DROPS Snow
DROPS Snow
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The First Noel

Knitted bunting bag for baby and children in DROPS Snow. Piece is worked with hood and pompoms. Size 1 month - 4 years. Theme: Christmas

DROPS Extra 0-1052
DROPS design: Pattern no ee-020-by
Yarn group E or C + C
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Size: 1/3 – 6/9 – 12/18 months (2 – 3/4) years
Size in cm: 50/56 - 62/68 - 74/80 (86/92 - 98/104)
Materials:
DROPS SNOW from Garnstudio
500-550-600 (650-750) g colour no 56, Christmas red
50 g for all sizes in colour no 01, off white

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) SIZE 8 mm - or size needed to get 11 sts x 15 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS HEART BUTTON, NO 553: 5-5-5 (5-6) pieces

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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 Snow
DROPS Snow
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):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc by making 1 YO. On next round work YO twisted, i.e. work in the back loop of st, to avoid holes.

HOLE FOR SEAT BELT IN CAR SEAT:
You can make a hole at the front and back for the belt in the car seat.
Make the first hole on back piece when piece measures approx. 16-20-23 (28-33) cm (or desired measurements) by casting off the middle 4 sts on needle.
On next row cast on 4 new sts over the cast off sts and continue as before.
Repeat on front piece when piece measures from shoulder 42-47-52 (58-59) cm.

BUTTONHOLES:
Dec for buttonholes on right band.
1 buttonhole = cast off third st from mid front and cast on 1 new st over the cast off st on next row.
Dec for buttonholes when band measures:
SIZE 1/3 months: 1, 6, 10, 14 and 19 cm
SIZE 6/9 months: 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 cm
SIZE 12/18 months: 1, 6, 11, 16 and 21 cm
SIZE 2 years: 1, 7, 12, 17 and 22 cm
SIZE 3/4 years: 1, 6, 10, 14, 18 and 23 cm.
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BUNTING BAG:
Work bag in one - beg at bottom of back piece, cast on sts for sleeve, dec for neck and finish at the bottom of front piece. Worked back and forth on a circular needle to make room for all the sts. If you want you can make a HOLE FOR SEAT BELT IN CAR SEAT - see explanation above.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on 36-40-44 (46-50) sts (incl 1 edge st in each side) on circular needle size 8 mm with Christmas red. Work 3 ridges in garter st - SEE EXPLANATION ABOVE. Continue in stocking st until piece measures 37-45-52 (62-67) cm – AT THE SAME TIME on last row dec 4 sts evenly = 32-36-40 (42-46) sts. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
Work 3 ridges over all sts, continue in stocking st. When piece measures 46-54-61 (71-76) cm, cast on new sts in each side for sleeves. Cast on sts at the end of every row: 4 sts 1 time, 5 sts 1-1-1 (2-2) times and 9-10-12 (12-16) sts 1 time = 68-74-82 (94-106) sts. Work the new sts in stocking st. NOTE! After last inc work the outermost 3 sts in each side (= at the bottom of sleeve) in garter st.
When piece measures 54-63-71 (82-88) cm, continue as follows: 3 sts in garter st, 19-22-25 (31-37) sts in stocking st, 24-24-26 (26-26) sts in garter st (= back of neck), 19-22-25 (31-37) sts in stocking st, 3 sts in garter st. When 3 ridges have been worked over sts in the back of neck, cast off the middle 12-12-14 (14-14) sts for neck and finish each side separately. Slip sts in the right side on 1 stitch holder.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
= 28-31-34 (40-46) sts. Continue in stocking st with 6 sts in garter st towards the neck and 3 sts in garter st at the bottom of sleeve. When piece measures 58-67-75 (86-92) cm, insert 1 marker = mid on top of shoulder - NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE!
Work as before. When piece measures 1-1-2 (2-2) cm, inc 1 st towards the neck on next row from RS inside 6 sts in garter st - see INCREASE TIP. Work 1 row from WS and repeat inc on next row from RS. Work 1 row from WS, at the end of this row cast on 7-7-8 (8-8) new sts towards mid front = 37-40-44 (50-56) sts. Work 1 ridge in garter st over the 7-7-8 (8-8) new sts, work the other sts as before. Then work in stocking st with 6 sts in garter st towards mid front (= band) and 3 sts in garter st at the bottom of sleeve. When piece measures 8-9-10 (11-12) cm, cast off sleeve sts, cast off in the side at beg of row as follows: 9-10-12 (12-16) sts 1 time, 5 sts 1-1-1 (2-2) times and 4 sts 1 time = 19-21-23 (24-26) sts. Continue in stocking st with 6 band sts until piece measures approx. 18-19-20 (21-22) cm (fold the piece double at the marker on shoulder and make sure to work same no of row in stocking st on back and front piece) – adjust so that next row is worked from RS. Work 3 ridges in garter st over all sts. Work 2 rows while continuing stocking st and band sts in garter st – AT THE SAME TIME on 1st row inc 2 sts evenly (do not inc over band) = 21-23-25 (26-28) sts. Slip sts on a stitch holder.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Slip the stitches on the stitch holder back on needle (= 28-31-34 (40-46) sts) and work as left front piece but reversed.
Then slip sts from left front piece on to same needle = 42-46-50 (52-56) sts. On next row (= RS) dec band sts tog as follows: Work in stocking st over the first 15-17-19 (20-22) sts, slip 6 band sts from right front piece on a cable needle in front of piece, * K 1 st from cable needle tog with 1 st from left band *, repeat from *-* 6 times = 6 sts dec, then work in stocking st the rest of row = 36-40-44 (46-50) sts. Continue in stocking st over all sts. When piece measures approx. 55-64-72 (83-89) cm (fold piece at the marker on the shoulder and make sure that front and back pieces are the same length except the 3 bottom ridges on back piece). Work 3 ridges in garter st over all sts. LOOSELY cast off.

ASSEMBLY:
Fold piece double at the shoulder and sew under arm and side seams inside 1 edge st.
Sew cast-on edge to cast-off edge at the bottom of back - sew edge to edge to avoid a chunky seam. Sew bottons on left front piece.

HOOD:
Pick up 37-39-41 (45-47) sts with Christmas red on circular needle size 8 mm around the neck (beg mid front and pick up in outer loops of edge sts from RS). Work in garter st back and forth on needle until hood measures 18-20-22 (24-26) cm. LOOSELY cast off.
Sew hood tog edge to edge at the top.

POMPOMS AND TIE:
Make 2 small pompoms in off white with a diameter of approx. 6 cm and 1 large pompom with a diameter of 8 cm. Pompoms should not be too compact. Cut 1 strand of approx. 1 m, fold it double and twine the strand. Fasten tie to 1 small pompom, sew the other end to band by first threading it through band. Make another the same way but fasten in the opposite band. Fasten the large pompom at the top of hood.

Fold the sleeves if necessary.

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 (32)

Heather Halom wrote:

Sorry can you just tell me if the measurements are for the length of the bunting not the width, thank you.

11.03.2016 - 17:13

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Halom, you will find all measurements in the measurement chart: bottom width (from 31 to 44 cm - see size), and total height (from 58-92 cm). Happy crocheting!

11.03.2016 - 17:21

Heather Halom wrote:

Are the dimensions given for the length and if so does it include the hood or only form neck down. Thanks

10.03.2016 - 13:47

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Halom, you will find all finished measurements for each size at the bottom of the pattern, taken flat from side to side (without hood). Happy knitting!

10.03.2016 - 14:41

Hrefna wrote:

Hello,if I would like to knit this one with a finer yarn,do I then pick a one size up pattern?

26.08.2015 - 11:01

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Hrefna, you will have to calculate with your own tension or look at another pattern like this one or this one. Happy knitting!

26.08.2015 - 16:20

country flag Minni wrote:

Kuvan hihat on tehty jollain muulla tekniikalla kuin mitä ohjeessa lukee. Olipa harmillisia huomata se vasta tekovaiheessa!

26.08.2015 - 07:08

Karen Barnham wrote:

Can anyone help., what happens to the extra 7 stitches cast on when knittinin the sleeve and front? I asumed they were for the back of the neck, really confused ! Otherwise I have loved the pattern x

13.06.2015 - 00:15

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Barnham, when you have worked both front piece, you slip all sts onto same needla and work front band sts from right front piece with front band sts from left front piece tog (= slip 6 band sts from right front piece on a cable needle in front of piece, * K 1 st from cable needle tog with 1 st from left band *, repeat from *-* 6 times = 6 sts dec). Happy knitting!

13.06.2015 - 10:38

country flag Nathy302 wrote:

Graag zo'n patroon in zomer breiwol...licht katoen ofzo evt een model met gaten voor 5-punt-gordel zodat die ook in autostoel kan gebruikt worden

05.05.2015 - 14:16

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Nathy. Ik zal het doorgeven, maar ik kan helaas niet zeggen of zo een model later in een collectie zal komen. Maar je kan vervangen door 2 draden Paris in plaats van 1 draad Eskimo en misschien zelf gaten toevoegen voor de gordel?

06.05.2015 - 17:35

country flag Kathy Silva wrote:

This pattern is very difficult to follow because of the translation. I cannot get the original pattern. Please help

20.03.2015 - 11:44

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mr Sivla, you are welcome to ask your question here and can get further assistance from your DROPS store. Happy knitting!

20.03.2015 - 13:36

country flag Pat Scott wrote:

Precious pattern!

28.12.2014 - 05:53

country flag Aukje wrote:

Schatttig! Alleen de pompons, ik ben bang dat de baby die uit elkaar gaat plukken......

08.12.2014 - 12:28

country flag Jane wrote:

Very cute!

08.12.2014 - 11:30