A Christmas Carol

Crochet DROPS Santa in "Paris".

DROPS Extra 0-868
DROPS design: Pattern no w-446
Yarn group C
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Materials: DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
100 g colour no 12, red
50 g colour no 23, light grey
50 g colour no 61, light peach
50 g colour no 17, off white
50 g colour no 15, black

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 4.5 mm – or size needed to get 16 dc = width 10 cm.

Some cotton wool for filling

CROCHET INFO:
MAGIC CIRCLE:
When piece is worked in the round, start with this technique to avoid holes in the middle (instead of ch-ring): Hold the yarn end and wind the yarn one time around the index finger to make a loop. Hold the loop with left thumb and middle finger, place the thread over left index finger. Insert hook through the loop, make a YO and pull thread through loop, work 1 ch, then work dc around the loop. When the desired no of dc have been reached, pull the yarn end to tighten the loop. Fasten the yarn end on the back side. Continue to work in the round in a circle.

WORK IN THE ROUND IN A CIRCLE:
After last dc on the round, continue to next round with 1 dc in next dc (= first dc from previous round). NOTE: Insert a marker at the beg of round between last dc and first dc on the round, move the marker upwards.

WORKING 2 DC TOG:
* Insert hook in next st, get thread *, repeat from *-* one more time, make a YO and pull thread through all 3 sts on hook.

COLOUR CHANGE - DC:
To get a nice colour change work last dc on round as follows: Insert hook in last st, get thread, make a YO with the new colour and pull it through all sts on hook. Continue on to next round with the new colour.
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HEAD:
Worked in the round in a circle with light peach on hook size 4.5 mm. Start at the bottom of head by making a magic circle - Read explanation above.
ROUND 1: Work 6 dc in the magic circle. Read WORK IN THE ROUND IN A CIRCLE above.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in every dc = 12 dc.
ROUND 3: * 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 dc.
ROUND 4: * 1 dc in the next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 dc.
ROUND 5: * 1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 30 dc.
ROUND 6: * 1 dc in the next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 36 dc.
ROUND 7: * 1 dc in the next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 42 dc.
ROUND 8: Work 1 dc in every dc = 42 dc.
ROUND 9: * 1 dc in the next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 48 dc.
ROUND 10-13: Work 1 dc in every dc = 48 dc. Switch to red.
ROUND 14: * 1 dc in the next 6 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog * - Read explanation above, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 42 dc.
ROUND 15: Work 1 dc in every dc = 42 dc.
ROUND 16: * 1 dc in the next 5 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 36 dc.
ROUND 17: Work 1 dc in every dc = 36 dc.
ROUND 18: * 1 dc in the next 4 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 30 dc.
ROUND 19 to 22: Work 1 dc in every dc = 30 dc.
ROUND 23: * 1 dc in the next 3 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 dc.
ROUND 24 to 27: Work 1 dc in every dc = 24 dc.
ROUND 28: * 1 dc in the next 2 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 dc.
ROUND 29 to 32: Work 1 dc in every dc = 18 dc.
ROUND 33: * 1 dc in next dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 12 dc.
ROUND 34 to 37: Work 1 dc in every dc = 12 dc.
ROUND 38: Work all dc tog 2 by 2 = 6 dc. Cut the thread and fill the head with some cotton wool, tighten tog.

In the transition between light peach and red work an edge as follows with off white: * 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 tr in first ch, skip approx. 1 cm *, repeat from *-* and finish with 1 sl st in first dc.

POMPOM:
Work 21 ch (incl 1 ch to turn with) on hook size 4.5 mm with off white. Turn and work 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, then 1 dc in every ch = 20 dc. Turn. On next row work all dc tog 2 by 2 - see explanation above. = 10 dc. Work all dc tog 2 by 2 = 5 dc. Tighten tog the pompom and sew it to the top of head.

BODY:
Worked in the round in a circle with red on hook size 4.5 mm. Start by making a magic circle at the bottom of body.
ROUND 1: Work 6 dc in the magic circle.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in every dc = 12 dc.
ROUND 3: * 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 dc.
ROUND 4: * 1 dc in the next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 dc.
ROUND 5: * 1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 30 dc.
ROUND 6: * 1 dc in the next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 36 dc.
ROUND 7: * 1 dc in the next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 42 dc.
ROUND 8: Work 1 dc in every dc = 42 dc.
ROUND 9: * 1 dc in the next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 48 dc.
ROUND 10: Work 1 dc in every dc = 48 dc.
ROUND 11: * 1 dc in the next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 54 dc.
ROUND 12 to 16: Work 1 dc in every dc = 54 dc. Switch to black – READ COLOUR CHANGE.
ROUND 17 to 18: Work 1 dc in every dc = 54 dc. Switch to red.
ROUND 19 to 22: Work 1 dc in every dc = 54 dc.
ROUND 23: * 1 dc in the next 7 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 48 dc.
ROUND 24: Work 1 dc in every dc = 48 dc.
ROUND 25: * 1 dc in the next 6 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 42 dc.
ROUND 26: Work 1 dc in every dc = 42 dc.
ROUND 27: * 1 dc in the next 5 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 36 dc.
ROUND 28: * 1 dc in the next 4 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 30 dc.
ROUND 29: Work 1 dc in every dc = 30 dc.
ROUND 30: * 1 dc in the next 3 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 dc.
ROUND 31: * 1 dc in the next 2 dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 dc.
ROUND 32: * 1 dc in next dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 12 dc.
Cut the thread and keep 30 cm for assembly. Fill the body with some cotton wool.

LEG:
Worked in the round in a circle with black on hook size 4.5 mm. Start at edge of foot by making a magic circle.
ROUND 1: Work 6 dc in the magic circle.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in every dc = 12 dc.
ROUND 3-5: Work 1 dc in every dc = 12 dc.
ROUND 6: * 1 dc in next dc, then work the next 2 dc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 8 dc. Switch to red.
ROUND 7-20: Work 1 dc in every dc = 8 dc.
Cut the thread and keep 30 cm for assembly. Work another leg the same way. Fill the legs with some cotton wool.

ARM:
Worked in the round in a circle with light peach on hook size 4.5 mm. Start at edge of hand by making a magic circle.
ROUND 1: Work 4 dc in the magic circle.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in every dc = 8 dc.
ROUND 3-4: Work 1 dc in every dc = 8 dc. Switch to red.
ROUND 5-19: Work 1 dc in every dc = 8 dc.
Cut the thread and keep 30 cm for assembly. Work another arm the same way. Fill the arms with some cotton wool.

SCARF:
Work 5 ch (incl 1 ch to turn with) on hook size 4.5 mm with red. Turn and work 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, then 1 dc in every ch = 4 dc. Then work 1 dc in every dc back and forth until scarf measures approx. 40 cm. Cut and fasten the thread.
Continue with off white and crochet an edge around the scarf as follows: * 1 dc, 3 ch, skip approx. 1-1½ cm *, repeat from *-* and finish with one sl st in first dc on round.


BOWL:
Worked in the round in a circle with light grey on hook size 4.5 mm. Make a magic circle - read explanation above.
ROUND 1: Work 6 dc in the magic circle. Read WORK IN THE ROUND IN A CIRCLE above.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in every dc = 12 dc.
ROUND 3: * 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 dc.
ROUND 4: * 1 dc in the next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 dc.
ROUND 5: * 1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 30 dc.
ROUND 6: * 1 dc in the next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 36 dc.
ROUND 7: * 1 dc in the next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 42 dc.
ROUND 8: * 1 dc in the next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 48 dc.
ROUND 9: * 1 dc in the next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 54 dc.
ROUND 10: * 1 dc in the next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 60 dc.
ROUND 11 to 26: Work 1 dc in every dc = 60 dc. Cut and fasten the thread.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the head on to body with neat little stitches. Sew legs and arm to the body. Sew the arms to the bowl. Tie the scarf around the neck.

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