DROPS Delight
DROPS Delight
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DROPS Baby 20-2
DROPS design: Pattern no DE-007-by
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Size: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4) years
Fits head circumference in cm:
40/42-42/44-44/46 (48/50-50/52)

Materials: DROPS DELIGHT from Garnstudio
50 g for all sizes in colour no 04, light blue mix, or colour no 06, pink/purple mix

DROPS NEEDLE SIZE 2.5 mm - or size needed to get 26 sts x 52 rows in garter st = 10 x 10 cm.

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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 Delight
DROPS Delight
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Discontinued
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
INCREASE TIP:
All inc are done from RS.
Inc 1 st before and after st with marker by making 1 YO. On next round knit YO twisted (i.e knit in the back loop of YO instead of front) to avoid holes.

DECREASE TIP:
All dec are done from RS.
Dec 1 st on each side of st with marker. Beg 1 st before st with marker. Put 1 st on a cable needle behind the piece, slip 1 st (= st with marker), K next st and st on cable needle tog, psso.

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HAT:
Worked back and forth on needle – K all rows (= garters).
Cast on 119-127-135 (139-145) sts on needle size 2.5 mm with Delight. K 6 rows (1st row = RS).
Insert 7 markers in the piece as follows (from RS):
1st marker in the 1st st on needle,
2nd marker in the 22nd-24th-26st (28th-31st) st,
3rd marker in the 43rd-47th-51st (55th-61st) st,
4th marker in the 60th-64th-68th (70th-73rd) st,
5th marker in the 77th-81st-85th (85th-85th) st,
6th marker in the 98th-104th-110th (112th-115th) st and
7th marker in the last st on the needle.
Continue to K – AT THE SAME TIME on 1st row, beg to inc and dec – SEE INCREASE TIP AND DECREASE TIP!
Inc 1 st after 1st marker on every other row.
Dec 1 st on each side of the 2nd marker every other row.
Inc 1 st before 3rd marker on every other row.
Inc 1 st after 3rd marker on every 4th row.
Dec 1 st on each side of the 4th marker every 4th row.
Inc 1 st before 5th marker on every 4th row.
Inc 1 st after 5th marker on every other row.
Dec 1 st on each side of the 6th marker every other row.
Inc 1 st before 7th marker on every other row.
When piece measures 13-15-16 (18-19) cm (measured from bottom tip at 2nd and 6th marker) work next row from RS as follows: * K1, K2 tog *, repeat from *-* WHILE casting off.

ASSEMBLY:
Back of hat = cast off edge, i.e. 2 whole tips and 2 half tips.
The 2nd of the 3 whole tips in the opposite side of the piece = cast on edge, goes down to the forehead at the front.
Sew the hat tog edge to edge with 1 stitch in each st along the cast off edge as follows: Sew first half tip tog with first half of first whole tip. Continue to sew second half of first whole tip tog with first half of second whole tip. Then sew the other half of the second whole tip tog with the last half tip. Finish by sewing the hat tog mid back – make sure to sew edge to edge to avoid chunky seams.

TIE STRING:
Cast on 4 sts on needle size 2.5 mm with Delight.
Knit as follows: * K1, place yarn in front of piece (towards you), slip 1 st as if to P, place yarn behind piece (from you) *, repeat from *-* the rest of row and on all rows.
This becomes a string worked in the round.
Cast off when the string measures approx. 20-22-24 (26-28) cm. Knit a similar tie string.
Sew one tie string at the bottom of each tip on each side.

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 is only meant 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 calculator, 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 calculator 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 calculated 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 calculator

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 calculator, 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 calculator 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 tension/gauge 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 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.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

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 (28)

country flag Teesa wrote:

Ho confezionato il cardigan Matheo con vostra merino extra fine ed è venuto splendido. Ho acquistato 2 gomitoli in più ed ora vorrei confezionare questo cappellino. Ovviamente la lana è piu grossa. Posso farlo ugualmente, magari di una taglia inferiore?

01.11.2020 - 09:10

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Teresa, provi a lavorare un campione e vedere se corrisponde a quello indicato. Buon lavoro!

02.11.2020 - 10:39

country flag Hanna wrote:

Minusta olisi hyvä että selkeämmin kirjoitettaisiin tuo myssyn päättely. Neulotaan 1 s o, ja 2 seuraavaa silmukkaa oikein yhteen SAMALLA kun päätät s:t... miten samalla?! Jatkamalla kavennuksia samalla tavalla ja siten päättyy työ vai pitääkö loput silmukat mitä ensimmäisestä kavennuksesta jää jäljelle päätellä; 1. s neulomatta, 2. silmukka neulotaan ja neulomatta jätetty silmukka vedetään neulotun yli. Selkeyttä!

07.11.2016 - 19:18

country flag Peter Hoffmann wrote:

Kurze Frage.....verstehe ich das richtig das ich einen Rapport von 4 Reihen habe, also eigentlich 2x die 2te Reihe? Bin mir nicht sicher, ob ich die Zu-und Abnahme der 2ten Reihen auch in den 4ten Reihen machen muss....Danke für Hilfe.....stecke schon am Anfang fest 😢

27.07.2016 - 08:49

DROPS Design answered:

Lieber Peter, ja die Aufnahmen, die jede 2. R gemacht werden, stricken Sie auch in der 4. R.

28.07.2016 - 15:34

country flag Bossard wrote:

Bonjour les marqueurs se mettent que sur les rgs endroits

30.12.2015 - 15:45

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Bossard, les 7 marqueurs se placent sur un rang sur l'endroit - les augmentations/diminutions se font ensuite uniquement sur l'endroit - tous les 2 rangs = tous les rangs sur l'endroit ou tous les 4 rangs = tous les 2 rangs sur l'endroit. Bon tricot!

02.01.2016 - 15:39

country flag Schmidt wrote:

Hallo, ich komme irgendwie nicht mit der Anleitung klar. Es steht mit der 1.R mit den Zu-und Abnehmen beginnen und andererseits steht in jeder 2.Reihe.????? Wenn ich die M zunehme, stricke ich diese dann in der Rückreihe zusammen, dies wäre aber eigentlich die 2. Reihe. Hat jemand die Mütze von 20-2 schon gestrickt und könnte mir eine genauere Anleitung zur Verfügung stellen? Vielen Dank F. Schmidt

14.09.2015 - 16:35

DROPS Design answered:

Sie stricken die ganze Mütze kraus rechts, also jede R rechts. Sie beginnen mit den Abnahmen/Zunahmen in der 1. R (das ist eine Hin-R), danach nehmen Sie dann in jeder 2. R zu, d.h. immer in Hin-R. In den Rück-R stricken Sie die zugenommenen M verschränkt ab, sie werden in der Rück-R nicht zusammengestrickt.

15.09.2015 - 21:17

country flag Dorit Hejslet wrote:

Hej jeg forstår ikke helt, hvordan man skal tage ud og ind. Der står, at det altid skal ske fra retsiden og på 2. og 4. pind. Vil det sige, at jeg strikker 1. pind uden at gøre noget, 2. pind tager jeg ind og ud som der står i opskriften ved de mærker hvor 2. Pind er angivet. 3. Pind gør jeg intet. 4. Pind tager jeg ind og ud som der står i opskriften under de mærker hvor 4. Pind er angivet?

30.08.2015 - 16:23

country flag Barbara Hickmott wrote:

This pattern has confused me a lot. The increase and decrease Tips say " All in crease and decrease done on RS". However, there are instructions to increase and decrease every 4th row. The 4th cannot be the RS. It is inevitably the return row. There are other confusing instructions too, and I am just having to use common sense. I have a feeling this hat may be a very strange shape!

15.08.2014 - 11:08

DROPS Design answered:

Dear mrs Hickmott, when you inc every 4th row you work as follows: work 1 row from RS with inc, work then 3 rows (1 from WS, 1 from RS, 1 from WS) and inc on next row, ie from RS. You can see in the video below how to assembly this hat. Happy knitting!

15.08.2014 - 12:00

country flag Marianne wrote:

Jullie hebben het over meerderen en minderen om de naald en iedere 4E naald. In de eerste naald beginnen. Dan wordt het toch de derde naald? Alles moet toch aan de goede kant van het werk gebeuren? Hoor graag van u, mvrgr Marianne

09.02.2014 - 17:19

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Marianne. In elke 4e nld is op de goede kant. Je moet het als volgt tellen: 1 nld met minderingen/meerderingen (= goede kant), dan brei je de 1e nld verkeerde kant, 2e nld goede kant, 3e nld op de verkeerde kant en dan de 4e nld op de goede kant = hier meerder/minder je nog een keer.

12.02.2014 - 13:41

country flag Cristina wrote:

Salve, ho provato a fare il vostro cappellino, ma dopo il terzo tentativo ho mollato!!mi vengono troppo lunghe le orecchie, troppo largo e sopratutto troppo basso, inoltre se guardo il video di come si chiude, ho la conferma che non vada bene quello che faccio perchè mi rimangono troppe poche maglie sul ferro..insomma un disastro!! dove sbaglio?? grazie mille

31.07.2013 - 14:24

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Cristina, è sicura che il suo campione corrisponda perfettamente a quello indicato? Se corrisponde, le misure dovrebbero essere corrette! Riguardo alla chiusura, potrebbe dirci che taglia sta lavorando e qual è il passaggio che le crea problemi? Saremo felici di aiutarla! Buon lavoro!

02.08.2013 - 15:14

country flag Edith wrote:

Beste. Heb ik het juist als dit patroon met enkele draad moet gebreid worden? In de omschrijving van de muts staat: "om de naald".Moet ik dit zien als 1 naald rechts breien en rekening houden MET de aangeduide steken en de teruggaande rechtse naald gewoon breien zoals de steken zich voordoen?Om de naald komt dan overeen met "ELKE 2de naald? Alvast bedankt voor je feedback! Groetjes Edith

14.06.2013 - 12:15

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Edith. Ja, deze muts wordt met 1 draad gebreid. Je meerdert en mindert dan om de nld (= in elke 2e nld), elke 4e nld en elke 6e nld

19.06.2013 - 13:41