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INFORMATION FOR THE PATTERN:
PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.4.
CROCHET INFO-1:
The first row on each clover leaf (= 1 treble crochet, 3 chain stitches, 1 treble crochet, 3 chain stitches, 1 treble crochet, 3 chain stitches, 1 treble crochet in the same treble crochet) is worked in the middle double treble crochet of the previous clover leaf - see A.2.
CROCHET INFO-2:
The first treble crochet at the beginning of the row/round is replaced by 3 chain stitches. Finish the row/round with 1 slip stitch in the 3rd chain stitch at the beginning of the row/round. The first double crochet at the beginning of the row is replaced by 1 chain stitch.
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TOP:
First the clover pattern is worked from side to side at the bottom, then the top is worked upwards in the round as far as the armholes. Here the piece is divided and the front and back pieces are worked separately.
Work 12 chain stitches (including 5 chain stitches to turn) with Cotton Light and hook size 3.5 mm. Read CROCHET INFO-1! Continue by working according to A.1 until you have worked 1 repeat in height. Then repeat rows 7-12 until the piece measures approx. 100-106-112-124-136-148 cm – finish after row 12. Sew the clover edge together to make a ring (seam = side of the top).
Then continue working upwards in the round, THE PIECE IS NOW MEASURED FROM HERE! Crochet up 198-210-222-246-270-294 treble crochets around the treble crochets from the long-side in A.1. Then work according to A.3 – read CROCHET INFO-2. Continue this pattern upwards. Insert 2 marker threads in the piece, 1 at the beginning of the round and 1 after 99-105-111-123-135-147 treble crochets (= sides). When the piece measures 2 cm decrease 1 treble crochet group (= 3 treble crochets or 1 treble crochet + 2 chain stitches) in each side, decrease before both marker threads. Diagram A.4 shows how to decrease in the pattern. Repeat the decrease upwards every 4 cm; decrease alternately before and after the marker threads in the sides, i.e. the first time you decrease 1 treble crochet group before the marker threads, the second time you decrease 1 treble crochet group after both marker threads. Decrease a total of 6 times in each side of the top = 162-174-186-210-234-258 treble crochets/chain stitches.
When the piece measures 25-26-27-28-29-30 cm, adjust so that the next round to be worked is the first round in A.3, divide the piece for the front and back pieces. Cut the strand.
FRONT PIECE:
Skip the first 6-6-9-12-18-21 treble crochets, work A.3 over the next 70-76-76-82-82-88 treble crochets (= 23-25-25-27-27-29 repeats of A.3 + 1 treble crochet). Turn and work back. Continue this pattern upwards. When the piece measures 36-38-40-42-44-46 cm work over just the first 19-22-22-22-22-25 treble crochets/chain stitches on the row = right shoulder. Continue until the piece measures 42-44-46-48-50-52 cm, cut and fasten the strand. Work the left shoulder in the same way, i.e. work over just the last 19-22-22-22-22-25 treble crochets/chain stitches on the row. The 32-32-32-38-38-38 treble crochets/chain stitches not worked = neck. The piece measures a total of 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm.
BACK PIECE:
Skip the first 11-11-17-23-35-41 treble crochets after the front piece, work A.3 over the next 70-76-76-82-82-88 treble crochets (= 23-25-25-27-27-29 repeats of A.3 + 1 treble crochet). Turn and work back (there are now 11-11-17-23-35-41 treble crochets in each side which are not worked (= armholes). Continue A.3 upwards. When the piece measures 30-32-34-36-38-40 cm divide the back piece so that you have a split mid back.
RIGHT BACK PIECE:
Now work over just the first 35-38-38-41-41-44 treble crochets; work A.3 over the first 33-36-36-39-39-42 treble crochets/chain stitches and finish with 2 treble crochets towards mid back. When the piece measures 36-38-40-42-44-46 cm work over just the first 19-22-22-22-22-25 treble crochets/chain stitches on the row = right shoulder. The 16-16-16-19-19-19 treble crochets not worked = neck. Continue until the piece measures 42-44-46-48-50-52 cm, cut and fasten the strand.
LEFT BACK PIECE:
Now work over just the last 35-38-38-41-41-44 treble crochets; work 1 treble crochet towards mid back, work A.3 over the next 33-36-36-39-39-42 treble crochets/chain stitches and finish with 1 treble crochet towards the side. When the piece measures 36-38-40-42-44-46 cm work over just the last 19-22-22-22-22-25 treble crochets/chain stitches on the row = left shoulder. The 16-16-16-19-19-19 treble crochets not worked = neck. Continue until the piece measures 42-44-46-48-50-52 cm, cut and fasten the strand.
ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams.
CROCHET EDGE AROUND THE ARMHOLES:
Start at bottom of armhole. Work 1 double crochet,* skip forward approx. 2 cm, work 7 treble crochets around the next treble crochet, skip forward approx. 2 cm, work 1 double crochet around the next treble crochet *, repeat from *-* and finish with 1 slip stitch in the double crochet at the beginning of the round. Work in the same way around the other armhole.
CROCHET EDGE AROUND THE NECK:
Start mid back. Work 1 double crochet, * 3 chain stitches, skip forward approx. 1 cm, work 1 double crochet *, repeat from *-*.
ASSEMBLY -2:
Sew a button to the top of the split mid back; the button is buttoned through 2 treble crochets.
Diagram
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= chain stitch |
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= treble crochet in the treble crochet/chain stitch |
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= around the chain-space work as follows: 1 double crochet, 1 half treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, 1 double treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, 1 half treble crochet, 1 double crochet |
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= half treble crochet around the chain-space |
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= double treble crochet around the chain-space |
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= double crochet around the chain-space |
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= treble crochet around the chain-space |
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= this round has already been worked |


Hallo, kapiere die Abnahme vom armausschnitt nicht. Vorderteil 6 Stäbchen, Rückenteil 11 Stäbchen.Die Maschen welche noch über sind, sind bei Vorderteil und Rückenteil gleich . Das kann doch nicht stimmen. Da ist doch der Rücken kleiner.
05.07.2022 - 14:14DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Ingrid, am Anfang Vorderteil überspringen Sie die 6 ersten Stäbchen dann häkeln Sie A.3 insgesamt 23-25 Mal (siehe Größe) - bei dem Rückenteil, überspringen Sie 11 Stäbchen nach dem Vorderteil und häkeln A.3 insgesamt 23-25 Mal = es sind 11 Stäbchen für das 2. Armoch vor dem Vorderteil. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!
05.07.2022 kl. 15:45🤗 Ich verstehe die Abnahme bei A. 4 nicht. Lt. Zeichnung würde eine Abnahme dann über drei Reihen gehen oder? Verstehe jetzt auch nicht, wie ich die Abnahme beginne, wenn ich nicht die Luftmaschen, sondern die Stäbchen habe. Diese Zeichnung fehlt mir irgendwie. Wahrscheinlich denke ich zu kompliziert, komme aber hier einfach nicht weiter. Danke für die Hilfe Lg Martina
26.06.2022 - 21:28DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Martina, bei der 2. Reihe in A.4 häkeln Sie je 1 Stäbchen um die 2 Luftmaschenbogen (anstatt 2 Stäbchen um jeden diesen 2 Luftmaschenbogen in A.3), bei der 3. Reihe haben Sie dann nur noch 1 Luftmaschenbogen anstatt 2 und dann bei der 4. Reihe häken Sie 1 Stäbchen um den Luftmaschenbogen. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!
27.06.2022 kl. 09:01Pattern 190-2. . It says to repeat t decreases every 1 1/2”. But according to the decrease diagram it takes 4 rows to do the decreases which is almost 1 3/4”. It also appears that in the size small the total number of decreased stitches is 36. But according to the decrease chart it appears that 8 stitches are decreased in total from both sides per decrease. It says to decrease 6 times in all which x6 = 48 stitches decreased.
19.06.2022 - 02:18DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Castaneda, the decreases are worked alternately before and after the markers, so that you will decrease 3 sts first before both markers (= 6 sts) then after both markers (6 sts) and repeat this a toatal of 6 times = 6 sts decreased x 6 = 36 sts decreased in total. When the 4 rows are worked before marker, start them again after marker to decrease, then before marker etc. Happy crocheting!
20.06.2022 kl. 08:20Met diagram geen probleem maar nu bezig met dit topje en moet ik minderen is het de bedoeling dat ik per rij 4 steken minder maal 6 is 24 dan kom ik niet uit op de 258 stokjes snap er niks van
26.05.2022 - 12:16DROPS Design answered:
Dag Mary,
Je mindert inderdaad steeds 3 steken in beide zijnaden, dus 6 steken in totaal op de toer. Dit doe je 6 keer, dus minder je in totaal 36 steken. Voor het minderen had je (147 x 2 =) 294 stokjes op de toer. Als je hier 36 vanaf haalt, kom je op 258 stokjes .
03.07.2022 kl. 14:45I am working on top part where it said the measurement 9-3/4 is that including the design or not? “ When the piece measures 25-26-27-28-29-30 cm / 9¾''-10¼''-10 5/8''-11''-11 3/8''-11¾'', adjust so that the next round to be worked is the first round in A.3, divide the piece for the front and back pieces. Cut the strand.” Thank you hoping u can help me out.
26.09.2020 - 07:53DROPS Design answered:
Dear Marivi, you start measuring from where it says: THE PIECE IS NOW MEASURED FROM HERE!, this means you measure only from the part work in the round, not the edge. Happy crocheting!
28.09.2020 kl. 09:21I am learning how to read a crochet diagram pattern and try as I may the decrease A.4 on the Drops 190-2 pattern has me baffled. I really like this for my granddaughter but the written part is a bit wordy and I struggle trying to it. The video made the shamrock edging easy to follow and I am pleased with what I've done so far. As I stated, I'm learning to read the crochet patterns, so I would appreciate any additional assistance. Thank you
06.09.2020 - 04:48DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Sanchez, A.4 will worked only 2 times in the round at the same time as you are working A.3 (= same round, starting on row 1 in A.3 = row 1 in A.4) work A.4 ober the last 2 chain- spaces in A.3 before each marker. When the 4 rows have been worked, work A.4 over the 2 ch-space after each marker. And continue like this, on next decraese work A.4 over the 2 ch-spaces before each marker, on the next decrease, work A.4 over the 2 ch-spaces after each marker, etc. Happy crocheting!
07.09.2020 kl. 08:35Bonjour, J'ai acheté le coton pour réaliser ce modèle, il est très jolie, mais je regrette d'avoir pris ce coton qui se partage quand on le crochète, je ne le conseille pas et je suis très déçue. Je viens de finir un autre top avec un coton d'une autre marque, rien à voir ! Le drops n'est pas cher mais la qualité n'est pas de mise, c'est dommage.
08.08.2020 - 19:36Im Diagramm A4 wird von 7 Stäbchen auf 3 Stäbchen abgenommen, also um 4 Stäbchen reduziert, nicht wie angegeben um 1 Mustersatz, = 3 Stäbchen, wenn ich das insgesamt 6x wiederhole, dann nehme ich 48 statt 36 Maschen ab
07.05.2020 - 06:37DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Karin, es stimmt so auch wenn Sie es schreiben, aber wenn man in A.4 abnimmt, dann haben Sie nur noch 3 Stäbchen, dh Sie haben 1 Stb-Gruppe abgenommen = 1 Stäbchen + (2 Stäbchen um den Luftmaschenbogen bzw 2 Luftmaschen). Viel Spaß beim häkeln!
07.05.2020 kl. 10:04I love this pattern (I love most of your patterns!) but I'm too old to show my arms and would love to make it with sleeves. Do you happen to know if there is another pattern I could use and adapt the sleeves (using the same pattern stitches as this pattern) to fit?
05.05.2020 - 15:38DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Williamson, you will find here all our patterns with same crochet hook size that could inspire you to make the top bottom up from the edge - you might have to make some other adjustements. Happy crocheting!
05.05.2020 kl. 16:51Mein Garn ist anders, so dass ich mich nicht nach den Stäbchenzahlen richten kann. Ich hätte gern gewusst, ob die Maßangaben für das Vorderteil oder Rückenteil gelten. Ist der Schnitt hinten anders? Schlitz? Bitte ein Foto vom Rücken wäre super!!,
14.04.2020 - 17:45DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Dameuna, beim Rückenteil haben Sie einen Schiltz, deshalb wird der Rückenteil in 2 Teile beendet. Die Maßen in der Skizze passen die Anleitung und die Maschenprobe an. Hier lesen Sie mehr über Maschenprobe und hier über die Maßskizze. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!
15.04.2020 kl. 07:56