DROPS Belle
DROPS Belle
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Sweet Bay

Knitted jumper in garter st with leaf pattern and round yoke, worked top down in DROPS Belle. Size children 3 - 14 years

DROPS Children 27-23
DROPS design: Pattern no vs-003-bn
Yarn group B
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Size: 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 - 13/14 years
Size in cm: 98/104 - 110/116 - 122/128 - 134/140 - 146/152 - 158/164
Materials: DROPS BELLE from Garnstudio
200-250-250-300-350-400 g colour no 15, denim blue

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 or 80 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 and 60 cm) SIZE 3.5 mm (knitting tension for garter st: 21 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm).

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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 Belle
DROPS Belle
53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen
from 1.40 £ /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.
GARTER ST (worked in the round):
1 ridge = 2 rounds. * K 1 round and P 1 round *, repeat from *-*.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 sts on each side of every marker (= 4 inc sts). Beg 1 st before marker and work as follows: 1 YO, K 2 (marker is between these 2 sts), 1 YO. On next round knit yarn overs twisted to avoid holes.
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JUMPER:
Worked in the round on circular needle, top down.

YOKE:
Cast on 77-77-84-84-91-91 sts on a short circular needle size 3.5 mm with Belle. Work A.1 over all sts. On rounds with YOs in A.1 finish with K 1. When A.1 has been worked 1 time vertically, work A.2 (= 7 sts) over all sts (= 11-11-12-12-13-13 repetitions of A.2). When A.2 has been worked 1 time vertically there is 187-187-204-204-221-221 sts on round and piece measures approx. 10 cm. Continue with GARTER ST - see explanation above, AT THE SAME TIME inc 1 st in the middle of every repetition (= 11-11-12-12-13-13 sts inc), inc with YO, P YO on next row to make holes. Repeat inc every 1-1-1½-1½-2-2 cm 0-1-1-2-1-2 more times = 198-209-228-240-247-260 sts. K 1 round while adjusting the no of sts to 200-212-224-240-252-266. Continue in garter st until piece measures 11-12-13-14-15-16 cm. Then work as follows: Work the first 31-33-35-37-39-40 sts (= half back piece), slip the next 38-40-42-46-48-52 sts on a stitch holder (= sleeve), cast on 6 new sts under sleeve, work the next 62-66-70-74-78-82 sts (= front piece), slip the next 38-40-42-46-48-52 sts on a stitch holder (= sleeve), cast on 6 new sts under sleeve, work the remaining 31-33-35-37-39-40 sts (= half back piece).

BODY:
There are now 136-144-152-160-168-174 sts for body. Insert a marker in each side of body where new sts were cast on under sleeves (= 3 new sts on each side of marker). NOW MEASURE THE PIECE FROM HERE. Switch to circular needle size 4 mm. Continue in stocking st. When piece measures 4 cm, inc 1 st on each side of each marker (= 4 sts inc). Repeat inc every 5-6-7-8-9-10 cm 3 more times - READ INCREASE TIP = 152-160-168-176-184-190 sts. Continue in stocking st until piece measures 24-27-30-33-36-37 cm, work 3 ridges. Cast off.

SLEEVE:
Slip sts from stitch holder back on double pointed needles size 4 mm (= 38-40-42-46-48-52 sts). Pick up 1 st in each of the 6 sts cast on under sleeve = 44-46-48-52-54-58 sts. Insert 1 marker mid under sleeve. Now measure the piece from here. Work in stocking st. When piece measures 3 cm dec 1 st on each side of marker, repeat dec every 7-5-5-4-4-4 cm 2-3-3-5-5-7 more times = 38-38-40-40-42-42 sts. Continue in stocking st until sleeve measures 21-24-26-29-32-35 cm, work 3 ridges and cast off.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 07.10.2016
Correction: New pattern A.2 and correction in pattern: YOKE:
Cast on 77-77-84-84-91-91 sts on a short circular needle size 3.5 mm with Belle. Work A.1 over all sts. On rounds with YOs in A.1 finish with K 1. When A.1 has been worked 1 time vertically, work A.2 (= 7 sts) over all sts (= 11-11-12-12-13-13 repetitions of A.2)...
Updated online: 19.10.2016
Correction: text diagram-symbol no 6

Diagram

symbols = K
symbols = P
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts, on next row K/P YO
diagram
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 (74)

country flag Züst Marianne wrote:

Hab jetzt A1 gestrickt. Ab wann werden die Aufnehmen gemacht und wo werden die Markierer gesetzt? Vielen Dank

25.03.2024 - 08:12

country flag Lisa wrote:

Hallo, gibt es dieses schöne Muster auch in einer Anleitung für Erwachsene? Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Seite!

15.03.2024 - 15:34

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Lisa, ja genau hier finden Sie den Pullover für Damen. Viel Spaß beim Stricken!

18.03.2024 - 07:54

country flag Rita Gründler wrote:

Hallo! Warum steht bei 3/4 Jahre die Größe 98/104? Das ist in Deutschland die Größe für viel jüngere Kinder. Meine Enkelin ist 4 und braucht Größe 122, sie ist aber auch nicht ungewöhnlich groß für ihr Alter , sondern eher zart . An welcher Größe kann ich mich orientieren? Vermessen kann ich sie leider nicht. Wäre schön, wenn ich möglichst bald eine Rückantwort bekäme. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Rita

07.02.2024 - 12:46

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Gründer, wir folgen den internationalen Größenstandard, aber natürlich kann man die Größe je nach dem Kind wählen; am besten messen Sie einen ähnlichen Pullover, den Sie gerne trägt, dann vergleichen Sie sie mit der Skizze, so finden Sie die passende Größe. Hier lesen Sie mehr. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

08.02.2024 - 08:15

country flag Gabrielle wrote:

Bonjour, Je n'arrive pas à comprendre où se situe les augmentations de l'empiècement. A quel moment faut-il les commencer? Merci pour votre aide. Gabrielle

04.02.2024 - 15:39

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Gabrielle, elles se trouvent principalement dans le diagramme A.2 où vous augmentez au milieu de chaque A.2 (au milieu de chaque feuille) aux rangs 7, 9, 11, 13 et 15 (les jetés à partir du rang 17 sont systématiquement compensés par une diminution). Bon tricot!

05.02.2024 - 09:27

country flag Cathie Castaneda wrote:

Hello! I have a question with the Sweet Bay pattern. The 3rd sentence under the “Yoke” section states, “on rounds with YO’s in A.1 finish with K1.” Finish where? End of row, or finish each YO? Thanks for your help!

01.02.2024 - 18:59

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Cathie, You work 1 yarn over at the end of each round when there are YOs in A.1. Happy knitting!

02.02.2024 - 08:05

country flag Dorte Thillemann wrote:

Er ved, at strikke blusen i str. 3/4 år. Kan ikke forstå mål skemaet, syntes ikke det stemmer med opskriften. I mål skemaet skal blusen være 36cm fra delingen ved ærmerne. I opskriften skal den være 24 cm, hvorefter man strikker 6 ret pinde. Hvilket mål er korrekt? Mvh Dorte

12.02.2023 - 21:53

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Dorte Om du ser på målskissen vil du se at målet 34 er fra topp til bunn på genseren (altså hele lengden). Fra topp til delingen er det 11 cm som står i målskissen. Det står ikke cm mål fra delingen og ned, men tar man hele lengden på 36 cm minus 11 cm blir det da 24 cm (fra delingen og ned) slik det står i oppskriften. mvh DROPS Design

13.02.2023 - 14:02

country flag Libby wrote:

I am casting on and the neck looks way too small 77 stitches

27.11.2022 - 01:56

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Libby, if the cast-on edge is too tight and not elastic, you can use a larger needle for casting on and then work the garter stitch with the recommended needle. You can also cast on a few more stitches for the neck edge and then decrease them after A.1 up to the number of stitches indicated for your size and then continue with the pattern. Happy knitting!

27.11.2022 - 15:57

country flag Patricia Kool wrote:

Het meerderen over M1 en M2 tot 187 st. begrijp ik niet. Begin 77 st. + 110 st. Het zijn 42 nld samen. Vriendelijke groet, Patricia.

23.10.2022 - 02:17

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Patricia,

Je breit A.1 11 keer in de breedte. A.1 heeft in het begin 7 steken in de breedte en door de meerderingen die in het telpatroon verwerkt zijn heeft A.1 op het einde 17 steken in de breedte. 11 herhalingen van 17 steken in de breedte is 187 steken.

26.10.2022 - 09:16

country flag Diana wrote:

Hola buenas tardes, mi consulta es la siguiente: estoy intentando hacer la medida para 11/12 años que indica montar 91 puntos, el patrón indica tejer A1, que tiene 8 puntos, con lo cual estarían sobrando 3 puntos. También indica que en las vtas con HEBs en A.1, terminar con 1 pt derecho, y es solo una vuelta con HEBs en todo el patrón, a qué se refiere exactamente? Muchas gracias!

03.06.2022 - 20:41

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Diana, el diagrama se muestra sobre 8 puntos, pero puedes trabajar más puntos (ya que se trabaja todo de derecho o de revés la fila entera, pero no importa cuantos puntos). Realmente se trata de un diagrama de 2 puntos, que repetimos 4 veces para que se vea mejor (ya que, si no, sería demasiado estrecho y se podría ver mal al imprimir). Solo importa la cantidad de puntos en la fila con hebras, que tiene que ser un múltiplo de 2. Los primeros 90 puntos se trabajan según el patrón y el último punto es 1 derecho.

04.06.2022 - 18:36

country flag Elaine Fenton wrote:

There is no guidance on how to finish the back of jumper. Do you sew it up or add edge trim and button holes?

20.02.2022 - 14:06

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Fenton, this jumper is worked top down starting from the neck you will increase for yoke, then divide piece for body and sleeve. Continue working body (= front and back piece) in the round to the bottom edge and finish sleeves in the round. There is no button nor buttonholes there. Happy knitting!

21.02.2022 - 10:37