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Crocheted top in DROPS Safran. Piece is crocheted top down with round yoke and lace pattern. Size XS–XXL.
DROPS 223-28 |
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------------------------------------------------------- EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN: ------------------------------------------------------- CROCHET TIP FOR CHAIN STITCH: If you work at the end of crochet hook the chain stitch will often be too tight. 1 chain stitch should be just as long as 1 double crochet/treble crochet is wide. CROCHET INFORMATION: At beginning of every round with treble crochets work 3 chain stitches. These chain stitches do not replace 1st treble crochet but are worked in addition to stitches on round. PATTERN: See diagrams A.1 to A.4. INCREASE TIP (evenly): To calculate how to increase evenly, count the stitches to be increased (e.g. 94 stitches), and divide by stitches of increases to be done (e.g. 18) = 5.2. In this example increase by working 2 treble crochets in approx. every 5th stitch. DECREASE TIP: Decrease 1 treble crochet by working the next 2 treble crochets together as follows: Work 1 treble crochet but wait with last pull through (= 2 stitches on hook), then work next treble crochet but on last pull through pull yarn through all 3 stitches on hook. ------------------------------------------------------- START THE PIECE HERE: ------------------------------------------------------- TOP - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE: Work yoke in the round, top down. Now divide yoke for body and sleeves. Work body in the round, top down. Work sleeve edges in the round, top down. NOTE: It is important to keep the crochet tension vertically so that the measurements on yoke will be correct. YOKE: Work 95-103-103-109-109-115 chain stitches - read CROCHET TIP FOR CHAIN STITCH on hook size 4 mm with Safran and form 1 ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Work 3 chain stitches - read CROCHET INFORMATION, then work 1 treble crochet in each of the 94-102-102-108-108-114 chain stitches and increase at the same time 18-22-22-28-40-46 treble crochets evenly - read INCREASE TIP = 112-124-124-136-148-160 treble crochets. Now insert 4 marker threads in the piece as follows: 1st marker thread: Insert 1st marker thread at beginning of round. 2nd marker thread: Skip the next 16 stitches, insert 2nd marker thread here. 3rd marker thread: Skip the next 40-46-46-52-58-64 stitches, insert 3rd marker thread here. 4th marker thread: Skip the next 16 stitches, insert 4th marker thread here. 40-46-46-52-58-64 stitches remain on round after last marker thread. Move the marker threads upwards when working. They should be placed directly before every repetition of A.2 on round, and they are used when increasing evenly. Now work pattern and increase as follows: A.1 shows how round begins and ends. Work A.2 over the first 4 treble crochets, A.3 over the next 12 treble crochets (= 2 repetitions of 6 stitches), A.2 over the next 4 treble crochets, work A.3 over the next 36-42-42-48-54-60 treble crochets (= 6-7-7-8-9-10 repetitions of 6 stitches), A.2 over the next 4 treble crochets, A.3 over the next 12 treble crochets, A.2 over the next 4 treble crochets, A.3 over the last 36-42-42-48-54-60 treble crochets. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! Continue the pattern in the round like this while increasing evenly: On 6th round in pattern increase as follows: Work * A.2 as before, work A.3 until next marker thread and increase at the same time 0-6-6-6-6-6 treble crochets evenly – remember INCREASE TIP (= 12-18-18-18-18-18 stitches), work A.2 as before, work A.3 until next marker thread and increase at the same time 6-6-12-12-12-12 stitches evenly (= 42-48-54-60-66-72 stitches) *, work from *-* 1 more time on round (= 12-24-36-36-36-36 stitches increased) = 180-204-216-228-240-252 stitches on round. In size XS, S and M continue from ALL SIZES below. In size L, XL and XXXL increase as follows: On 10th round in pattern increase as follows: Work * A.2 as before, work A.3 until next marker thread and increase at the same time 6-6-6 stitches evenly (= 24-24-24 stitches), A.2, work A.3 as before until next marker thread and increase at the same time 6-6-6 treble crochets evenly (= 66-72-78 stitches) *, work from *-* 1 more time on round (= 24-24-24 stitches increased) = 288-300-312 stitches on round. ALL SIZES: Work until A.2 has been worked vertically. On last round in A.2 insert 1 new marker thread in the middle of each A.2 (i.e. 18 treble crochets on each side of marker thread in each of the 4 repetitions with A.2). Remove the old marker threads (= 4 marker threads remain in piece). Stitches between marker threads mark transition between front/back piece and sleeves (= 48-54-54-60-60-60 treble crochets on each sleeve). There are now 252-276-288-324-336-348 treble crochets on round. Now work with pattern as follows: A.4 shows how round begins and ends. Continue with A.3 in the round, and over the 36 treble crochets in A.2 work 6 repetitions of A.3. When A.3 has been worked vertically 1 time, repeat pattern A.3a vertically. Work like this until piece measures 20-20-22-24-26-28 cm from the beginning of the yoke – adjust to finish after 1st, 3rd, 7th, 12th or 13th round in A.3a! This is done to make it easier to work pattern on body and sleeves. Now divide piece for body and sleeves. Work next round as follows: Work A.3a until first marker thread (= 3 repetitions for back piece), work 8-8-8-10-10-10 chain stitches, skip stitches between the 2 marker threads (= 8-9-9-10-10-10 repetitions for sleeve), work A.3a until next marker thread (= 13-14-15-17-18-19 repetitions for front piece), work 8-8-8-10-10-10 chain stitches, skip stitches between the 2 marker threads (= 8-9-9-10-10-10 repetitions for sleeve), work A.3a the rest of the round (= 10-11-12-14-15-16 repetiotions - There are now 13-14-15-17-18-19 repetitions for back piece). Cut and fasten the yarn. BODY: Start in the 5th chain stitch of the 8-8-8-10-10-10 chain stitches under the sleeve in one side. Work 3 chain stitches - remember CROCHET INFORMATION, work 1 treble crochet in the same chain stitch. Now work 1 treble crochet in each of the next 3-3-3-5-5-5 chain stitches, work A.3a as before until chain stitches under the second sleeve, 1 treble crochet in each of the 8-8-8-10-10-10 chain stitches below sleeve. Work A.3a as before until chain stitches under sleeve, work 1 treble crochet in each of the last 4-4-4-4-4-4 chain stitches under sleeve = 172-184-196-224-236-248- stitches. Work the 8-8-8-10-10-10 stitches under sleeve in treble crochets. Insert 1 marker in the piece. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! On first round in A.3a worked with treble crochet decrease 4-4-4-2-2-2 treble crochet evenly – read DECREASE TIP = 168-180-192-222-234-246 stitches. Then work A.3a in the round (= 28-30-32-37-39-41 repetitions on round). Repeat A.3a vertically. When piece measures 12 cm, adjust so that next row is with treble crochets, decrease 6 treble crochets evenly = 162-174-186-216-228-240 treble crochets. Now repeat A.3a 27-29-31-36-38-40 times on round. When piece measures 20-21-22-23-24-25 cm from marker – adjust so that next round is with treble crochet, increase 6 treble crochets evenly – read INCREASE TIP. Repeat increase on each of the next 3 rows with treble crochets (= 24 stitches increased) = 186-198-210-240-252-264 treble crochets. Repeat A.3a 1 more time in width on every increase. When all increases are done, repeat A.3a 31-33-35-40-42-44 times in width. Work until piece measures 34-36-36-36-36-36 cm from division – adjust to finish after a round with treble crochets. Cut and fasten the yarn. Top measures approx. 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm from shoulder and down. SLEEVE EDGES: Begin in the 4th chain stitch of the 8-8-8-10-10-10 chain stitches under sleeve. Work 3 chain stitches - remember CROCHET INFORMATION, work 1 treble crochet in the same chain stitch. Then work 1 treble crochet in each of the next 4-4-4-6-6-6 chain stitches, work next row in A.3a (i.e. a row with treble crochets) until 3 chain stitches remain on row, work 1 treble crochet in each of the last 3 chain stitches. Now 1 row with treble crochets and 1 row with double crochets/chain stitches remain - work if desired 1 treble crochet in every treble crochet until desired length. Work 1 round with 1 treble crochet in every treble crochet and decrease at the same time 10-10-8-10-6-4 treble crochets evenly = 46-52-54-60-64-66 treble crochet. Work * 1 double crochet in first/next treble crochet, 1 chain stitch, skip approx. 1 cm *, work from *-* around the entire sleeve. Cut and fasten the yarn. Work the other sleeve the same way. |
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Comments / Questions (52)
Tina wrote:
I am having lots of trouble! Everything is good until row 7 and beyond. I have the correct number of stitches at the end of row 6. If I then continue A.2 vertically, when I get to row 15 I have way too many stitches— a few hundred too many. What am I doing wrong? I have read all the tutorials. They are informative, but do not help me solve my problem.
05.11.2022 - 02:12DROPS Design answered:
Dear Tina, please check the number of stitches on each row after the 6th one, so that we may know which row is giving you trouble (since there are increases in each row after row 6). Happy crocheting!
07.11.2022 - 00:30Darlene Huber wrote:
I am an experienced crocheted (51 years to be exact). I don’t understand why you have 2 different charts for the same rounds, causing the maker to flip between charts. Why not just create one chart that diagrams all the stitches in each row ??? It would simplify the work, and be more intelligible for the maker. As is, this pattern is very difficult to follow and inefficient, as one spends more time reading the charts and figuring them out than actual crocheting!
24.10.2022 - 20:36Helen Marshall wrote:
Hiya! I know in the crochet information it says the 3 chains don't count as a treble, but are they included in the stitch count? Only I've got to the first stitch count in the body section and am 5 stitches short. Either way, will this matter too much? Thanks!
06.10.2022 - 14:23DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Marshall, the first 3 chains do not count as a stitch, they are just worked to get the required height to work the treble crochets. So that you crochet 95-103-103-109-109-115, crochet 1 slip stitch in the first of these chains, then crochet 1 treble in each of the remaining chains = 94-102-102-108-108-114 trebles increasing at the same time 18-22-22-28-40-46 trebles evenly = 112-124-124-136-148-160 treble crochets. Happy crocheting!
06.10.2022 - 15:21Fia Älander wrote:
Jag bara undrar hur jag ska virka varv 7-9 när jag virkar stl. L Är det (A2,A3x2,A2,A3x8)x2?
02.09.2022 - 19:37DROPS Design answered:
Hei Fia. I str. L har du heklet slik: A.2 (over 4 masker) + A.3 (over 12 masker/2 ganger) + A.2 (over 4 masker) + A.3 (over 48 masker/ 8 ganger) + A.2 (over 4 masker) + A.3 (over 12 masker/2 ganger) + A.2 (over 4 masker) + A.3 (over 48 masker/8 ganger) = 136 masker. På 6. omgang skal det økes slik det står i oppskriften og når du da skal hekle 7. - 9.omgang blir det slik: A.2 (18 masker) + A.3 (over 18 masker/3 ganger) + A.2 (18 masker) + A.3 (over 60 masker/10 ganger) + A.2 (18 masker) + A.3 (over 18 masker/3 ganger) + A.2 (18 masker) + A.3 (over 60 masker/10 ganger) = 228 masker. mvh DROPS Design
05.09.2022 - 11:32Helen Marshall wrote:
Hi, thanks for getting back to me before. Now I have another query! I have worked row 14. Do I now continue to work just A3 (no A2), and do I continue on with row 15 to 19? And then begin again with row 1 until the right length is achieved (counting row 1 as the row DC, ch3, tr, ch3)? Also please could you tell me what A3a is? Many thanks!
04.08.2022 - 16:48DROPS Design answered:
Deear Mrs Marshall, when A.2 is done in height, work A.3 over all stitches in the round, ie work row 15 to 19 in A.3 over all stitches (you can work now 6 repeats of A.3 over the stitches of each A.2), then repeat A.3a (see brackets on the left side). Happy crocheting!
05.08.2022 - 08:25Helen Marshall wrote:
Help! I am doing size M. I have correct amount of stitches after row 6 (increase row), but when I work row 7, after working A2 and A3 twice, I still have stitches left before I get to get to the marker. What am I doing wrong please? I have 36 sts to work into from round 6, but according to charts should only have 30. Confused . . . Should I now be working A3 till I get to the marker?
22.07.2022 - 19:38DROPS Design answered:
Dear Helen, in the 6th round, you work A.2 as before (twice) but you work A.3 thrice (because you are increasing 1 repeat of A.3 = 6 stitches). You add this repeat of A.3 in all of the A.3 sections. Happy crocheting!
24.07.2022 - 18:56Toni N wrote:
I just finished making the XS size, as I read comments on Ravelry that the sizing is way out & that it comes up as a L using the suggested hook. Well, I wish I had just ignored the comments, as it is the correct measurements for XS and now doesn’t fit me… The pattern was a bit tricky to follow, but i nailed it on my 2nd attempt.
22.07.2022 - 13:47Karla Subero wrote:
On the body section after working the first round (in whatever row I was in A3a), am I supposed to keep working the stitches under the sleeve as double crochets or do I do those stitches following A3a? And for the decrease round, my next round if I follow A 3a is not a double crochet round, am I supposed to follow the pattern until the next double crochet round and then do the decreases? Or should I immediately start A 3a from the beginning with a double crochet round and decrease?
25.06.2022 - 02:24DROPS Design answered:
Dear Karla, you always work double crochet (US)/treble crochet (UK) in the chain stitches cast on under the arm. You start decreasing in the double crochet round, so you continue working the pattern until you reach the first double crochet round. Happy crocheting!
26.06.2022 - 13:45Leisa wrote:
While I absolutely love Drops patterns, I find them impossible to follow, especially when you have to increase in rounds that aren’t an exact number and is something like 3.89??? Also, the charts are so confusing 😖 Obviously it’s just me, as other people have no problem with following them, I guess I’ll just have to admire them and move on ☹️
26.05.2022 - 01:03DROPS Design answered:
Dear Leisa, maybe these lessons could help you? this one explains how to increase/decrease evenly on the round; and this one how to read a crochet diagram. Happy crocheting!
27.05.2022 - 09:15Hanna wrote:
Putosin heti alussa jo kärryiltä. Jos kierroksella 6 koossa XS lisätään 12 silmukkaa (6+6) niin miten sen jälkeen voi olla 180 silmukkaa kun aloituksessa ennen kaaviota on 112 silmukkaa ? Missä välissä ne puuttuvat 46 silmukkaa lisätään ?
13.05.2022 - 21:04