DROPS BY DROPS DESIGN

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1 DROPS BY DROPS DESIGN Knitted DROPS dog coat in Karisma with traditional Norwegian pattern. DROPS Size: XS - S - M The measures of the dog: Chest width: approx 28/32 40/44 48/52 cm Back length: approx cm Examples of sizes of dogs: XS = Chihuahua, S = Bichon Frise, M = Cocker Spaniel Materials: DROPS Karisma from Garnstudio g colour no. 18,red g colour no. 01, off white DROPS small circular needle size 3.5 mm (sock needle in smallest size) or the size needed to obtain the correct knitting tension DROPS double pointed needle and small circular needle size 3mm. All yarns are DROPS yarns. Color charts and updated retailer lists at Yarn costs for this pattern: from GBP / EUR in yarn DROPS Max Prices (PER ) U.K. Ireland KARISMA UNI COLOUR (50g) 2.00 GBP 2.25 EUR KARISMA MIX (50g) 2.00 GBP 2.25 EUR DROPS Needles & Hooks from 1.00 GBP from 1.30 EUR To get the measurement tape to be 100 % accurate, you have to print out the pattern in full scale (and not use the print option "fit to page").

2 Instructions to DROPS NEED HELP? READ MORE AT THE END OF THE PATTERN Knitting Tension:. 22 sts x 30 rows in stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm Pattern: See diagrams M.1 to M.5. The diagram are shown from the RS. Rib: * K2, P2*, repeat from *-* Coat: Knit the coat round from the top and down. Cast on sts with double pointed needle size 3 mm in Off white. Knit in Rib for cm (= neck). Change to small circular needle size 3.5 mm (sock needle in the smallest size), knit 1 round in stocking sts at the same time inc sts evenly distributed = sts. Continue the pattern as follows: Size XS: M.1, M.3 and M.5 Size S: M.1, M.2, M.3, M.4 and M.5 Size M: M.1, M.2 2 times, M.3, M.4 and M.5 2 times. At the same time when the piece measures cm split the piece for the forelegs as follows: Cast off 1 st, put sts on a thread or a stitch holder (= underneath the stomach), cast off 1 st, and continue the pattern knitting back and forth on needle over the remaining sts (= back piece). When the piece measures a total of cm (the opening measures approx cm) put sts on a thread or a stitch holder. Put the sts from underneath the stomach back on needle and knit in pattern as for as long as the back piece. Put all sts back on the same needle and cast on 1 new st each side in between the top and the bottom piece (back and underneath the stomach) = sts. Finish the pattern, and continue with red until finish. When the piece measures cm cast off sts mid underneath the stomach. Then complete the work knitting back and forth on needle at the same time cast off each side on every other row : 2 sts times, 1 st times, 2 sts times and 3 sts 1 time = sts left. The work measures approx cm. Assembly: Put the remaining sts on a small circular needle size 3 mm and in addition pick up sts around the casting off edge so the total number of sts = approx sts. Knit Rib for 2½ -3-3 cm,cast off loosely. Leg: Pick up approx sts with double pointed needle size 3mm and red, around 1 of the openings of the leg. Knit in Rib for cm, cast off loosely with K over K and P over P. Repeat for the other opening.

3 Diagram explanations = off white = red Diagram for DROPS

4 Do you need help with this pattern? You can find 17 related videos available on this pattern's Video tab at: We take pride in providing patterns that are correct and easy to understand. All patterns are translated from Norwegian and you can always check the original pattern for measurements and calculations. If we get a report of a potential error, we will review the pattern as soon as possible, and make the correction if necessary. This will normally be done within 2-3 days. If no correction is made, it means that we couldn't find any error/mistake. We then recommend you to get in contact with the store where you bought your yarn, or try to get help in the forums. Find a DROPS Superstore! Winnie Craft Café - Wool Warehouse Direct Ltd - Arcadia Textiles Ltd DROPS Autumn & Winter Collection - now in stores! DROPS 156, 157 & 158, together with our latest baby catalogue, DROPS Baby 25, can now be purchased on all DROPS stores for only 1 per copy! - regardless you buy yarn or not! The catalogues are only available in a limited number of copies, so visit your closest DROPS store ( today! Find the new patterns here! ( The DROPS Alpaca Party has started! Get 25% DISCOUNT on 8 beautiful alpaca yarns until the end of 2014! See the qualities and prices here! ( And remember that we have Tutorial Videos to help you! You can find these videos in every pattern, in the "Video" tab to the right of the photos.

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