Cuddle Me by DROPS Design

Knitted DROPS blanket in ”Polaris” with cables.

Keywords: blanket, cable, chunky knits

DROPS 117-55
DROPS design: Pattern no PO-004

Length: approx 160 cm / 63''.
Width: approx 100 cm / 39 3/8''.

Materials: DROPS POLARIS from Garnstudio
1900 g color no 01, off-white

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm / 32'') size 15 mm/US 19 – or size needed to get 7 sts x 8 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''.

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Knitting tension – See how to measure it and why here
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 American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.

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

PATTERN: See diagram M.1 and M.2. Diagram shows pattern from RS.

NEW BALL TIP: When beg a new ball of yarn, split the strands, moisture them and twist tog.
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BLANKET:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 72 sts on circular needle size 15 mm / US 19 with Polaris. Work 6 rows GARTER ST – see above, and continue as follows from RS: 2 garter sts, P2, K2, P4, M.1 (= 4 sts), P4, K2, P4, K2, P4, M.1, P4, M.2 (= 4 sts), P4, K2, P4, K2, P4, M.2, P4, K2, P2, 2 garter sts. After the first 2 rows in M.1/M.2 there are 80 sts on needle. Continue in pattern like this, but only repeat the top 10 rows in M.1/ M.2. When piece measures 157 cm / 61 3/4'' K2 tog at the side in each repeat of M.1/M.2 from RS = 72 sts on needle. Work 6 rows garter st on all sts and bind off, piece measures approx 160 cm / 63''.

This pattern has been corrected. Click here to see the correction/s..

Updated online: 08.12.2016
Correction: New charts M.1 and M.2 (cables were on WS)

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

	= K from RS, P from WS
	= slip 3 sts on cable needle behind piece, K3, K3 from cable needle
	= slip 3 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K3, K3 from cable needle
	= 1 YO between 2 sts

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Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).

1) Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?

2) What are the yarn groups?

3) Can I use a different yarn than what the pattern suggests?

4) How do I use the yarn converter?

5) Why do I get the wrong knitting tension with the suggested needle size?

6) Why is the pattern worked top-down?

7) Why are the sleeves shorter in larger sizes?

8) What is a repeat?

9) How do I work according to a knitting diagram?

10) How do I work according to a crochet diagram?

11) How do I work several diagrams simultaneously on the same row/round?

12) Why does the piece start with more chain stitches than it’s worked with?

13) Why increase before the rib edge when the piece is worked top-down?

14) Why increase in the cast-off edge?

15) How do I increase/decrease on every 3rd and 4th row/round alternately?

16) Why is the pattern slightly different than what I see in the photo?

17) How can I work a jacket in the round instead of back and forth?

18) Can I work a jumper back and forth instead of in the round?

19) Why do you show discontinued yarns in the patterns?

20) How do I make a women’s size garment into a men’s size one?

21) How do I prevent a hairy garment from shedding?

22) Where on the garment is the length measured?

23) How do I know how many balls of yarn I need?

1) Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?

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

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2) What are the yarn groups?

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

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3) Can I use a different yarn than what the pattern suggests?

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?

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4) How do I use the yarn converter?

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

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5) Why do I get the wrong knitting tension with the suggested needle size?

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

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6) Why is the pattern worked top-down?

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.

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7) Why are the sleeves shorter in larger sizes?

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.

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8) What is a repeat?

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.

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9) How do I work according to a knitting diagram?

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

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10) How do I work according to a crochet diagram?

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

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11) How do I work several diagrams simultaneously on the same row/round?

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

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12) Why does the piece start with more chain stitches than it’s worked with?

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.

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13) Why increase before the rib edge when the piece is worked top-down?

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.

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14) Why increase in the cast-off edge?

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)

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15) How do I increase/decrease on every 3rd and 4th row/round alternately?

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

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16) Why is the pattern slightly different than what I see in the photo?

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!

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17) How can I work a jacket in the round instead of back and forth?

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

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18) Can I work a jumper back and forth instead of in the round?

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?

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19) Why do you show discontinued yarns in the patterns?

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.

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20) How do I make a women’s size garment into a men’s size one?

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.

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21) How do I prevent a hairy garment from shedding?

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.

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22) Where on the garment is the length measured?

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

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23) How do I know how many balls of yarn I need?

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.

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Comments / Questions (32)

Nadine wrote:

Hallo, wie stricke ich denn die Rückreihen ausserhalb von M1 und M2 ? Danke vorab für Hilfe! VG Nadine

08.11.2022 - 08:09

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Nadine, bei den Rückreihen stricken Sie rechts über rechts und links über links (= die Maschen wie sie erscheinen) mit je 2 kraus rechte Maschen beidseitig. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

08.11.2022 kl. 09:14

Liliana wrote:

I want to make a queen size blanket can it be done? If so how many stitches should I cast?

01.10.2022 - 01:39

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Liliana, we don't make custom patterns. If you have the same gauge as stated in the pattern, you can see how many stitches you have in 10 cm. You can then use the rule of three to see how many stitches you would need in the cm/inches desired. For the repeats of the pattern, you will need to work more repeats of M.1 and M.2, with knitted and purled stitches between them, but continue knitting 2 stitches in garter stitch on each side of the blanket. Happy knitting!

03.10.2022 kl. 01:18

Stella Galea wrote:

I’m following the pattern but i have difficulty in the 7th row. I cannot understand M1 (4sts) and M2 (4 sts). Could you pls explain. I know that M1 (4 sts) and M2 (4sts) x2 make 80 stiches, but i don’t know how to work it out! Thanks!

30.10.2020 - 17:08

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Galea, work the stitches as explained ie either K or P and work the 4 sts in M.2 as shown in diagram on first row= K1, YO, K2, YO, K1 (you increase 2 sts in each diagram). Turn and work next row from WS: K over K and P over P and P the stitches in diagrams. then continue diagram - read more about diagrams here. When the diagrams are done in height, repeat the last 10 rows only = cross stitches every 10th row). Happy knitting!

02.11.2020 kl. 07:25

Kerstin Lundkvist wrote:

Hej! Jag har en fråga om stickfastheten. Jag stickar med 12 mm sticka (stickar rätt fasthet enligt provlapp, stickar ganska fast, tycker jag). När jag stickat fram till flätorna mäter kudden ca 52 cm. Vilken sticka ska jag välja föreslår ni?

01.03.2020 - 14:44

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Kerstin, Flätorna vill dra ihop måttet på kudden, men om du tycker det blir för löst får du prova med en mindre sticka. Lycka till :)

03.03.2020 kl. 14:45

Tina Brødløs wrote:

Får i garn til denne opskrift i andre farver? Det er utrolig smukt. Hvilken garn kan man evt. bruge i stedet for?

21.09.2019 - 10:59

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Tina, du kan også strikke den i dobbelt tråd DROPS Eskimo :)

25.09.2019 kl. 08:20

Simone wrote:

Guten Abend , ich habe 2 Fragen zum Diagramm. wann sollen die Umschläge zwischen 2 Maschen gemacht werden? Wie viele Musterrunden und ab wann sollen die Musterrunden gearbeitet werden? In der 1. Musterunde wird beschrieben, dass M1 und M2 übe 4 Maschen gearbeitet werden , hab ich das richtig gelesen. VG und einen schönen Abend -Simone

31.03.2019 - 20:24

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Simone, die 2 Umschläge bei der 1. Reihe in M.1 und M.2 sollen nur bei der 1. Reihe im Muster gestrickt werden. Wenn M.1 und M.2 einmal in der Höhe gestrickt sind, wiederholen Sie nur die 10 letzen Reihen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

01.04.2019 kl. 14:10

Jan Kolenda wrote:

Has the previous comment been corrected? I think you mention that you have a correction and new M1 and M2 charts? Can you share the updated pattern please? I am going to try this for my daughter's birthday gift!

07.02.2018 - 22:40

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jan, yes, pattern and charts are correct, you can use it whitout doubt. Happy knitting!

08.02.2018 kl. 07:46

Sandy wrote:

I am unclear when to repeat the cable pattern. Is it every 10th row? I love the blanket but am having difficulty with the directions. I am adding 8 stitches when I begin the cable but continue the cable pattern with the 6 stitches every ??? Row?

02.12.2017 - 18:14

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Sandy, The diagrams of M1 and M2 are helpful in combination with the text. After repeating rows 1 and 2, you only work the top 10 rows in M1 and M2. Reading from the bottom, you knit 6 rows then work a row with the cable needle then knit 3 rows then begin at bottom again and knit 6 rows before using the cable needle again. I hope this helps and happy knitting!

03.12.2017 kl. 06:28

Lone Lyngbo wrote:

Hej:) kan man godt strikke det her tæppe i 100 % bomuldsgarn og stadig bruge pinde nr. 15 ?

25.02.2017 - 16:33

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lone. Ja, det kan du godt, men i og med du skal bruge flere traade og bomuld er tungere end uld (mindre löbelaengde per nögle), skal du bruge mere garn og jeg tror det bliver en rigtig tung sag :) Men det er muligt.

27.02.2017 kl. 14:58

MARIA wrote:

Hasta la vuelata 6 salen 72 puntos pero en la vuelta 7 me salen 80 puntos .( Al tejer el M1 y M2 en la primera vuela en cada uno salen 6 puntos) ¿como se interpreta el M1 y M2 ? se empieza de derecha a izquierda y de abajo a arriba? No entiendo lo de: continuar el patron de esta manera, mas solamente repetir las 10 vueltas superiores en M1/M2, ¿me podrias expicar un poco esto? GRACIAS

17.11.2016 - 09:14

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Maria. Según el patrón en la primera vta de M.1 trabajamos los aumentos que son necesarios para hacer las trenzas. Una vez trabajado el patrón entero se repiten solo las 10 filas superiores del patrón (es decir que no se trabajan ni la primera ni la segunda fila) Los patrones se leen, para la fila de ida, de derecha a izquierda y para la fila de vta de izquierda a derecha (hay que tener en cuenta que todos los pts se muestran por el LD)

19.11.2016 kl. 18:45

Cuddle Me by DROPS Design

Knitted DROPS blanket in ”Polaris” with cables.

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