DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
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DROPS 147-21
DROPS design: Pattern no w-490
Yarn group C
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PINK POT HOLDER:
Measurements: approx. 20 cm / 8'' in diameter
Materials:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
50 g color no 06, shocking pink
50 g color no 33, medium pink
50 g color no 35, vanilla

YELLOW POT HOLDER:
Measurements: approx. 20 cm / 8'' in diameter
Materials:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
50 g color no 14, strong yellow
50 g color no 35, vanilla
50 g color no 17, off white

DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 4 mm / G/6 – or size needed to get 17 dc = width 10 cm / 4''.

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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 2.20 CAD /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 6.60CAD.

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
PINK POT HOLDER:
With vanilla ch 4 on hook size 4 mm / G/6 and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: ch 1, 8 sc in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 2: ch 3, 2 dc in 1st sc, 3 dc in every sc around the circle, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch = 24 dc.
ROUND 3: In first st ch 3 and 6 dc ( = leaf), skip 3 sts, * in next st work 1 sl st, ch 3, 6 dc in same st as sl st, skip 3 sts *, repeat from *-* 4 more times. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 6 leaves.
ROUND 4: Now fold the leaves forward and work on the back of leaves as follows: ch 3, 6 dc in 3rd st on 2nd round (now work in the middle of 2 leaves), * skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 6 dc in same st *, repeat from *-* 4 more times = 5 times in total. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 6 leaves.
ROUND 5: Switch to medium pink. * ch 3, 6 dc in st below (= leaf), skip 3 sts, in next st work 1 sl st *, repeat from *-* 8 more times.
Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 9 leaves.
ROUND 6: Now fold the leaves forward and work on the back of leaves as follows: ch 3, 6 dc in 3rd st on 4th round (now work in the middle of 2 leaves), * skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st, skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st, skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 6 dc in same st *, repeat from *-* 1 more time = 2 times in total. * Skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st *, repeat from *-* 1 more time. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 9 leaves.
ROUND 7: * ch 3, 6 dc in st below (= leaf), skip 3 sts, in next st work 1 sl st *, repeat from *-* 11 more times.
Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 12 leaves.
ROUND 8: Now fold the leaves forward and work on the back of leaves as follows: ch 3, 5 dc in 3rd st on 6th round (now work in the middle of 2 leaves), * skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st *, repeat from *-* 10 more times. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 12 leaves.
ROUND 9: * ch 3, 6 dc in st below (= leaf), skip 3 sts, in next st work 1 sl st *, repeat from *-* 14 more times.
Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 15 leaves.
ROUND 10: Switch to shocking pink. Now fold the leaves forward and work on the back of leaves as follows: ch 3, 5 dc in 3rd st on 8th round (now work in the middle of 2 leaves), * skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st *, repeat from *-* 13 more times. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 15 leaves.
ROUND 11: * ch 3, 6 dc in st below (= leaf), skip 3 sts, in next st work 1 sl st *, repeat from *-* 18 more times.
Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 19 leaves.
ROUND 12: Now fold the leaves forward and work on the back of leaves as follows: ch 3, 4 dc in 3rd st on 10th round (now work in the middle of 2 leaves), * skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st, skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st, skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 4 dc in same st *, repeat from *-* 5 more times. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 19 leaves.
ROUND 13: ch 15 (for loop), 1 sl st in first st. * ch 3, 6 dc in st below (= leaf), skip 3 sts, in next st work 1 sl st *, repeat from *-* 21 more times. Work 1 sl st in each of the 15 ch for loop.
Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 22 leaves. Fasten off.


YELLOW POT HOLDER:
Pot holder consists of 2 circles which are placed double and worked tog.
Work pot holder in the round in two layers. With off white ch 4 on hook size 4 mm / G/6 and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: ch 1, 8 sc in ch-ring. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 2: ch 3, 2 dc in 1st sc, 3 dc in every sc around the circle, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch = 24 dc.
ROUND 3: ch 3, * 2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-*. Finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch = 36 dc.
ROUND 4: ch 3, * 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc *, repeat from *-*. Finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch = 48 dc.
ROUND 5: ch 3, 1 dc in first dc, * 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc *, repeat from *-*. Finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch = 60 dc.
ROUND 6: Place the circles on top of each other and work them tog with vanilla by inserting the hook through both sts in both circles as follows: * ch 1, 1 sc in next st *, repeat from *-* around the entire circle. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 7: * ch 3, 6 dc in st below (= leaf), skip 3 sts, in next st work 1 sl st *, repeat from *-* 14 more times.
Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 15 leaves.
ROUND 8: Now fold the leaves forward and work on the back of leaves as follows: ch 3, 5 dc in 3rd st on 6th round (now work in the middle of 2 leaves), * skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st *, repeat from *-* 13 more times. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 15 leaves.
ROUND 9: * ch 3, 6 dc in st below (= leaf), skip 3 sts, in next st work 1 sl st *, repeat from *-* 18 more times.
Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 19 leaves.
ROUND 10: Switch to strong yellow. Now fold the leaves forward and work on the back of leaves as follows: ch 3, 4 dc in 3rd st on 8th round (now work in the middle of 2 leaves), * skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st, skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 5 dc in same st, skip 3 sts and in the 4th st between the next 2 leaves work 4 dc in same st *, repeat from *-* 5 more times. Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 19 leaves.
ROUND 11: ch 15 (for loop), 1 sl st in first st. * ch 3, 6 dc in st below (= leaf), skip 3 sts, in next st work 1 sl st *, repeat from *-* 21 more times. Work 1 sl st in each of the 15 ch for loop.
Finish with 1 sl st in first ch on round = 22 leaves. Fasten off.


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 only serve 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 converter, 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 converter 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 converted 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 converter

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 converter, 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 converter 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 gauge tension 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 (usually 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.

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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country flag Mohamed wrote:

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16.09.2022 - 21:36

country flag Moni wrote:

Habe es selbst geschaft,ohne das mir jemand geantwortet hatte.Mein erster versuch war die beigelegte Wolle zu lapprig,und hatte Fehler dabei.Mein jetzt 2ter angefangner Topflappen schön fest mit anderer Wolle.jetzt hab ich Freude daran.viel Spass den anderen.lg

10.02.2020 - 11:02

country flag Moni wrote:

Habe seid gestern auch solch Topflappen Arbeit vor mir zu liegen und raubt mir den letzten nerv .Häkle eigentl.auch Figuren u.paar Schultertücher aber das ist hier ne herraus forderung ab runde 4.Dann fiel mir heut ein man könnte mal in ruhe im Netz schaun ob es eine bildl.Darstellung per vidio gibt siehe da habs gefunde,bloß gut.na mal sehn obich es ohne Auftrudeln endlich hinbek.und eure Anleitung ist größer als mein kleingedrucktes auf Papier.danke

26.01.2020 - 13:09

country flag Ute Haake wrote:

Ich hätte gern gewußt,welche Lauflänge die Garne haben.Da ich gern Cartania mit der Lauflänge 63,125 und 165 auf 50 g verwende,kann ich nicht vergleichen. Ich bestelle auch nicht gern über Internet und bekomme Ihr Garn hier in Bremen nicht,ohne lange Wege.\r\n\r\nIhre Videos sind sehr gut,aber manchmal zu schnell,.Mit vielen Grüßen aus Bremen\r\n\r\nUte Haake

27.08.2019 - 11:34

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Haake, wir bitten um Verständnis, dass wir nicht Produkte unserer Konkurrenz empfehlen können und dass der Kauf des Materials uns hilft, weiterhin kostenlose Anleitungen zur Verfügung stellen zu können. Individuelle Hilfe bekommen Sie gerne wenn Sie Kontakt mit Ihrem DROPS Laden aufnehmen - auch telefonisch oder per mail. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

27.08.2019 - 12:39

country flag Anna wrote:

Non ho ancora comprato il paris, perciò non ho la possibilità di fare un campione. Devo fare 14 Presine , vorrei sapere quanto ne occorre per ciascun colore, più o meno. Grazie

07.05.2018 - 16:42

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Anna. Le suggeriamo di rivolgersi al suo rivenditore Drops di fiducia che può consigliarla sui quantitativi necessari per il suo lavoro. Buon lavoro!

08.05.2018 - 08:37

country flag Anna wrote:

Quante presine rosa si possono fare acquistando i tre gomitoli? dovrei farne 12 da regalare. grazie

05.05.2018 - 21:56

country flag Charlotte Bille wrote:

Hej Drops. Jeg vil gerne hækle 2 rosa grydelapper. Kan jeg nøjes med at købe 50 g. af hver af farverne, eller skal jeg købe 100 g. af hver af de to rosa farver?

08.12.2015 - 17:03

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Charlotte, nu har vi ingen vægt på grydelappen, så det er svært at sige, men jeg skulle tro at du skal bruge 100 g af hver farve i og med du vil hækle 2 grydelapper... God fornøjelse!

09.12.2015 - 08:49

country flag Laura wrote:

Creo que hay un error en la vuelta 6. Si contamos bien cuántos pétalos dan las instrucciones de esta vuelta, comprobamos que no son 9 sino 10 en total.

14.09.2014 - 19:17

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Laura. La fila 6 está correcta. Un pétalo antes de los *-*, 3 pétalos dentro de *-* (ya tenemos 4), repetir un total de 2 vcs (ahora tenemos 7 = 1+3+3), 1 pétalo dentro de los segundos *-* (ahora son 8), repetir 1 vez más = 9 pétalos.

19.09.2014 - 10:05

country flag Pia Madsen wrote:

Nu har jeg og min veninde forsøgt flere gange at hækle den rosa grydelap og hver gang når vi til omg 5, vi kan ikke få 9 buer

23.02.2014 - 14:27

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Pia, efter 4.omg har du 6 blad og totalt 36 staver. På 5.omg så hekler du 3 lm+6 staver i 1 st og sedan hoppar över 3 st, så denne rapport går över 4 masker. 36 delt på 4 er 9, så det ska bli 9 nye blad på denne omg.

04.03.2014 - 00:19

country flag Anja wrote:

Beim gelben Topflappen heißt es in Runde 5:* 2 Stb in das nächste Stb, 2 Stb in jedes der 3 nächsten Stb *, muß es aber nicht heißen: * 2 Stb in das nächste Stb, 1 Stb in jedes der 3 nächsten Stb *?

26.01.2014 - 15:49

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Anja, vielen Dank für den Hinweis, wir haben gleich eine Korrektur vorgenommen.

28.01.2014 - 07:39