DROPS Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
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DROPS AW2425

Teddy Top

Knitted jacket with teddy bear, pants and socks DROPS Alpaca for baby and kids size 3 months to 3 years.

DROPS Baby 3-19
DROPS design: Pattern no Ø-029b-by
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Set consists of: Jacket, pants and socks.

Size: 3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2-3) years
In cm: 56 - 62/68 - 74/80 (86/92 - 98/104)

Materials:
Jacket:
DROPS Alpaca from Garnstudio
50-50-100 (100-100) g colour no 517-medium grey
50-50-100 (100-100) g colour no 501-light grey
50-50-50 (50-50) g colour no 100-off white
50-50-50 (50-50) gr colour no 2923-goldenrod

DROPS buttons: 5-5-5 (6-6) pieces
DROPS circular needle (60 cm) and double pointed needles size 2.5 and 3 mm.
KNITTING TENSION: 10 x 10 cm = 24 stitches x 32 rows on needle size 3 mm and in stocking stitch. Remember that needle size is ONLY a suggestion.

Socks:
DROPS Alpaca from Garnstudio
50-50-50 (50-50) g colour no 100-off white
Needles: DROPS double pointed needles size 2.5 and 3.5 mm
Crochet hook size 3 for chain stitches
KNITTING TENSION: 22 stitches = 10 cm in width on needle size 3.5 mm and in stocking stitch. Remember that needle size is ONLY a suggestion.

Pants:
Size: Pants length: 38-42-47 (52-55) cm.
Leg length: 18-20-23 (27-29) cm.

DROPS Alpaca from Garnstudio
100-150-150 (150-200) g colour no 100, off white
Needle: DROPS circular needle (40 and 60 cm) and double pointed needles size 2.5 and 3 mm.
KNITTING TENSION: 24 stitches x 32 rows on needle size 3 mm and stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm. Remember needle size is only a suggestion.

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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 Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
from 3.40 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 23.80£.

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from cm to inches here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in American English here..
JACKET:
RIB: * Knit 1, purl 1 *.
Pattern: See diagrams M.1-M.3, The diagrams show the pattern from the RS.

Body:
Worked back and forth on circular needle from mid front. Cast on 120-132-144 (158-162) stitches on circular needle size 2.5 mm with goldenrod and work 3-3-3 (4-4) cm rib but after 1 round switch to medium grey. Then switch to circular needle size 3 mm and work in stocking stitch with light grey while at the same time increasing 3-3-3 (13-21) stitches evenly on 1st row = 123-135-147 (171-183) stitches. Remember the knitting tension! After 3-4-5 (5-5) cm with light grey work M.1 with 1 edge stitch in the right side and 2 edge stitches in the left side towards mid front. Then continue with off white at the same time when piece measures 16-18-21 (22-21) cm, divide for armholes as follows: 31-34-37 (43-46) stitches front piece and 61-67-73 (85-91) stitches back piece, finish each part separately.

Back piece: = 61-67-73 (85-91) stitches. When piece measures 19-22-24 (26-29) cm, work M.2 and the finish with M.3. When piece measures 26-29-33 (35-38) cm, cast off 21-23-27 (29-37) stitches mid back for neck. Then cast off 2 stitches in each side on next row. Cast off the remaining 18-20-21 (26-25) stitches for shoulder when piece measures 28-31-35 (37-40) cm.

Left front piece: = 31-34-37 (43-46) stitches. Work pattern as on back piece. When piece measures 24-28-32 (34-37) cm, cast off for neck on every other row: 7-8-10 (11-15) stitches x 1, 2 stitches x 2 and 1 stitches x 2. Cast off the remaining 18-20-21 (26-25) stitches for shoulder when piece measures approx. 28-31-35 (37-40) cm.

Right front piece: = 31-34-37 (43-46) stitches. Work as left front piece.

Sleeve: Cast on 38-40-40 (42-42) stitches on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm with goldenrod and work 2-2-3 (3-4) cm rib but after 1 round switch to medium grey. Switch to double pointed needles size 3 mm, light grey and stocking stitch while at the same time increasing 2-4-6 (10-16) stitches evenly on 1st round = 40-44-48 (52-58) stitches. Work 3-4-4 (4-5) cm while at the same time increasing mid under sleeve 2 stitches x 9-9-10 (10-16) on 3 month: every 4th round 6/9+12/18 months + 2 years: alternately every * 5th and 6th round * 3 years: alternately every * 3rd and 4th round * = 58-62-68 (72-90) stitches. When piece measures 5-6-7 (7-9) cm, work M.1 (make sure to get a repetition mid on top of sleeve), then continue with off white until 3-3-5 (5-7) cm remain. Work M.2 and then finish with M.3. Cast off when piece measures 21-25-27 (28-31) cm.

Assembly: Sew the shoulder seam.

Left band: Pick up 70-90 stitches on needle size 2.5 mm with medium grey along left front piece and work 3 cm rib, cast off.

Right band and neck: Work as left but after 1 cm cast off for 5-5-5 (6-6) buttonholes evenly - 1 buttonhole = cast off 3 stitches, increase 3 new stitches on next row. Pick up approx. 85-95 stitches on needle size 2.5 mm around the neck with medium grey and work 1.5 cm rib, switch to goldenrod, work 1 row and cast off. Sew sleeves to body in edge stitches to avoid a chunky seam. Sew on buttons. Embroider on mouth for teddy bear (M.1) mouth with medium grey backstitches.
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SOCK:
Rib: * Knit 1, purl 1 *.
Moss stitch: * Row 1: Knit 1, purl 1. Row 2nd: Knit over purl and purl over knit. * Repeat 1st and 2nd row upwards.


Cast on 48-50-52 (54-56) stitches on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm with off white and work rib. When piece measures 4-5-5 (5-6) cm, knit 3 together mid back, work 4 rounds and then knit 3 together mid back = 44-46-48 (50-52) stitches. When piece measures 10-11-12 (13-14) cm, switch to double pointed needles size 3.5 mm and stocking stitch while at the same time decreasing to 36-40-40 (44-44) stitches. After 2 rounds work next round as follows: * Knit 2 together, 1 yarn over *. Remember the knitting tension! Work 1 round in stocking stitch, and continue in stocking stitch over the middle 8-10-10 (12-12) stitches (= top piece) (slip the remaining 28-30-30 (32-32) stitches on a stitch holder). After 4-5-5.5 (7-7.5) cm pick up 8-10-12 (14-16) stitches on each side of top piece = 52-60-64 (72-76) stitches in total (including stitches from stitch holder). Now work in the round over all stitches: 1.5-2-2.5 (3-3.5) cm moss stitch, then purl 1 round. Cast off all but the front 8-10-10 (12-12) stitches. Work 9-10-11 (13-14) cm moss stitch (or stocking stitch) for sole over these stitches. Cast off and sew sole to sock. Crochet approx. 25 cm with chain stitches on hook 3 and pull string through eyelet edge.

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PANTS:


RIB: * Knit 1, purl 1 *.

Pants: Work from waist down. Cast on 120-120-132 (132-144) stitches with off white on circular needle size 2.5 mm and work 3 cm in stocking stitch, purl 1 round (= folding edge - now measure piece from here!), 3 cm in stocking stitch. Switch to circular needle size 3 mm and work rib while at the same time increasing to 128-128-136 (144-156) stitches evenly on 1st round. When piece measures 16-18-20 (21-22), increase mid back on each side of the two middle stitch every 3rd round: 1 stitch x 4, at the same time decrease mid front on each side of the middle two stitches every 3rd round: 1 stitch x 4 every 3rd round as follows: Knit 2 twisted together, 2 middle stitches, knit 2 together. When piece measures 20-22-24 (25-26) cm, divide the piece in 2 and finish each leg separately.

Right leg: = 64-64-68 (72-78) stitches. Measure piece from here! When piece measures 2-4-2 (1-2) cm, decrease on the inside of leg: 2 stitches x 5 every 3rd-3rd-4th (5th-5th) cm = 54-54-58 (62-68) stitches. When piece measures 18-20-23 (27-29) cm, decrease evenly to 38-40-42 (42-44) stitches on round. Cast off.
Left leg: Work as right leg
Fold edge in waist double and insert an elastic.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 30.07.2019
Correction - SOCK: Work 1 round in stocking stitch, and continue in stocking stitch over the middle 8-10-10 (12-12) stitches (= top piece) (slip the remaining 28-30-30 (32-32) stitches on a stitch holder).

Diagram

symbols = off white
symbols = light grey
symbols = medium grey
symbols = goldenrod
symbols = put 1 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K2 medium grey, K1 from cable needle medium grey
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 (10)

country flag De Jong wrote:

Prachtig garen, maar het wasvoorschrift zegt: Verzorging: Handwas, max 30°C / Plat laten drogen / Viltbaar \r\nHet mag dus niet in de machine. De vraag is of dat wel zo handig is voor een babyvest.

26.11.2023 - 12:14

country flag Céline Bosse wrote:

Pour le modèle 2 ans, l’emmanchure a une ouverture de 17 cm alors que la manche mesure 14 centimètres. Il ne peut y avoir de correspondance entre les deux. En plus la manche sera attachée avec une partie du dos et devant en couleur naturel. Je ne comprends pas

06.01.2022 - 22:28

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Bosse, il manquait les 2 grandes tailles pour les emmanchures dos & devants (correction faite, merci), autrement dit, les emmanchures sont rabattues à 22 cm soit 15 cm d'emmanchure (hauteur totale 37 cm), comme indiqué dans le schéma. Si votre tension est juste vous avez bien 72 m = 30 cm soit 15 cm pliée en 2. La manche doit se terminer par M.2/M.3 = vous tricotez en naturel jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 5 cm avant la fin et tricotez alors M.2 puis M.3. Bon tricot!

07.01.2022 - 07:31

country flag Céline Bosse wrote:

Bonjour, Je tricote présentement le dos du chandail, j’ai 85 mailles, mais le patron M2 et M3 ne contient que 12 mailles ce qui est un nombre pair, alors même en tricotant sept fois le modèle il reste 3 mailles. Comment y arriver? Et il ne peut y avoir de mailles lisières. Pouvez-vous m’aider s’il vous plaît , merci

03.10.2021 - 23:31

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Bosse, répétez 7 fois les 12 mailles de M.2/M.3 et terminez par la 1ère maille de M.2/M.3. Bon tricot!

04.10.2021 - 08:44

country flag Ria Van Zundert wrote:

Wordt de broek heen en weer gebreid of rond?

22.09.2021 - 20:52

country flag Sandra wrote:

Hello, what does it mean increasing mid under sleeve please.

23.03.2021 - 02:01

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sandra, it is the middle line, under the sleeves. Some sleeves are sewn together there, others have an "imagery" line, and use that as the start of the round, and / or have increses / decreases done at the two sides of this line. Happy Knitting!

23.03.2021 - 05:43

country flag Agneta wrote:

Nalles nos. Mönsterbeskrivning är över tre maskor men, sätt 2 maskor på hjälpsticka, 2r, 2r från hjälpstickan. Får inte ihop det Med vänlig hälsning,

19.02.2021 - 15:31

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Agneta, det skal være én maske på hjælpepinden og vi har rettet :)

23.02.2021 - 13:29

country flag Aistė wrote:

How do you knit "put 2 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K2, K2 from cable needle"? It's instruction for 4 stitches, but the sceme shows this symbol only for 3 stiches? Also - which colour should be used for which stitch?

11.02.2021 - 11:39

DROPS Design answered:

Hi, it should be put 1 st on cable needle and these sts should be in same grey as the eyes :)

23.02.2021 - 13:32

country flag Lorraine Gawlik wrote:

Ref. knitted Teddy Top: pattern no. 029b-by. On instructions for sleeve for 3 month size. What does ....while at the same time increasing mid under sleeve 2 stitches x 9-9-10 (10-16) on 3 month mean?

04.01.2021 - 23:26

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Lorraine, This means that you increase at the same time as you work stocking stitch - increase 2 stitches every 4th round. Happy knitting!

05.01.2021 - 06:46

country flag Marta wrote:

Where is diagram M4? Because here I can't find it....

25.07.2019 - 23:53

DROPS Design answered:

Witaj Marto! Masz rację, już to zgłaszam. Są wakacje więc może to chwilkę potrwać. dziękujemy za zgłoszenie. Pozdrawiamy!

26.07.2019 - 09:11

country flag Miemie wrote:

Worden de mouwen heen en weer gebreid op 2 naalden? of rondgebreid met 4 naalden?

10.06.2019 - 18:51

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Miemie,

De mouwen worden in de rondte gebreid op sokkenbreinaalden.

13.06.2019 - 09:56