DROPS Fabel
DROPS Fabel
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
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Santa's Buddy

Crochet Santa Claus doll for baby and children in DROPS Fabel. Piece is worked with stripes. Theme Christmas

DROPS Extra 0-1198
DROPS design: Pattern no fa-329
Yarn group A
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Measurements: Length from top of hat to tip of shoes: approx. 42 cm / 16½''. Height body and head: approx. 17 cm / 6 3/4''
Materials:
DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio
50 g color no 100, off white
50 g color no 106, red
50 g color no 200, gray
Some left-over brown for mouth and eyes.

DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 3.5 mm/E/4 – or size needed to get 22 sc x 25 rows = 4'' x 4'' (10 x 10 cm).
DROPS OAK BUTTON, NO 503 - 2 pieces.
ACCESSORIES: Some poly stuffing for filling

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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 Fabel
DROPS Fabel
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
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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.
CROCHET INFO:
Beg every round with 1 ch and finish with 1 sl st in first ch.

2 SC TOG:
Insert hook in first sc and pull yarn through, insert hook in next sc and pull yarn through, make a YO and pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook.
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SANTA:
Work in one from top of hat and down to neck. then work body bottom up. Work legs (with shoes) and arms separately and sew on when finished.

HAT:
The piece is worked top down.
Work 3 ch on hook size 3.5 mm/E/4 with red and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: READ CROCHET INFO! Work 3 sc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 6 sc.
ROUND 3-4: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 5: Work * 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the rest of round. = 9 sc. REMEMBER THE CROCHET GAUGE!
ROUND 6-7:Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 8: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 12 sc.
ROUND 9-10: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 11: * 1 sc in each of the first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 15 sc.
ROUND 12-13: 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 14: * 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 18 sc.
ROUND 15-16: 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 17: * 1 sc in each of the first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 21 sc.
ROUND 18-19: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 20: * 1 sc in each of the first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 24 sc.
ROUND 21-22: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 23: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 28 sc.
ROUND 24 (beg a loose edge on hat here): Turn and work the opposite way as follows: Work 1 sc in back loop of every sc.
ROUND 25-26: Work 1 sc in every sc. Fasten off.
Now work head from 23rd round (work in the other loop in same direction as 23rd round).

HEAD:
ROUND 1: Switch to off white (turn piece in correct direction according to round 23). Work * 1 sc in back loop of each of the next 5 sc, work 2 SC TOG - read explanation above *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 24 sc.
ROUND 2-10: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 11: Work * 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, work 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 20 sc.
Fasten off. Fill the head with some poly stuffing, but do not fill the hat.

EARS:
Work ears on each side of head, beg in first row of head and in a vertical line down half the head with off white. Work 1 ear as follows: Work * 1 sc in first/next row, 2 ch *, repeat from *-* 3 times in total, 1 sc in next row, turn with ch 1, work * 1 sc + 2 hdc around first/next ch-space *, repeat from *-* 3 times in total, finish with 1 sl st in sc at beg of 1st row. Work another ear on opposite side of head. Then work the body.

BODY:
Crochet in the round from bottom up.
Work 3 ch on hook size 3.5 mm/E/4 with gray and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Remember CROCHET INFO! Work 6 sc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 12 sc.
Work * 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 18 sc.
ROUND 3: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 24 sc.
ROUND 4: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 30 sc.
ROUND 5: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 36 sc.
ROUND 6-9 (body beg here): Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 10: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 10 sc, work 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 33 sc.
ROUND 11-15: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 16: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 9 sc, work 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 30 sc.
ROUND 17-20: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 21: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 8 sc, work 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 27 sc.
ROUND 22-25: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 26: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 7 sc, work 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 24 sc.
ROUND 27-31: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 32: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, work 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 20 sc. Fasten off.

LEG:
Crochet in the round from bottom up.
Work 4 ch on hook size 3.5 mm/E/4 with red and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Remember CROCHET INFO! Work 6 sc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 12 sc.
ROUND 3-4: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 5: Work 1 sc in each of the first 5 sc, 2 sc in each if the next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc = 14 sc.
ROUND 6: Work 1 sc in each of the first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc = 16 sc.
ROUND 7: Work 1 sc in each of the first 5 sc, * 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* 1 more time, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc = 20 sc.
ROUND 8: Work 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc = 18 sc.
ROUND 9: Work 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc = 16 sc.
ROUND 10: Work 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc = 14 sc.
ROUND 11: Work 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc = 12 sc.
ROUND 12: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 13-18: Switch to off white, work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 19: Switch to red, work 1 sc in every sc.
Repeat rounds 13 to 19 2 more times. Then repeat rounds 13 to 18 1 more time. Fasten off. Work another leg the same way. Fill the legs with some poly stuffing and fasten one leg on each side of bottom of body.

ARM:
Crochet in the round from bottom up.
Work 4 ch on hook size 3.5 mm/E/4 with red and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Work 6 sc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 12 sc.
ROUND 3: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 16 sc.
ROUND 4-5: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 6: Work * 1 sc in each of the first 2 sc, 2 sc tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 12 sc.
ROUND 7: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 8-13: Switch to off white, work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 14: Switch to red, work 1 sc in every sc.
Repeat rounds 8 to 14 2 more times. Then repeat rounds 8 to 13 1 more time. Fasten off. Work another arm the same way. Fill the arms with some poly stuffing and fasten them on each side of neck on body (place each arm edge to edge with last round on body).

ASSEMBLY:
Make a pompom, approx. 2 cm / 3/4'' in diameter with off white and fasten it at the top of hat. Bend the hat down to the side and fasten with a small stitch. Sew on eyes with a stitch for each eye in gray. Sew 1 stitch around same st with some left-over brown, sew on mouth with some stitches in the same color. Sew on nose with off white, sew 3 stitches on top of each other. Sew on 2 button placed approx. 2 and 5 cm / 3/4" and 2'' down from the neck. Fill the body with some poly stuffing and fasten head to body with neat little stitches.
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 (5)

country flag Klub wrote:

Franchement il y a mieux

06.12.2018 - 16:09

country flag Margareta wrote:

Jak należy prać/czyścić lalki robione na szydełku z akrylu i bawełny, żeby ich nie zdeformować?

20.11.2018 - 21:46

country flag Sylvie Papineau wrote:

Bonjour, je m'apprête à faire le Santa's Buddy mais il y a quelque chose que je comprend pas. Au bonnet, on dit après les tours 25-26 de crocheter à partir du tour 23 dans le brin restant, mais c'est indiqué au tour 24 et non 23 de crocheter dans un seul brin ! Merci de me répondre ;)

06.08.2017 - 14:41

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Papineau, au tour 24, on a crocheté dans le brin arrière des ms du tour 23, c'est dans le brin resté libre du tour 23 que l'on va continuer. La vidéo ci-dessous montre comment réaliser cette partie. Bon crochet!

07.08.2017 - 12:05

country flag Mary wrote:

I am one of those people that do not read a pattern but go by the diagram. Does this pattern provide a diagram?

31.07.2017 - 10:56

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mary, this pattern is only written, but there is a video showing from round 24 how to work from round 24 the hat, head and ears. Happy crocheting!

31.07.2017 - 11:24

country flag Adele wrote:

Are these instructions complete? I don't get the pattern. where are the body instructions? where are the hat instructions? it seems like it begins in the head. please help!

24.12.2015 - 14:14

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Adele, the santa is worked from top of hat down to neck (start on top of hat, then work head top down) - then work body from bottom up. Happy crocheting!

02.01.2016 - 13:35