DROPS Baby Ull
DROPS Baby Ull
100% Wool
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DROPS Big Bouclé
DROPS Big Bouclé
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DROPS Children 9-7
Sweater:
Size, years: 2- 3/4- 5/6- 7/8.
Size in cm: 86/92-98/104-110/116-122/128.

Materials: GARNSTUDIO's Baby-Ull
350-350-400-450 g colour no 02, off-white
and use:
GARNSTUDIO's Big Bouclé
50-50-50-50 g colour no 8, red mix

DROPS needles size 5 mm and 2.5
Zip, white - 40-40-50-50 cm.

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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 Ull
DROPS Baby Ull
100% Wool
Discontinued
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DROPS Big Bouclé
DROPS Big Bouclé
60% Wool, 40% Acrylic
Discontinued
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
Knitting tension: 17 sts x 22 rows with double yarn Baby-Ull on needle size 5 mm and stocking st = 10 x 10 cm. 11 sts x 18 rows on needle size 5 with Big Bouclè = 10 x 10 cm. Remember needles sizes are guidelines only!

Garter st (back and forth): 1st row: K, 2nd row: K.

Knitting tips (apply to zip pocket):Pick up sts from the inside of the front band with 1 thread, do not pick up the actual sts up from the sweater – it will be uneven seen from the RS.

Right Front piece: Cast on 34-37-40-42 sts (incl 1 edge st at side and 2 front band sts towards mid front) on needle size 5 mm with double Baby-Uld yarn. Garter st 4 rows, then knit the next row as follows from mid front: 2 edge sts in stocking sts, 27-27-27-27 sts of M.1, 4-7-10-12 stocking sts, 1 edge st in garter. On the next row of M.1 knit 2 sts in each of the 3 marked sts = 37-40-43-45 sts. Continue in M.1 all the way up (only increase in the marked sts in the first repeat of M.1, in the following repeats knit them in stocking sts). Remember the knitting tension! When piece measures approx 25-29-30-34 cm (adjust to M.1) cast off 3 sts over the cable by knitting the middle 6 sts tog 2 by 2 = 34-37-40-42 sts (see the marked sts). Then knit M.2 across all sts – apart from the front band – and garter st the edge st. At the same time, when piece measures 29-32-34-38 cm cast off for armhole on every other row: 3 sts 1-1-1-1 times, 2 sts 2-2-2-2 times and 1 st 1-2-2-3 times = 26-28-31-32 sts. After M.2 knit M.3 and then finish with M.4. At the same time, when piece measures 38-42-44-49 cm cast off 4-5-6-6 sts mid front for neck and dec to shape the neckline on every other row: 2 sts 2 times, 1 st 2 times = 16-17-19-20 sts left on the shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 41-45-48-53 cm.
Left front piece: Cast on and knit like the right piece but reversed – so the pattern is mirrored mid front.
Back piece: Cast on 65-71-77-81 sts (incl 1 edge st each side) on needle size 5 mm with double yarn Baby-Uld. Garter st 4 rows, then knit the next row as follows: garter 1 st = edge st, 1-4-7-9 sts stocking sts, 61-61-61-61 sts of M.1 (there will be 2 cables on the back), 1-4-7-9 sts stocking sts, garter 1 st = edge st. On the next row of M.1 knit 2 sts in each of the 3 marked sts = 71-77-83-87 sts. Continue with M.1 (only inc in the marked sts in the first repeat of M.1, in the following repeats knit them in stocking sts). When piece measures approx 25-29-30-34 cm (adjust to M.1 and the front piece) cast off 3 sts over each cable by knitting the middle 6 sts tog 2 by 2 – see the marked sts = 65-71-77-81 sts. Then knit M.2 over all the sts apart from the edge sts - beg M.2 by the arrow for appropriate size. At the same time, when piece measures 29-32-34-38 cm cast off each side for armhole as described for front piece = 49-53-59-61 sts on needle. After M.2 knit M.3 and then finish with M.4. At the same time, when piece measures 39-43-46-51 cm cast off the middle 15-17-19-19 sts for neck and dec 1 st at the neck on next row = 16-17-19-20 sts left on each shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 41-45-48-53 cm.

Sleeve: Cast on 30-32-34-36 sts (incl 1 edge st each side) on needle size 5 mm with double yarn Baby-Uld. Knit Garter sts for 4-4-5-5 cm. Continue in M.4. At the same time, when piece measures 8-8-10-10 cm inc 1 st each side 6-7-7-8 times on every 3 -3-3.5-3.5 cm = 42-46-48-52 sts. When piece measures 27-31-35-38 cm cast off for sleeve cap each side on every other row: 3 sts 1-1-1-1 times, 2 sts 2-5-4-3 times, 1 st 1-0-0-1 times, 2 st 2-0-0-3 times, 3 st 1-1-2-1 times. Cast off remaining sts. Piece measures approx 34-38-42-46 cm. The bottom 4-4-5-5 cm of the sleeve = turn-up.

Assembly: Pick up sts on needle size 2.5 mm with single yarn Baby-Uld along right front piece. Pick up inside 2 garter sts on front band – see Knitting Tips – in every row from the bottom edge towards the neckline. Inc evenly on the first row to approx 98-110-114-126 sts. Knit 1 cm in stocking sts and cast off = zip pocket. Repeat along left front piece. Sew the shoulder seams. Pick up approx 34-42 sts round the neck in Big Bouclè on needle size 5 mm and knit garter sts. At the same time, inc1 st each side towards mid front on every other row 2 times. When the collar measures 4-4-5-5 cm slip 1 st onto a thread mid front on every other row 2 times, and then 2 sts until the collar measures 7-7-8-8 cm, slip all sts back on the needle and cast off with double yarn. Set in the sleeves and sew the sleeve and side seams inside 1 edge st. Sew in the zip.

HAT in Karisma:

Size: 2- 3/4 years.
Circumference of the hat: 47-50 cm.

Materials: GARNSTUDIO`s Karisma Superwash,
100-100 g colour no 01, off-white

DROPS Circular needle 3.5 mm.

Knitting tension: 22 m x 30 rows on needle size 3.5 mm and stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm.
Garter st (on circular needles): 1st round: Garter st. 2nd round: P
Garter st (back and forth): 1st row: K. 2 row: K

Hat: Cast on 104-110 m on circular needle size 3.5 mm in off-white and knit 2 cm garter sts. Complete the piece in stocking sts. When piece measures 18-19 cm cast off. Flatten the hat at the seams and sew tog from the RS with neat sts. Make 2 tight tassels with a diameter of 5 cm and attach to each end of the seam.

Earflap: Cast on 3 sts on needle size 3.5 mm and knit garter sts.
Inc 1 st each side on every other row: 10-11 times as follow;
Right side: Knit 2 sts in the first st.
Left side: knit 2 sts in the second but last st = 23-25 sts on the needle. Knit until piece measures 8-9 cm, cast off.
Assembly: Turn the bottom garter sts edge towards the RS. Sew on the earflaps to the last round of garter sts with a gap of 11-11 cm between the earflaps mid back.

Diagram

symbols = K
symbols = P
symbols = slip 2 sts onto cable needle behind the piece, K2, K2 from cable needle.
symbols = slip 2 sts onto cable needle in front of piece, K2, K2 from cable needle
symbols = Decrease – see explanation in pattern description (knitted in stocking sts before dec)
symbols = Increase - see explanation in pattern description (knitted in stocking sts before and after inc)
diagram
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 (3)

country flag Maria wrote:

Thank you so much! I love drops.

07.10.2022 - 14:40

country flag Maria wrote:

Thanks for your reply. It remained unclear to me: if the collar is knitted back and forth, then I should slip sts onto a thread only on one side? Could you explain? Or I don't understand what a thread in mid front is.

07.10.2022 - 12:42

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Maria, you should slip the stitches on a thread on each side: 1 stitch at the beg of next 4 rows (both from RS and from WS = 2 sts on a thread on each side), then 2 sts at the beg of next rows both from RS and from WS until collar measures 7 or 8 cm; you should have the same number of stitches on each side, on the threads. Happy knitting!

07.10.2022 - 14:00

country flag Maria wrote:

Please explain this point in more detail: When the collar measures 4-4-5-5 cm slip 1 st onto a thread mid front on every other row 2 times, and then 2 sts until the collar measures 7-7-8-8 cm.

06.10.2022 - 21:14

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Maria, when the collar measures 4-4-5-5 cm, slip 1 st onto a thread in mid front in the first row, none in the next row, slip 1 st onto the same thread in the 3rd row, slip none in the next row. In the fifth row, slip 2 sts onto the same thread, none in the next one. Repeat these last 2 rows until the collar measures 7-7-8-8 cm. Happy knitting!

07.10.2022 - 00:11