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Tweedle Dee

Knitted dog jumper in DROPS Fabel and DROPS Alpaca, with edges in DROPS Puddel or DROPS Melody. The piece is worked from neck to tail with rib, hood and crocheted edges. Sizes XS - M. Theme: Christmas

DROPS 102-41
DROPS Design: Pattern z-003-h
Yarn group A + A or C
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SIZES:
XS - S – M
The jumper is worked in rib – so will look a bit small but is very stretchy.

MEASUREMENTS:
Chest: approx. 28/32 – 40/44 – 48/52 cm
Back-length: approx. 24 – 32 - 40 cm
Examples of breeds: XS = Chihuahua,
S = Bichon Frisé, M = Cocker Spaniel

YARN:
DROPS Fabel from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
100-150-200 g colour 521, black/brown/blue-grey
And use:
DROPS Alpaca from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
50-50-100 g colour 6309, jeans blue
And use:
DROPS Puddel from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group E)
50-50-50 g colour 08, anthracite
Or use:
DROPS Melody from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group D)
50-50-50 g colour 04, grey

NEEDLES FOR SIZE XS:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3 MM: Length 40 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 MM.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3 MM.
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 6 MM.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need 80 cm circular needle in each size.

NEEDLES FOR SIZES S-M:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 MM: Length 40 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3 MM: Length 40 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 MM.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3 MM.
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 6 MM.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need 80 cm circular needle in each size.

KNITTING TENSION:
19 stitches in width and 25 rows in height with stocking stitch, 1 strand DROPS Alpaca and 1 strand DROPS Fabel (2 strands) = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

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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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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.
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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth):
Knit all rows.
1 ridge = knit 2 rows.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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DOG JUMPER - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked from neck to tail. The neck and yoke are worked in the round. The yoke is divided for the front legs and the back and tummy worked separately, back and forth. The piece is re-joined and worked in the round, then the body is finished back and forth. The legs are worked in the round, the hood back and forth.
Edges are crocheted around the legs, body and hood.

NECK:
Cast on 48-64-80 stitches with double pointed needles/circular needle size 4 mm, 1 strand DROPS Fabel and 1 strand DROPS Alpaca.
Work rib in the round (knit 2, purl 2) for 4-6-8 cm. Purl 1 round (you will knit up stitches in this round for the hood). Work 1 round of rib as before. On the next round increase every other purl-2 to purl-3 = 54-72-90 stitches.

YOKE:
Continue the new rib until the piece measures 6-10-14 cm. Now increase the remaining purl-2 to purl-3 = 60-80-100 stitches.
Continue the new rib (knit 2, purl 3).
When the piece measures 8-12-16 cm divide for the front legs as follows: Cast off 2 knitted stitches, work the next 13-18-23 stitches and place them on a thread (= mid-tummy), cast off 2 knitted stitches, work the remaining 43-58-73 stitches as before.

BACK:
= 43-58-73 stitches. Continue the rib back and forth until the piece measures 5-8-10 cm from the division. Place the stitches on 1 thread.

TUMMY:
Place the 13-18-23 tummy-stitches back on the needle and work rib back and forth for 5-8-10 cm.

BODY:
Place all stitches on the needle. Continue the rib in the round and cast on 2 knitted stitches in each side between the tummy and back = 60-80-100 stitches. When the piece measures 20-28-35 cm cast off 9-10-13 stitches mid-tummy. Finish the piece back and forth. AT THE SAME TIME, cast off on each side at the beginning of each row as follows: 2 stitches 2 times, 1 stitch 2-5-7 times, 2 stitches 1 time and 3 stitches 1 time. Cast off the remaining 29-42-55 stitches.
The piece measures approx. 25-35-45 cm.

FRONT LEGS:
Knit up 36-52-64 stitches around the leg-opening, with 1 strand DROPS Fabel and double pointed needles size 3 mm. Work rib (knit 2, purl 2) for 3-5-7 cm, cast off with rib.
Repeat around the other leg-opening.

HOOD:
Fold the neck to the wrong side along the purled round. Hold the jumper with this round away from you. Use 1 strand DROPS Fabel and circular needle size 3 mm and knit up stitches around the neck (do not knit up in the 6-10-14 stitches mid-tummy) = 42-54-66 stitches. Purl 1 row back and increase evenly to 70-90-110 stitches as follows:
* Purl 1, purl 2 stitches in each of the next 2 stitches *, work from *-* to end of row.
Work stocking stitch back and forth with 3 GARTER STITCHES– read description above, on each side until the hood measures 12-16-20 cm. For a neat finish, graft the stitches at the top together without casting off, or cast off and sew together with grafting stitches.

CROCHET-EDGES:
Using hook size 6 mm and DROPS Puddel or DROPS Melody, crochet an edge around the hood, the bottom of each leg and the bottom edge of the body – make sure the edges are not tight. Fasten the strand with 1 slip stitch and work as follows: 1 chain stitch, * 1 chain stitch, skip 1 cm, 1 double crochet in next stitch *, work from *-* and finish with 1 chain stitch, skip 1 cm and work 1 slip stitch in the chain stitch at the beginning of the round.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 07.11.2023
The pattern has been reviewed and rephrased.

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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.

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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 (35)

country flag Anna Dahlgren wrote:

Vad betyder det när det står "Sticka slätstickning fram och tillbaka med 3 maskor i RÄTSTICKNING "?

10.01.2024 - 22:37

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Anna, Rätstickning stickas räta på varje varv (det blir till rätriller) :)

11.01.2024 - 14:00

country flag Michella Marie Søndergaard wrote:

Hvordan kan man lave den til en whippet

21.07.2023 - 21:16

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Michella. Da må du ta mål av hunden og så prøve å tilpassen den til den størrelsen du ønsker. Design avd. har ikke mulighet til å legge på / skrive om oppskriften enn det som allerede er. mvh DROPS Design

25.07.2023 - 09:02

country flag Camilla Hedberg wrote:

Frågade tidigare:Jag undrar om man kan sticka det här mönstret med bara ett garn, vill sticka i enbart fabel print. Isf hur räknar jag om mönstret? Fick svaret att jag kan ta fabel!!! Det var INTE frågan! KAN JAG GÖRA MED ETT GARN!!! SKA VARA DUBBELT GARN ENL MÖNSTRET, O ISF HUR RÄKNAR JAG OM DET??DET BORDE BLI MINDRE MASKOR MED ETT GARN ISF TVÅ...

07.07.2023 - 14:35

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Camilla Denne genseren kan strikkes med ett garn, men den kan ikke strikkes med 1 tråd Fabel. Da må du bruke tykkeren garn enn Fabel, se andre kvaliteter i garngruppe C (men husk å få den oppgitte strikkefastheten). Om du ønsker å strikke en hunde genseren med kun 1 tråd Fabel må du velge en annen oppskrift, se f.eks oppskrift DROPS Extra 0-833. Design avd har ikke mulighet til å omregne denne hundegenseren til en tynnere kvalitet enn hva den allerede er strikket og skrevet i. mvh DROPS Design

24.07.2023 - 11:17

country flag Camilla Hedberg wrote:

Jag undrar om man kan sticka det här mönstret med bara ett garn, vill sticka i enbart fabel print. Isf hur räknar jag om mönstret?

07.07.2023 - 09:49

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Camilla, du behöver inte räkna om mönstret om du byter DROPS Alpaca till DROPS Fabel, :)

07.07.2023 - 11:07

country flag Raymonde Durand wrote:

Pour modèle 102-41 je suis à faire capuche et je comprends pas comment le faire. J ai monter 42 mailles et augmenter pour obtenir 70 en laissant devant libre . Mais on dit coudre et c est là que je comprends plus

15.12.2022 - 18:26

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Durand, sur l'endroit de l'ouvrage, relevez 1 maille dans chacune des 42 mailles envers tricotées à 4 cm du col (sans relever de mailles dans les 6 mailles du milieu sous le cou/la tête), puis tricotez 1 rang envers (sur l'envers) en ajustant le nombre de mailles à 70 (= augmentez 28 mailles à intervalles réguliers - cf cette leçon) et tricotez en jersey avec 3 m point mousse de chaque côté pendant 12 cm et terminez la capuche comme dans cette vidéo. Bon tricot!

16.12.2022 - 08:21

country flag Sandra wrote:

Tere! Märkasin, et eestikeelses juhendis on väike viga: *SAMAL AJAL koo maha mõlemal küljel igal teisel real: 2 s 1 kord* kui peaks olema 2 s 2 korda, nagu inglisekeelses juhendis. Hetkel lõppsilmuste arv selle juhendi järgi ei klapi. :) (jääb hoopis 59 silmust mitte 55 M suuruse puhul)

31.10.2022 - 09:07

country flag Jenny Seaborn wrote:

Hello, Can I use either Karisma, Alaska or Snow with this pattern? I am finding it had to work out because the pattern uses three threads.\r\nThanks,\r\nJenny

20.04.2022 - 11:18

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jenny, this pattern is worked with 2 strands yarn group A held together (Alpaca + fabel), you can replace them with 1 strand yarn group C like Alaska - DROPS Puddel was used for the edges - see above under lessons 2 alternatives to replace Puddel. Happy knitting!

20.04.2022 - 13:36

country flag Anne-Lise Mørch wrote:

Hei! Har dere en oppskrift å anbefale til en standard dachs ?

13.11.2021 - 12:39

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Anne-Lise. Vi har ingen egen oppskrift til dachs hund. Anbefaler deg å se på de oppskriftene vi har, sjekke målene i oppskriften og på din egen hund og evnt legge til de ekstra cm over ryggen som trengs. mvh DROPS Design

15.11.2021 - 11:13

country flag Magpieknitter wrote:

Will these be available in larger sizes? after all greyhounds are one of the few dogs to need a jumper, due to no undercoat, but not 1 pattern to fit them

05.08.2021 - 19:15

country flag Lisen Hillestad wrote:

Tusen takk for de fine oppskriftene for hundegenser, og ikke minst for fantastisk støtte underveis i strikkingen. Jeg håper VELDIG at dere etter hvert kan tilby en oppskrift til genser for whippet (hva med tre størrelser: italiensk mynde -whippet - greyhound!). Disse hundene har helt spesiell kroppsfasong, og vanlige oppskrifter lar seg ikke lett tilpasse. Jeg håper! ❣️

19.02.2021 - 17:27