DROPS Baby Merino
DROPS Baby Merino
100% Wool
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DROPS Glitter
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DROPS design: Pattern no BM-009
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Measurements: approx. height 6.5 cm / 2½''

Materials: DROPS BABY MERINO from Garnstudio
50 g color no 08, cerise
50 g color no 16, red
And use: DROPS GLITTER from Garnstudio
10 g color no 08, red
Some left-over black yarn for eyes

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 2.5 mm/C - or size needed to get 33 sc = width 10 cm / 4''.

Accessories: Some poly stuffing for filling

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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 Baby Merino
DROPS Baby Merino
100% Wool
from 4.55 $ /50g
DROPS Glitter
DROPS Glitter
60% Cupro, 40% Metal
from 2.70 $ /10g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 11.80$.

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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:
MAGIC CIRCLE:
When piece is worked in the round, start with this technique to avoid a hole in the middle (instead of a chain ring): Hold the yarn end and wind the yarn one time around the index finger to make a loop. Hold the loop with left thumb and middle finger, place the thread over left index finger. Insert hook through the loop, make a YO and pull thread through loop, ch 1, then work sc around the loop. When the desired no of sc have been reached, pull the yarn end to tighten the loop. Fasten the yarn end on the back side. Continue to work in the round in a circle.

WORK IN THE ROUND IN A CIRCLE:
After last sc on the round, continue to next round with 1 sc in next sc (= first sc on next round). NOTE: Insert a marker between last sc and first sc on the round, move the marker upwards.

WORKING 2 SC TOG:
* Insert hook in next st, get thread *, repeat from *-* one more time, make a YO and pull thread through all 3 sts on hook.

COLOR CHANGE:
To get a nice color change work last sc on round as follows: Insert hook in last st, get thread, make a YO with the new color and pull it through all sts on hook. Continue on to next round.
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HEAD:
Start at the top of the head by making a Magic circle - READ EXPLANATION ABOVE - with Baby Merino cerise.
ROUND 1: Work 6 sc in the magic circle. READ WORK IN THE ROUND IN A CIRCLE.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 12 sc.
ROUND 3: * 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 sc.
ROUND 4: * 1 sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 sc.
ROUND 5: * 1 sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 30 sc.
ROUND 6: * 1 sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 36 sc.
ROUND 7-10: Work 1 sc in every sc = 36 sc on the round.
ROUND 11: * 1 sc in the next 4 sc, then crochet the next 2 sc tog * - See explanation above, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 30 sc.
ROUND 12: * 1 sc in the next 3 sc, then crochet the next 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 sc.
ROUND 13: * 1 sc in the next 2 sc, then crochet the next 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 sc.
ROUND 14: * 1 sc in the next 4 sc, then crochet the next 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 15 sc.
Fasten off. Fill the head with some poly stuffing.

BODY:
Start at the bottom of body by making a magic circle in cerise.
ROUND 1: Work 8 sc in the magic circle.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 16 sc.
ROUND 3: * 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 sc.
ROUND 4: * 1 sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 32 sc.
ROUND 5: * 1 sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 40 sc.
ROUND 6-9: Work 1 sc in every sc = 40 sc on the round.
ROUND 10: * 1 sc in the next 2 sc, then crochet the next 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 30 sc.
ROUND 11: Work 1 sc in every sc = 30 sc.
ROUND 12: * 1 sc in next sc, then crochet the next 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 20 sc.
ROUND 13: Work 1 sc in every sc = 20 sc.
Cut the thread and keep 30 cm / 12'' for assembly. Fill the body with some poly stuffing.

LEG:
Start by making a magic circle in red.
ROUND 1: Work 8 sc in the magic circle.
ROUND 2: * 1 sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* one more time = 10 sc.
ROUND 3-4: Work 1 sc in every sc = 10 sc on the round. Switch to cerise in last sc on round 4 - READ COLOR CHANGE.
ROUND 5: Work 1 sc in every sc = 10 sc.
ROUND 6: * 1 sc in the next 3 sc, then crochet the next 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* one more time = 8 sc.
ROUND 7-9: Work 1 sc in every sc = 8 sc on the round.
Cut the thread and keep 20 cm / 8'' for assembly. Work another leg the same way. Fill the legs with some poly stuffing.

RIGHT ARM:
Worked in the round. Start with a ch row at the top of arm. Ch 5 (= 4 ch + 1 ch to turn with) with cerise. Turn piece and work back as follows:
ROUND 1: Work 1 sc in every ch starting in 2nd ch on hook = 4 sc. Continue to work 3 sc on the other side of ch row = a total of 7 sc.
Then work in the round with 1 sc in every sc = a total of 28 sc. NOTE: There is no need for a marker here. Cut the thread and keep 20 cm / 8'' for assembly (do not fill with poly stuffing).

LEFT ARM:
Work as right arm but work a total of 35 sc after 1st round (left arm is longer than right arm). Cut the thread and keep 20 cm / 8'' for assembly (do not fill with poly stuffing).

EAR:
Start by making a magic circle in red.
ROUND 1: Work 3 sc in the magic circle.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 6 sc.
ROUND 3: * 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 9 sc.
ROUND 4: Work 1 sc in every sc = 9 sc.
Cut the thread and keep 20 cm / 8'' for assembly. Work another ear the same way (do not fill with poly stuffing).

TAIL:
Start by making a magic circle in red.
ROUND 1: Work 4 sc in the magic circle.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 8 sc.
ROUND 3-4: Work 1 sc in every sc = 8 sc on the round.
Cut the thread and keep 20 cm / 8'' for assembly (do not fill with poly stuffing).

ASSEMBLY:
Work a ch row of approx. 10 cm / 4'' with 1 strand Baby Merino red and 1 thread Glitter red. Fold the ch row double and fasten the ends in mid at the top of the head. Sew the ears flat on the head. Sew eyes with some left-over black yarn and sew nose and mouth with Baby Merino red. Sew the head on to body with neat little stitches.
Sew 2 stitches at the tip of the arms with red (= paws). Sew the arms and legs on to body with neat little stitches. Sew the tail to the back of body. Sew a pattern on the stomach - see picture for suggestion.
Work another ch row of approx. 20 cm / 8'' with 1 strand Baby Merino red and 1 thread Glitter red. Tie it around the neck with a bow in the back.
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 (5)

country flag Chau wrote:

Kan I lave en video af denne opskrift? HØJRE ARM: Armen hækles rundt og startes med en lm-række øverste på armen. Hækl 5 lm (4 lm + 1 lm at vende med ) med cerise. Vend arb og hækl tilbage således:  1.OMG: Hækl 1 fm i hver lm fra 2.lm fra nålen = 4 fm. Fortsæt at hækle 3 fm på den anden side af lm-rækken = 7 fm totalt.  Derefter hækles der rundt med 1 fm i hver fm totalt 28 fm. OBS: Du behøver ikke bruge mærketråd her. 

11.02.2020 - 20:16

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Chau, Det skriver vi på ønskelisten :)

18.02.2020 - 09:01

country flag Chau wrote:

Jeg har så svært ved at forstå opskriften på armene som "vend arb og hækl tilbage således: 1.OMG: Hækl 1 fm i hver lm fra 2.lm fra nålen = 4 fm. Fortsæt at hækle 3 fm på den anden side af lm-rækken = 7 fm totalt." Jeg ved ikke, hvad jeg skal gøre. Kan I forklare, hvad I mener med "Vend arb og hækl tilbage" efter man har lavet 5 lm (4 lm + 1 lm til at vende med)?

15.06.2019 - 11:28

DROPS Design answered:

Hej, du hækler på begge sider af den lille luftmaskerække, altså først den ene vej, så den anden vej i samme luftmaskerække. Nu kan du hækle rundt (ovalt) i alle masker. God fornøjelse!

09.07.2019 - 12:03

country flag Lorna Gerhardt wrote:

Do you ship to the United States? And I think the little pink and red cat should be called "Lucky Cat" with the waving paw and red color (s)he is very good luck.

13.01.2019 - 12:26

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Lorna. Here's a list of active DROPS stores in your country: https://www.garnstudio.com/findastore.php?id=17&cid=17

13.01.2019 - 18:12

country flag DROPS Design wrote:

Det var en feil i den svenske oppskriften. Det er nå rettet på.

14.09.2011 - 07:59

country flag Emmy wrote:

Kropp: VARV 3: *1 fm i nästa fm, 2 fm i nästa fm*. Upprepa *-* v runt = 24 fm. VARV 4: *1 fm i de nästföljande 12 fm, 2 fm i nästa fm*. Upprepa *-* v runt = 32 fm. Det är väl ganska omöjligt att få 32 fm där? Man kan bara göra den kombinationen 1 gång för sen har man bara 11 fm kvar från föregående varv kvar, och då har man bara plussat på 1 fm. Hjärnbry, snälla förklara! MVH Emmy

13.09.2011 - 22:43