DROPS BY DROPS DESIGN

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1 DROPS BY DROPS DESIGN Knitted DROPS dog coat in Karisma with cable 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. 21, light grey DROPS circular needle size 4 mm, 40 cm long (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 6.00 GBP / 6.75 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"). Instructions to DROPS NEED HELP? READ MORE AT THE END OF THE PATTERN

2 Knitting tension: 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm. Pattern: See diagrams M.1 to M.3 The diagram are shown from the RS. Rib: * K2, P2 *, repeat from *-* COAT Work in the round from the neck and down. Cast on sts with double pointed needle size 3 mm and light grey. Work in Rib for cm (= Collar which is folded double). Change to small circular needle size 4mm (sock needle in smallest size). K 1 round at the same time inc sts evenly distributed = sts. Continue the pattern as follows:: Size XS: M.2, P2, M.2, P3, M.3, M.2, M.1 (= mid back), M.2, M.3 and P3. Size S: * M.2, P2 *, repeat from *-* 2 times, M.2, * M.3, M.2 *, repeat from *-* 2 times, M.1 (= mid back), * M.2, M.3 *, repeat from *-* 2 times. Size M: * M.2, P2 *, repeat from *-* 3 times, M.2, * M.3, M.2 *, repeat from *-* 3 times, M.1 (= mid back), * M.2, M.3 *, repeat from *-* 3 times. At the same time when the piece measures cm split the work for the forelegs as follows: Put sts on a thread or a stitch holder (= underneath the stomach), cast off 1 P st, continue to knit over the back piece and cast off the last st at the other side = sts (= back piece). Knit back and forth over these sts for cm (the piece measures cm in total). Put sts on a thread or stitch holder and put sts from the thread or stitch holder underneath the stomach back on needle. Cast on 1 new st each side of these sts = sts. Continue knitting the pattern back and forth with 1 P st each side. When knitted cm put all sts on needle = sts. When the piece measures cm cast off sts mid underneath the stomach. Now knit the piece back and forth on needle at the same time cast off each side on every other row: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts time, 1 st times, 2 st times and 3 sts 1 time = sts left. The piece measures approx cm. Assembly: Put the remaining sts on a small circular needle size 3mm and pick up sts around the casting off edge to a total of approx sts. Knit Rib for cm, cast off loosely. Leg: Pick up approx sts on double pointed needle size 3mm around 1 opening. Knit Rib for cm, cast off loosely with K over K and P over P. Repeat for the other opening.

3 Diagram explanations = K from the RS, P from the WS = P from the RS, K from the WS = Cable: Put 1 st on a cable needle behind the work, K3, P1 from the cable needle = Cable: Put 3 sts on a cable needle in front of work, P1, K3 from cable needle. = Cable: Put 2 sts on cable needle behind the work, K2, K2 from cable needle. = Cable: Put 3 sts on cable needle behind the work, K3, K3 from cable needle. 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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