DROPS Merino Extra Fine
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
100% Wool
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Checco's Dream

Knitted jacket with seamless sleeves in moss st for baby and children in DROPS Merino Extra Fine

DROPS Baby 21-11
DROPS design: Pattern no ME-054-by
Yarn group B
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Size: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4) years
Size in cm: 56/62 - 68/74 - 80/86 (92 - 98/104)

Materials:
DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio
Colour no 20, dark blue:
200-250-250 (300-300) g

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 or 80 cm) SIZE 4 mm – or size needed to get 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

DROPS WOODEN BUTTONS BURNED, NO 513: 4-4-4 (5-5) pieces

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
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Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Merino Extra Fine
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
100% Wool
from 7.00 BGN /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 28.00BGN.

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Pattern instructions

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

PATTERN:
See diagram M.1 - diagram shows pattern from RS.

BUTTON HOLES:
Cast off for button holes on right band. 1 button hole = K tog 3rd and 4th st from edge and make 1 YO, on next row K YO.
Cast off for button holes when piece measures:
Size 1/3 months: 2, 6, 11 and 15 cm.
Size 6/9 months: 2, 7, 12 and 16 cm.
Size 12/18 months: 2, 8, 13 and 19 cm.
Size 2 years: 2, 7, 12, 17 and 22 cm
Size 3/4 years: 2, 8, 13, 19 and 24 cm

DECREASE TIP (applies to V-neck):
All dec are done from RS!
DEC AFTER 6 BAND STS AS FOLLOWS:
When first st should be K: Slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.
When first st should be P: P 2 twisted tog (i.e. work in back loop of st instead of front).
DEC BEFORE 6 BAND STS AS FOLLOWS:
When last st should be K: K 2 tog.
When last st should be P: P 2 tog.

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JACKET:
Worked back and forth on circular needle.
Beg on front piece, cast on new sts for sleeve and work up to the shoulder. Work the other front piece, then place both front pieces tog and work down the back piece.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 31-35-39 (43-43) sts (incl 6 band sts towards mid front and 1 edge st in the side) on circular needle size 4 mm with Merino Extra Fine. P 1 row from WS. Then work next row as follows from RS: 6 sts in GARTER ST – see explanation above (= band), * K 2, P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains and finish with 1 edge st in GARTER ST. When a total of 4 rows in rib have been worked, continue with diagram M.1 with 6 band sts in garter st towards mid front and 1 edge st in garter st in the side. REMEMBER BUTTON HOLES ON RIGHT BAND - see explanation above. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When piece measures 7-8-9 (10-11) cm, work next row as follows from RS: 6 band sts in garter st, diagram M.1 over the next 18-22-22 (26-26) sts, slip the last 12-16-16 (20-20) sts that were worked on a stitch holder for pocket slit, continue diagram M.1 over the next 6-6-10 (10-10) sts and finish with 1 edge st in garter st. On next row cast on 12-16-16 (20-20) new sts over the sts on stitch holder = 31-35-39 (43-43) sts. Work pattern as before until piece measures 16-17-20 (23-25) cm. READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING!
V-NECK: Work 2 rows in garter st back and forth over the 6 band sts at beg of row (do not work the other sts on row) – this is done to make the V-neck pretty. Then work over all sts again while AT THE SAME TIME dec for V-neck every other row (i.e. on every row from RS) as follows: Dec 1 st a total of 12-14-16 (16-16) times – read DECREASE TIP.
INCREASE FOR SLEEVE: AT THE SAME TIME cast on new sts at the end of every row towards the side for sleeve: 5 sts 4-4-5 (5-5) times, 7 sts 0-1-1 (2-3) times and 25-24-21 (22-27) sts 1 time.
After last inc, continue diagram M.1 with 6 sts in garter st in each side for band and sleeve edge until piece measures 27-29-33 (37-40) cm. There are now 64-72-76 (88-100) sts on needle. Insert a marker here – NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE. Continue pattern as before until 1 cm have been worked from marker – adjust so that last row is from WS. Slip the sts on a stitch holder.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Work as right front piece but reversed. Also make sure that M.1 is worked mirrored in relation to the right front piece. NOTE: Do not cast off for button holes on left band.

BACK PIECE:
Slip the 64-72-76 (88-100) sts from right front piece back on circular needle size 4 mm, cast on 14-14-18 (18-22) new sts on needle (= neck line in back of neck) and slip the 64-72-76 (88-100) sts from left front piece on to same circular needle = 142-158-170 (194-222) sts. Work next row as follows from RS: 6 sts in garter st (= sleeve edge), diagram M.1 as before over the next 52-60-64 (76-88) sts, 26-26-30 (30-34) sts in garter st (= neck edge at the back), diagram M.1 over the next 52-60-64 (76-88) sts and 6 sts in garter st (= sleeve edge). Continue like this until 2 ridges (= 4 rows in garter st) have been worked over the middle 26-26-30 (30-34) sts. Then continue diagram M.1 as before over all sts with 6 sts in garter st in each side for sleeve edges. When piece measures 7½-8-8 (8½-8½) cm from marker on shoulder, cast off at beg of every row in each side as follows: 25-24-21 (22-27) sts 1 time, 7 sts 0-1-1 (2-3) times and 5 sts 4-4-5 (5-5) times = 52-56-64 (72-76) sts remain on back piece. Continue diagram M.1 with 1 edge st in garter st in each side until piece measures 25-27-31 (35-38) cm from marker. Work next row as follows from RS: 1 edge st in garter st, * K 2, P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 3 sts remain and finish with K 2 and 1 edge st in garter st. When a total of 4 rows in rib have been worked, K 1 row (from RS) over all sts before loosely casting off.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the side and underarm seams inside 1 edge st.
Sew on buttons. Fold up the bottom 5 cm on each sleeve and fasten if necessary the fold up edge with a couple of neat little stitches.

POCKET SLIT:
Slip the 12-16-16 (20-20) sts from stitch holder on one front piece back on circular needle size 4 mm. Work rib back and forth with 1 st in garter st and 2 K sts in each side (seen from RS). When pocket slit measures 2½-2½-3 (3-3) cm, loosely cast off with K over K and P over P. Sew pocket slit to front piece with duplicate sts in each side. Sew pocket opening to bottom of pocket slit (where sts were put on a stitch holder) on the back of piece. Work another pocket slit the same way on the other front piece.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 10.10.2018
New yarn amount (all sizes):
DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio
Colour no 20, dark blue:
200-250-250 (300-300) g

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
diagram
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Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size is only meant as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn calculator, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the calculator will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be calculated separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

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Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn calculator, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn calculator will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a tension/gauge swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder closest to the neckline, and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (178)

country flag Rita Kalders wrote:

Heel mooi jasje ook de uitleg voor het breien 👍 ik zou alleen willen weten of er ook een mutsje is voor erbij te breien

21.03.2024 - 13:59

country flag Kathrin wrote:

Tolle Anleitung und wunderschönes Ergebnis. Nächstes Mal würde ich tatsächlich 5cm kürzere Ärmel stricken. Ohne Umschlag würde sie mir besser gefallen. Aber das ist auch Geschmackssache.\r\n\r\nVielen Dank für die wunderschöne Jacke!

22.09.2023 - 21:17

country flag Rina wrote:

Maak maat 3/4 jaar. Ben beginner snap heel de alinea v-hals niet sorry Dus 2 naalden alleen de voorbies breien ??? Minderen is ok Meerderen mouw ??? Graag uitleg aub Thx

18.05.2023 - 15:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Rina,

Ja klopt, alleen over de 6 voorbiessteken. Dus je breit 6 steken, dan keer je het werk en brei je 6 steken terug. Dit wordt gedaan zodat de v-hals als het ware beter om de bocht kan. Dit wordt dus alleen in het begin van de v-hals gedaan. Daarna brei je weer gewoon over alle steken en minder je steken naast de voorbies, zoals beschreven.

24.05.2023 - 21:19

country flag France Cloutier wrote:

Pour la veste grandeur 12-18 mois, je dois monter au début 39 mailles. entre parenthèses, vous indiquez "y compris 6m de bordure et 1m lisière. Est-ce que ça veut dire que les 39 mailles à monter comprennent ces 6 mailles ou bien est-ce que je dois monter 7 mailles supplémentaires avant de débuter?

18.02.2023 - 19:36

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Cloutier, ces mailles sont comprises dans les 39 mailles à monter, vous n'avez pas besoin de les monter en plus. Bon tricot!

20.02.2023 - 09:45

country flag Maryam wrote:

Hello, it seems that there is a mistake in the pattern when explaining the pocket. For 6 months old the number of stitches are 35, yet you have written to work 6 garter +22 in pattern +16 on hold+6 remaining stitches which amounts to 50 stitches. Can you explain this to me please ?

12.02.2023 - 21:56

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Maryan, the 16 stitches slipped on a thread for the pocket are the last 16 stitches worked on right needle, ie the 16 last of the 22 stitches worked in M.1. Happy knitting!

13.02.2023 - 10:58

country flag Kristin Petersson wrote:

Hej Tänker jag fel och var i så fall Ska nu sticka ficka på h framst. Har 35 maskor och ska enl mönstret sticka 6 rätts framkantsm + 22 M1 , 16 m på tråd , 6 m M1 + 1kantm. 6+ 22+16+6+1=51 maskor totalt Förstår inte vart jag tänker fel Tacksam för snabb hjälp

02.02.2023 - 22:37

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Kristin, du skal tænke at højre side er din højre side som hvis du selv har koftan på :) (så din högra är den till vänster när du tittar på babyn) :)

03.02.2023 - 11:38

country flag Alison wrote:

When casting on stitches for the sleeves for 12 mo to 18 mo size the pattern says 5 sts 5 times, 7 sts 1 time and then 21 sts 1 time. Surely the last number is a mistake? It would make a very long sleeve ! The sleeve length for a 12 - 18 month old is only 7.5 to 8 inches.

06.01.2023 - 01:53

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Alison, You should have 21 stitches on 10 cm in width if your knitting tension is correct. With 53 stitches on the sleeve this gives you a length of 25 cm = 9.8 inches. The sleeves are quite long in this pattern to cover the child's hand if necessary or turn up the bottom edge for a cuff. But you can of course decrease the number of stitches you cast on if you would like a shorter sleeve. Happy knitting!

06.01.2023 - 08:34

country flag Suzette wrote:

I love this pattern but cannot seem to get the hang of casting off for the V neck. If my first stitch is a purl then I use the decrease tip to P2 tog twisted. This leaves me just one stitch left in that sequence. Now when I get to the next decrease (which is a knit) there is only one knit stitch at the beginning . How do I decrease this stitch if I use the slip, knit, passover then I'm using the first purl stitch in the next grouping? If I do that what do I do on the return row still P2?

05.12.2022 - 19:21

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Suzette, you should continue to work the pattern as before, this means work either slip 1 , K1, psso if the stitch should be knitted or p2 tog if the stitch should be purled, so that the double moss stitch is not broken. Happy knitting!

06.12.2022 - 10:57

country flag Manon L wrote:

Devant droit: Monter par exemple 31 mailles (y compris 6m de bordure devant et 1 m lis sur le côté) pouvez-vous me dire si je dois monter 32 mailles plus 6 plus une maille lisière? Merci

23.11.2022 - 00:57

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Manon, en fait non car ces mailles sont déjà comprises dans les 31 mailles à monter, autrement dit montez 31 m et tricotez (après 1 rang en mailles envers) ainsi, vu sur l'endroit: 6 m point mousse (= bordure devant), * 2 m end, 2 m env*, répétez de *-* jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 1 m et terminez par 1 m lis au point mousse. Bon tricot!

23.11.2022 - 09:13

country flag Dipti Shah wrote:

CAN I USE REGULAR NEEDLE INSTEAD OF CIRCULAR ?

04.11.2022 - 12:24

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Shah, sure you can - we use here circular needle to have enough room for all stitches - read more about adapting a pattern into straight needles here. Happy knitting!

04.11.2022 - 13:58