DROPS Baby Merino
DROPS Baby Merino
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Simply Sweet

Knitted baby body in rib, worked top down in DROPS BabyMerino. Size premature – 4 years.

DROPS Baby 25-30
DROPS design: Pattern no bm-053-by
Yarn group A
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Size: (premature) 0/1 - 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4) years
Size in cm: (40/44) 48/52 - 56/62 - 68/74 - 80/86 (92 - 98/104)
Materials:
DROPS BABY MERINO from Garnstudio
(100) 100-150-150-150 (150-200) g colour no 02, off white

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES OR CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 or 60 cm) SIZE 3.5 mm - or size needed to get 34 sts x 32 rows in rib = 10 x 10 cm (24 sts x 32 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm).
DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTON NO 521: 5 pieces for all sizes

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Baby Merino
DROPS Baby Merino
100% Wool
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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.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. The diagram shows all rows in pattern seen from RS.

RAGLAN:
All inc are done from RS.
Inc 1 st on each side of the 4 raglan lines by making 1 YO on each side of the 2 sts K in each raglan line (seen from RS). Work YOs into rib, i.e. P the first 2 sts from WS, K the next 2 sts from WS etc. – NOTE: Do not work YOs twisted (i.e. there should be holes on each side of the 2 K sts in raglan line).

BUTTONHOLES:
Dec for buttonholes on right band. 1 buttonhole = K tog third and fourth st from edge and make 1 YO (dec for buttonholes from WS).
Dec for buttonholes when piece measures:
SIZE (premature): 1 and 3 cm.
SIZE 0/1 month + 1/3 months: 1 and 4 cm.
SIZE 6/9 months + 1218 months: 1 and 4½ cm.
SIZE (2 years + 3/4 years): 1 and 5 cm.

DECREASE TIP 1 (applies to leg opening):
Dec inside 3 edge sts in garter st.
FROM RS:
Dec after 3 sts in garter st as follows: P 2 twisted tog.
Dec as follows before 3 sts in garter st (beg when 5 sts remain on row): P 2 tog.
FROM WS:
Dec after 3 sts in garter st as follows: K 2 twisted tog.
Dec as follows before 3 sts in garter st (beg when 5 sts remain on row): K 2 tog.

DECREASE TIP 2 (applies to sleeves):
Work until 3 sts remain before marker, work 2 sts tog (in rib), work 2 sts (marker is between these 2 sts) and then work 2 sts twisted tog (in rib).
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BODY:
The piece is worked top down. Work back and forth on circular needle to after neck vent, then work piece in the round on double pointed needles/circular needles before dividing for legs. Work sleeves in the round on double pointed needles.

YOKE:
Cast on (54) 60-60-64-74 (74-74) sts (incl 6 band sts in each side towards mid front) on circular needle size 3.5 mm with off white Baby Merino. Work 2 RIDGES in garter st - see explanation above (1st row = RS). Then work an elevation in the back of neck as follows (1st row = RS):
K until (6) 8-8-8-10 (10-10) sts remain, turn, tighten yarn and work until (6) 8-8-8-10 (10-10) sts remain in the other side. Turn piece, tighten yarn and work until (12) 16-16-16-20 (20-20) sts remain, turn piece, tighten yarn and work back until (12) 16-16-16-20 (20-20) sts remain. Turn piece, tighten yarn and work until (18) 24-24-24-30 (30-30) sts remain, turn, tighten yarn and work until (18) 24-24-24-30 (30-30) sts remain in the other side. Turn piece, tighten yarn and work the rest of the row.
Work next row as follows from WS: K 6 band sts, P the next (42) 48-48-52-62 (62-62) sts AT THE SAME TIME inc (32) 26-42-38-44 (60-60) sts evenly over these sts and finish with K 6 band sts (remember BUTTONHOLES on band – see explanation above) = (86) 86-102-102-118 (134-134) sts on needle.
WORK NEXT ROW AS FOLLOWS FROM RS:

SIZE (premature) + 0/1 month:
6 band sts in GARTER ST – see explanation above, K 2, P 2, A.1 (= 2 sts), P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 3 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 5 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 3 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), P 2, A.1 (= 2 sts), P 2, K 2 and 6 band sts in GARTER ST.

SIZE 1/3 months + 6/9 months + 12/18 months:
6 band sts in GARTER ST – see explanation above, K 2, P 2, A.1 (= 2 sts), P 2, K 2, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 3-3-5 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 7 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 3-3-5 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), P 2, K 2, P 2, A.1 (= 2 sts), P 2, K 2 and 6 band sts in GARTER ST.

SIZE (2 years + 3/4 years):
6 band sts in GARTER ST – see explanation above, ** K 2, P 2, A.1 (= 2 sts), P 2 **, repeat from **-** 2 times in total, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 5 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 9 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 5 times in total, P 2, K 2 (insert 1 marker in the middle of these 2 sts = raglan line), ** P 2, A.1 (= 2 sts), P 2, K 2 **, repeat from **-** 2 times in total and finish with 6 band sts in GARTER ST.

ALL SIZES:
Continue pattern like this back and forth. AT THE SAME TIME on next row from RS inc for RAGLAN – see explanation above (= 8 sts inc). Repeat inc every other row/round (i.e. every row from RS) (7) 7-7-11-11 (11-11) more times (= (8) 8-8-12-12 (12-12) inc in total on each side of every raglan line).
AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures (4) 5-5-6-6 (7-7) cm, band ends and piece is worked in the round on needle as follows (adjust so that next row is worked from RS): Place piece tog with sts from right band at the top (so that bands are on top of each other and buttonholes are at the edge). Work 1 round in the round AT THE SAME TIME K tog the 6 sts from right and left band 2 by 2, work the rest of round, cut the yarn and beg next round mid back.
Continue rib and pattern in the round AT THE SAME TIME continue inc for raglan as before but work the 6 sts mid front as follows: P 2, A.1 (= 2 sts) and P 2.
After last inc for raglan there are (144) 144-160-192-208 (224-224) sts on needle. Work (0) 2-2-2-2 (2-2) more rounds as before, piece measures approx. (7) 8-8-10-11 (11-11) cm from shoulder.
On next round slip the (32) 32-32-40-48 (48-48) sts between each marker over sleeve on stitch holders (work sts before slipping them on stitch holder) = (40) 40-48-56-56 (64-64) sts remain on front and back piece.

BODY:
= (80) 80-96-112-112 (128-128) sts. On next round cast on (8) 16-12-12-16 (16-20) LOOSE sts under each sleeve = (96) 112-120-136-144 (160-168) sts on body – NOW MEASURES PIECE FROM HERE. Place a marker each side.
Continue rib in the round as before (= K 2/P 2) with A.1 at the front as before. When piece measures (13) 16-20-20-21 (24-27) cm from armhole, divide at the markers in each side and finish front and back piece separately.

BACK PIECE:
= (48) 56-60-68-72 (80-84) sts. Work rib back and forth as before but work the outermost 3 sts in each side in garter st. AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st inside the 3 edge sts in each side – READ DECREASE TIP 1 (= 2 sts dec). Repeat dec on every row (i.e. from both RS and WS) (6) 10-12-16-14 (18-14) more times (= (7) 11-13-17-15 (19-15) times in total) and then every other row (i.e. every row from RS) (5) 5-5-5-7 (7-11) times in total = (24) 24-24-24-28 (28-32) sts remain on needle. K 1 row from RS while AT THE SAME TIME dec (8) 8-8-8-10 (10-12) sts evenly = (16) 16-16-16-18 (18-20) sts remain on needle. K 10 rows (= 5 ridges) and loosely cast off with K from WS.

FRONT PIECE:
= (48) 56-60-68-72 (80-84) sts. Work rib back and forth as before but work the outermost 3 sts in each side in garter st. AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st inside the 3 edge sts in each side – READ DECREASE TIP 1 (= 2 sts dec). Repeat dec on every row (i.e. from both RS and WS) (11) 13-17-21-19 (23-17) more times (= (12) 14-18-22-20 (24-18) times in total) and then every other row (i.e. every row from RS) (0) 2-0-0-2 (2-8) times in total = (24) 24-24-24-28 (28-32) sts remain on needle. K 1 row from RS while AT THE SAME TIME dec (8) 8-8-8-10 (10-12) sts evenly = (16) 16-16-16-18 (18-20) sts on needle. K 1 row from WS. On next row (= RS), dec for 3 buttonholes as follows: K (3) 3-3-3-3 (3-4), * 1 YO, K 2 tog, K (2) 2-2-2-3 (3-3) *, repeat from *-* 1 more time, K 2 tog, 1 YO and K (3) 3-3-3-3 (3-4). K 4 rows (= 2 ridges) and loosely cast off with K from WS.

SLEEVE:
= (32) 32-32-40-48 (48-48) sts. Cast on (8) 16-12-12-16 (16-20) LOOSE sts under sleeve = (40) 48-44-52-64 (64-68) sts on needle (work in the round on double pointed needles). Insert 1 marker at beg of round (= mid under sleeve) - NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE.
Continue rib in the round as before (= K 2/P 2). AT THE SAME TIME when sleeve measures 1 cm, dec 1 st on each side of marker - READ DECREASE TIP 2. Repeat dec every (4) 4-6-6-6 (8-8) rows (3) 7-3-7-7 (7-7) more times (= (4) 8-4-8-8 (8-8) times in total) = (32) 32-36-36-48 (48-52) sts remain on needle.
When sleeve measures (12) 16-20-20-24 (29-35) cm, loosely cast off with K over K and P over P. Work the other sleeve the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the openings under the sleeves.
Sew 2 buttons on to left button band in the neck and 3 buttons at the bottom of body.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = K 3, pass first st worked over the other 2 so that this st is around the last 2 sts on right needle (= 1 st dec)
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 (50)

country flag Cathrine wrote:

Hei Strikker denne i størrelse 0/1. Frem til bærestykket er det ok, og det står at man skal ha 86 m på pinnen. På neste omgang gjør man klart til raglan og oppskriften er delt etter størrelse. Det som står på størrelse 0/1 stemmer ikke med det maskeantallet man har. Derimot stemmer det som står på prematurstørrelsen, og man har jo samme maskeantall som prematurstørrelsen avslutter med i avsnittet over.

06.10.2017 - 13:27

country flag Lisa wrote:

Stemmer det verkeleg at pinnestr. 3,5 gjev strikkefasthet 24 m x 32 p glattstrikk på 10 x 10 cm? Ser på andre oppskrifter med akkurat same garn at det står at pinnestr. 3 gjev strikkefasthet 24 m x 32 p glattstrikk på 10 x 10 cm, og skjønar ikkje heilt korleis det på akkurat denne oppskrifta (og tilsvarande i Simply Sweet Singlet) er slik at ein må ha større pinnar for same strikkefasthet..

26.07.2017 - 18:28

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Lisa. På denne bodyen er det den strikkefastheten som er oppgitt, men om du får samme strikkefasthet med å bruke pinne nr 3.0, kan du fint bruke det. Det som er viktig er å få strikkefastheten som er oppgitt for å få de målene som er i oppskriften. God Fornøyelse!

07.08.2017 - 12:39

Ni wrote:

Hi, I am just knitting this pattern but am stuck in the middle of the "all sizes" section where it says: for the rs " place pieces together (...). Work 1 round in the round (...), work the rest of the round, cut the yarn and beg next round mid back". I understand the knitting tog the 6 band stitches, but why don't I just continue in the round from there. Why do I just continue for one round, then cut the yarn and Beginn mid back? Somehow stick here... thank you

29.05.2017 - 17:32

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Ni, you have then to finish this round, but at the end of this round (when reaching the previous beg of rows), cut the yarn. You continue now in the round but from mid back: join the yarn on mid back and continue in the round from mid back. Happy knitting!

29.05.2017 - 18:17

country flag Birthe Isaksen wrote:

Hej, jeg er ved at strikke denne sag, men er i tvivl om raglan indtagninger,Under emnet alle str,1/3 mdr, gentag udt, 7 gange til total 8 gange, men skal der tages ud endnu 8 gange, da jeg ikke kan få raglan målene til at passe på 8 cm, hvis ikke der skal tages mere ud. Strikke fastheden passer. Håber det er forståeligt, som jeg ser skal raglan målene være 10 cm. Kh Birthe

03.11.2016 - 13:31

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Birthe. Du tager ud i hver anden pind 8 gange i alt = 16 pinde strikket. Du har 32 p paa 10 cm, saa det er 5 cm til raglan. Du har allerede strikket kant/förhöjning bag. Dit aermegab (maalt lige ned - altsaa ikke maalt i "raglanlinien") skal vaere ca. 6 cm i str 1/3 mdr.

03.11.2016 - 15:50

country flag Elisabeth Jensen wrote:

Jeg forstår ikke raglandøknignen. Fordi det står at jeg øke ved "1 kast på hver side av de 2 m rett i hver raglanlinje (sett fra retten). " Men etter første pinne med A1 og så en pinne vrang tilbake (stemmer det) så har jeg 1maske, 1 kast som nå er strikket til en mase og en maske. For å øke skal jeg da ta et kast strikke de 3 maskene og så et kast til?

13.07.2016 - 22:30

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Elisabeth, du skal altid øge på hver side af de 2 rett i raglanlinjen, det vil sige at du kun skal have de 2 masker imellem kasten. Når du strikker kasten på næste pind, så skal de strikkes ind i mønsteret. God fornøjelse!

29.03.2017 - 08:46

country flag Tonje wrote:

Hei, jeg oppdaget at jeg har begynt på mønsteret i feil retning, dvs jeg har begynt med to rette uten kast, så tre masker med felling osv.. Gjør det noe at jeg har strikket mønsteret omvendt, eller kan jeg bare fortsette sånn?

15.05.2016 - 17:07

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Tonje. Nej, det tror jeg ikke gör noget. Men se hvordan det gaar.

17.05.2016 - 13:36

country flag Nasreen Syed wrote:

And the second question I have is about the sleeves That you said to place a market at the beginning of the round and dec 1 st at both the sides of the marker so where am I starting the round from or dec the st from cause if I am starting the round from under the arm that means I am dec the 16 st I cast on earlier so is that ok and what does mid under the sleeves mean Thanks I'll appreciate your help I am almost done now this where I am stuck

20.01.2016 - 23:48

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Syed, marker mid under sleeve = marker at beg of round has to be inserted in the middle of the new sts cast on (these 16 sts you cast on on body and on sleeve) - insert a marker in the middle of these 16 sts and dec as under dec tip 2: work round until 3 sts remain before marker, work next 2 sts tog, work 2 sts (marker is between these 2 sts), and work the next 2 sts twisted tog. Happy knitting!

21.01.2016 - 10:39

country flag Nasreen Syed wrote:

Hi I tried to find the video which could help me but couldn't find one So if you can explain it to me I'll appreciate it the first thing I want to know is the dividing of the. Body at the marker at each end there 2 markers at each side total 4 holding 16 st at each side so where am I deviding from I'll appreciate if you'll explain cause this is the last part iam on Thanks

20.01.2016 - 23:42

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Syed, when working body, you cast on 16 sts for under sleeve, insert a marker in the middle of the 16 sts on each side - when you get correct measurement from armhole, divide at markers on the side to work back piece and front piece separetely. Happy knitting!

21.01.2016 - 10:37

country flag Nasreen Syed wrote:

It's about the sleeve when it says place a marker at the beginning of the round ( mid under sleeve ) and then dec 1 st on both the side of the marker so am I dec the 16 st I cast on under the sleeve or where am I starting my round Please explain I'll appreciate thanks If you have video it will really help thanks

20.01.2016 - 07:28

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Syed, you will find all relevant videos to each technique used in that pattern under tab "videos" - remember you will also get any personnal assistance from the store where you bought your yarn. Happy knitting!

20.01.2016 - 12:10

country flag Nasreen Syed wrote:

And how am I dividing the work between the markers Thanks

20.01.2016 - 00:28

DROPS Design answered:

See below

20.01.2016 - 11:52