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DROPS design: Pattern no as-001
Yarn group C
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Measurements: approx. 19 cm / 7½" high x 11 cm / 4½'' long

Materials:
DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk from Garnstudio
50 g color no 05, beige
+ some left-over black for eyes and snout.

Poly stuffing for filling, or Alpaca Silk so that filling is the same color as the Alpaca.

DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 3 mm / C
Categories:
Children Home Kids Room Plushies Toys
Keywords:
animals

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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 Brushed Alpaca Silk
DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk
77% Alpaca, 23% Silk
from 3.95 $ /25g
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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.
FILLING TIP:
Gradually fill some poly stuffing or Alpaca Silk in the animal when working.

CROCHET TIP:
Beg every sc round with 1 ch (this does not replace first sc) and finish with 1 sl st in first sc from beg of round.
Turn every sc row with 1 ch - this ch does not replace first sc on row.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec 1 sc by working 2 sts tog.
This is done as follows: Insert hook in first st and pull yarn through, insert hook in next st and pull yarn through, make 1 YO and pull yarn through all 3 sts on hook.

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ALPACA:
Worked from the top of head, down the neck and along the body. Legs, tail and ears are worked separately and sew on at the end. READ FILLING TIP!

HEAD, NECK AND BODY:
Work 4 ch with beige on hook size 3 mm / C and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Work 5 sc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 10 sc. Turn with ch 1, then work back and forth in one.
ROW 3-7: Work 1 sc in every sc back and forth (= opening for snout, which is worked later).
ROUND 8 to 20: Work 1 sc in every sc in the round without finishing every round, then work up to the middle on top of neck.
ROUND 21: Work 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 2 and 1 sc in each of the last 4 = 12 sc.
ROUND 22: Work 1 sc in each of the first 5 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 2 and 1 sc in each of the last 5 = 14 sc.
ROW 23: Work 1 sc in each of the first 12 sc, turn piece with ch 1, now work back and forth in one for chest.
ROW 24 (WS): Skip the first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 25 (RS): Skip the first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 26 (WS): Skip the first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 27 (RS): Skip the first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 28 (WS): Skip the first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 29 (RS): Skip first sc, then work 4 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 30 (WS): Skip first sc, then work 6 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 31 (RS): Skip first sc, then work 8 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 32 (WS): Skip first sc, then work 10 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 33 (RS): Skip first sc, then work 12 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 34 (WS): Skip first sc, then work 14 sc, turn with 1 ch. Now continue in the round again.
ROUND 35: Work sc around the entire opening - inc evenly so that there are 22 sc in total.
ROUND 36 to 45: Continue in the round with 10 rounds sc.
ROUND 46: Work sc, at the same time dec 4 sc evenly by working 2 and 2 sc tog – SEE DECREASE TIP = 18 sc.
ROUND 47: Work sc, at the same time dec 4 sc evenly by working 2 and 2 sc tog = 14 sc - SEE FILLING TIP.
ROUND 48: Work sc, at the same time dec 4 sc evenly by working 2 and 2 sc tog = 10 sc.
ROUND 49: Work all sc tog 2 by 2 = 5 sc.
Cut the yarn, bast it around the opening, tighten tog and fasten.

SNOUT:
Work 14 sc with beige on hook size 3 mm / C around the opening at the front of head. Insert 1 marker mid on top of head.
Continue with 4 rounds with 1 sc in every sc while at the same time working the 2 sc mid on top of head tog on every round = 10 sc.
Then work 1 round where all sc are worked tog 2 by 2 = 5 sc, fasten off.
Put some poly stuffing in snout, baste the yarn end around the opening, tighten tog and fasten.

LEGS:
Ch 4 with beige on hook size 3 mm / C and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: 6 sc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: * 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* = 9 sc.
ROUND 3-12: Work 1 sc in every sc in the round, fasten off.
Work a total of 4 legs like this.
Fill some poly stuffing in them and sew them to the underside of body.

TAIL:
Ch 7 with two strands beige on hook size 3 mm / C, then work 2 tr in 2nd ch from hook, then 1 hdc in each of the last ch 5, fasten off and sew the tail to the back of body so that it hangs down.

EAR:
Ch 6 with two strands beige on hook size 3 mm / C, then work 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, then 1 sc in each of the last ch 4, fasten off.
Work another ear and sew them on top of the head.

HAIR TUFT:
Cut 8 strands beige, approx. 8 cm / 3'' long.
Place two and two strands tog, insert a hook through a st on top of head at one ear and pull the yarn half way through to make a loop.
Pull yarn ends through this loop and tighten. Repeat this three more times so that there are hair tufts between the ears.
Cut hair tufts to desired length.

Embroider eyes, snout and mouth with black.
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 (11)

country flag Anne wrote:

Bonjour, Je ne comprends pas, pour les rangs 8 à 20 de la tête, cou et corps : "sans joindre à la fin de chaque tour". Pouvez-vous m'expliquer? Merci

18.10.2021 - 19:57

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Anne, bien volontiers: crochetez 1 maille serrée dans chaque maille serrée tout le tour, à la fin du tour, au lieu de terminer par 1 maille coulée dans la première maille serrée du tour, mettez un marqueur pour repérer la fin/le début du tour et crochetez simplement 1 maille serrée dans la 1ère maille serrée du tour suivant, et continuez ainsi, en faisant bien suivre votre marqueur pour repérer le début des tours, vous crochetez ainsi en spirale. Bon crochet!

19.10.2021 - 07:49

country flag Gabriela María Sanmarti wrote:

Could you please send me the pattern to knit a panda toy of about 60 cm? Thank you very much. In spanglish much better

19.12.2020 - 02:08

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Gabriela. No hacemos patrones personalizados. Puedes ver en el apartado Mascotas & Juguetes todos los patrones disponibles.

20.12.2020 - 12:24

country flag Herma Van Der Moolen wrote:

Hoe haak ik verder na toer 29???????

02.01.2019 - 12:20

country flag Erika Procter wrote:

Hello, where it says 'ROUND 8 to 20: Work 1 dc in every dc in the round without finishing every round, then work up to the middle on top of neck', how do you crochet in the round and not finish every round?

27.03.2018 - 15:32

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Procter, just work 1 dc in each dc without joining at the end of round with a sl st, insert a marker at the beg of each row and move it upwards so that you can count the number of rounds worked. Happy crocheting!

28.03.2018 - 15:09

country flag Kristin wrote:

Hallo, das Problem ist, wie man ab der 35. Runde weiterhäkelt. An den Seiten befinden sich ja dann so große Löcher.... Danke für die Hilfe! Viele Grüße, Kristin

03.10.2017 - 15:13

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Kristin, bei der 35. Runde werden Sie um herum die ganze "Öffnung" arbeiten, dh in die Maschen der vorrigen Reihe sowie entlang den Reihen 24 bis 35 so daß keinen Loch mehr gibt. Dann in der Runde weiter häkeln. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!

03.10.2017 - 15:37

country flag Alicia wrote:

I'm very confused at row 34/round 35 - how should I work around the opening? My current attempt has two holes where the precious row ends are, but I can't see any mention of sewing them up later. What forms the opening? Thanks for any help you can offer!

23.02.2015 - 21:45

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Alicia, after row 34, turn to work next round from RS, then work 1 dc in each st around the opening created by the rows worked back and forth, working 2 dc in the same dc to get a total of 22 dc at the end of the 35th round. You continue then body in the round to back. Happy crocheting!

24.02.2015 - 09:10

country flag Rob wrote:

I've asked my wife to make me one of these as a present for a friend. She is confused by the instructions at ROUND 2 - Work 2 dc in every dc = 10 dc. Turn with 1 ch, then work back and forth in one." What does the last sentence mean?

28.11.2014 - 16:43

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Rob, you first have to work 2 first rounds in the round, but then after round 2, you have to turn and work in rows from row 3 to row 7 (ie for 5 rows), this creates the opening for snout worked later (see in pattern below "SNOUT"). Afterwards, you continue from round 8 in the round again. Happy crocheting to your wife!

28.11.2014 - 17:47

country flag Elisabeth wrote:

Combien de temps faut-il pour réaliser ce modèle ? D'avance merci

17.09.2014 - 21:18

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Elisabeth, le temps de réalisation dépend notamment de l'expérience de chacune. Bon crochet!

18.09.2014 - 08:53

country flag DROPS Design wrote:

Liebe Abc, das ist 0-1001.

10.01.2014 - 15:04

country flag Abc wrote:

Wie häkelt man die Mütze und den Schal?

21.12.2013 - 11:36