DROPS Nepal
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65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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Crocheted bag with stripes in DROPS Nepal. Piece is crocheted bottom up with double crochets in zig-zag pattern.

DROPS 203-11
DROPS design: Pattern ne-309
Yarn group C
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SIZE:
Circumference: approx. 60 cm = 23 5/8”
Height: approx. 30 cm = 11 3/4” (measured at the shortest, without bottom).

MATERIALS:
DROPS NEPAL from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
200 g color 0506, dark grey
50 g color 0501, grey
50 g color 2923, goldenrod

For a uni-colored piece use 250 grams DROPS Nepal.

CROCHET GAUGE:
18 double crochets in width and 10.5 rows vertically = 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4”.

CROCHET HOOK:
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 mm = US E/4
Hook size is only a suggestion! If you have too many stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to larger hook. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to smaller hook.

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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 Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 3.30 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 19.80$.

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Pattern instructions

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

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PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.7.

CHAIN STITCH:
If worked on the tip of crochet hook, the chain stitch tends to become too tight. 1 chain stitch should be the same length as the width of 1 single/double/treble crochet.

CROCHET INFO:
Replace first double crochet on round with 3 chain stitches, finish round with 1 slip stitch in 3rd chain stitch.

STRIPES:
* 2 rounds dark grey, 1 round grey, 2 rounds dark grey, 1 round goldenrod *, work from *-* until piece is finished. Adjust if possible to finish with 2 rounds dark grey.

3 DOUBLE CROCHETS TOGETHER AT BEGINNING OF ROUND:
Work 3 chain stitches (= 1 double crochet), work 1 double crochet in next stitch but wait with last yarn over and pull through, work 1 double crochet in next stitch and pull last yarn over through all 3 loops on hook

3 DOUBLE CROCHETS WORKED TOGETHER: Work 1 double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches but wait with last yarn over and pull through on all double crochets, pull then over trough all 4 loops on hook

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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BAG - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Piece is worked in the round, bottom up.

BAG:
Use hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4 and dark grey. Work 5 CHAIN STITCHES – read explanation above, and form a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch - READ CROCHET INFO! Work diagram A.1 (1 repetition = 3 double crochets), then work diagram A.2 3 times in the round in total (3 repetitions = 9 double crochets). When all 4 rounds in A.1 and A.2 have been worked, there are 48 double crochets on round, and 4 chain spaces.
REMEMBER THE CROCHET GAUGE!
Now work according to diagrams A.3, A.4 and A.5 as follows: Work A.3 (= 1 double crochet), * work diagram A.4 until chain space, work diagram A.5 around chain space *, work from *-* 4 times in total, work A.4 until beginning of round (= 16 double crochets increased).
Continue to work diagram like this until there are 32 double crochets in total between every chain space and 128 double crochets and 4 chain spaces in total on round. The bottom is done.
Then work in STRIPES - read explanation above, and work according to diagram A.6 and A.7 as follows: Work A.6 over the first 32 double crochets and 1 chain space (= 1 repetition), work diagram A.7 over the next 96 double crochets and 3 chain spaces (= 3 repetitions). Increase and decrease stitches on every round but keep number of stitches the same. Continue to work diagrams and stripes like this until piece measures approx. 30 cm = 11 3/4” (measures at the shortest without bottom). Fasten off.

STRAPS:
Cut 21 strands of approx. 180 cm = 70”. 13 strands with dark grey and 4 strands with grey and goldenrod. Place the strands tog and tie a loose knot, leave approx. 20 cm = 8” after knot. Distribute strands in 3 piles with 7 strands in each pile. Plait the three piles together until approx. 20 cm = 8” remain (do not plait to tight). Divide the strands in 2 piles, pull 1 pile through a chain spaces on the last round. Then make a knot with all the strands on the outside of the bag. Untie the knot at beginning of the plait, fasten the end to the bag the same way but in the next chain space. Work another strap the same way and fasten it on the other chain spaces. If you want you can make small plaits in the ends of straps on the outside of the bag (see photo).

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 09.04.2021
Diagram A.6 and A.7 updated - Number of double crochets on each row is reduced from 40 to 32 double crochets.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = Begin here: the chain stitch ring is explained in the text. Move directly to the next row, and begin at the dot
symbols = 3 chain stitches at the beginning of round
symbols = double crochet around chain stitch ring/double crochet in stitch
symbols = double crochet around chain space
symbols = 3 chain stitches
symbols = this row has already been worked, start at the next row
symbols = 3 DOUBLE CROCHETS TOGETHER AT BEGINNING OF ROUND - read explanation in pattern
symbols = 3 DOUBLE CROCHETS TOGETHER - read explanation in pattern
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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 only serve 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 converter, 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 converter 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 converted 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 converter

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 converter, 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 converter 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 gauge tension 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 (usually 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.

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 (11)

country flag Camilla wrote:

Jeg kan ikke se nogen forskel på A6 og A7. Bør den første stangmaske i A6 ikke erstattes af 3 luftmasker?

02.05.2021 - 21:15

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Camilla. Under HEKLEINFO står det at første stav på omgangen erstattes med 3 luftmasker, omgangen avsluttes med 1 kjedemaske i den 3.luftmasken. Når det står en slik forklaringe i oppskriften, trenges det ikke å tegnes inn i selve diagrammet. mvh DROPS design

03.05.2021 - 15:36

country flag Rakel wrote:

Har jeg forstått d rett i at fellingen skal være midt mellom luftmaskebuene? D er da 19+19 mellom fellingene og luftmaskebuene. Dette blir da 38. Pluss de du skal felle. Dette klarer jeg ikke med 32 masker mellom buene. Selv om jeg øker til 40 staver som d er i et annet veskemønster med helt likt diagram, antall staver etc, så går ikke dette diagrammet opp heller. Hva er d jeg ikke forstår? D er snakk om dette mønster samt DROPS 203-11

10.03.2021 - 10:36

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Rakel. Ble usikker når du skriver "...dette mønstret samt 203-11". Nå har du lagt dette spørsmålet til oppskrift 203-11 og ikke henvist til noen andre oppskrifter. Hvilken oppskrift er det du trenger hjelpe til? mvh DROPS design

15.03.2021 - 12:37

country flag Louise Savard wrote:

J'arrive au diagramme A6 et A7 et je ne comprends pas comment je peux garder toujours 32 m. Entre les arceaux puisque je diminue de 2m (3 br. écoulées ens,) et que de chauqe côté j'augmente de 2 br ds les arceaux ? Dois-je augmenter d'une br seulement de chaque côté ? Ainsi j'aurais toujours mnon 32 m. ?

14.05.2020 - 20:07

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Savard, vous diminuez 2 brides au début et à la fin de chaque rang de A.6/A.7 et vous crochetez 2 brides,3 mailles en l'air, 2 brides, dans l'arceau du milieu, vous conservez ainsi toujours le même nombre de mailles. Bon crochet!

15.05.2020 - 08:45

country flag Melanie wrote:

Ich habe den Boden gehäkelt und wie in der Anleitung angegeben nun 128 Stäbchen sowie 4 Luftmaschenbögen. Nun möchte ich mit Diagramm A6 / A7 beginnen. Doch da liegt mein Problem. Die untere Reihe von A6 und A7 ist mit einem Sternchen gekennzeichnet, was bedeuten soll, dass sie schon gehäkelt wurde. Diese Reihe beinhaltet allerdings zusammengerechnet (A6 + 3x A7) 160 Stäbchen. Möchte ich nun die nächste Reihe häkeln (beginnend mit drei Stäbchen zusammenhäkeln) fehlen mir 42 Stäbchen.

24.03.2020 - 16:53

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Melanie, danke für den Hinweis, unser Designteam wird die Anleitung mal schauen - ich würde einfach wie in den Diagrammen häkeln, dh die 3 Stb zusammen häkeln, dann 1 Stb bis zum Luftmaschenbogen, 2 stb +3 Lm+ 2 Stb um das Luftmaschenbogen, 1 Stb in jedes Stb bis die 3 letzte vor dem nächsten LmB, 3 Stb zusammen. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!

03.04.2020 - 14:22

country flag Inger Holzmann wrote:

Hej, uanset om du tæller 1. eller sidste omgang i A6 og A7 i DIAGRAMMET er der 40 masker mellem buerne. Tæl selv efter !

22.03.2020 - 09:02

country flag Tom Erik wrote:

Hei, jeg mener noe er feil her: 1 * A. 6+ 3 * A. 7= 160 m. I stedet for 32 m mellom hver lm- bue må det vel bli 40 m mellom lm- buene for at diagram A. 6 og A. 7 skal gå opp?

28.10.2019 - 14:46

DROPS Design answered:

Hej, husk at første række i A.6 og A.7 allerede er hæklet og at du starter med at hækle 3 st sammen. God fornøjelse!

03.12.2019 - 14:13

country flag Martina wrote:

Darf ich fragen warum das Garn in Österreich um 75 Cent mehr kostet als in Deutschland? Danke, LG Martina

03.09.2019 - 10:30

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Martina, wir haben Preisen für jedes Land. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!

03.09.2019 - 15:05

country flag A Van Maanen wrote:

Geweldig model mooie kleuren.

08.07.2019 - 16:11

country flag Sigríður Guðlaugsdóttir wrote:

Umhverfisvænt

12.06.2019 - 18:46

country flag Elena wrote:

Adoro le borse in maglia!

05.06.2019 - 19:26