DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
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DROPS AW2425
DROPS 147-42 DROPS design: Pattern no w-481
Yarn group C
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Measurements:
Width at the top: approx. 23 cm
Width at the bottom: approx. 31 cm
Height: approx. 28 cm

Materials: DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
200 g colour no 21, light mint green
50 g colour no 16, white

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 4 mm – or size needed to get 16 tr = 10 cm in breadth.

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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 1.10 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 5.50£.

The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!

Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from cm to inches here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in American English here..
CROCHET TIP:
Replace first tr on every round with 3 ch. Finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.

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BAG: The piece is worked top down.

Crochet 96 ch with light mint green on hook size 4 mm and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: 3 ch, 1 tr in each of the next 2 ch, * 1 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 tr in each of the next 3 ch *, repeat from *-* and finish with 1 ch, skip 1 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 72 tr. Turn.
ROUND 2: READ CROCHET TIP! Work 3 tr in every ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 24 groups with 3 tr. Turn.
ROUND 3: Work 3 tr between every group with 3 tr. Turn.
ROUND 4-5: As 3rd round.
ROUND 6: Work as round 3 but between the last and first tr-group on round and between the 12th and 13th tr-group work as follows: 3 tr, 1 ch, 3 tr. 2 tr-groups have been inc = 26 tr-groups.
ROUND 7-9: As 3rd round.
ROUND 10: Work as round 3 but between the last and first tr-group on round and between the 13th and 14th tr-group work as follows: 3 tr, 1 ch, 3 tr. 2 tr-groups have been inc = 28 tr-groups.
ROUND 11: As 3rd round.
ROUND 12: Work 1 tr in every tr = 84 tr. Insert 2 markers in the piece, the first at beg of round and the second after 42 tr.
ROUND 13-26: Work 1 tr in every tr, AT THE SAME TIME on 14th, 17th, 20th and 23rd round work 2 tr in 1 tr on each side of markers (= 4 inc tr) = 100 tr.
Work bag tog in the bottom, from the inside, with dc through both layers.

RUFFLE:
Hold the bag so that bottom is away from you. Work with white on hook size 4 mm as follows:
1 dc in first tr from bag's 1st round, * 4 ch, skip 2 tr, 1 dc in next tr *, repeat from *-* and finish with 4 ch, skip 2 tr and 1 sl st in first dc.
Round 2: In every ch-loop work as follows: 1 dc, 1 htr, 3 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc. Cut and fasten the thread.

Work a similar ruffle in the bag's 10th round (on next to last round with tr-groups).

HANDLE:
Work 7 ch with light mint green, turn and work 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, then 1 dc in each of the last 5 ch = 6 dc. Then work 1 dc in every dc back and forth and turn every row with 1 ch until handle measures 52 cm, cut the thread.

ASSEMBLY:
Fasten the handle in each side of bag. Work a row with dc with white along each long side of handle and around the opening on 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 (24)

country flag Katja Catharina Willems wrote:

Wat een leuk patroon. Ik heb alleen nog wat moeite met het lezen en misschien lees ik het verkeerd. In toer 1 staat 3 l, 1 stk in elke van volgende 2 l, * 1 l, sla 1 l over, 1 stk in elke van volgende 3 l *, herhaal van *-* > hoe vaak moet je 1 stokje in elke van volgende 2 losse doen? En vanaf wanneer 1 stokje in elke volgende 3 l? sla 1 l over en 1 hv in 3e l van begin van toer (dit gaat over de 1e 3 losse die je in toer 1 hebt gemaakt , klopt dat?) = 72 stk. Keer het werk.

10.06.2024 - 22:04

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Katja,

Als er staat '1 stk in elke van volgende 2 l' dan haak je 1 stokje in de eerst volgende losse en nog een stokje in de daarop volgende losse. Wat tussen de sterretjes staat moet je herhalen en ook in die volgorde, dus je leest dat stukje als het ware steeds opnieuw om het te herhalen. Aan het begin van de toer heb je 3 lossen gehaakt (als vervanging van 1 stokje); op het eind haak je een vaste om de toer te sluiten en deze vaste haak je in de 3e losse van die 3 lossen.

12.06.2024 - 16:35

country flag Andrea wrote:

Hallo, es werden doch nur 2 Stäbchen zusätzlich aufgenommen in Runde 14,17,20 und 23 .Auf jeder Seite der Markierung werden 2 in 1 Stäbchen gehäkelt, aber das eine ist doch das Stäbchen , was zu den 84 Stäbchen gehört, also kein zusätzliches....

18.05.2024 - 16:48

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Andrea, es wird jeweils 4 Stäbchen zugenommen (man wird 2 Stäbchen beidseitig von jeder Markierung häkeln, so nach 14. Runde sind es 84+4= 88 Stb; nach 17. Runde: 88+4=92 Stb; nach 20. Runde: 92+4=96 Stb und nach 23. Runde: 96+4=100 Stäbchen. Viel Spaß beim Häkeln!

21.05.2024 - 12:30

country flag Andrea Mondritzki wrote:

Hallo, warum in den ersten Runden wenden ?

18.05.2024 - 11:47

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Mondritzki, die Tasche wird in der Runde aber abwechslungsweise von der Vorder- und der Rückseite gehäkelt, deshalb wird man am ende jeder Runde mit 1 Kettmasche schliessen dann wenden. Viel Spaß beim Häkeln!

21.05.2024 - 12:20

country flag Tess wrote:

Could you explain how you go from 84 dc in round 12 and 13 to 100 in round 14? You only increase with 4 extra dc in round 14 so shouldn't be the total 88 dc?

19.07.2021 - 12:16

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Tess, increase evenly 4 dc on each of these rounds: on round 14 (=88 dc), on round 17 (= 92 dc), on round 20 (=96 dc) and on round 23 (= 100 dc). Happy crocheting!

19.07.2021 - 14:37

country flag Kristina wrote:

Jag förstår ej hur man ska göra på varv 6 mellan den 12:e och 13:e st gruppen. Hur ska man göra 3st 1lm 3st mellan dessa?

09.05.2021 - 16:31

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Kristina. Du skal øke med 3 staver, både mellom 12. og 13. stav gruppe og mellom den første og siste stavgruppen = 6 økte staver på omgangen . Istedenfopr å hekle 3 staver mellom 2 stavgrupper, hekler du 3 staver, 1 luftmaske og 3 staver til. mvh DROPS design

10.05.2021 - 11:27

country flag Mathilde wrote:

Hei, skjønner ikke helt hva man skal gjøre i 2. runde. Skal man lage stavmasker rundt stavmaskene fra runde 1?

26.11.2020 - 20:56

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Mathilde, I omgang 2 skal du hekle 3 staver rundt hver luftmaske fra forrige omgangen. God fornøyelse!

27.11.2020 - 10:29

country flag Sandy wrote:

Bonjour je ne comprend pas le tour 3 je dois faire des brides dans les mailles ou dans les trous du rang précédent merci

31.07.2018 - 21:55

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sandy, vous crochetez 3 brides entre chaque groupe de brides = dans les "trous" du tour précédent, les groupes de 3 brides vont ainsi se retrouver décalés par rapport au rang précédent. Bon crochet!

01.08.2018 - 08:55

country flag Lelletta wrote:

Buonasera! Volevo comunicarVi che avete omesso il nono giro, che comunque credo sia uguale all'ottavo: sbaglio? Buon lavoro!

02.10.2017 - 18:12

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Lelletta. Abbiamo corretto il testo. Il giro 9 si lavora come l'ottavo. Grazie e buon lavoro!

03.10.2017 - 08:17

country flag Alex wrote:

Hello, I am having trouble with the instructions in round 2. Are you supposed to make 3 dc in every chain that was between the groups of 3 dc from round 1? Won't that make round 2 bunch together and decrease the width? Are you supposed to make any stitches or chains before you skip to the next chain in between the round 1 groups of 3 dc?

10.11.2014 - 02:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Alex, on rond 2 you crochet 3 dc in each ch-loop around, you will then have a total of 24 dc-group, ie 24x 3 dc = 72 dc, ie as at the end of round 1. You finish each round with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round (= in 1st dc), at the beg of next round, start with 3 ch (1st dc from last dc-group of the round) - you can also sl st to the next ch-space and start the first dc-group (3ch, 2 dc) as you rather work. Happy crocheting!

10.11.2014 - 10:22

country flag Kornelia wrote:

Was ist mit der 9. Runde?

29.08.2013 - 21:30

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Kornelia, Danke für den Hinweis. Es muss heissen 7.-9. Runde, wir haben es nun korrigiert.

30.08.2013 - 08:38