DROPS Baby Merino
DROPS Baby Merino
100% Wool
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DROPS Baby 29-8
DROPS design: Pattern no bm-074-by
Yarn group A
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Measurements: Width: approx. 68 cm Length: approx. 87 cm
Materials:
DROPS BABY MERINO from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
300 g colour 02, off white

Piece can also be knitted with yarn from:
“Alternative yarn (yarn group A”) - see link below.

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 or 80 cm) SIZE 3 mm – or size needed to get 24 stitches and 32 rows in stocking stitch = width 10 cm and 10 cm vertically.
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Categories:
Baby Baby Blankets
Keywords:
lace

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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
from 3.50 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 21.00£.

The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!

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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.
INFORMATION FOR PATTERN:

GARTER STITCH (back and forth):
1 ridge = knit 2 rows.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.3. Diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from the right side.
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BLANKET:
Cast on 163 stitches on circular needle size 3 mm with Baby Merino. Work 5 ridges in GARTER STITCH - see explanation above. Work next row as follows from right side: 5 stitches in garter stitch, A.1 (= 4 stitches), work A.2 over the next 144 stitches (= 18 repetitions of 8 stitches), A.3 (= 5 stitches) and finish with 5 stitches in garter stitch. Continue pattern like this. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures approx. 85 cm (= approx. 22 repetitions of pattern vertically), work 5 ridges in garter stitch. Cast off.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 04.07.2017
1st diagramicon: = knit from the right side, purl from the wrong side

Diagram

symbols = knit from the right side, purl from the wrong side
symbols = between 2 stitches make a yarn over
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
symbols = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over
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 (44)

country flag Susann wrote:

Ich würde die Decke gerne mit drei Farbblöcken stricken. Seegrün, Nordsee und eine dritte Farbe. Aber ich bin mir nicht sicher, was richtig schön dazu passt. Bitte um Unterstützung! Dankeschön.

25.12.2023 - 15:47

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Susann, am besten wenden Sie sich direkt an Ihrem DROPS Händler, dort wird man Ihnen gerne die besten passenden Farben (auch per Telefon oder per E-Mail) empfehlen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

02.01.2024 - 08:24

country flag Natalia wrote:

Hallo! Het dekentje is klaar. Maar na het wassen stinkt het. Zal deze geur na een paar wasbeurten verdwijnen? Groetjes.

02.07.2023 - 20:22

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Natalie,

Normaliter zou het werk niet mogen stinken na het wassen. Wol heeft wel een typische geur wat soms meer naar boven komt als het nat is. Misschien dat je dat ruikt. Wellicht kun je de deken, nadat hij droog is buiten neerleggen om te luchten.

03.07.2023 - 20:42

country flag Ingrid wrote:

Ich habe dasselbe Problem wie Leonie vom 23.09.2021. Ich habe schon mehrmals aufgetrennt. Aber nach der 4. Reihe Muster passt das alles nicht mehr zusammen.

16.02.2022 - 07:24

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Ingrid, lesen Sie die Diagramme von unten nach oben? So sollen Sie immer die selben Maschenanzahl in jedem Diagram haben: 4 M in A.1, 8 M in jedem a.2 und 5 M in A.3. Bei der 11. Reihe stricken Sie: die letzte M in A.1 mit den 2 ersten M A.2 (= der 1. Umschlag = letzte M in A.1), dann stricken Sie die letzte M in A.2 mit den 2 ersten M im nächsten A.2 und mit den 2 ersten M in A.3. Kann das Ihnen helfen?

16.02.2022 - 11:26

country flag Andy wrote:

Hallo allerseits, in der Anleitung steht oben in der Beschreibung, dass es für die Garngruppe B wäre, aber Baby Merino ist Garngruppe A und auch die Nadelstärke lässt vermuten das es Garngruppe A ist. Vielleicht kann das ja mal geändert werden, damit es für neue Strickbegeisterte nicht zu Irritationen führt. Liebe Grüße, Andy

14.01.2022 - 22:57

country flag Marja Steinhoff wrote:

Sivustolla näköjään jotakin isompaa häiriötä. Kuvat ja ohjeet eivät avaudu normaalisti.

04.10.2021 - 21:23

DROPS Design answered:

Hej, meillä oli ongelmia sivuston kuvien kanssa. Nyt vika on kuitenkin korjattu.

06.10.2021 - 16:52

country flag Marja Steinhoff wrote:

Suomenkielisillä sivuilla ei näy merkkien selityksiä

04.10.2021 - 20:13

country flag Leonie wrote:

Hallo, Ihr Lieben! Vielleicht mache ich hier etwas falsch. Wenn ich das Muster in Reihen nach Anleitung stricke, dann sieht es ab der 4. Hin-Reihe ganz komisch aus, irgendwie um einen halben Diamanten verrutscht. Ich habe schon mehrmals die Maschen wieder aufgemacht und neu gestrickt, aber jedes Mal sieht es so seltsam aus. Ist das Muster hier richtig abgedruckt? Das Problem scheint sonst keiner zu haben... Könnt Ihr mir helfen? Alles Liebe!

23.09.2021 - 22:51

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Leonie, setzen Sie Markierungen zwischen jedem Diagram (A.1 muss immer 4 M sein, jedes A.2 immer 8 M und A.3 5 M - nur bei der 11. Reihen stricken Sie die letzte M A.1 mit den 2 ersten M A.2 zusammen und die letzte M in A.2 zusammen mit den 2 ersten M nächstes A.2/A.3, aber bei der Rückreihe sind es wieder die selben Maschenanzahl wie zuvor. Kann das Ihnen helfen?

24.09.2021 - 07:42

country flag Ayelet wrote:

Hello there, I am working on this pattern, and while I measured my gauge before I started, I've reached 22 repetitions and the piece is only 28 inches. Can you tell me, how wide is the piece supposed to be when finished?

17.07.2021 - 23:51

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Ayelet, the inished piece's measurements: Width: approx. 68 cm Length: approx. 87 cm. Happy Stitching!

18.07.2021 - 15:26

country flag Iulia Stoian wrote:

Hi, i made so far a few cm of the patern, one full diamond. The holes are quite small and the pattern is barely visible. I do not understand why. Any ideas?

16.05.2021 - 10:38

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Julia, it can be for different reasons, and here is a few question to ask yourself, and maybe you will find your answer. Are you using the yarn, that is suggested? The suggested needle? Did you make a swatch and changed needles accordingly? Did you wash and block your swatch so see how much the pattern "opens" up? Happy Knitting!

16.05.2021 - 11:49

country flag Anna Maria wrote:

Ciao. Ho appena terminato questa copertina. I bordi laterali si arrotolano. Risolverò lavandola e stirandola? Grazie infinite

10.05.2021 - 22:57

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Anna Maria, una volta lavata, la copertina va bloccata e messa in forma per ottenere il risultato migliore. Buon lavoro!

10.05.2021 - 23:34