DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
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DROPS 170-41
DROPS design: Pattern no w-597
Yarn group C + C or E
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Measurements: Width: 61-73 cm Length: 100-123 cm
Materials:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
800-900 g colour no 101, light blue

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 6 mm – or size needed to get 12 tr x 6 rows = 10 x 10 cm with 2 strands.

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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
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Pattern instructions

CROCHET INFO:
At beg of every row with tr work 3 ch to turn with. These 3 ch do not replace first tr.
At beg of every row with dtr work 4 ch to turn with. These 4 ch do not replace first dtr.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.6.
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CARPET:
Work 87-104 ch (incl 3 ch to turn with) on hook size 6 mm with 2 strands Paris. Work first row as follows: Work 1 tr in 4th ch from hook (= 1 tr and 3 ch to turn with), 1 tr in each of the next 6-2 ch, * skip 1 ch, work 1 tr in each of the next 6 ch *, repeat from *-* 10-13 more times = 73-87 tr. Now work pattern from 2nd row in diagram as follows - READ CROCHET INFO: Work A.1 (= 2 tr), A.2 (= 14 tr) 5-6 times in width, A.3 (= 1 tr). When entire A.1-A.3 has been worked vertically, continue from 1st row with A.4 over A.1, A.5 over A.2 and A.6 over A.3. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When A.X has been worked 1 time vertically, repeat A.X 1-2 more times vertically. Piece measures approx. 77-101 cm. Continue with the remaining 9 rows in A.4-A.6. Now work the last 2 rows in A.X, then work 2 rows with 1 tr in every tr. Piece measures approx. 100-123 cm in length. Fasten off.

Diagram

symbols = 1 ch
symbols = 1 tr in tr
symbols = 1 tr around ch/ch-space
symbols = Work 2 tr in one tr as follows: Work 1 tr but wait with last pull through (= 2 sts on hook), then work 1 tr more in same tr but on last pull through, pull yarn through all 3 sts on hook.
symbols = First row is explained in pattern
symbols = Beg here
symbols = Work 1 tr around ch-space before tr but wait with last pull through (= 2 sts on hook), work 1 tr in tr but on last pull through pull yarn through all sts on hook (= 1 st on hook), work 1 tr in same tr but wait with last pull through (= 2 sts on hook), work 1 tr around next ch-space but on last pull through pull yarn through all sts on hook.
symbols = Work 2 tr tog as follows: Work 1 tr in first tr but wait with last pull through (= 2 sts on hook), then work 1 tr in next tr but on last pull through, pull yarn through all sts on hook.
symbols = 1 dtr
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 (23)

country flag Lotta wrote:

Det är fel i A.X rad 5–10. I stället för 14 maskor så är det 15. Det är samma på rad 20, ovanför A.X. Vad gäller min fråga nedan så hittade jag svaret i en annan kommentar :)

18.03.2024 - 23:38

country flag Lotta wrote:

Hej, stämmer det verkligen att det ska vara 87 lm (lilla storleken)? När jag virkar 6 lm och hoppar över en, så blir det bara 72 st totalt, och inte 73. Vad gör jag för fel?

15.03.2024 - 19:04

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lotta, det er svært at gætte sig til hvad som går fel, men du kan faktisk bare hækle 1 st mere, så du har hvad du skal bruge for at fortsætte :)

19.03.2024 - 12:29

country flag DUMONT Maryline wrote:

Modèle 170-41 Bonjour, apparemment vous ne mettez pas à combien de brides commencer le diagramme afin que cela soit bien répartit afin de centrer le point fantaisie Merci pour votre réponse

28.02.2023 - 16:17

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Dumont, suivez bien les explications pour bien placer les motifs sur vos 73-87 brides, autrement dit, crochetez ainsi: A.1 (= 2 brides), répétez ensuite 5-6 fois les 14 brides de A.2 et terminez par la bride de A.3 . Sur l'envers, lisez les diagrammes de gauche à droite en commençant par A.3, puis A.2 et terminez par A.1. Bon crochet!

28.02.2023 - 17:55

country flag Astrid wrote:

Bonjour, J'ai fait 104 mailles en l'air, puis j'ai fait une bribe dans les deux mailles suivantes et sauté une maille, pour ensuite recommencer. Je l'ai fait 34 fois (jusqu'à la fin) et je me retrouve avec seulement 71 brides. Je ne comprends pas ce que je suis censée faire. SI vous pouviez m'aider. Merci beaucoup.

06.07.2022 - 11:44

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Astrid, procédez ainsi: 1 bride dans la 4ème ml à partir du crochet (= 1 bride/4 ml), 1 bride dans chacune des 2 ml suivantes (= 2 brides/2 ml), puis répétez 14 fois (sautez 1 ml, 1 bride dans chacune des 6 ml suivantes), vous avez ainsi crocheté: 4+2+ (7*14)=104 ml et vous avez 1+2+ (14*6)=87 brides. Bon crochet!

06.07.2022 - 14:20

country flag Mirella wrote:

Non riesco a capire come devo procedere con il primo giro, cosa significa Lavorare la prima riga come segue: 1 m.a nella 4a cat dall’uncinetto (= 1 m.a e 3 cat per girare il lavoro), 1 m.a in ognuna delle 6-2 cat successive, . Cosa significa il -2cat.? Grazie infinite

08.12.2021 - 11:32

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Mirella, i numeri doppi tipo 6-2 indicano i numeri di maglie per le diverse taglie, in questo caso 6 catenelle per la taglia più piccola e 2 catenelle per quella più grande. Buon lavoro!

08.12.2021 - 18:10

country flag Pirjo wrote:

Bonjour, Je voudrais réaliser ce modèle avec Drops loves you 7. Combien de pelotes me faudrait-il pour avoir à peu près la même épaisseur ? Je vois que dans ce modèle on utilise Drops Paris en double avec un crochet n°6. Me faudrait-il tripler Drops loves you7 pour la crocheter avec le n°6? Amicalement Pirjo

17.06.2021 - 18:14

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Pirjo, comme DROPS loves you 7 est du groupe A (= 2 fils groupe A = 1 fil groupe C), vous remplacerez ici 2 fils DROPS Paris par 4 fils DROPS loves you 7, vous trouverez ici comment calculer la nouvelle quantité. Bon crochet!

18.06.2021 - 07:40

country flag DENEVE Marie-Ange wrote:

Bonjour, je suis en train de crocheter ce tapis j'ai un problème avec le diagramme A1 A2 A3, comment dois je les répartir sur les 73 mailles pour obtenir un motif identique à votre modèle, le souci se trouve sur le V à l'envers du motif, combien de mailles restent entre chaque V en haut du travail. Merci pour votre réponse. Cordialement

15.03.2021 - 15:13

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Deneve, vous devez crocheter les 73 brides ainsi: A.1 (= début de rang sur l'endroit/fin de rang sur l'envers) = 2 brides, puis vous répétez 5 fois les 14 brides de A.2 et terminez par A.3 (1 bride) en fin de rang sur l'endroit (début de rang sur l'envers). autrement dit: 2 + 5x14 + 1 = 73 brides. Bon crochet!

15.03.2021 - 15:21

country flag Hilde Demolder wrote:

Beste, Ik wil het karpetje maken in de kleinste maat (61cm breed, 100cm lang). Op de foto zie ik een tapijtje met 4 patronen in de breedte. Als ik de instructies volg voor de kleinste maat, bekom ik een breedte van 73cm, (zoals de grootste maat) en met 5 patronen naast elkaar. Ik ben herbegonnen. Ik heb zelf omgerekend voor 4 patronen, en nu is mijn werkstuk 61 cm breed, zoals ik het wou. Er zit dus een foutje in de beschrijving.

31.08.2020 - 20:33

country flag Megan wrote:

Hi! I have noticed something: the fact that the pattern starts with two trebles and finishes with just one fits very well with the double trebles row, but on rows with the lace pattern, the first repetition in particular is very tight because the pattern requires to fit the two initial trebles on the one treble that ended the previous row. Any suggestions? Thanks for your amazing patterns. Megan

07.05.2020 - 21:01

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mega, I'm not sure to understand properly your question sorry, but have you watched the video to A.1, A.2, A.3? This might help you to get the pattern right. Make sure to check and keep correct tension. Happy crocheting!

08.05.2020 - 09:00

country flag Lucia DAndrade wrote:

No entiendo porqué pide saltar 1 cad en la primera vuelta (* skip ch 1, work 1 dc in each of the next 6 ch *, repeat from *-* ).... espero su respuesta Gracias!

07.10.2019 - 17:53

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Lucia! Los puntos de cadena son ligeramente más angostos que otros puntos, y para evitar trabajar la orilla de montaje demasiado apretada, simplemente montamos más puntos para comenzar. El número de puntos será ajustado en la hilera siguiente para corresponder con el patrón y el esquema de medidas. Buen trabajo!

08.10.2019 - 18:36