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DROPS sleeveless dress, or skirt and top in 2 threads ”Alpaca”. Size: S - XXXL

DROPS 108-7
Knit this like a dress or a skirt and separate top.

Size: S – M – L – XL – XXL - XXXL

Finished measurements dress:
Bust: 84-92-100-108-120-132 cm [33’’-36¼’’-39 3/8’’-42½’’-47¼’’-52’’]
Full length: 92-94-96-98-100-102 cm [36¼’’-37’’-37¾’’-38½’’-39 3/8’’-40’’]

Materials: DROPS Alpaca from Garnstudio
Color no 0506, dark gray:
Dress:
450-500-550-600-650-700 g
Skirt:
300-350-400-400-450-500 g
Top:
250-250-300-350-350-400 g

DROPS circular needle size 6 mm [US 10] (80 cm [32’’]) – or size needed to get 15 sts x 19 rows in stockinette st with 2 threads Alpaca = 10 x 10 cm [4’’ x 4’’].

DROPS circular needle size 4 mm [US 6] (40 and 60 cm [16” and 24”]).

DROPS crochet hook size 5 mm [H/8].

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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
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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.
Rib: * K3, P3 *, repeat from *-*.

Skirt/dress: Worked in the round on circular needle. Cast on 168-184-188-202-210-231 sts on circular needle size 6 mm [US 10] with 2 threads Alpaca. K 1 round, P 1 round and continue in stockinette st. Remember the knitting gauge! When piece measures 40-41-42-43-44-45 cm [15¾”-16 1/8”-16½”-17”-17¼”-17¾”] change to circular needle size 4 mm [US 6], K 1 round, at the same time dec 42-46-38-40-30-33sts evenly (dec approx every 4-4-5-5-7-7 st by K 2 tog) = 126-138-150-162-180-198 sts. Now measure piece from here! Continue in rib.

Skirt: bind off when rib measures 18 cm [7’’], skirt measures approx 58-59-60-61-62-63 cm [22¾”-23¼”-23 5/8”-24”-24 3/8”-24¾”].

Top: Cast on 126-138-150-162-180-198 sts on needle size 4 mm [US 6] with 2 threads. Work 18 cm [7’’] rib and now follow description for dress.

Dress: When rib measures 18 cm [7’’] K 1 round and P 1 round. Change to needle size 6 mm [US 10] and continue in stockinette st. When piece measures 33 cm [13’’] bind off 6-6-6-8-8-10 sts each side for armhole = 57-63-69-73-82-89 sts left on back and front piece. Complete each piece separately.

Front piece: = 57-63-69-73-82-89 sts. Bind off to shape the armhole each side at the beg of every row: 2 sts 1-2-2-3-4-5 times and 1 st 2-3-5-4-5-5 times.
At the same time when piece measures 37-38-38-39-39-40 cm [14½”-15”-15”-15¼”-15¼”-15¾”] slip the middle 15-15-17-17-18-19 sts on a stitch holder for neck and complete each shoulder separately. Bind off to shape the neckline at the beg of every row towards mid front: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 3 times = 7-7-7-8-9-10 sts left on each shoulder. Bind off when piece measures 52-53-54-55-56-57 cm [20½”-21”-21 ¼”-21 5/8”-22”-22½”]. Dress now measures 92-94-96-98-100-102 cm [36¼’’-37’’-37¾’’-38½’’-39 3/8’’-40’’] in total.

Back piece: = 57-63-69-73-82-89 sts. Bind off for armhole as described for front piece = 49-49-51-53-56-59 sts. When piece measures 48-49-50-51-52-53 cm [19’’-19¼’’-19¾’’-20’’-20½’’-21’’] bind off the middle 27-27-29-29-30-31 sts for neck and complete each shoulder separately. Bind off to shape the neckline on every row towards neck: 2 sts 1 time and 1 st 2 times = 7-7-7-8-9-10 sts left on each shoulder. Bind off as described for front piece.

Assembly top/dress: Sew shoulder seams.
Neckline: Pick up 132-132-138-138-144-144 m (incl sts from stitch holder mid front) round the neck on needle size 4 mm [US 6] with 2 threads Alpaca. P 1 round, K 1 round and continue in rib. Bind off in rib when neckline measures 7 cm [2 3/4’’].
Sleeve borders: Pick up 84-90-96-102-108-114 sts round armholes on needle size 4 mm [US 6] with 2 threads Alpaca. P 1 round, K 1 round and continue in rib. After 2 rounds rib bind off 6 sts mid under arm and continue back and forth on needle, at the same time bind off 3 sts at the beg of every row until border measures 3 cm [1 1/8’]. Now bind off remaining sts.

Assembly skirt/dress: Crochet a border along bottom edge with crochet hook size 5 mm [H/8] and 2 threads Alpaca as follows: 1 sc in first st, * 2 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st *, repeat from *-*, and finish with 1 sl st in first sc.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 07.01.2009
Back piece: = 57-63-69-73-82-89 sts. Bind off for armhole as described for front piece = 49-49-51-53-56-59 sts. When piece measures 48-49-50-51-52-53 cm [19’’-19¼’’-19¾’’-20’’-20½’’-21’’] bind off the middle 27-27-29-29-30-31 sts for neck and complete each shoulder separately.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

diagram measurements
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 (87)

country flag Vel wrote:

Ich würde dieses Kleid so gerne mit Cotton Merino Stricken, bin aber nicht sicher, wie ich das mit der maschenzahl machen soll. Kann ich garngruppe b mit einfachem Faden in einer größeren Größe lt. Anleitung machen? ZB statt s die Anleitung in l. Oder besser doppelter Faden, kleinere nadelgröße aber richtige Größe?

31.01.2016 - 21:35

DROPS Design answered:

An sich können Sie das Garn nicht als Ersatz verwenden, da es in Garngruppe B gehört, Alpaca doppelfädig wäre 2 x Garngruppe A oder als Ersatz Garngruppe C 1-fach. Es ist daher etwas riskant, wenn Sie das Garn trotzdem verwenden möchten, Ihre Vorschläge sind zwar theoretisch alle möglich, aber es ist nicht garantiert, dass das Kleid dann tatsächlich die passende Größe bekommt, und gerade bei diesem Modell ist es ja wichtig, dass es gut sitzt. Nehmen Sie lieber 2 Garne der Gruppe A oder ein Garn der Gruppe C.

03.02.2016 - 20:15

country flag Katharina wrote:

Kann ich dieses Kleid auch mit Alpaca Boucle' stricken? Das wäre dann 1 Faden mit Garngruppe C anstatt 2 Fäden mit Garngruppe A, wie hier angegeben. Würde das funktionieren? Danke.

02.01.2016 - 16:43

DROPS Design answered:

Ja, das geht. Beachten Sie, dass Sie die Garnmenge anhand der Lauflänge berechnen und anpassen müssen. Da Sie mit A doppelfädig stricken, brauchen Sie bei C nur die Hälfte der Lauflänge, also z.B. für Größe S: 450 g Alpaca = 9 x 50 g = 9 x 167 m = 1503 m, durch 2 = ca. 750 m. Auf Alpaca Bouclé (50 g = 140 m) umgerechnet sind das 6 Knäuel, für Größe S. Beachten Sie außerdem, dass Sie die Maschenprobe einhalten und dass das Kleid aufgrund der anderen Garnstruktur von Alpaca Bouclé einen anderen "Charakter" bekommt.

03.01.2016 - 16:23

country flag Michaela wrote:

Ich bin fast fertig mit dem Kleid und es wird toll! Allerdings rollt sich der Saum stark ein. Was kann ich dagegen machen? Vielen Dank im Voraus!

07.12.2015 - 19:40

DROPS Design answered:

Sie können das Kleid bzw. den unteren Rand unter feuchten Tüchern trocknen lassen oder den Saum anfeuchten und mit Stecknadeln auf einer geeigneten Unterlage feststecken und trocknen lassen. Das wirkt dem Einrollen entgegen.

09.12.2015 - 21:50

country flag Karin wrote:

Det franska svaret är inte bra; man ska börja maska av 4 m innan 1a markören, annars blir det ju hack i denna och tråden hamnar mitt i arbetet.

10.09.2015 - 19:13

country flag Tricotteuse wrote:

Bonjour, j'aimerais savoir ou je dois rabattre les mailles quand les instructions donnent à 33cm des côtes rabattre 8 mailles de chaque côté. Est-ce que je dois rabattre 8 mailles au début du tour et 8 mailles à la fin? Merci

10.09.2015 - 14:41

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Tricotteuse, on rabat les mailles des 2 emmanchures: placez 2 marqueurs, 1 au début du tour et l'autre à la moitié des mailles. Rabattez ensuite les 4 premières m, tricotez jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 4 m avant le 2ème marqueur, rabattez les 8 m suivantes (= 4 m avant+ 4 m après le marqueur), continuez jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 4 m, rabattez les 4 dernières m. Continuez ensuite chaque partie (devant & dos) séparément, en allers et retours. Bon tricot!

10.09.2015 - 17:12

country flag Iris Bellekens wrote:

Maat:M Ik heb zelf zitten puzzelen en denk dat het zoiets is. Aan beide kanten 6 steken afkanten. Werk opsplitsen in voor en achterkant dan verder afkanten. 2*2 steken aan beide kanten van voor en achterpand en dan nog 3*1 steek daarna afkanten beide kanten zowel voor als achterpand. Dan kwam ik op de 49 steken dat er dan nog over zijn. 6+2+2+1+1+1=13 en dan andere kant 2+2+1+1+1= 7 Dus 69 -20= 49 steken Ik heb daar stevig op zitten puzzelen denk dat het zo hoort.

28.01.2015 - 18:32

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Iris. Ja, dat klopt. Je moet het patroon zo lezen: Je breit in de rondte en hebt 138 st = 69 voor elk pand. Dan moet je 6 st aan beide zijkanten afkanten voor de armsgaten (= 3 st op elk pand) = 63 st over op voor- en achterpand. Kant vervolgens af aan beide zijkanten van het pand zoals beschreven: 2 keer 2 st en 3 keer 1 st = 14 st in totaal = 49 st over.

29.01.2015 - 14:36

country flag Iris Bellekens wrote:

Ik zit een beetje vast met het afkanten voor de armsgaten. Als ik alle steken optel dat je moet afkanten voorpant: 1-2-2-3-4-5 x 2 st en 2-3-5-4-5-5 x 1 st. Kom ik op 51 steken afkanten. dan heb ik nog maar 12 steken over voor de hals en de schouders en dat klopt niet.

28.01.2015 - 11:04

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Iris. Kan je misschien aangeven welke maat je breit? Dan kan ik sneller meekijken en uitleggen. bvd.

28.01.2015 - 16:17

country flag AMOR MAGALI wrote:

Bonjour, Puis-je utiliser la laine drops alpaca pour faire ce modèle sur une machine à tricoter ? Merci de vos conseils Cordialement MAGALI AMOR

19.12.2014 - 18:40

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Amor, Consultez la notice de votre machine à tricoter pour savoir quelle type de tension elle peut utiliser. Ce modèle se tricote avec 2 fils Alpaca (= fil en double) sur la base d'un échantillon de 15 m x 19 rangs = 10x 10 cm. Bon tricot!

22.12.2014 - 14:57

country flag Karin-Beate Busch wrote:

Schönen guten Tag, ich würde dieses Kleid gern mit Ärmeln stricken und wüsste gern, wie viel Wolle ich ungefähr zusätzlich kaufen muss. Haben Sie da eine ungefähre Idee? Vielen Dank! Herzliche Grüße

20.10.2014 - 10:26

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Karin-Beate, je nach Grösse und Ärmelschnitt benötigen Sie von doppelt verstricktem Alpaca für die Ärmel 4-6 Knäuel. Ich würde Ihnen empfehlen, genügend zu kaufen, damit Sie nachher keine Probleme mit dem Farbbad bekommen.

27.10.2014 - 09:55

country flag Daurat Marie-Hélène wrote:

Bonjour . J' ai décidé de tricoter le haut séparément et j' aimerais ajouter des manches au pull .Pourriez-vous me guider SVP ou me conseiller ? Merci pour votre attention .MH

17.03.2014 - 09:50

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Daurat, vous pouvez vous inspirer d'un modèle de pull ou de gilet de syle similaire avec cette tension. Bon tricot!

17.03.2014 - 09:56