DROPS Merino Extra Fine
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Lille Lisa

The set consists of: Children’s knitted hat and neck warmer with small cables. Sizes 3 - 12 years. The set is worked in DROPS Merino Extra Fine.

DROPS Children 30-15
DROPS Design: Pattern no me-034-bn
Yarn group B
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For the complete set, there will be enough with approx. 150-150-150 g DROPS Merino Extra Fine.
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HAT:
Sizes: 3/5 - 6/9 - 10/12 years
Fits head measurements: 50/52 - 52/54 - 54/56 cm / 20"-21"-22"
Materials:
DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
100-100-100 g color 33, rose

The piece can also be knitted with yarn from:
"Alternative yarn (Yarn Group B)" – see the link below.

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm / 16'') SIZE 4 mm/US 6 – or the size needed to get 21 stitches and 28 rows stockinette stitch on 10 cm / 4'' in width and 10 cm / 4'' in height.

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm / 16'') SIZE 3.5 mm/US 4 for rib - or the size needed to get 22 stitches and 30 rows stockinette stitch on 10 cm / 4'' in width and 10 cm / 4'' in height.
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NECK WARMER:
Sizes: 3/5 - 6/9 - 10/12 years
Materials:
DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio (belongs to Yarn Group B)
100-100-100 g color 33, rose

The piece can also be knitted with yarn from:
"Alternative yarn (Yarn Group B)" – see the link below.

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm / 16'') SIZE 4 mm/US 6 – or the size needed to get 21 stitches and 28 rows stockinette stitch on 10 cm / 4'' in width and 10 cm / 4'' in height.

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm / 16'') SIZE 3.5 mm/US 4 for rib - or the size needed to get 22 stitches and 30 rows stockinette stitch on 10 cm / 4'' in width and 10 cm / 4'' in height.

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 MM/E/4 – for edge.

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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 Merino Extra Fine
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
100% Wool
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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.
INFORMATION FOR THE PATTERN:

RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked in the round):
1 ridge = 2 rounds. Knit 1 round and purl 1 round.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2.
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HAT:
The piece is worked in the round with circular needle, bottom up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary. Cast on 112-112-120 stitches with circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 and Merino Extra Fine. Work rib (= knit 2 / purl 2) for 4 cm / 1½''. Change to circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 and work as follows: * A.1 (= 2 stitches), purl 6 *, work from *-* a total of 14-14-15 times. Continue the pattern in this way. When A.1 has been completed one time in height, continue working in the same way with A.2 over each A.1 = 126-126-135 stitches. REMEMBER THE GAUGE! When the piece measures 16-17-18 cm / 6 3/4-7'' decrease 1 stitch at the beginning of each purl section, by purling 2 stitches together = 112-112-120 stitches. Continue the decreases every cm / 3/8'', but decrease alternately at the end and beginning of the purl section a total of 5 times upwards = 56-56-60 stitches. On the next round, knit all stitches together 2 and 2 = 28-28-30 stitches. Knit 1 round, then knit all stitches together again, 2 and 2 = 14-14-15 stitches.
Cut the strand, pull it through the remaining stitches, tighten and fasten well. The hat measures approx. 21-22-23 cm / 8 1/4"-8 3/4"-9'' in height.

POM POM:
Make a pom pom of approx. 4-6 cm / 1½"-2 1/4'' in diameter and fasten to top of hat.
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NECK WARMER:
The piece is worked in the round with circular needle, top down. Cast on 88-96-104 stitches with circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 and Merino Extra Fine. Work rib (= knit 2 / purl 2) for 11-12-13 cm / 4½"-4 3/4"-5''. Change to circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 and work as follows: * A.1 (= 2 stitches), purl 6 *, work from *-* a total of 11-12-13 times. When A.1 has been completed one time in height, continue in the same way with A.2 over each A.1 = 99-108-117 stitches. REMEMBER THE GAUGE! When the piece measures 14-15-16 cm / 5½"-6"-6 1/4'' increase 1 stitch at the beginning of each purl section, increase 1 stitch by making a yarn over, the yarn over is purled twisted on the next round so you do not get a hole. Continue the increases every 3rd round, but increase alternately at the end and beginning of the purl section a total of 5 times = 154-168-182 stitches. When the piece measures 20-22-24 cm / 8"-8 3/4"-9½'' work 2 RIDGES over all stitches, then bind off with knit.

CROCHET EDGE:
Crochet an edge around the bottom of the neck warmer with hook size 3.5 mm/E/4 and Merino Extra Fine as follows: Work 1 single crochet in the first stitch, * 3 chain stitches, work 1 double crochet in the first chain stitch worked, skip approx. 1½ cm / ½'', work 1 single crochet in the next stitch *, work from *-* to end of round, finish with 1 slip stitch in the first single crochet.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = knit
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 2 stitches in the next stitch, pass the slipped stitch over the 2 stitches
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 2, pass the slipped stitch over the 2 stitches
symbols = no stitch, skip this square
diagram

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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 (68)

country flag Katja wrote:

Hei, haluaisin kovasti tehdä Lille Lisa-ohjeella pipon ja kaulurin 1-vuotiaalle. Mitenköhän metsään menee jos vaan vaihdan langan baby merinoon?

10.11.2023 - 17:28

DROPS Design answered:

Hei, voit kokeilla, neulo tällöin pienimmän koon mukaisesti. Vaarana kuitenkin on, että neuleista tulee silti liian isot.

13.11.2023 - 17:34

country flag Pia Gulbrandsen wrote:

Hej! Jättefin halsvärmare

05.10.2023 - 18:41

country flag Bruna wrote:

Buonasera! Nello schema A1 e A2 si parla di maglie dritte,ma dalla foto è evidente che le maglie tra il motivo a treccia sono a rovescio…mi confermate che c è un errore nella legends dello schema? Grazie

03.02.2023 - 23:15

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Bruna, nelle spiegazioni è indicato di ripetere * A.1 e 6 maglie rovescio * per tutto il giro. Buon lavoro!

04.02.2023 - 22:48

country flag Dorothee Abbott wrote:

The Lille Lisa small cable : finished the first A1 and A2 rows and are starting with A1 on top of A2. A2 left off with 3 knit stitches. The first row of A1 instructions only has two stitches. What goes into the first stitch, or do I start the pattern with the first stitch?

05.01.2023 - 05:44

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Abbott, after you have worked the first A.1 in height, just repeat A.2 in height, this means A.1 will only be worked one time in height, then just repeat A.2. Happy knitting!

05.01.2023 - 11:08

country flag Paarnannguaq wrote:

Hej Hvordan får jeg (huen) fra 112 masker til 126 masker når jeg har strikket A2 færdigt? Jeg får de samme masker (altså 112) hver gang jeg strikker

27.12.2022 - 13:47

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Paarnannguaq Du legger opp 112 masker og strikker vrangbord i 4 cm, deretter strikker du A.1 og 6 masker vrang x 14 = 112 masker. Når du strikker 2. omgang av A.1 øker du med 1 kast hver gang A.1 strikkes = 14 økte masker = 112+14= 126 masker. Når du starter på A.2 har du altså 126 masker på pinnen. mvh DROPS Design

02.01.2023 - 13:42

country flag Laverlochere M N wrote:

Que signifie dans un diagramme : pas de maille, sauté cette case

05.12.2021 - 19:29

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Laverlochere, au 1er rang de A.2 vous diminuez 1 maille (= vous glissez la 1ère maile de A.2, tricotez les 2 m suivantes et repassez la 1ère maille de A.2 par-dessus les 2 m tricotées), à la fin de ce 1er rang, vous avez donc uniquement 2 mailles, et le 2ème rang va se tricoter sur 2 mailles (=et non 3, d'où la case noire) ainsi: 1 m end, 1 jeté, 1 m end (= vous avez de nouveau 3 mailles). Bon tricot!

06.12.2021 - 08:52

country flag Štěpánka wrote:

Dobrý den, ráda bych upletla tento nákrčník pro mou vnučku, ale velikost je uvedená až od 3 let. Bylo by možné určit počet ok pro batole staré 9 až 12 měsíců? Předem děkuji. Štěpánka

09.11.2021 - 18:31

DROPS Design answered:

Dobrý den, Šěpánko! Pro takovou velikost by mělo stačit zmenšit model o cca 5 cm, tj. (podle hustoty našeho zkušebního vzorku) o cca 10 ok. Určitě si ale udělejte zkušební vzorek vlastní! Ať se vám hezky plete! Hana

14.11.2021 - 13:45

country flag Anita wrote:

Excuse me but this pattern and a “chart” is one of the stupidest I’ve ever seen (especially for new knitters who I can see could totally be discouraged to even try and knit this hat). Have you even read what you wrote as an instruction on the first row of A1?? If anyone needs help with this contact me on ravelry, my username is tethra. Happy knitting!

23.10.2021 - 07:11

country flag Neda Zaniol wrote:

It would be lovely and helpfu if your patterns had written instruction, for those who can't follow charts

22.10.2021 - 21:56

country flag Lynne McConnell wrote:

I have an Etsy Shop (MountainLaurelLynne) and I was wondering what the policy is concerning selling items made from DROPS patterns.

15.10.2021 - 06:19

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs McConnell, you will find all informations about coypright at the bottom page. Happy knitting!

15.10.2021 - 08:07