain stitch
symbols = 1 double crochet in stitch
symbols = 1 double crochet in stitch (insert a marker in this stitch to make it easier to see when working around this double crochet on 4th round).
symbols = 1 double crochet in stitch (insert a marker in this stitch to make it easier to see when working around this double crochet on 7th/9th round)
symbols = 1 treble crochet in stitch/around chain stitch/chain stitch ring
symbols = round begins with 3 chain stitches and finishes with 1 slip stitch in 3rd chain stitch at beginning of round
symbols = round begins with 1 chain stitches and finishes with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain stitch at beginning of round
symbols = round begins with 4 chain stitches and finishes with 1 slip stitch in 4th chain stitch at beginning of round
symbols = work QUADRUPLE TREBLE CROCHET - see explanation in pattern
symbols = work TRIPLE TREBLE CROCHET TOGETHER - see explanation in pattern
symbols = work DOUBLE TREBLE CROCHET TOGETHER - see explanation in pattern
symbols = work BOBBLE - see explanation in pattern
symbols = (1 double treble crochet, 3 treble crochet, 1 double treble crochet) in double crochet marked as a cross from 2nd round (work around chain stitch from 3rd round)
symbols = shows direction on stitch worked around another stitch
diagram
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 (5)

country flag Teresa Nolasco wrote:

Gostaria de saber a técnica dos aumentos quando se utilizam vários tipos de pontos. Neste modelo, por exemplo, as voltas em ponto baixo não têm aumentos…

27.11.2022 - 15:32

DROPS Design answered:

Bom dia, Pode ver no fundo da página a secção de tutoriais em vídeo para a ajudar a fazer este modelo. Bons crochés!

28.11.2022 - 11:24

country flag Els wrote:

Jammer dat jullie geen aandacht besteden aan de techniek van de lussen over het haakwerk. Hij wordt in verschillende pannenlappen toegepast. Ik heb alle filmpjes van drops haken nagezocht. Niks te vinden.

29.01.2019 - 23:40

country flag Sonja Swerts wrote:

Hallo, ik ben bezig met dit patroon. ben aan Toer 7 gekomen waar het 4-dubbele stokje komt. ik krijg dit niet netjes gehaakt, ook met het bekijken van de video lukt het me niet. Wanneer ik dit haak, trek ik heel het werkje bij mekaar... dus vermoedelijk doe ik iets mis. kunnen jullie me iets meer uitleg geven? merci Sonja

13.01.2019 - 19:50

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Sonja,

Het is jammer dat ik niet even mee kan kijken wat er precies gebeurt. Lees nog even rustig de uitleg door om te kijken of je niet iets over het hoofd hebt gezien, waardoor het bij elkaar trekt. Is het ook mogelijk dat je naar de winkel gaat waar je het garen hebt gekocht, zodat iemand mee kan kijken?

17.01.2019 - 11:25

country flag Maria Giovanna Mugnano wrote:

Questo filato ha lo stesso spessore del Drops You? E' un numero 8? Da lavorare con che numero di uncinetto? Grazie

09.04.2018 - 21:27

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Giovanna, il filato Paris appartiene al gruppo filati C ed ha lo stesso spessore del DROPS Loves You 8. Per la misura dell'uncinetto, molti dei nostri modelli prevedono l'utilizzo dell'uncinetto misura 4,5 mm o 5,5 mm, ma dipende anche da che capo vuole realizzare. Deve provare a fare un campione. Buon lavoro!

10.04.2018 - 09:10

country flag Martine Trip wrote:

Haak je met de hoeveelheid wol die is aangegeven alleen de voorkant en de achterkant van de pannenlap of kan je er ook echt 4 pannenlappen uit halen die je later aan elkaar moet haken?

31.07.2017 - 17:58

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Martine, Met de aangegeven hoeveelheid garen kun je 2 volledige, dus inderdaad dubbelzijdige pannenlappen haken.

01.08.2017 - 19:03