ABREVIERI alt = alternate = alternant ( alt rows = alternate rows = o data la doua randuri ) approx = approximately = aproximativ beg

= begin[ning] = inceput (incepeti, incepand, inceputul... in functie de context) blocking = finisarea lucrului spalat, prins in ace la dimensiuni si lasat sa se usuce. BO = bind off [cast off] = incheierea ochiurilor. cab = cable = torsada CC = contrasting color = culoare contrastanta cn = cable needle = ac ajutator pentru torsade CO = cast on = montarea ochiurilor ( ex: CO 20 sts = Montati 20 de ochiuri) cont = continue[ing] = continuati, continuare, continuand... in functie de context dec = decrease[ing] = scadere [scazand] dpn = double pointed needles[s] = andrele cu doua varfuri ( andrepe de ciorapi) foll = follow[s][ing] = urmati, urmator, urmand... in functie de context g = grams = grame i-cord = Atunci cand lucrati I-cord, lucrul nu se intoarce. In loc de a intoarce lucrul si de a lucra pe dos, alunecati toate ochiurile spre capatul celalalt al andrelei, mutati andreaua inapoi in mana stanga, aduceti firul prin spatele lucrului si incepeti sa lucrati din nou pe fata. Dupa primele 2 ochiuri trageti bine de firul de lucru. Repetati acest rand pentru a face I-cord. Dupa cateva randuri lucrul va lua forma de tub. inc = increase[ing] = inmultire [inmultind] incl = including = inclusiv inst = instructions = instructiuni k = knit = ochi lucrat pe fata ( jerseu fata) k tbl = knit through back of loop = ochi lucrat pe fata rasucit [prin spatele buclei (pentru ochiurile orientate ca la americani);pentru noi prin firul din fata buclei] k2tog = knit two together = scazatura spre dreapta ( 2 ochiuri lucrate impreuna spre dreapta) kfb = knit into front and back of stitch = lucrati un ochi atat prin firul din fata buclei cat si prin firul din spatele buclei => acelasi ochi e lucrat de doua ori m = meter[s] = metru, metri MB = make bobble = faceti bobita MC = main color = culoarea principala m1 = Make 1 stitch = Inmultiti 1 ochi : Bagati andreaua stanga dinspre fata inspre spate, sub firul orizontal ce trece printre ultimul ochi de pe andreaua stanga si primul ochi de pe andreaua dreapta ; lucrati acest ochi rasucit ( ca sa nu ramana gaurica in urma) Rezulta 1 ochi inmultit. mm = millimeters = milimetri mult = multiple = multiplu opp = opposite = opus oz = ounces = uncie,uncii ( aprox. 28 g) p = purl = 1 ochi lucrat pe dos ( jerseu dos)

p2tog = purl two together = 2 ochiuri lucrate impreuna pe dos patt[s] = pattern[s] = model, modele pfb = purl into front and back of stitch = lucrati 1 ochi pe dos atat prin fata buclei cat si prin spatele buclei. => acelasi ochi e lucrat de doua ori pm = place marker = plasati marker psso = pass slipped stitch[es] over = treceti ochiul luat pe andrea nelucrat peste ochiul abia lucrat si dati-i drumul rem = remaining = ramas, ramase rep = repeat = repetati rev St st = reverse stockinette stitch = jerseu dos RS = right side[s] = fata lucrului rnd[s] = round[s] = rand ( se refera la rand circular- atunci cand se lucreaza circular) sc = single crochet = piciorus simplu ( la crosetat ) SK2P = slip 1 stitch, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over = treceti un ochi de pe andreaua stanga pe cea dreapta fara sa il lucrati, lucrati urmatoarele doua ochiuri impreuna spre dreapta, treceti ochiul luat pe andrea nelucrat peste ochiul rezultat din scazatura si dati-i drumul. Rezulta din 3 ochiuri a ramas doar 1. SSK = slip 2 stitches as if to knit, then knit those 2 stitches together = scazatura spre stanga . Pentru americani care au ochiurile orientate diferit trebuie sa ia ochiurile pe andreaua dreapta ca si cum le-ar lucra, apoi sa le mute inapoi asa intoarse pe andreaua stanga, si sa le lucreze impreuna. Rezulta o scazatura orientata spre stanga. Pentru noi - lucram simplu doua ochiuri impreuna, fara sa le intoarcem. Rezulta aceeasi scazatura spre stanga. SSP = slip 2 stitches as if to purl, then purl those 2 stitches together = Acelasi lucru ca mai sus doar ca ochiurile se lucreaza pe dos. sl = slip = treceti , alunecati ( de obicei se refera la a trece un ochi sau mai multe de pe o andrea pe alta fara sa se lucreze) slp = slip one as if to purl = treceti un ochi de pe andreaua stanga pe cea dreapta, fara sa il lucrati, bagand andreaua dreapta in ochi ca si cum ati vrea sa il lucrati pe dos.(dar nu il lucrati) sl st = slip stitch = treceti un ochi de pe o andrea pe alta st[s] = stitch[es] = ochi, ochiuri St st = stockinette stitch = jerseu fata tbl = through back of loop[s] = prin spatele buclei tog = together = impreuna WS = wrong side[s] = dosul lucrului w&t = Wrap and turn = Infasurati si intoarceti - Daca firul este in fata lucrului, aduceti-l printre andrele spre spatele lucrului; daca firul este in spatele lucrului atunci aduceti-l in fata lucrului printre andrele. Treceti urmatorul ochi de pe andreaua stanga pe cea dreapta, si aduceti din nou firul printre andrele inapoi in pozitia in care era initial. Intoarceti lucrul pentru a incepe sa lucrati randul urmator. Intr-un rand urmator, cand lucrati un ochi ce a fost infasurat , treceti ochiul infasurat de pe andreaua stanga pe cea dreapta fara sa il lucrati, folositi andreaua stanga pentru a ridica firul infasurat , treceti inapoi ochiul de pe andreaua dreapta pe cea stanga si lucrat ochiul si firul cu care a fost infasurat impreuna.

PU&K = Pick up and knit = Ridicati ochiuri si lucrati-le pe fata - atunci cand se ridica ochiuri pentru bentita decolteului , bentita pentru nasturi la jachete, etc... - in model se specifica cate ochiuri sa se ridice ( ex: PU&K 40 sts = ridicati si lucrati 40 de ochiuri). YO = yarn over = 1 jeteu * * repeat directions between ** as many times as indicated = Repetati indicatiile dintre stelute de cate ori este specificat. In plus: Garter stitch = model punct lenes Seed stitch = moss stitch = model bob de orez Rib = model elastic ( 1 ochi pe fata unul pe dos sau 2 ochiuri pe fata 2 ochiuri pe dos ...) . (punct) = ochi pe fa X = ochi pe dos / = scdere spre dreapta: se tricoteaz 2 ochiuri mpreun pe fa \ = scdere spre stnga: ridicm 1 ochi, tricotm ce urmtorul pe fa i-l trecem prin ochiul ridicat ^ = se tricoteaz 2 ochiuri pe fa cerc cu punt n mijloc = 1 ochi ridicat fr s fie tricotat O = 1 jeteu = 1 ochi ncruciat aplecat spre dreapta: pe faa lucrului ridicm al doilea ochi urmtor pe andreaua dreapt, lundu-l din spatele andrelei, fr a-l tricota. Pe urm tricotm pe fa ochiul premergtor i dm drumul ambelor ochiuri de pe andreaua stng. U = 1 ochi ncruciat aplecat spre stnga: al doilea ochi urmtor se tricoteaz pe fa, n dosul ochiurilor, lundu-l din spatele andrelei; ochiul premergtor se ridic, lundu-l din faa andrelei fr a-l tricota. [/] = 1 ochi ridicat nelucrat cu firul n fa [\] = 1 ochi ridicat nelucrat cu firul n spate = 1 ochi ridicat nelucrat tras peste toate firele trasate (nelucrate) i lucrat pe fa + = 2 ochiuri lucrate mpreun pe dos = dintr-un ochi lucrm attea ochiuri ct arat indicele i anume alternnd 1 ochi pe fa i 1 ochi pe dos T aplecat spre dreapta = 2 ochiuri lucrate mpreun pe fa de la dreapta sre stnga

V = 3 ochiuri lucrate mpreun pe fa de la dreapta spre stnga triunghi drept, negru = 1 ochi ridicat, urmtorul ochi lucrat pe fa, ochiul ridicat trasat peste ochiul lucrat = dintr-un singur ochi formm 3 ochiuri astfel: 1 jeteu, 1 ochi lucrat pe fa (ochiul iniial), 1 jeteu cerc cu un X = 3 ochiuri pe dos cerc cu o linie = 3 ochiuri lucrate mpreun pe fa ptrat cu o linie orizontal = se nfoar firul de 3 ori e andrea ptrat cu o linie vertical = ridicm (trecem) ochiul astfel nfurat pe andreaua dreapt cu firul n fa = ridicm desfurat ochiul (care anterior a fost nfurat) pe andreaua cu firul n dos. ptrat cu X = ridicm ochiul desfurat cu firul n fa cerc cu + = ochiul ridicat desfurat i cu ochiul urmtor se lucreaz mpreun pe dos.

DROPS 131-4 from: 8.00 9.00 First Lady by DROPS Design "Knit it and use it on frosty days the entire winter!" Knitted DROPS skirt in Fabel. Size: S - XXXL. DROPS design: Pattern no FA-166 Yarn group A -------------------------------------------------------Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL Materials: DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio 200-250-250-300-300-350 g colour no 200, grey DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3 mm (80 cm) - or size needed to get 24 sts x 32 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm. DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 mm (80 cm) - for English rib. DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 2.5 mm (60 cm) - for rib See color chart for: DROPS Fabel

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ENGLISH RIB (in the round on circular needle): ROUND 1: * K 1, 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P *, repeat from *-*. ROUND 2: * slip 1 st as if to P, P tog YO and slipped st, 1 YO *, repeat from *-*. ROUND 3: * K tog YO and slipped st, 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P *, repeat from *-*. Repeat round 2 and 3. -------------------------------------------------------SKIRT: Worked in the round on circular needle, top down. Cast on 192-216-240-264-288-328 sts on circular needle size 2.5 mm with Fabel. Work rib = K 1/P 1 for 8 cm. Switch to circular needle size 3 mm. Then work K 1/P 3 (make sure that K 1 st is worked over K 1). Continue like this until piece measures 12 cm. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! Now inc 1 st in every P section by working 1 YO at beg of every P section = 240-270-300-330-360-410 sts. Continue with K 1/P 4 - P the YOs twisted (i.e. work in back loop of st instead of front) to avoid holes. When piece measures 22-22-22-24-24-24 cm, inc 1 st in every P section but this time work the YO at the end of every P section = 288-324-360-396-432-492 sts. Continue with K 1/P 5 until piece measures 32-32-

32-36-36-36 cm. Now inc 1 st at beg of every P section = 336-378-420-462-504-574 sts. Continue with K 1/P 6 until piece measures 42-42-42-48-48-48 cm. Now inc 1 st at the end of every P section = 384-432480-528-576-656 sts. Continue with K 1/P 7 until piece measures 51-53-55-57-59-61 cm. Switch to circular needle size 4 mm and work 5 rounds in ENGLISH RIB - see explanation above. Then loosely cast off with K over K and P over P. NOTE: YOs from previous round are cast off as sts, this is done so that the edge is not too tight. Diagram

DROPS 121-5 by DROPS Design "Super colours and cool pattern!" Knitted DROPS skirt with Domino squares in Delight. Size S - XXL. This pattern still doesn't have a name. Suggest one! DROPS design: Pattern no DE-018 -------------------------------------------------------Size: S/M - L/XL - XXL Materials: DROPS DELIGHT 250-300-350 g colour no 07, beige/blue mix DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) size 3 mm - or size needed to get 24 sts x 48 rows in garter st = 10 x 10 cm. DROPS SHELL BUTTON, no 525: 5 pcs. See color chart for: DROPS Delight See yarn alternatives for: DROPS Delight (Yarn group A) WHOLE DOMINO SQUARE: Row 1 (= from WS): K all sts. Row 2 (= from RS): K row to 1 st before st with marker, slip 1 st as if to K, K2 tog, psso, work remaining sts on row. Repeat row 1 and 2, i.e. dec 2 sts in the middle of square on every other row until there is 1 st left on needle, cut the thread and pull it through the last st. HALF DOMINO SQUARE (vertical) with front band: Row 1 (= from WS): K sts, AT THE SAME TIME dec 2 sts evenly (do not dec on front band). Row 2 (= from RS): K sts on row until 8 sts remain (includes front band), K2 tog, 6 front band sts. Row 3 (= WS): K all sts. Repeat row 2 and 3, i.e. dec 1 st (towards front band) on every other row until there is 1 st (+ 6 front band sts) left on needle. Cut the thread and pull it through the last st. Slip the 6 front band sts on a stitch holder. HALF DOMINO SQUARE (vertical) without front band: Row 1 (= from WS): K sts, AT THE SAME TIME dec 2 sts evenly.

Row 2 (= from RS): K2 tog, work remaining sts on row. Row 3 (= WS): K all sts. Repeat row 2 and 3, i.e. dec 1 st on every other row until there is 1 st left on needle. Cut the thread and pull it through the last st. HALF DOMINO SQUARE (horizontal): Work like whole domino square, but in addition to the dec in the middle of square, slip the last st at the end of every row on a stitch holder. Continue until there are 3-5-5 sts left on needle. SIZE S/M: 3 sts left on needle (= 4 sts on stitch holder each side). K 1 row from WS on the 3 sts. Work next row (= from RS) as follows: slip 1 st as if to K, K2 tog, psso. Cut the thread and pull it through the last st. SIZE L/XL + XXL: 5 sts left on needle (= 4-5 sts on stitch holder each side). K 1 row from WS and slip the last st at the end of row on stitch holder. Work next row (from RS) as follows: slip 1 st as if to K, K2 tog, psso. Slip the last st at the end of row on stitch holder (= 5-6 sts on stitch holder each side). Cut the thread and pull it through the last st. BUTTONHOLES: Make buttonholes on front band. 1 buttonhole = cast off 3rd and 4th front band st and cast on 2 new sts on next row. Make buttonholes when front band measures: SIZE S/M: 1, 4, 7, 10 and 13 cm. SIZE L/XL: 1, 4, 8, 11 and 14 cm. SIZE XXL: 1, 4, 8, 12 and 16 cm. -------------------------------------------------------All squares worked in garter st - i.e. K all rows. SKIRT: Beg by casting on sts for the full width of the bottom of skirt, then continue with squares back and forth on circular needle. ROW 1: Cast on 434-462-490 sts on circular needle size 3 mm with Delight. K 1 row from WS and work next row from RS as follows: K 14-15-16, * slip 1 st as if to K, K2 tog, psso, K 28-30-32 *, repeat from *-* a total of 13 times and finish with slip 1 st as if to K, K2 tog, psso and K 14-15-16 = 406-434-462 sts. Now work WHOLE DOMINO SQUARE - see above. Beg with the first 29-31-33 sts on row. Insert a marker in the middle of the 29-31-33 sts. Continue as described above. When domino square is finished, work in the same way on the next 29-31-33 sts and repeat across the row until there are 14 squares on Row 1. ROW 2: Pick up 14-15-16 sts along the edge on square 1 on Row 1. Then pick up 1 st between the first and the second square, insert a marker in this st, then pick up 14-15-16 sts along the edge on den second square on Row 1 = 29-31-33 sts on needle. Continue with whole domino square. Work in the same way between all squares from Row 1 = 14 domino squares on Row 2. ROW 3: Like row 2. ROW 4: Like row 2. ROW 5: Pick up sts as described for Row 2, but on first row (= from WS) dec 2 sts evenly on all squares = 27-29-31

sts. Continue with whole domino square as before. Work in the same way between all squares from Row 4 = 14 domino squares on Row 5. ROW 6: Pick up 13-14-15 sts along the edge on the first square on Row 5. Then pick up 1 st between the first and the second square, insert a marker in this st, then pick up 13-14-15 sts along the edge on the second square on Row 5 = 27-29-31 sts on needle. Continue with whole domino square. Work in the same way between all squares from Row 5 = 14 domino squares on Row 6. ROW 7: Like row 6. ROW 8: Like row 6. ROW 9: Pick up sts as described for Row 6, but on first row (= from WS) dec 4 sts evenly on all squares = 23-25-27 sts. Continue with whole domino square as before. Work in the same way between all squares from Row 8 = 14 domino squares on Row 9. ROW 10: Pick up 11-12-13 sts along the edge on the first square on Row 9. Then pick up 1 st between the first and the second square, insert a marker in this st, then pick up 11-12-13 sts along the edge on the second square on Row 9 = 23-25-27 sts on needle. Continue with whole domino square. Work in the same way between all squares from Row 9 = 14 domino squares on Row 10. ROW 11: Piece is now to be divided mid back and you knit 2 half squares. Pick up 11-12-13 sts along the edge on the first square and pick up 1 st between the first and the second square on Row 10 = 12-13-14 sts. Then cast on 6 new sts (= front band) = 18-19-20 sts. Continue with half domino square (vertical) with front band - see above. AT THE SAME TIME when front band measures approx 1 cm, make BUTTONHOLES - see above. When the half square is finished, pick up 1 st between the first and the second square on Row 10. Now pick up 11-12-13 sts along the edge on the second square = 12-13-14 sts. Now work half domino square (vertical) without front band - see above. When the half square is finished continue as follows: Pick up 11-12-13 sts along the other edge on second square on Row 10. Then pick up 1 st between the second and the third square, insert a marker in this st, then pick up 11-12-13 sts along the edge on den third square on Row 10 = 23-25-27 sts on needle. Continue with whole domino square, but on row 1 (= from WS) dec 4-4-2 sts evenly = 19-21-25 sts. Continue with whole domino square as before. Work in the same way between all the squares from Row 10 = 13 whole domino squares and 2 half domino squares on Row 11. ROW 12: Pick up 9-10-12 sts along the edge on the second half square from Row 11. Then pick up 1 st between the half and the whole square, insert a marker in this st, then pick up 9-10-12 sts along the edge on the whole square = 19-21-25 sts. Work half domino square (horizontal) - see above. Work in the same way between all squares from Row 11 = 14 half domino squares on Row 12. WAIST BAND: Beg from RS on the right side of piece on the first half domino square on Row 12, and work row as follows: * work sts from stitch holder (= 4-5-6 sts) back on needle, pick up 3 sts between stitch holders, work sts

from the second stitch holder (= 4-5-6 sts) back on needle, pick up 1 st between squares *, repeat from *-* and finish by working the 6 front bands sts back on needle = 174-202-230 sts. K 1 row from WS. K 1 row from RS, AT THE SAME TIME inc 15-25-35 sts evenly = 189-227-265 sts. Continue back and forth on needle (NOTE! remember to make buttonholes on front band) until waist band measures approx 6-7-8 cm. On next row from RS dec 5 sts evenly (do not dec on front band) = 184-222-260 sts. Continue until waist band measures approx 8-9-10 cm. Cast off. ASSEMBLY: Sew on buttons. Diagram

DROPS 140-33 from: 12.80 15.60 Anatolia by DROPS Design "Colourful and unique!" Felted DROPS bag in Alaska. DROPS design: Pattern no x-394 Yarn group C ----------------------------------------------------------Measurements before felting: approx. 62 cm x 36 cm. Measurements after felting: approx. 40 cm x 25 cm. Materials: DROPS ALASKA from Garnstudio 100 g colour no 23, brown 50 g colour no 54, purple 50 g colour no 53, dark pink 50 g colour no 58, mustard 50 g colour no 37, dark blue 50 g colour no 45, light olive 50 g colour no 57, denim blue 50 g colour no 11, dark red 50 g colour no 56, grey purple DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5 mm (80 cm) - or size needed to get 17 sts x 22 rows in stocking st =

10 x 10 cm. After felting: approx. 20 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm. DROPS DARK BUFFELHORN BUTTON NO 536: 1 piece See color chart for: DROPS Alaska See yarn alternatives for: DROPS Alaska (Yarn group C) BAG: The entire bag is worked in stocking st, work 5 strips that are sewn tog when finished. STRIP 1 (make 2): Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 20 sts on circular needle size 5 mm with colour no 54 and work 34 rows in each colour in the following order: Colour no 54, 53, 58, 37, cast off. STRIP 2 (make 2): Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 20 sts on circular needle size 5 mm with colour no 56 and work 34 rows in each colour in the following order: Colour no 56, 11, 57, 45, cast off. STRIP 3 (make 1): Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 20 sts on circular needle size 5 mm with colour no 45 and work 34 rows in each colour in the following order: Colour no 45, 57, 37, 58, 53, 54, 11, 56, cast off. Sew strips tog sideways see figure for placement. Sew the rest of strip 3 to short side on strip 1 and 2 in each side. Knit up 200 sts around the upper edge of bag with colour no 23 on circular needle size 5 mm. Insert 1 marker in the middle st from one short side = beg of round. Work in stocking st in the round. When 3 cm have been worked, work as follows: K 8, 2 YO, K 2 tog, K 18, 2 YO, K 2 tog, K 38, 2 YO, K 2 tog, * K 18, 2 YO, K 2 tog *, repeat from *-* 3 times, K 38, 2 YO, K 2 tog, K 18, 2 YO, K 2 tog, K 10. On next row slip one YO off the needle and K the other YO make sure that holes are made. Continue in stocking st. When piece measures 7 cm, work as follows: Cast off the first 40 sts on round, work 20 sts, cast off the remaining sts. Cut the thread. Work 28 rows in stocking st over the 20 sts, work next row as follows: Work 9 sts, 2 YO, K 2 tog, work the rest of row. On next row slip one YO off the needle and K the other YO make sure that a hole is made. Work 5 rows in stocking st over all sts, cast off. TIE: Work a tube with 4 sts back and forth on circular needle size 5 mm as follows: Cast on 4 sts with colour no 23 and K 1 row. Then work as follows: * Slide all sts to the right side of needle without turning the piece, tighten thread and K over all sts *, repeat from *-* until tie measures 200 cm. Cut and fasten the thread. FELTING: Place the bag and the tie in the washing machine with a detergent without enzymes and optical bleach. Wash at 40 degrees with normal spin but no pre-wash. After wash shape the bag to the right size while still wet and leave to dry flat. At subsequent wash, wash the bag at regular wool programme. Thread tie up and down the holes and tie ends tog inside the bag. Sew button on top of bag. If you think you have found an error in the pattern, please post your remark or question in our Pattern Blog. For further pattern help, please contact the store where you bought the yarn. Having bought DROPS yarn, you are guaranteed to receive qualified help from a store specializing in the DROPS patterns.

All patterns are carefully reviewed, but we must make reservation for possible mistakes. All patterns are translated from Norwegian and you can always check the original pattern for measurements and calculations. Go to original pattern for design DROPS 140-33.

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DROPS 122-10 by DROPS Design "A pretty combination of traditional and trendy!" Knitted DROPS jacket in Karisma with puff sleeves and reindeer pattern on yoke. Size S to XXXL. This pattern still doesn't have a name. Suggest one!

DROPS design: Pattern no U-606 -------------------------------------------------------Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL Materials: DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio 500-550-600-650-700-750 g colour no 55, light beige brown 100-150-150-150-200-200 g colour no 01, off-white DROPS POINTED NEEDLES size 4 mm - or size needed to get 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm. DROPS POINTED NEEDLES size 3.5 mm for garter st DROPS Mother-of-pearl button no 521: 7 pcs. PATTERN: See diagrams M.1 to M.4 all diagrams worked in stocking st. GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows. BUTTONHOLES: Make buttonholes on front band on right front piece. 1 BUTTONHOLE = K tog third and fourth st from mid front and make 1 YO. Make buttonholes when piece measures: SIZE S: 12, 19, 26, 33, 40 and 47 cm. SIZE M: 13, 20, 27, 34, 41 and 48 cm. SIZE L: 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and 49 cm. SIZE XL: 14, 21, 29, 36, 44 and 51 cm. SIZE XXL: 14, 22, 30, 37, 45 and 52 cm. SIZE XXXL: 14, 22, 30, 38, 46 and 54 cm. The last buttonhole is made on neckline. DECREASING TIP (applies to body piece): Make all dec from RS. Dec at the beg and at the end of all garter st sections alternately by K2 tog (i.e. for first dec K tog the first 2 sts and for second dec K tog the last 2 sts, etc). -------------------------------------------------------BACK PIECE: Worked back and forth on needle. Cast on 109-119-129-139-149-159 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 4 mm with light beige brown. K 1 row from WS and work next row as follows from RS: 1 edge st in GARTER ST see above, K 17-19-21-23-25-27, * 10 garter sts, K 11-13-15-17-19-21 *, repeat from *-* until 7 sts remain, K6 and 1 edge st in garter st. Continue with K over K and garter st over garter st. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures 5 cm dec 1 st in each of the 4 garter st-sections (from RS) SEE DECREASING TIP - repeat the dec on every 8th row a total of 8 times = 77-87-97-107-117-127 sts. There are now 2 sts left in all garter st-sections. Continue until piece measures 28 cm for all sizes. Change to needle size 3.5 mm, work 4 cm garter st on all sts. Change to needle size 4 mm and off-white. Work 6-6-8-8-10-10 rows stocking st AT THE SAME TIME on row 1 inc 12 sts evenly (inc by making a YO and work YO into back of loop on next row to avoid a hole) = 89-99-109-119-129-139 sts. Continue with M.1 make sure to have st marked with arrow mid back. After M.1 continue in M.2 on the middle 57 sts (work remaining sts in off-white stocking st). AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 41-42-43-44-45-46 cm cast off for armhole at the beg of every row each side: 4 sts 1 time, 3 sts 0-1-2-2-3-4 times, 2 sts 2-2-3-4-4-5 times and 1 st 3-4-3-4-5-4 times = 67-69-71-75-77-79 sts left on needle. After M.2 complete piece in off-white stocking st. When piece measures 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm cast off the middle 27-27-27-29-29-29 sts for neck and complete each shoulder separately. Cast of 2 sts on neckline on next row = 18-19-20-21-22-23 sts left on shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm.

LEFT FRONT PIECE: Worked back and forth on needle. Cast on 61-66-71-76-81-86 sts (includes 6 front band sts towards front edge and 1 edge st at the side) on needle size 4 mm with light beige brown. K 1 row from WS. Work next row as follows (from RS): 1 edge st in garter st, K 17-19-21-23-25-27, 10 garter sts, K 11-13-15-17-19-21, 10 garter sts, K 6-7-8-9-10-11 and 6 front band sts in garter st. Continue with K over K, garter st over garter st and front band and edge st in garter st. When piece measures 5 cm dec 1 st in each of the 2 garter st-sections (from RS) SEE DECREASING TIP repeat the dec on every 8th row a total of 8 times = 45-50-55-60-65-70 sts. When piece measures 28 cm change to needle size 3.5 mm and work 4 cm garter st on all sts. Now slip the 6 front band sts on a stitch holder = 39-44-49-54-59-64 sts on needle. Change to off-white and needle size 4 mm, work 6 rows stocking st, AT THE SAME TIME on first row cast on 1 new st towards front edge and inc 6 sts evenly = 46-51-56-61-66-71 sts. READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING! PATTERN: After 6-6-8-8-10-10 rows continue in M.1 adjust so that pattern fits pattern on back piece at the side. After M.1 continue as follows (from RS): 16-21-26-31-36-41 sts off-white, M.3 (= 28 sts) and 2 sts off-white. After M.3 complete piece in off-white stocking st on all sts. ARMHOLE: When piece measures 41-42-43-44-45-46 cm cast off for armhole at the side as described for back piece = 35-36-37-39-40-41 sts. NECKLINE: When piece measures 53-55-56-58-59-61 cm slip 7-7-7-8-8-8 sts towards front edge on a stitch holder for neck and cast off to shape the neckline at the beg of every row from mid front: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 3 times = 18-19-20-21-22-23 sts left on shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 60-6264-66-68-70 cm. FRONT BAND: Slip the 6 sts on stitch holder back on needle size 3.5 mm. Work garter st back and forth on needle with light beige brown until front band measures nearly the same as front piece up to neckline slip sts back on stitch holder. Sew front band to front piece stretch front band slightly. RIGHT FRONT PIECE: Cast on and work like left front piece but mirrored. Instead of M.3 work M.4 on yoke. When piece measures 12-13-14-14-14-14 cm make BUTTONHOLES see above! SLEEVE: Worked back and forth on needle. Cast on 56-58-60-64-66-68 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 3.5 mm with light beige brown. Work garter st. When piece measures 4 cm dec 6 sts evenly, and repeat the dec when piece measures 9 cm = 44-46-48-52-54-56 sts. When piece measures 10 cm change to needle size 4 mm and complete piece in stocking st. AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 12-14-12-12-14-14 cm inc 1 st each side. Repeat the inc on every 2.5-2-2-2-1.5-1.5 cm a total of 15-16-17-17-18-19 times = 74-78-82-86-90-94 sts. When piece measures 49-48-47-46-45-44 cm (less for the larger sizes because of longer sleeve cap and wider shoulder) cast off for sleeve cap at the beg of every row each side: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 1 time and 1 st 2 times. Continue until piece measures 57 cm, now cast off 2 sts 2 times each side = 52-56-60-64-68-72 sts. On next row K3 tog on the middle 42-42-48-48-54-54 sts (for puff at top of sleeve) = 24-28-28-32-32-36 sts. Cast off remaining sts. Sleeve measures approx 59 cm for all sizes. ASSEMBLY: Sew shoulder seams. NECKLINE: Pick up approx 80 to 100 sts (includes sts on stitch holders) on needle size 3.5 mm with light beige brown. K 5 rows back and forth on needle, AT THE SAME TIME on row 2 make 1 buttonhole in line with the others on front band. After 5 rows cast off with K sts from RS.

Set in sleeves, sew sleeve and side seams inside 1 edge st. Sew on buttons.

Explanation to pattern diagram

= off-white = light beige brown Diagram

DROPS 115-43 DROPS 115-43 by DROPS Design " - At long last a skirt for the nostalgic type!" DROPS Crochet Skirt in Karisma with patterned squares along bottom edge. Size XS-XXL. DROPS design: Pattern no U-572. Size: XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL Materials: DROPS KARISMA 300-350-400-450-500-550 g colour no 53, charcoal grey 50-50-50-50-100-100 g colour no 05, black 50-50-50-50-100-100 g colour no 21, light grey 50-50-50-50-50-100 g colour no 19, white DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 4 mm or size needed to get 1 square = 9.5 x 9.5 cm and 18 sts x 12 rows in PATTERN = 10 x 10 cm. DROPS BUFFALO HORN BUTTONS no 535: 5 pcs. Granny square Increase - single (2 in 1) Squares chrochet - sew together PATTERN: ROW 1: 1 tr in each dc, finish row with 1 ch to turn with. ROW 2: 1 dc in each tr, finish row with 3 ch to turn with. INCREASING TIP: Inc by working 2 tr in 1 dc. SKIRT: Worked back and forth from top down, and sewn tog at the side afterwards. Crochet 136-157-178-196-217-236 loose ch with charcoal grey with crochet hook size 4 mm. Crochet first row as follows: 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of the next 1-1-1-5-5-3 ch, * skip 1 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 6 ch *, repeat from *-* = 116-134-152-168-186-202 dc. Continue in PATTERN see above until finished measurements. REMEMBER CROCHET TENSION! After 5 rows (last row is a row with dc) insert 6 markers in piece as follows: First marker after 11-12-14-1416-19 sts, then 19-22-25-28-31-33 sts between each marker = 10-12-13-14-15-18 sts after the last marker.

On next row inc 1 tr before all markers SEE INCREASING TIP and repeat the inc on every other row (inc after and before marker alternately) a total of 9 times = 170-188-206-222-240-256 sts. Continue until piece measures 29-31-33-35-37-39 cm (or desired length), cut the thread. COLOURS OF SQUARES: SQUARE A: Beg + round 1 = charcoal grey, round 2 = light grey, round 3 = white, round 4 = black, round 5 = charcoal grey. SQUARE B: Beg + round 1 = black, round 2 = charcoal grey, round 3 = white, round 4 = light grey, round 5 = charcoal grey. SQUARE C: Beg + round 1 = white, round 2 = charcoal grey, round 3 = black, round 4 = light grey, round 5 = charcoal grey. SQUARE D: Beg + round 1 = white, round 2 = charcoal grey, round 3 = light grey, round 4 = black, round 5 = charcoal grey. CROCHET SQUARES: Crochet 6 ch with crochet hook size 4 mm and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. ROUND 1: 3 ch, 2 tr in ring, * 3 ch, 3 tr *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with 3 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. ROUND 2: 3 ch, 2 tr in first ch-loop, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-loop, * 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-loop *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with 1 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. ROUND 3: 3 ch, 2 tr in the first ch-loop, 1 ch, * 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-loop, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-loop, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. ROUND 4: 3 ch, 2 tr in the first ch-loop, 1 ch, * 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-loop, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-loop, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-loop, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. ROUND 5: Crochet 1 dc in each tr and 1 dc in each ch, finish with 1 sl st in first dc. 1 square = approx 9.5 x 9.5 cm. NUMBER OF SQUARES: Crochet 5-5-6-7-7-7 squares of A, 6-6-6-7-8-8 squares of B, 5-6-6-6-7-8 squares of C and 4-5-6-6-6-7 squares of D = a total of 20-22-24-26-28-30 squares. ASSEMBLY: Sew skirt tog at the side, edge to edge, but leave a 15 cm opening at the top. Sew squares tog, edge to edge, to a string as shown in fig-1, and then sew tog to form a ring. Now sew squares to bottom of skirt, edge to edge. BUTTONHOLE LOOPS: Crochet buttonhole loops on the side of opening towards front piece as follows (beg at bottom of opening): 1 dc in each of the first 2 sts, 3 ch, skip 1 cm, * crochet 1 dc in each st for 2 cm, 3 ch, skip 1 cm *, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times, and finish with 2 dc at the top. Turn and work return row as follows: 1 dc in each dc and 3 dc in each ch-loop, cut the thread. BUTTONHOLE BAND: Crochet 5 rows with dc along the side of opening towards back piece, cut the thread. Sew on buttons.

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