DROPS Alpaca
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Crochet DROPS cape with bobble pattern in ”Alpaca”. Size S/M-XXL/XXXL.

DROPS 119-30
DROPS design: Pattern no Z-488
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Size: S/M - L/XL - XXL/XXXL
Finished measurements:
Hem: 150-160-168 cm / 59"-63"-66"
Full length: 35-41-48 cm /13 3/4"-16 1/8"-19"

Materials: DROPS ALPACA from Garnstudio
color no 8105, light steel blue: 350-400-450 g
And use:
color no 0100, eco off-white 150-150-200 g

DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 5 mm / H/8 - or size needed to get 12 dc x 7 rows with 3 threads = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''.

DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTON, no 522: 3 pcs for all sizes.

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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
100% 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.
CROCHET INFO: At beg of row replace 1 dc with ch 3, 1 tr with ch 4 and 1 dtr with ch 5.

INCREASING TIP: Inc 1 dc by working 2 dc in 1 dc.

PATTERN: See diagram M.1.

BOBBLE:
Crochet 1 tr but wait with the last pull-through (= 2 sts on hook), crochet 7 tr in the same way in the same ch-loop (= 9 sts on hook), pull thread through all 9 sts, finish with 1 ch (= 1 ch on hook).
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CAPE:
Crochet from neckline towards bottom edge. Crochet 85-90-95 loose ch (includes 4 ch to turn with) with hook size 5 mm / H/8 and 3 threads light steel blue.
See CROCHET INFO above!
ROW 1: Crochet 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch, * skip 1 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 4 ch *, repeat from *-* until 5 ch remain, finish with skip 1 ch, 1 dc in each of the last 4 ch = 66-70-74 dc, turn piece.
ROW 2: Ch 3 (= 1 dc), * 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* until 1 dc remain, finish with 1 dc in last dc = 98-104-110 dc.
ROW 3: Crochet 1 dc in each dc.
ROW 4: Ch 3 (= 1 dc), * 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc *, repeat from *-* until 1 dc remain, finish with 1 dc in last dc = 130-138-146 dc.
ROW 5: Crochet 1 dc in each dc.
ROW 6: Ch 3 (= 1 dc), * 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc *, repeat from *-* until 0-2-1 dc remain, finish with 1 dc in each of the last dc = 173-183-194 dc.
ROW 7: Crochet 1 dc in each dc, AT THE SAME TIME inc 8-8-7 dc evenly – see INCREASING TIP! = 181-191-201 dc.
Crochet 0-1-2 rows with 1 dc in each dc.
Piece now measures approx 10-11-13 cm / 4"-4 3/8"-5 1/8".

Now continue in PATTERN as follows – see above:
ROW 1: ch 7 (= 1 dtr + 2 ch). In 3rd dc from mid front crochet as follows: 1 dtr, ch 2 and 1 dtr, * ch 3, skip 4 dc. In next dc crochet as follows: 1 dtr, ch 2 and 1 dtr *, repeat from *-* until 3 dc remain, finish with ch 2 and 1 dtr in last dc, turn.
ROW 2: ch 5 (= 1 tr + 1 ch), skip 2 ch and 1 dtr. In next 2-ch-loop crochet as follows: * 1 BOBBLE - see above - ch 1, 1 tr in 3-ch-loop, ch 1, * repeat from *-*, finish with 1 bobble in next 2-ch-loop, ch 1 and 1 tr in 5th ch from beg of previous row, turn.
ROW 3: ch 7 (= 1 dtr and 2 ch). In ch over bobble crochet as follows: 1 dtr, ch 2 and 1 dtr, * ch 3, in next bobble crochet as follows: 1 dtr, ch 2 and 1 dtr, * repeat from *-*, finish with ch 2, skip 1 ch, 1 dtr in 4th ch from beg of previous row, turn.
Repeat row 2 and 3 a total of 4-5-6 times (= 8-10-12 rows of pattern), then finish with row 2 = 5-6-7 rows with bobbles. Piece measures approx 35-41-48 cm / 13 3/4"-16 1/8"-19".

CROCHET BORDER:
With hook size 5 mm / H/8 and 3 threads off-white crochet along bottom edge as follows, beg at bottom of right front piece:
ROW 1 (from WS): ch 6, *skip bobble, 1 sc in first ch, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch, ch 5 * repeat from *-*, finish with 1 sc at the end of row, turn.
ROW 2 (from RS): ch 5, in first 5-ch-loop crochet as follows: 3 tr, ch 2 and 4 tr, in next ch-loop crochet as follows: * 4 tr, ch 2 and 4 tr *, repeat from *-* to the end of row.
Now continue up along right front piece as follows: * ch 4, 1 sc in ch between 2nd and 3rd row of pattern *, repeat from *-* to the beg of the dc-rows. Crochet along dc-rows as follows: * ch 2, 1 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* round neckline and down along dc-rows on left front piece. Continue down along left front piece as follows: * ch 4, 1 sc in ch between 2nd and 3rd row of pattern *, repeat from *-* and finish at bottom of front piece. Sew 3 buttons evenly along the top 10-11-13 cm / 4"-4 3/8"-5 1/8" on left front piece, place the top one approx 1 cm / 3/8'' from neckline. Use ch-loops on right front piece as buttonholes.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = ch
symbols = dc
symbols = tr
symbols = dtr
symbols = bobble: Crochet 1 tr but wait with the last pull-through (= 2 sts on hook), crochet 7 tr in the same way in the same ch-loop (= 9 sts on hook), pull thread through all 9 sts, finish with ch 1 (= 1 ch on hook).
diagram
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 (33)

country flag Janneke wrote:

Vill använda 1 tråd Drops Melody istället. 400gr Alpaca 3 trådar får jag till 446 meter Melody dvs 160 gr. Har jag räknat/tänkt rätt?

31.07.2019 - 19:59

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Janneke, ja det lyder rigtigt. God fornøjeles! :)

01.08.2019 - 15:13

country flag Gabriela wrote:

Hello I started to make the cape. But I got stuck at row 1. ROW 1: ch 7 (= 1 dtr + 2 ch). In 3rd dc from mid front crochet as follows: 1 dtr, ch 2 and 1 dtr, * ch 3, skip 4 dc. In next dc crochet as follows: 1 dtr, ch 2 and 1 dtr *, repeat from *-* until 3 dc remain, finish with ch 2 and 1 dtr in last dc, turn. Where I have to do the mid front crochet? Thank you x

08.02.2019 - 17:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Gabriela, hte 3rd dc from mid front is the 3rd stitch from edge (beg of previous row). Happy crocheting!

11.02.2019 - 07:54

Mercedes wrote:

Muy lindo la capa !!! Gracias

22.06.2018 - 04:17

country flag Marga Raps wrote:

Hallo, ik wil deze cape graag maken met big Marino. Kan dat? En zo ja, hoeveel garen heb ik nodig. Dit kon niet berekend worden op jullie site. Alvast bedankt voor het antwoord!

05.05.2018 - 15:14

DROPS Design answered:

Hallo Marga, Dit patroon wordt met 3 draden Alpaca (categorie A) gehaakt. Als je met Big Merino haakt gebruik je, neem ik aan 1 draad en waarschijnlijk is de stekenverhouding dan anders. Waarschijnlijk heb je iets meer nodig met een dikker garen, maar je kunt je verkooppunt vragen of je overgebleven bollen terug kunt sturen. Een andere optie is om met 3 draden Baby Merino te haken.

06.05.2018 - 11:28

M L wrote:

Can I use one thread instead of 3?

21.03.2018 - 14:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dear M L, sure, you will find all relevant informations about alternatives there. Happy crocheting!

21.03.2018 - 15:23

M L wrote:

Hi, what is meant by 'with 3 threads' under DROPS CROCHET HOOK ... just under the materials paragraph? I know this line tells me the tension to get the size but not sure about the 3 threads part. Thank you.

21.03.2018 - 10:52

DROPS Design answered:

Dear M L, you will work with 3 strands Alpaca worked together as just one (= with 1 end of 3 balls at the same time). Happy crocheting!

21.03.2018 - 13:31

country flag Lucia wrote:

Vorrei realizzare questa mantellina con un colletto. potreste darmi un'indicazione su come farlo? grazie.

11.11.2017 - 16:37

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Lucia, per ricevere un aiuto personalizzato può rivolgersi al suo rivenditore DROPS di fiducia. Buon lavoro!

11.11.2017 - 18:43

Elvia Sanchez Saraoz wrote:

Donde encuentro el patron en video. por favor.

28.07.2016 - 19:49

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Elvia, los videos explicativos de algunos pasos se encuentran publicados en el apartado videos que está al lado de los materiales.

31.07.2016 - 15:44

Hafermehl Anneliese wrote:

Herzlichen dank für dieses schöne modell und die genaue beschreibung. damit konnte ich meiner freundin ein schönes geschenk anfertigen. ich bin begeistert davon, denn eigentlich bin ich eher auf das sticken fixiert. mit freundlichem gruß a. hafermehl

18.07.2016 - 10:24

country flag Peggy wrote:

Where is 'favorites' button on the pattern page? I want to 'bookmark' but do not see any way of doing so?

21.12.2015 - 01:16

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Peggy, you should get a red flag with a white heart at the top corner on the right side of the picture, click on this hear to add it in your favorites. Happy crocheting!

21.12.2015 - 11:23