DROPS Muskat
DROPS Muskat
100% Cotton
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DROPS Baby 2-16
Size: 3 – 6/9 – 12/18 -24 months

Materials: DROPS Muskat, from Garnstudio
50-50-50-50 g colour no 3 mint
50-50-50-50 g colour no, 20 light mint
50-50-50-50 g colour no 7, yellow
50-50-50-50 g colour no 5, purple
50-50-50-50 g colour no 36, blue
50-50-50-50 g colour no 2, light blue

or Paris, from Garnstudio
50-50-50-50 g colour no 3 mint
50-50-50-50 g colour no, 21 light mint
50-50-50-50 g colour no 19, yellow
50-50-50-50 g colour no 5, purple
50-50-50-50 g colour no 30, blue
50-50-50-50 g colour no 29, light blue

Socks: Safran, from Garnstudio
50-50-50-50 g colour no 4, mint

DROPS pointed needles size 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm for Muskat, size 3.5 mm and 5 mm for Paris
DROPS button, 5 pcs

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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 Muskat
DROPS Muskat
100% Cotton
from 1.30 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 7.80£.

The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!

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SAVE 30% on 6 cotton favourites!
Valid until 12.04.2024

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.
Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = Muskat: 21 sts x 28 rows on needles size 3.5 mm in pattern. Paris: 17 sts x 23 rows on needle size 5 mm.

Moss st: first row: K1, P1. Second row: P over K, K over P. Repeat second row.

Stripes: 4-5-5-5-6 cm in each colour in the following order: mint, light mint, yellow, purple, light blue, blue.

Pattern: See diagram. The diagrams show the pattern from the RS.

BACK AND FRONT PIECES
Worked back and forth on needle from mid front. Numbers in () = Paris. Cast on 124-134-146-158 (104-112-120-132) sts on needle size 2.5 (3.5) mm with mint and work 3 cm moss st. Change to needle size 3.5 (5) mm and continue as follows and in stripes, also on front bands: 5 moss sts (= front band), M.1, 94-104-116-128 (74-82-90-102) stocking sts, M.1, 5 moss st (= front band). Remember the knitting tension. At the same time make buttonholes on right front band on first row of each stripe 2 sts from edge. 1 buttonhole = cast off 2 sts and cast on 2 new sts on return row. When piece measures 15-17-16-21 cm work next row as follows: 33-36-39-42 (28-30-32-35) sts = front piece, cast off 4 sts for armhole, 50-54-60-66 (40-44-48-54) sts = back piece, cast off 4 sts for armhole, 33-36-39-42 (28-30-32-35) sts = front piece.

BACK PIECE
50-54-60-66 (40-44-48-54) sts. Dec to shape the armhole on every other row: 1 st twice = 46-50-56-62 (36-40-44-50) sts. When piece measures 25-28-28-34 cm cast off the middle 20-22-24-26 (14-16-18-20) sts for neck and dec 2 sts on neckline on next row. Cast off remaining sts when piece measures 27-30-30-36 cm.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE
33-36-39-42 (28-30-32-35) sts. Dec for armhole as described for back piece = 31-34-37-40 (26-28-30-33) sts. When piece measures 23-26-26-32 cm cast off for neckline on every other row: 16-18-19-20 (13-14-15-16) sts 1 time, 2 sts 1 time, 1 st twice. Cast off remaining sts when piece measures 27-30-30-36 cm.

LEFT FRONT PIECE
Like right front piece, but mirrored.

SLEEVE
Cast on 32-34-36-36 (26-28-32-32) sts on pointed needles size 2.5 (3.5) mm with mint and work 3 cm moss st. Change to needle size 3.5 (5) mm, at the same time inc 0-4-6-10 (0-2-2-6) sts evenly = 32-38-42-46 (26-30-34-38) sts. Continue in stocking st and stripes, at the same time inc 1 st each side 9-8-8-9 (7-7-7-7) times as follows:
Size 3 months: on every other and 3rd round alternately
Size 6/9 months: on every 4th round
Size 12/18 months: on every 4th and 5th round alternately
Size 24 months: on every 5th round
= 50-54-58-64 (40-44-48-52) sts. When piece measures 13-17-19-21 cm cast off on every other row: 3 sts 1 time, 6 sts 3 (2) times. Cast off remaining sts when piece measures 16-20-22-24 cm.

ASSEMBLY
Sew shoulder seams. Pick up approx 74-78 (70-74) sts on needle size 2.5 (3.5) mm with blue round the neck, work 1.5 cm moss st, cast off. Set in sleeves and sew on buttons.
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SOCKS:
Size: 3 – 6/9 – 9/12 -24 months
Foot length: 10-11-12-14 cm
DROPS double pointed needles size 2.5 mm and 3 mm

Knitting tension: 24 sts x 32 rows on needles size 3 mm in stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm.

Rib: *K1, P1*, repeat from *-*.

SOCK
The sock is worked in the round. Cast on 34-36-36-38 sts on needles size 2.5 mm with mint Safran and work 1.5 cm Rib. When piece measures 7-8-8-9 cm work heel as follows: 3 cm stocking st back and forth on needle on 18 sts mid back. Decreases for heel:
Row 1: K10, K2 tog into back of st, K1, turn the piece
Row 2: slip 1 st as if to P, P4, P2 tog, P1, turn the piece
Row 3: slip 1 st as if to K, K5, K2 tog into back of st, K1, turn the piece
Row 4: slip 1 st as if to P, P6, P2 tog, P1, turn the piece
Row 5: slip 1 st as if to K, K7, K2 tog into back of st, K1, turn the piece
Row 6: slip 1 st as if to P, P8, P2 tog, P1, turn the piece
Row 7: K2 tog, K8, K2 tog into back of st
= 10 sts on needle. Now pick up 7-7-8-8 sts on both sides of heel and put all sts on needles = 40-42-44-46 sts. Continue in Rib on the upper 16-18-18-20 sts and work remaining sts in stocking st. Dec on both sides of Rib on every round: 1 st 4-4-5-5 times = 32-34-34-36 sts. When foot measures 7-8-9-11 cm insert a Marking Thread (MT) each side and dec on both sides of MT (= 4 dec per round) on every other round: 1 st 4-4-5-5 times and on every round: 1 st twice. Cut the thread, pull through remaining sts and fasten.

Diagram

symbols = K
symbols = P
symbols = put 2 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K2, K2 from cable needle
diagram

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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 (13)

country flag Judith Rainbow wrote:

Would love to knit this for my 4 year old granddaughter. is there a pattern for this age please.

22.03.2022 - 16:23

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Rainbow, you can maybe take inspiration from a cardigan in the right size and adjust the pattern according to. Happy knitting!

22.03.2022 - 16:43

country flag Judith Rainbow wrote:

Thank you for replying to my previous questions. Makes more sense now. Maybe the instructions should be changed to lessen confusion

16.03.2022 - 17:51

country flag Judith Rainbow wrote:

I am knitting 6-9 months of the DROPS baby 2-16 jacket. I have come to the decrease part of the sleeve. If I dec as the pattern suggests I am only decreasing on one side of the sleeve. Should the pattern read ; Dec 3 stitches at the beginning next 2 rows then dec 1 stitch on every other row 3 times. The pattern also doesn't state how many stitches should be left once the decreasing has been done.

15.03.2022 - 18:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Rainbow, for sleeve cap, cast off (and don't decrease): 3 sts at the beginning of next 2 rows (= 3 sts on each side), then cast off 6 stitches at the beginning of next 6 rows (= 3 times on each side), so that: 54 - (3 sts x 2 sides) - (6 sts x3 times x2 sides) =12 sts remain. Happy knitting!

16.03.2022 - 09:00

country flag Judith wrote:

I cannot make out how the instructions for the decreasing on the drops baby 2-16 jacket is going to turn out correct.

14.03.2022 - 19:06

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Judith, can you tell us more? Which size are you working? Which decreases aren't you going to turn out right? So that we can help you further. Thanks for your comprehension.

15.03.2022 - 09:50

country flag Irmgard wrote:

Welche Farb Nr. wenn ich mit Drops Karisma dieses Model stricken möcht und bleibt die Maschenanzahl so wie bei Drops Muskat? Vielen Dank und einen schönen Sonntag Lg. Irmgard

23.01.2022 - 13:26

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Imrgard, Muskat und Karisma gehören beide selbe Garngruppe B, dh solange Sie die richtige Maschenprobe haben/behalten, dann stimmt die Anleitung. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

24.01.2022 - 09:40

country flag Britt-Marie Dahlberg wrote:

Är Muskat samma garn som Muskat Soft Kan man byta ut Muskat Soft mot Muskat

01.09.2021 - 18:29

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Britt-Marie, ja DROPS Muskat er også bomuld og kan bruges til Muskat Soft mønster :)

02.09.2021 - 15:59

country flag Joantine wrote:

1. Moet je de kleurbanen van 4 cm beginnen te meten na de gerstekorrel rand of vanaf het begin van het werk?? 2. Verder vraag ik me af of ik als ik de kleinste maat brei, wel uitkom zoals op het plaatje staat, met donkerblauw bovenaan. 3. De 15 cm hoogte waarop je voor de kleinste maat moet beginnen met minderen voor het mouwgat, is dat totale hoogte of na de gerstekorrel- rand?

19.04.2021 - 19:40

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Joantine,

Vraag 1: Deze meet je vanaf het begin van het werk. Vraag 2: In de kleinste maat brei je 4 cm in elke kleur, dus kom je in totaal op 24 cm. Er blijft dan nog 3 cm over, dus gedeelte in denimblauw wordt iets langer. Vraag 3: Dat is de totale lengte, dus vanaf het opzetten.

21.04.2021 - 12:53

country flag Sabine Rückert wrote:

Leider ist nicht angegeben wann die weiteren Knopflöcher gestrickt werden.

04.03.2021 - 19:27

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Rückert, danke für den Hinweis, deutsche Anleitung wird angepasst. Knopflöcher werden bei der 1. Reihe jeder Streife gestrickt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

05.03.2021 - 07:23

country flag Kerstin Tenning wrote:

Bålen: När arbetet mäter 15-17-16-21 osv ska det avmaskas till ärmhålen. På måttskissen är måttet nerifrån till ärmhålen 3+ 27-30-30-36 ( cm?) Hur stämmer det?

18.10.2020 - 19:25

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Kerstin. Måttet 27-30-30-36 på måttskissen är mått hela vägen upp till axeln, så det stämmer att du ska avmaska till ärmhål när arbetet mäter 15-17-16-21 cm. Mvh DROPS Design

20.10.2020 - 10:32

country flag Willy Lammers wrote:

Minderen van de mouw staat 1x3 en 3x 6 steken. Moet de mindering aan beide kanten of alleen aan begin van de naald?

31.10.2019 - 19:01

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Willy,

De minderingen maak je steeds aan het begin van de naald. Dus je kant eerst 3 steken af aan het begin van de naald, dan brei je de naald helemaal uit, je keert het werk en kant weer 3 steken af aan het begin van de naald.

05.11.2019 - 13:25