DROPS Puna
DROPS Puna
100% Alpaca
from 18.00 RON /50g
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Knitted socks with cables and rib for baby. Size 1 month - 4 years Piece is knitted in DROPS Puna.

DROPS Baby 31-25
DROPS design: Pattern pu-002-by
Yarn group B
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Size: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2- 3/4) years
To fit foot length: 10-11-12 (14-16) cm
Materials:
DROPS PUNA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
50-50-50 (50-50) g colour no 02, beige

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

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 mm – or size needed to get 24 stitches and 34 rows in stocking stitch = width 10 cm and 10 cm vertically.

DROPS CABLE NEEDLE - for cables.
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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 Puna
DROPS Puna
100% Alpaca
from 18.00 RON /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 18.00RON.

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

INFORMATION FOR PATTERN:

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.3.
Diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from the right side.
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SOCK:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles.
Cast on 48-52-52 (56-56) stitches on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm with Puna. Work A.1 (= 2 stitches) over the first 18-20-20 (22-22) stitches, A.2a (= 13 stitches) and finish with A.3 (= 2 stitches) over the remaining 17-19-19 (21-21) stitches. When A.2a has been worked 1 time vertically, work A.2b over A.2a. Continue pattern like this. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When piece measures 5-6-6 (6-7) cm, work as before until 1 stitch remains on round, knit the last stitch and the first 2 stitches 3 together (= 2 stitches decreased), work 4 rounds, then purl 3 stitches (= purl 1, knit 1 twisted, 1 purl) together mid back (= 2 stitches decreased) = 44-48-48 (52-52) stitches.
When piece measures approx. 8-9-10 (11-12) cm, adjust so that next round in A.2b is 1st or 3rd round, work the first 16-18-18 (20-20) stitches, then slip them on 1 stitch holder, work the next 13 stitches and keep this on the needle (A.2b = upper foot) and work the remaining 15-17-17 (19-19) stitches and then slip them on 1 stitch holder. Cut the yarn and continue back and forth with A.2b over the 13 stitches on needle.
When upper foot measures 3½-4-5 (6½-7½) cm, pick up 10-12-14 (20-22) stitches on each side of upper foot and slip stitches from stitch holders back on needles = 64-72-76 (92-96) stitches. Work rib (= purl 1, knit 1 twisted) in the round, over all stitches for 1½-2-2½ (3-3½) cm, then cast off the first 26-30-32 (40-42) stitches, work rib as before over the next 13 stitches and cast off the last 25-29-31 (39-41) stitches.
Work rib back and forth for 9-10-11 (13-15) cm over the remaining 13 stitches for sole. Stitch knitted twisted from right side, is purled from wrong side.
Cast off and sew sole to sock - sew edge to edge to avoid a chunky seam. 
Knit another sock the same way.

Diagram

symbols = knit twisted from right side, purl from wrong side
symbols = purl from the right side, knit from the wrong side
symbols = knit from the right side, purl from the wrong side
symbols = slip 3 stitches on cable needle behind piece, knit 1, knit 3 from cable needle
symbols = slip 1 stitch on cable needle in front of piece, knit 3, knit 1 from cable needle
diagram

Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.

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 Patricia wrote:

Hello! I am stuck at "When piece measures 5-6-6 (6-7) cm, work as before until 1 stitch remains on round, knit the last stitch and the first 2 stitches 3 together (= 2 stitches decreased), work 4 rounds" I knit the last stitch with the first 2 stitches as instructed. I am now confused on how to continue the new round; do I knit A.1 for 18 stitches still, or do I only do it for 16 stitches? Also, does the decrease count as the first A.1 stitch, or do I do another twisted knit to start?

27.11.2022 - 03:11

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Patricia, continue working A.1 over A.1, A.2 over A.2 and A.3 over A.3, but the number of stitches in A.1 and A.3 will vary due to the decreases. The decreased stitch is the first stitch of A.1. Happy knitting!

27.11.2022 - 16:42

country flag Katarzyna wrote:

Dzień dobry, mam problem ze zrozumieniem początku instrukcji, tj.: "Przerabiać schemat A.1 ponad 18-22 pierwszymi oczkami, schemat A.2a i zakończyć przerabiając schemat A.3 ponad 17-21 ostatnimi oczkami". Nigdy wcześniej nie spotkałam określenia "przerabiać ponad oczkami". Czy słowo "ponad" ma takie samo znaczenie w zdaniu: "przerabiać schemat A.2b ponad schematem A.2a"? Będę bardzo wdzięczna za pomoc.

21.09.2022 - 21:42

DROPS Design answered:

Witaj Kasiu, ponad oczkami oznacza 'przez X oczek'. Serdecznie pozdrawiamy!

22.09.2022 - 11:34

country flag Britney W wrote:

Hi! I will also be stuck at: "When piece measures approx. 8-9-10 (11-12) cm, adjust so that next round in A.2b is 1st or 3rd round, " I don't understand any of that. Sorry for the questions, I usually knit to long hand patterns. This is my first diagram! Thanks for your help!

20.03.2022 - 13:23

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Britney, this means that, when measuring the piece, you need to make sure that the last round you have worked is the 2nd or 4th round in A.2b, so that the pattern is not discontinued. Happy knitting!

20.03.2022 - 18:26

country flag Britney W wrote:

I'm stuck at: "When piece measures 5-6-6 (6-7) cm, work as before until 1 stitch remains on round, knit the last stitch and the first 2 stitches 3 together (= 2 stitches decreased)" If I work the round until 1 stitch remain and knit 3 together, I will be working into the front of the sock A.2b and knitting together the 2 purls right before the first cable. Then the cable pattern will look weird. I am so confused!

20.03.2022 - 13:10

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Britney, the last stitch in the round is the last stitch from A.3 (= mid back of sock) which is worked together with the first 2 stitches of A.1 (= also at the mid back of the sock). These stitches are worked in rib so they won't modify the cable pattern. Happy knitting!

20.03.2022 - 18:23

country flag Janie wrote:

If you are working in a round how is there a wrong side

28.02.2022 - 23:51

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Janie, The wrong side is when you are working the heel back and forth. Happy knitting!

01.03.2022 - 09:06

country flag Lorella Ronca wrote:

Buongiorno, non riesco a capire da dove parte questo progetto. Dall'alto? Quando descrive di rimanere solo con una maglia di che punto della stivalino si parla? Esiste un disegno dello stivale aperto? Prima di essere cucito? Grazie

30.12.2021 - 11:51

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Lorella, le calze sono lavorate in tondo. Buon lavoro!

30.12.2021 - 22:10

country flag Lorella Ronca wrote:

Per realizzare questo progetto posso usare i ferri circolari?

29.12.2021 - 19:18

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Lorella, questo modello è lavorato in tondo, per cui può utilizzare i ferri circolari con cavo da almeno 80 cm con la tecnica del magic loop. Buon lavoro!

29.12.2021 - 22:11

country flag Sylvie-Lyne wrote:

Bonjour, Pour le patron A1 , je fais seulement la maille endroit torse(-] et le X ,je le fais à l’envers normalement? Si je comprends bien, je commence le rang avec une maille torse endroit (A1)et je le termine aussi avec une maille endroit (A3). J’ai donc 2 mailles endroits côte à côte derrière la chaussette. Merci pour tout

17.12.2021 - 22:47

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sylvie-Lyne, A.1 se tricote effectivement en côtes (1 m env, 1 m torse à l'end), vu sur l'endroit, autrement dit, vous commencez le tour par 1 m env; Vous tricotez A.3 (= 1m torse à l'end, 1 m env), vus sur l'end , sur un nombre impair de mailles, autrement dit, vous terminerez le tour par la 1ère m de A.3 = 1 m torse à l'end, ainsi, les côtes tomberont juste au milieu dos de la chaussette. Bon tricot!

20.12.2021 - 07:11

country flag Irene Motti wrote:

Vielen Dank für diese tolle Anleitung! :-) Falls das Zopfmuster nicht erkennbar ist, ist ggf. das Diagramm nicht richtig umgesetzt worden: hier gilt - = rechts verschränkt, x = links

20.11.2021 - 12:40

country flag Corinna wrote:

Hallo, vielen lieben Dank. Aber leider hilft die Antwort gar nicht weiter und stellt auch keine Lösung dar, meine gestellten Fragen zu beantworten, denn das Zopfmuster ist nicht zu erkennen. Es ist auch nicht klar, ob sich A.2 auch noch mal in drei Reihen über A.2b gestrickt wird um dann im nächsten "Rep" für das eindeutige Zopfmuster zu sorgen, denn so kommt kein Zopfmuster zur Geltung weder eine Art Zopfstruktur. Wo liegt der Fehler? LG Corinna

23.06.2021 - 18:14

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Corinna, es tut mir leid, daß ich Ihnen nicht richtig helfen könnte, darf ich noch mal versuchen? A.2 a = 4 Reihen = Bündchen und wird nur einmal in der Höhe gestrickt, nach diesen 4 Reihen stricken Sie A.2b über A.2a (= 4 Reihen), A.2b wiederholen Sie dann in der Höhe (= 1 Zopf bei jeder 4. Reihe/Runde). Vielleicht kann Ihnen Ihr DROPS Laden besser auch telefonisch oder per E-Mail weiterhelfen? Viel Spaß beim stricken!

24.06.2021 - 08:42