DROPS Paris
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Flower Market Bag

Crocheted bag for children in DROPS Paris. The piece is worked in the round, bottom up, with stripes and flowers.

DROPS Children 35-6
DROPS Design: Pattern no w-061-bn
Yarn group C
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SIZE:
Circumference: approx. 54 cm.
Height: approx. 24 cm.

MATERIALS:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
50 g colour 10, turquoise
50 g colour 02, light turquoise
50 g colour 31, purple
50 g colour 06, cerise
50 g colour 13, orange
50 g colour 41, mustard
50 g colour 39, wasabi
50 g colour 11, opal green

CROCHET TENSION:
18 treble crochets in width and 10.5 rows in height = 10 x 10 cm.

CROCHET HOOK:
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 MM.
Hook size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger hook size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller hook size.

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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 0.75 £ /50g
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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CROCHET INFO:
The first treble crochet on the round is replaced by 3 chain stitches; finish the round with 1 slip stitch in the 3rd chain stitch.
When changing colour work the final slip stitch on the round as follows: Insert the hook in the 3rd chain stitch from the beginning of the round, change to the next colour and pull the strand through the loop on the hook.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.4. 

2 TREBLE CROCHETS TOGETHER IN 1 STITCH:
Work a treble crochet in the next stitch but wait with the last yarn over and pull-through (= 2 loops on hook). Work one more treble crochet in the same stitch, but when working the last yarn over, pull the strand through all 3 loops on the hook (= 2 treble crochets worked in 1 stitch).

STRIPES:
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + ROUNDS 1-4: turquoise
ROUNDS 5-7: light turquoise
ROUNDS 8-10: purple
ROUNDS 11-13: cerise
ROUNDS 14-16: orange
ROUNDS 17-19: mustard
ROUNDS 20-22: wasabi
ROUNDS 23-25: opal green
ROUND 26: turquoise

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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BAG – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE: 
The piece is worked in the round from the middle of the bottom and upwards.

BAG:
Work 5 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and turquoise and form them into a ring with 1 slip stitch in the first chain stitch worked. Then work STRIPES– see description above and treble crochets as follows:
ROUND 1: Work 11 treble crochets around the ring – read CROCHET INFO!
ROUND 2: Work 2 treble crochets in each treble crochet = 22 treble crochets.
ROUND 3: Work * 1 treble crochet in the first treble crochet, 2 treble crochets in the next treble crochet *, work from *-* to end of round = 33 treble crochets.
ROUND 4: Work * 1 treble crochet in each of the first 2 treble crochets, 2 treble crochets in the next treble crochet *, work from *-* to end of round = 44 treble crochets. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION!
ROUNDS 5-8: Continue to increase and work pattern as before; i.e. each subsequent round work 1 more treble crochet between each increase = 88 treble crochets.
ROUNDS 9: Work treble crochets and increase 9 treble crochets evenly spaced = 97 treble crochets.
Continue working 1 treble crochet in each treble crochet until you have worked a total of 21 rounds from the start and then work the next round as follows:
ROUND 22: Work round 2 in A.1 + A.2 (flower) as follows:
Work 1 treble crochet in the first treble crochet, ** Work 1 treble crochet in each of the next 5 treble crochets, work 2 TREBLE CROCHETS TOGETHER IN 1 STITCH – see description above and around these treble crochets work A.2 (= flower) as follows (see arrow in A.2; flower starts here): Around the last treble crochet worked in A.1 work as follows: * 4 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch *, work from *-* a total of 3 times then work around the next-to-last treble crochet, in A.1 as follows: * 4 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch *, work from *-* a total of 2 times, work 1 chain stitch, then continue A.1 as follows: Work 1 treble crochet in each of the next 6 treble crochets **. Work from **-** to end of round = 8 flowers. (You will later crochet around the chain-spaces in the flowers with different colours (= A.3). 

ROUND 23: Work round 3 in A.1 as follows:
Work 1 treble crochet in the first treble crochet. ** Work 1 treble crochet in each of the next 5 treble crochets then 1 treble crochet around the chain stitch after the flower and1 treble crochet in each of the next 6 treble crochets **, work from **-** to end of round.

Now work 2 straps as follows:
ROUND 24: Work 1 treble crochet in the first treble crochet, * Work 24 treble crochets, then chain stitches until the row of chain stitches measures approx. 40 cm (= strap), skip 24 treble crochets *, work from *-* 1 more time and finish with 1 slip stitch in the first treble crochet.
ROUND 25: * Work 1 treble crochet in each of the first 22 treble crochets, 1 treble crochet in each chain stitch on the strap *, work from *-* 1 more time and finish with 1 slip stitch in the first treble crochet.
ROUND 26: Work 1 treble crochet in each treble crochet on the round. Cut and fasten strands.

FLOWER:
Around each chain-space worked in A.2 (= 4 chain stitches) work A.3 in different colours – see description below. When A.3 has been worked around all 5 chain-spaces, cut the strand, tie the ends together and fasten all strands.
The flowers are worked in different colours in the same order as on the bag.: FLOWER 1 = turquoise
FLOWER 2 = light turquoise
FLOWER 3 = purple
FLOWER 4 = cerise
FLOWER 5 = orange
FLOWER 6 = mustard
FLOWER 7 = wasabi
FLOWER 8 = opal green

LOOSE FLOWERS:
Work loose flowers as follows:
Work according to diagram A.4 and in the following colours: 

Flower 1: 
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + round 1: turquoise.
Round 2: light turquoise

Flower 2: 
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + round 1: light turquoise.
Round 2: purple

Flower 3: 
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + round 1: purple.
Round 2: cerise

Flower 4: 
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + round 1: cerise
Round 2: orange.

Flower 5:
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + round 1: orange
Round 2: mustard.

Flower 6:
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + round 1: mustard
Round 2: wasabi

Flower 7:
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + round 1: wasabi
Round 2: opal green.

Flower 8:
The chain-stitch ring at the beginning of the piece + round 1: opal green
Round 2: turquoise.

Diagram

symbols = Start here: Work 5 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and turquoise and form them into a ring with 1 slip stitch in the first chain stitch worked. Point on circle is beginning of round.
symbols = 1 treble crochet in stitch
symbols = 1 treble crochet around chain stitch/chain-space/space between 2 treble crochets worked together
symbols = work 2 treble crochets together in 1 stitch - see description in text
symbols = slip stitch
symbols = first round already worked; this shows how the next round is worked in/around the stitches
symbols = round starts here
symbols = round 2 starts here
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 (9)

country flag Doina Stanciu wrote:

I'm very confused with row 22. Is it 1 double crochet, *5 double crochet, 2 double crochet together, 6 double crochet* Repeat from * to * 7 more times? How and where do I build the flower base?

18.07.2023 - 01:41

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Doina, on round 22 you will start working the flowers (A.2). Start with 1 double crochet, * 5 double crochet, and work 2 double crochet together. This 2 double crochet together forms a loop which will be the base of the flower. Now work one petal of the flower as follows: 4 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch around the 2nd double crochet of the 2 double crochet together (the one at the left). Work 3 petals in total around the same double crochet. Now work 2 more petals around the 1st double crochet of the 2 double crochet together (the one at the right). Now work 1 chain stitch and 1 double crochet in the next stitch of A.1.* Work from * to * 7 more times. Happy crocheting!

20.07.2023 - 14:22

country flag Marja wrote:

Beste, ik kom er niet uit hoe ik de lussen voor de bloemen moet haken. Kun je mij duidelijk uitleggen wat ik moet doen? Misschien is er een filmpje van? Alvast bedankt en een fijne dag, Marja

28.12.2022 - 09:34

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Marja,

Nadat je 5 lossen hebt gehaakt en deze gesloten hebt met een halve vaste, haak je als volgt: * 6 lossen, 1 halve vaste in de cirkel*. Herhaal steeds wat tussen de sterretjes staat totdat je 5 lussen hebt gehaakt.

01.01.2023 - 11:43

country flag Claudie Vluggens wrote:

Bonjour, j'ai un problème à partir du rang 4 je n'arrive pas à avoir 44 brides j'en ai beaucoup plus. Merci pour votre aide.

24.06.2022 - 10:36

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Vluggens, vous devez augmenter 11 brides à chaque fois, au 2ème tour, vous crochetez 2 brides dans chaque bride = 22 brides; au 3ème tour, vous doublez chaque 2ème bride, au 4ème tour, vous doublez 1 bride sur 2 (= 1 bride dans chacune des 2 brides suivantes, 2 brides dans la suivante) x 11 = 44 brides (au-dessus des 3x11=33 brides du tour précédent). Et continuez ensuite à augmenter ainsi 2 b dans chaque 4ème b (= 55b), dans chaque 5ème b (= 66 b) etc... Bon crochet!

24.06.2022 - 13:12

country flag Sbh wrote:

I'd love to make this pattern in an adult sized purse....does anybody know what an appropriate crochet number would be per round?

13.04.2022 - 23:39

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sbh, you should work the base or lower part of the bag with increases until you reach the desired width and then start working straight rounds, without increases, until reaching the desired height. The amount of stitches and rows would depend on your gauge. Happy crochetting!

14.04.2022 - 18:36

country flag Karoline Krane wrote:

Jeg forstår ikke omgang 5-8. Hvordan blir mønsteret? Skal det være 88 staver allerede i omgang 5 også 88 staver i alle omgangene fra 5-8? Eller skal det øke med 11 staver slik det har vært fra omgang 1-4? Altså slik: Omgang 5: 55 staver, omgang 6: 66 staver, omgang 7: 77 staver, omgang 8: 88 staver?

10.11.2020 - 09:51

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Karoline, Du øker 11 staver på hver omgang. God fornøyelse!

17.11.2020 - 13:01

country flag Beth Dalton wrote:

In Row 22. one is crocheting the baser loops for the flowers. Not a problem. However there are 97 stitches, which divided by the dc in 6 st plus the double dc in 7th stich around and I have more than 8 flowers. What am I not understanding? Thank you

06.07.2020 - 01:39

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Dalton, you will repeat 8 times diagram A.1 (= 16 sts = 5 dc + 2 dc tog in same stitch + 6 dc) in width after the first dc = 1 dc + (8 x 16 sts) = 97 dc (and 8 flowers). Happy crocheting!

06.07.2020 - 09:18

country flag Erika wrote:

Hej! Vad är tanken med de lösa blommorna? De ska alltså inte sättas fast på väskan, eller?

25.09.2019 - 22:03

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Erika, Inspiration, du kan använda alla om du känner för det :)

26.09.2019 - 08:07

country flag Suisse M wrote:

Je ne comprends pas comment faire le rang 22 J'ai 96 mailles et si je fais une fleur toutes les 6 brides j'aurai plus que 8 fleurs Merci pour votre aide M

28.07.2019 - 13:59

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour! Le diagramme A.1 est travaille sur 12 brides, la ou vous avez 2 brides travailles ensemble sera une fleur. Le rapport sera repete 8 fois (12x8=96 mailles), dans chaque rapport est une fleur, dont vous avez 8 fleur au total. Bon crochet!

29.07.2019 - 17:59

country flag Elvira Halicki wrote:

Gibt es die Anleitungen auch als Pdf

15.07.2019 - 10:21

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Halicki, die Anleitung können Sie einfach ausdrücken, und einer virtuellen Drucker wählen, um als PDF zu speichern. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!

15.07.2019 - 11:28