DROPS Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
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DROPS Baby 18-12
Size: 1/3 - 6/9 –12/18 months (2 – 3/4) years
Head circumference: 40/42 - 42/44 - 44/46 (48/50 - 50/52) cm [16”-17”-18” (19”-20”)].

Materials: DROPS ALPACA from Garnstudio
50 g for all sizes color no 0100, off-white

DROPS POINTED Needles size 3 mm [US 2or3] – or size needed to get 24 rows x 32 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm [4’’ x 4’’].

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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 Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
from 4.85 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 4.85$.

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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.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows.

WAVY PATTERN: See diagram M.1. Diagram shows the pattern from the RS. Row 1 = RS.
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BONNET:
Worked back and forth on needle.
LOOSELY cast on 87-93-106 (108-112) sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 3 mm [US 2or3] with Alpaca. Work 4 rows garter st – SEE ABOVE. Work next row as follows from RS: 1 edge st in garter st, 0-3-1 (2-4) stockinette sts, M.1 on the next 85-85-102 (102-102) sts, 0-3-1 (2-4) stockinette sts and 1 edge st. Continue like this until piece measures 11-12-13 (14-15) cm [4 3/8”-4¾”-5 1/8” (5½”-6”)].
REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE!
Now bind off 30-32-37 (38-40) sts each side = 27-29-32 (32-32) sts left on row (= mid back). Work garter st on these sts, AT THE SAME TIME after 2 cm [3/4’’] bind off 1 st each side and repeat the dec on every 2 cm [3/4’’] a total of 4 times = 19-21-24 (24-24) sts left on row. Bind off when piece measures 12-13-15 (16-17) cm [4¾”-5 1/8”-6” (6¼”-6¾”)].

ASSEMBLY:
Sew piece mid back to side pieces, edge to edge to avoid a chunky seam.

Pick up approx 71 to 95 sts (divisible by 2 + 1) along bottom edge of bonnet on needle size 3 mm [US 2or3] with Alpaca. Work 5 rows stockinette st with 1 garter st each side. Work next row as follows from RS: K1, * K2 tog, 1 YO * repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain, K these (= casing). Work 5 rows stockinette st with 1 garter st each side and bind off.
Fold edge double towards WS and fasten.

TIE STRING:
Cut 3 strings measuring approx 200 cm [2,2 yds] each, twist them hard, fold them double and let them twist again. Tie a knot each end and thread through casing.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
symbols = K2 tog
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
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 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 (40)

country flag Uilebeesje wrote:

Is er een schematische tekening met maten beschikbaar?

15.02.2024 - 11:34

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Uilebeesje,

Nee, helaas is er voor dit mutsje geen maattekening beschikbaar.

25.02.2024 - 11:05

country flag Anna wrote:

Hallo ich habe diese Haube bereits in der kleinsten Größe gestrickt und jetzt größe 2 Jahre. Man soll 108 Maschen anschlagen. Leider geht diese Maschenzahl doch nicht auf bei 17 M pro Muster x 6= 102+2 Randmaschen= 104 und nicht 108 Maschen. Oder vertiefen ich mich?? Danke für eine Antwort, die hier immer hilfreich ist :) Anna

02.02.2024 - 22:09

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Anna, in 2 Jahre wird M.1 über 102 Maschen gestrickt, dh so stricken Sie: 1Masche Krausrechts, 2 Maschen glatt rechts, 6 Mal die 17 Maschen M.2 (= über die nächsten 102 Maschen), 2 Maschen glatt rechts, 1 Masche Krausrechts = 1+2+102+2+1=108 Maschen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

05.02.2024 - 08:02

country flag Renée wrote:

Ik il graag weten of alleen de heengaande naalden genoteerd zijn of ook de terug gaande naalden. Dus is het patroon 6 naalden hoog of 12 naalden ? En worden de terug gaande naalden dan gebreid zoals de steken zich voor doen ?

14.10.2021 - 21:38

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Renée,

In het telpatroon zijn alle naalden aangegeven, dus zowel de heengaande als de teruggaande naalden. Het patroon is dus 6 naalden in de hoogte.

15.10.2021 - 17:34

country flag Ela wrote:

Ich verstehe in der Strickanleitung den Satz mit dem 0-3-1 (2-4) nicht. Kann das bitte nochmal klarer beschrieben werden? Ich wäre sehr dankbar.

13.10.2021 - 00:50

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Ela, je nach der Größe werden Sie keine oder einigen Maschen glatt rechts stricken, dh in die 1. Größe stricken Sie keine Maschen Glatt rechts, in die 2. Größe stricken Sie 3 Maschen glatt rechts, in die 3. Größe stricken Sie 1 Masche glatt rechts, usw. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

13.10.2021 - 08:11

country flag Catherine Bellamy wrote:

Bonjour, Comment faire pour vous envoyer la photo du bonnet que je viens de réaliser ? Je ne comprends pas la procédure ci-dessous. Vous avez réalisé ce modèle ou un autre de nos collections? Taguez vos photos dans les réseaux sociaux avec #dropsdesign pour que nous puissions les voir! Bien cordialement

29.10.2020 - 10:26

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Bellamy, si vous publiez votre photo sur votre compte instagram, facebook twitter, etc. vous pouvez ajouter le tag #dropsdesign pour que nous puissions nous aussi voir la photo - vous pouvez également nous envoyer le lien où vous avez publié votre photo pour notre galerie - Vous pouvez également nous rejoindre dans notre groupe DROPS Workshop. Bon tricot!

29.10.2020 - 13:12

country flag Beate Hüttig wrote:

Hallo, Ich suche verzwiefelt eine Anleitung für Babyjacke mit diesem Wellenmuster und oben glatt rechts . hier ist ja die Mütze. und die Zeit drängt, weil das Baby bald kommt. ich habe für meine Tochter damals viel gestrickt,aber keine Anleitungen mehr. Können Sie sowas anbieten? mit den englischen Anleitungen im Internet komme ich nicht klar. MfG B.Hüttig

10.07.2019 - 21:48

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Hüftig, wir können Ihnen die Babymodellen Snow Baby und Roly Poly vorschlagen, damit können Sie vielleicht sowas anpassen, das Modell Wonder Wave gibt es dann ab Grösse 3/4 Jahre. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

11.07.2019 - 08:26

country flag Helene wrote:

Hei, når vi skal strikke 11 cm er dette målt fra det smaleste eller bredeste punktet? Altså toppen eller bunnen av bølgen?

28.11.2018 - 20:00

country flag Uilebeesje wrote:

Proeflapje van 24 nld x 32 nld.... ik denk dat dit 24 steken x 32 naalden zijn? Of 24 naalden van 32 steken.....?

05.09.2018 - 16:09

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Uilebeesje, Oeps... dat zijn inderdaad steken en geen naalden. Bedankt voor het doorgeven, ik pas het gelijk aan!

06.09.2018 - 10:27

country flag Verriest Veronique wrote:

J ai tricoter ce petit bonnet en 18 mois donc 102 maille départ après les 13 cm je retrouve avec plus de 200 mailles j ai fait 3 fois deux maille ensemble puis 6 jeter puis 3 fois de maille ensemble ect jusque la fin de mon aiguille mais je comprend pas pourquoi j ai autant maille merci de m aider j adore ce modèle je voudrais le réussir

14.10.2015 - 19:22

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Verriest, la vidéo ci-dessous montre une variante du même point, mais le rang avec les jetés est le même: 3 fois (2 m ens à l'end), puis 5 fois (1 jeté, 1 m end), 1 jeté, puis 3 fois (2 m ens à l'end). Le nombre de m doit toujours rester le même. Bon tricot!

15.10.2015 - 08:44

country flag Hanna Izn wrote:

Für die Unterkante: dort steht "aufnehmen", nach der Beschreibung steht aber "von links annähen". Ist das jetzt separat zu stricken und anzunähn oder über Maschenaufnahme direkt anzustricken. Wenn direkt anzustricken: habt ihr vielleicht ein Video, wo das gezeigt wird, dass das auch wirklich schön wird. Weil es kommen da ja zwei Quell-Maschenarten zusammen (abgegekettete Maschen in der Mitte, Randmaschen seitlich).

31.07.2015 - 16:03

DROPS Design answered:

Der untere Rand wird angestrickt, Sie fassen also M aus dem Rand auf und stricken diesen. Die Faustregel für das Auffassen von M aus einem seitlichen Rand lautet 4 R - 3 M, also fassen Sie aus 4 R 3 M auf, das gilt allerdings für glatt rechts, achten Sie einfach beim Auffassen darauf, dass der Rand sich weder wellt noch zu stramm wird. Dann stricken Sie den Rand und nach dem Abketten der M schlagen Sie den Rand nach innen um und nähen die Abkettkante an der Innenseite fest, auf diese Weise ergibt sich ein Durchzug für die Kordel.

01.08.2015 - 09:49