DROPS Lima
DROPS Lima
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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DROPS design: Pattern no li-058
Yarn group B
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Size: S/M
Head circumference: 57/59 cm
Materials:
DROPS LIMA from Garnstudio
100 g colour no 7810, moss green

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) SIZE 4 mm - or size needed to get 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) SIZE 3.5 mm – for rib.

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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 Lima
DROPS Lima
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 2.40 £ /50g
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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.
PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec 1 st by P 2 tog.
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HAT:
Worked in the round on circular needle/double pointed needles.
Cast on 131 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm with Lima. Work rib as follows: K 2, * P 3, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 16 more times, A.1 (= 44 sts). Continue like this until 10 rounds have been worked. On next round dec over the first 87 sts 1 P in every other section with P - READ DECREASE TIP, (= 9 sts dec), then continue with 11th round in A.1 = 118 sts. Switch to circular needle size 4 mm. Now work the last 2 sts in A.2, A.2 over the next 76 sts, continue with A.1. Continue like this and repeat A.X 3 times vertically. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION Piece measures approx. 21 cm.
Now continue with the remaining rounds in A.1 until finished measurements, AT THE SAME TIME dec and work as follows over the 78 sts with A.2 as follows:
NOTE: Next round is round 2 in diagram A.2!
ROUND 1: Dec by P 2 tog over all P 2 (= 20 sts dec) = 94 sts in total (58 sts + sts in A.1)
ROUND 2: P over K and K over P.
ROUND 3: P over P and K over K.
ROUND 4: P over K and K over P.
ROUND 5: P over P and K over K.
ROUND 6: P over K and K over P.
ROUND 7: Now dec by P 2 tog over ell P 2 (= 19 sts dec) = 71 sts in total (39 sts + sts in A.1).
ROUND 8-13: Continue in stocking st over the 39 sts (work A.1 as before).
ROUND 14: Work in stocking sts and dec 15 sts evenly by K 2 tog = 48 sts in total (= 24 sts + sts in A.1)
ROUND 15-17: Continue in stocking sts over the 24 sts (work A.1 as before).
ROUND 18: K tog all sts 2 by 2 = 22 sts in total ( = 12 sts + sts in A.1). When A.1 has been worked in total cut the yarn, pull the yarnend through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 18.02.2016
Correction: Pattern has been edited after A.X in pattern, error in dec.

Diagram

symbols = K
symbols = P
symbols = slip 4 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K 4, K 4 from cable needle
symbols = slip 4 sts on cable needle behind piece, K 4, K 4 from cable needle
symbols = P 2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = slip 3 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K 3, K 3 from cable needle
symbols = slip 3 sts on cable needle behind piece, K 3, K 3 from cable needle
diagram
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 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.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

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 (112)

country flag Fanny wrote:

Bonjour, j'ai fini les côtes, et je commence les motifs A2. On les commence dès le 11e tour. Est-ce qu'aux tours suivants, on suit la consigne "commencer le rang par les 2 dernières mailles de A2" ou alors on tricote de façon à obtenir le motif A2 dès les 2 premières mailles du rang ? Merci pour votre aide.

17.05.2016 - 11:42

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Fanny, on commence A.2 par les 2 dernières m du diagramme soit 2 m env pour commencer, puis on répète A.2 (2 m end, 2 m env). Bon tricot!

17.05.2016 - 12:00

country flag John wrote:

Naald 19 is weggevallen in de vertaling naar het Nederlands

27.03.2016 - 14:22

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi John. Je hebt gelijk. Ik heb het patroon aangepast. Bedankt voor het melden.

29.03.2016 - 15:48

Masome wrote:

Hello.again I have a question.you said knitting rounds in this way: k over k and p over p, then 2 rounds in this way: k over p and p over k.but you didn't say anything about the remaining rounds.I should work other rounds like last 2 rounds? Means k over p and p over k?

01.02.2016 - 22:16

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Masome, are you talking about A.2? You will work 2 rounds (K2,P2), then 2 rounds (P2,K2) - see also diagram and video for double moss stitch (worked here in the round over all sts). Happy knitting!

02.02.2016 - 09:40

country flag Le DANG wrote:

Je pense qu'il y a des fautes dans l'explication du tour 1 et tour 13 pour les diminutions. Si l'on fait 1 diminution sur 2 groupes, cela ne donnera pas 19 diminutions mais seulement 9 ou 10.

30.01.2016 - 11:38

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Le Dang, les explications ont été corrigées - après A.X pour que les diminutions tombent juste. Merci. Bon tricot!

18.02.2016 - 16:29

Masome wrote:

Hello. you can't believe where i made the big mistake! I think I should knit rib and then start the pattern A.1.but your explanation help me so much. i don't know how to say thanks to you! thank you sooooooooo much!

28.01.2016 - 19:47

Maria wrote:

Hello,I want to knitt this hat with strange needle not C-N. my question is about pattern A.1 , A.2 , A.X: all rows on pattern shows RS rows or odd rows show WS and other rows show RS??? thanks a lot

27.01.2016 - 22:00

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Maria, 1 square in diagram = 1 st x 1 round, if you want to work the hat in rows (= back and forth), you will have to read from RS from the right towards the left and from WS from left towards the right - make sure that cables are done on a RS row. Happy knitting!

28.01.2016 - 13:16

Masome wrote:

Your can't believe how much I'm sorry, but I must ask this question again.I think your description and the picture aren't the same.I can't find the first 10 round of pattern in the picture.in the picture as soon as rib finish, the 12th round of pattern A.1start.I don't know what is in the picture next to pattern A.1, it isn't like rib.please help me.I love this hat and I try to knit it, even by my so poor knowledge of knitting.😞😞😞😞😞

27.01.2016 - 21:01

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Masone, on the picture you can see A.1 from the beg, then you have rib around (round starts with K2, then *P3, K2* repeat from *-* and finish round with A.1). After 10 rounds worked like this, work next round dec 1 st in every other P-section in rib + work 11th round in A.1. Then work last 2 sts in A.2 (= P2), repeat A.2 over next 76 sts and finish with A.1 (continue A.1 with 12th round). Happy knitting!

28.01.2016 - 13:14

Masome wrote:

Hello So sorry!I'm confused. After rib, we should repeat 16 more times this: k2,p3,k2 and then A.1.but I see some thing else in picture.in the right side of it I see an unknown pattern.would you please explain it! And one more question: every other section means the second section? Thanks a lot!

27.01.2016 - 00:03

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Masome, after 10 rounds in rib and A.1 you work a dec round (= 118 sts remain), then work with larger needle: the last 2 sts in A.2 over the first 2 sts on round, repeat A.2 over the next 76 st, and A.1 over the remaining sts. A.2 is the small diagram the top corner on the right side of A.1. Decrease in every other P section means 1 P-section without dec and 1 P-section with dec. Happy knitting!

27.01.2016 - 10:19

country flag Valérie Dubuc wrote:

Bonjour, Je me demandais où sont les différentes explications pour faire une tuque small ou medium... Il semble n'y avoir qu'une grandeur dans les explications. Merci

21.01.2016 - 19:51

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Dubuc, effectivement, ce modèle n'est disponible qu'en une seule taille: S/M pour un tour de tête de 57/59 cm. Bon tricot!

22.01.2016 - 10:32

country flag Noelia wrote:

¿Qué se quiere decir con la siguiente indicación? "Continuar de esta manera y repetir A.X 3 veces verticalmente" Gracias de antemano.

15.01.2016 - 00:41

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Noelia, en el lado derecho del diagrama A.1 hay un grupo de filas que vamos a repetir y que hemos marcado como A.x, una vez que llegas a la última de estas filas debes volver a la primera y repetir este grupo 3 vcs "en vertical" o hacia arriba.

20.01.2016 - 12:37