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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:
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RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth):
1 ridge = Knit 2 rows.
PATTERN:
Sizes (<0) 0/1 month: See diagrams A.1, A.3, A.4 and A.5.
Sizes 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2) years: See diagrams A.2, A.3 and A.6.
The diagrams show all the rows in the pattern seen from the right side.
BUTTONHOLE-1 (for bottom of bag):
1 BUTTONHOLE = knit 2 together, make 1 yarn over. On the next round knit the yarn over to leave a hole. The other (4) 4-4-5-5 (5) buttonholes are worked evenly spaced with approx. (4½) 5-6-5½-6 (6) cm between each.
BUTTONHOLE-2 (for band mid front):
Work buttonholes on the right band working from the right side. 1 BUTTONHOLE = knit together the 3rd and 4th stitch from the edge, make 1 yarn over. On the next row (wrong side) knit the yarn over to leave a hole.
Work buttonholes when the band measures (measured from the marker):
(<0) months: 2, 8, 14 and 20 cm
0/1 month: 2, 8, 14, 20 and 26 cm
1/3 months: 2, 7, 13, 18, 24 and 29 cm
6/9 months: 2, 9, 16, 23, 29 and 35 cm
12/18 months: 2, 8, 14, 20, 26, 32 and 38 cm
(2) years: 2, 8, 15, 21, 28, 34 and 41 cm
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START THE PIECE HERE:
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BAG - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked back and forth with circular needle in 2 parts. You cast on stitches in each side for the sleeves. The piece is sewn together on the shoulders/mid top of sleeves and under sleeves. You work a hood to finish.
FRONT PIECE:
Cast on (48) 56-68-74-78 (82) stitches (including 1 edge stitch in each side) with circular needle size 4 mm and Merino Extra Fine. Work GARTER STITCH – read description above. When the piece measures (2) 2-2-2½-2½ (2½) cm work (4) 4-4-5-5 (5) buttonholes evenly spaced – read BUTTONHOLE-1. Continue with garter stitch until the piece measures (4) 4-4-5-5 (5) cm. The next row is worked as follows from the right side:
SIZES (<0) 0/1 MONTH: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, purl (2) 6 stitches, A.1 (= 14 stitches which increase to 18 stitches), purl (14) 14 stitches, A.1 (= 14 stitches which increase to 18 stitches), purl (2) 6 stitches and finish with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch = (56) 64 stitches on the row. Purl 1 row from the wrong side (edge stitches worked in garter stitch).
The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, A.3 over the first (2) 6 stitches, A.4 (= 18 stitches), purl (14) 14, A.5 (= 18 stitches), A.3 over the next (2) 6 stitches and finish with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Then work as described under ALL SIZES!
SIZES 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 MONTHS (2) YEARS: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, purl 0-2-4 (6) stitches, work A.2 (= 26 stitches which increase to 32 stitches), purl 14-16-16 (16) stitches, A.2 (= 26 stitches which increase to 32 stitches), purl 0-2-4 (6) and finish with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch = 80-86-90 (94) stitches.
Purl 1 row from the wrong side (edge stitches worked in garter stitch).
The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, work A.3 over the first 0-2-4 (6) stitches, A.6 (= 32 stitches), purl 14-16-16 (16) stitches, A.6 (= 32 stitches), A.3 over the next 0-2-4 (6) stitches and finish with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Then work as described under ALL SIZES!
ALL SIZES:
Continue this pattern. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When the piece measures (16) 18-22-26-32 (38) cm – adjust so that the next row is worked from the right side, divide the piece mid front and each side is finished separately.
Cut the strand. Place the first (25) 29-37-40-42 (44) stitches, seen from the right side, on 1 thread (= left front piece). There are now (31) 35-43-46-48 (50) stitches left on needle for right front piece.
RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
= (31) 35-43-46-48 (50) stitches. Insert 1 marker in the piece - will be used to measure the positions of the buttonholes. Start from the right side and continue pattern as before, but the outermost 6 stitches towards mid front are worked in garter stitch (= band). Work buttonholes on the right band – read BUTTONHOLE-2.
AT THE SAME TIME when the piece measures (30) 37-45-54-63 (72) cm from the cast-on edge cast on stitches for the sleeve at the end of each row from the right side (i.e. towards the side) as follows: Cast on (4) 6-6-7-9 (12) stitches a total of 3 times and then (14) 15-16-17-18 (18) stitches 1 time = (57) 68-77-84-93 (104) stitches on the needle (the new stitches are worked into A.3 as you go). When all stitches are cast on continue with pattern as before, but the outermost 12 stitches on the sleeve are worked in garter stitch (= turn-up).
Continue working until the piece measures (37) 45-52-62-71 (81) cm. You should now have worked approx. 1 cm after the last buttonhole on the band, but adjust so that the next row is worked from the right side.
On the next row (right side) place the outermost (7) 8-9-10-10 (11) stitches towards mid front on 1 thread for neck, but to avoid having to cut the strand, work the stitches before placing them on the thread. Continue the pattern as before. Then cast off for the neck at the beginning of each row from the neck as follows: Cast off 2 stitches 1 time and then 1 stitch (2) 2-2-2-3 (3) times = (46) 56-64-70-78 (88) stitches left on needle for shoulder/sleeve. Continue the pattern as before until the piece measures (39) 47-55-65-75 (85) cm, but adjust so that the next row is worked from the right side. Knit 1 row from the right side and at the same time decrease (4) 4-6-6-6 (6) stitches evenly over A.5/A.6 = (42) 52-58-64-72 (82) stitches on the row. Knit 1 row from the wrong side. Cast off with knit from the right side, but make sure that the cast-off edge is not tight. The piece measures approx. (40) 48-56-66-76 (86) cm from the cast-on edge. Work the left front piece as described below.
LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Place the (25) 29-37-40-42 (44) stitches from the strand back on the circular needle. Start from the right side and continue pattern as before. AT THE SAME TIME, at the end of the first row, knit up 6 new stitches behind the right band, i.e. knit up 1 stitch in each of the 6 band stitches = (31) 35-43-46-48 (50) stitches on needle. Continue pattern as before, but the outermost 6 stitches towards mid front are worked in garter stitch (= band – NOTE: do not work buttonholes on left band).
AT THE SAME TIME when the piece measures (30) 37-45-54-63 (72) cm cast on new stitches for the sleeve at the end of each row from the wrong side (i.e. towards the side) as follows: Cast on (4) 6-6-7-9 (12) stitches a total of 3 times and then (14) 15-16-17-18 (18) stitches 1 time = (57) 68-77-84-93 (104) stitches on the needle (the new stitches are worked into A.3 as you go). When all stitches are cast on continue pattern as before, but the outermost 12 stitches on the sleeve are worked in garter stitch = turn up).
Continue until the piece measures approx. (37) 45-52-62-71 (81) cm - adjust to match the right front piece and so that the next row is worked from the wrong side.
On the next row (wrong side) place the outermost (7) 8-9-10-10 (11) stitches towards mid front on a thread for the neck, but to avoid having to cut the strand, work the stitches before placing them on the thread. Continue the pattern as before. Then cast off for the neck at the beginning of each row from the neck as follows: Cast off 2 stitches 1 time and then 1 stitch (2) 2-2-2-3 (3) times = (46) 56-64-70-78 (88) stitches left on shoulder/sleeve. Continue pattern as before until the piece measures (39) 47-55-65-75 (85) cm, but adjust so that the next row is from the right side. Knit 1 row from the right side and decrease at the same time (4) 4-6-6-6 (6) stitches evenly over A.4/A.6 = (42) 52-58-64-72 (82) stitches on needle. Knit 1 row from the wrong side. Cast off with knit from the right side, but make sure that the cast-off edge is not tight. The piece measures approx. (40) 48-56-66-76 (86) cm. Work the back piece as described below.
BACK PIECE:
Cast on (48) 56-68-74-78 (82) stitches and work garter stitch for (4) 4-4-5-5 (5) cm. Work 2 rows stocking stitch with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch in each side. The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, work A.3 until there is 1 stitch left on the row and finish with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Continue this pattern. When the piece measures (30) 37-45-54-63 (72) cm cast on new stitches for the sleeves at the end of each row on each side as follows: Cast on (4) 6-6-7-9 (12) stitches a total of 3 times on each side and then (14) 15-16-17-18 (18) stitches 1 time on each side = (100) 122-136-150-168 (190) stitches on the row (the new stitches are worked into A.3 as you go). When all stitches are cast on continue with A.3 as before, but the outermost 12 stitches on both sleeves are worked in garter stitch (= turn up).
When the piece measures (38) 46-54-64-74 (84) cm cast off the middle (12) 14-16-18-20 (22) stitches for neck. Then cast off 2 stitches on the next row from the neck = (42) 52-58-64-72 (82) stitches left on needle for shoulder/sleeve. Continue pattern as before until there is 1 cm left before the piece measures (40) 48-56-66-76 (86) cm, but adjust so that the next row is worked from the right side. Knit 1 row from the right side and knit 1 row from the wrong side. Cast off with knit from the right side, but make sure that the cast-off edge is not tight. Work the other shoulder in the same way.
ASSEMBLY:
Sew shoulder/top of sleeve seams inside the cast-off edge. Sew under-sleeve seams and side seams inside the 1 edge stitch. Turn up the bottom 3 cm on each sleeve and fasten with a couple of small stitches on each side. Sew buttons onto bottom of bag (the buttons are sewn along the middle of the garter stitch edge on the back piece but on the wrong side so that they are buttoned through the buttonholes on the front piece). Sew the remaining buttons to the left band.
HOOD:
Knit up from the right side approx. 52 to 72 stitches around the neck (including the stitches from the threads in front) with circular needle size 4 mm and Merino Extra Fine. Knit 1 row from the wrong side. Then knit 1 row from the right side, where you increase evenly on row until you have a total of (68) 76-84-88-92 (96) stitches. Work A.3 back and forth over all stitches - AT THE SAME TIME cast on 6 new stitches at the end of the next 2 rows for the folding edge = (80) 88-96-100-104 (108) stitches. Continue with A.3 over all stitches until the hood measures approx. (18) 19-20-21-22 (23) cm. Knit 1 row from the right side and knit 1 row from the wrong side. Cast off with knit from the right side. Fold the hood double and sew together at the top, inside the cast-off edge. Fold the 6 outermost stitches on each side to the right side and sew down to the neck with small, neat stitches.
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Updated online: 26.09.2019
Correction: RIGHT & LEFT FRONT PIECE: .... Knit 1 row from the right side and at the same time decrease (4) 4-6-6-6 (6) stitches evenly over A.5/A.6 = (42) 52-58-64-72 (82) stitches on the row.
Knit 1 row from the right side and decrease at the same time (4) 4-6-6-6 (6) stitches evenly over A.4/A.6 = (42) 52-58-64-72 (82) stitches on needle.
Diagram
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= knit from right side, purl from wrong side |
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= purl from right side, knit from wrong side |
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= between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over; on the next round purl the yarn over to leave a hole |
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= between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over; on the next round purl the yarn over twisted to avoid a hole |
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= knit 2 together |
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= slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch |



Madame, Je désire commander de la laine DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE, puis-je vous passer ma commande par informatique et si oui, quelles sont les coordonnées que je dois taper. Merci.
16.05.2023 - 16:49DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Marty, vous pouvez cliquez sur "commander" ci-dessus, la page de la boutique Kalidou va alors s'ouvrir et vous pourrez passer votre commande directement auprès d'eux; retrouvez également tous les magasins DROPS en France ici, où vous pourrez passer également commande. Pour toute question sur votre façon de faire, n'hésitez pas à les contacter directement. Bon tricot!
17.05.2023 kl. 08:00For 'Cable Snooze' I am about to cast on at the end of each row for the sleeves. What is done with the edge stitch, which has been worked in garter stitch thus far.
26.04.2023 - 15:51DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Faha, work the new stitches following diagram A.3 by and by, and when all stitches are cast on, work the 12 sts towards sleeve in garter stitch. Happy knitting!
26.04.2023 kl. 16:39Bonjour, J’arrive à la séparation du devant, et je ne comprends pas bien les explications. Je dois séparer l’ouvrage au milieu (mais comment ?), pile au milieu ou pour avoir 40 et 46 mailles ? et terminer chaque côté séparément, puis couper le fil ? Merci de m’éclairer. Et merci pour ce très beau modèle !
22.04.2023 - 19:53DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Alice, en 6/9 mois, glissez les 40 premières mailles (vu sur l'endroit) en attente sur un fil pour le devant gauche, on le tricotera plus tard (coupez le fil). Vous tricotez maintenant le devant droit sur les 46 mailles restées sur l'aiguille (à gauche, vu sur l'endroit = devant droit). Bon tricot!
24.04.2023 kl. 09:56När man ska börja med vänster framstycket så ska det läggas upp 6 nya maskor bakom höger framkant. Vad menas? Står även "dvs sticka upp 1 m i var och en av de 6 framkantsmaskorna". Jag har 4 m som tillhör "det släta" mittpartiet, resterande m ingår i A.6. Vilka är de 6 framkantsmaskorna?
12.04.2023 - 09:45DROPS Design answered:
Hei Mathilde Når høyre forstykket ble strikket ble de 6 ytterste maskene strikket i riller (rett fra både retten og vrangen) og disse 6 maskene er stolpen. Når du skal strikke venstre forstykket, strikker du opp 6 masker i de 6 maskene fra høyre forstykket (stolpen). Da vil de 6 nye maskene legge seg bak høyre stolpe og bli venstre stolpe. mvh DROPS Design
17.04.2023 kl. 14:00De meeste patronen zijn met rondbreinaald gemaakt merk ik. Ik wil gewoon met twee naalden breien. Kan ik die patronen dan toch breien? En hoe doe ik dat?
04.03.2023 - 07:32DROPS Design answered:
Dag Ji,
Niet alle patronen zijn er geschikt voor (zoals patronen met een ronde pas), maar veel patronen wel. Dit patroon zou je ook wel met rechte naalden kunnen breien. Om een patroon aan te passen om op rechte naalden te breien hebben we een instructie gemaakt. Deze vind je hier.
08.03.2023 kl. 13:01Jag förstår inte vad det är för rättelse som gäller Uppdaterad online: 26.09.2019, det är ju ingen skillnad mot det som står i originalet. Kan det vara så att rättelsen skulle vara att sticka aviga från avigsidan istället för att sticka räta från avigsidan?
28.02.2023 - 05:51DROPS Design answered:
Hej Susanne. Rättelsen är inskriven i beskrivningen också, så följ bara beskrivningen så blir det riktigt. Mvh DROPS Design
28.02.2023 kl. 11:58Can you explain how the end of the sleeve is made (those last 12 stitches) ( garter stitch (= turn-up))?
24.02.2023 - 21:50DROPS Design answered:
Dear Kim, the last 12 stitches are worked in garter stitch (knit all rows) until you reach the final height for the sleeve. This edge in garter stitch is later turned/ folded upwards (as seen in the photo). Happy knitting!
26.02.2023 kl. 22:42Kolmas kerros puuttuu ohjeesta!!
04.02.2023 - 22:17DROPS Design answered:
Hei, tarkistin ohjeen, mutta en löytänyt kohtaa, josta puuttuisi kerros. Voisitko tarkentaa?
08.02.2023 kl. 18:39Liebes Drops Team, ich bin auf der Suche nach einer strickanleitung für einen schlichten pucksack für Babys. Der um die Brust im rippenmuster geht und dann einfach Rund als Sack um die Beine fällt. Könntet ihr eine Anleitung auf eurer Website hinzufügen? Ich würde das so gerne mit der Drops Baby Merino Wolle Stricken. Liebe Grüße Sophia
01.02.2023 - 09:18DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Sophia, Ihre Anfrage wurde unser Design Team weitergeleitet - bis dann finden Sie alle unsere Schlafsäcke für Babies hier. Hoffentlich kann Ihnen ein Modell inspirieren. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
01.02.2023 kl. 14:13Could you please explain the cast on section for the sleeves? I am confused if they are all to be cast on in the same row,
27.01.2023 - 20:00DROPS Design answered:
Dear Natasha, no, stitches are cast on on different rows. You can see how to do this in the following video: https://www.garnstudio.com/video.php?id=94&lang=en. Happy knitting!
29.01.2023 kl. 22:49