DROPS Baby Merino
DROPS Baby Merino
100% Wool
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Golden Slumber

Knitted blanket for babies in DROPS BabyMerino. The piece is worked with a leaf pattern from the middle out in a square. Theme: Baby blanket

DROPS Baby 33-2
DROPS Design: Pattern no bm-109-by
Yarn group A
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Measurements: approx. 100 x 100 cm
Materials:
DROPS BABYMERINO from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
450 g colour 44, powder

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ACCESSORIES FOR THE PATTERN:

KNITTING TENSION:
23 stitches in width and 30 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3.5 MM.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3.5 MM: length 40 cm, 60 cm and 80 cm.
The needle size is only a guide. If you have too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

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Categories:
Baby Baby Blankets
Keywords:
lace leaf pattern

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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 31.50£.

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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.
EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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PATTERN: 
See diagrams A.1 to A.7. The diagrams show all the rows in the pattern seen from the right side.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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BLANKET - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked in the round with double pointed needles / circular needle from the middle outwards in a square. Change to a longer circular needle when necessary.

BLANKET:
Cast on 8 stitches with double pointed needles size 3.5 mm and BabyMerino. Divide the stitches so that there are 2 stitches on each needle. Knit 1 round. The next round is worked as follows: Work * A.1 (= 1 stitch), knit 1 (= corner stitch – to be able to see the corner stitch more easily, you can insert a marker thread in this stitch) *, work from *-* a total of 4 times. Continue with A.1 and 1 knitted corner stitch between each repeat of A.1. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When A.1 has been completed there are 39 stitches between each corner stitch and a total of 160 stitches on the needle.
The next round is worked as follows: * Work A.2 (= 9 stitches), A.3 (= 18 stitches), A.4 (= 12 stitches) and knit the corner stitch *, work from *-* a total of 4 times. Continue working A.2 to A.4 like this. When A.2 - A.4 have been worked 1 time in height there are 232 stitches on the row (57 stitches between each corner stitch). 
Continue to repeat A.2, A.3 and A.4 in height. For each repetition in height, you will work one more A.3 between A.2 and A.4. 
Work diagrams A.2 to A.4. a total of 9 times in height (or to desired length) = 808 stitches on the needle (201 stitches between each corner stitch).
The next round is worked as follows: * Work A.5 (= 9 stitches), A.6 until there are 12 stitches left before the corner stitch (i.e. work 10 repeats of 18 stitches, if A.2 to A.4 were worked 9 times in height), work A.7 (= 12 stitches) and knit the corner stitch * work from *-* a total of 4 times. When A.5 to A.7 have been completed there are 920 stitches on the needle (229 stitches between each corner stitch) and the piece measures approx. 100 cm between each corner stitch.

CASTING OFF:
Cast off, but to avoid the cast-off edge being tight you can make 1 yarn over after each yarn over from the previous round at the same time as you cast off. The yarn overs are cast off as normal stitches.
Tack a strand up and down around the hole in the middle of the blanket (by the cast-on edge). Tighten the strand so that the hole is closed and then fasten well.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 25.11.2021
Correction: Diagrams A.5, A.6 and A.7 has been edited from row 19 and upwards.

Diagram

symbols = knit
symbols = purl
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over; on the next round work the yarn over to create a hole
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 2 together and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted together stitches
diagram
diagram
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 (49)

country flag Gitte Hedemann wrote:

Jeg har brug for hjælp til starten af Golden slumber babytæppe?\r\nVh. Gitte Hedemann

03.02.2024 - 18:46

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Gitte. Vi skal hjelpe deg så godt vi kan, men fint om du kan fortelle mer nøyaktig hva du trenger hjelp til i starten (begynnelsen blir som en firkant, du starter med 2 masker på hver pinne = 4 strømpepinner og bytter til rundpinne når du har nok masker) og følger diagram A.1. mvh DROPS Design

12.02.2024 - 11:57

country flag Corinna Popa wrote:

Hallo, ich hänge am Anfang schon.\r\nIch schlage 8 Maschen an und dann eine Runde Re, so weit verstehe ich es aber dann komme ich nicht weiter, laut strickschrift habe ich nur insgesamt 4 masche auf der nadel und mache zwei Umschläge einen vor und einen nach der masche. Komme irgendwie gar nicht weiter

03.08.2023 - 21:51

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Papa, A.1 wird 4 Mal in der Runde wiederholt mit jeweils 1 Masche glatt rechts dazwischen, so stricken Sie: *A.1, 1 M rechts* x 4 ; bei der 1. Runde stricken Sie dann: *A.1 (= 1 Umschlag, 1 Masche rechts, 1 Umschlag), dann 1 Masche rechts (Ecke)* x 4. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

04.08.2023 - 08:10

country flag Maite wrote:

La leyenda de los puntos esta mal verdad? Dice que las lazadas se trabajen retorcidas para evitar que haga un agujero, el patrón en ingles dice todo lo contrario...

27.05.2023 - 17:43

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Maite, se trataba de una errata, ya la hemos corregido. Muchas gracias.

28.05.2023 - 17:23

country flag Lisbeth Horsdal wrote:

Må jeg strikke dette tæppe, give det til mødrehjælpen, så de sælger det videre eller strider det mod ophavsretten

25.05.2023 - 20:56

country flag Ursula Prii wrote:

Kas on võimalik kuidagi algajale selgitada kuidas edasi tagasi ridadena seda beebiteki mustrit kududa? Kuna mustris ei ole näidatud kahte kõrvuti asetsevat lehte ja nende peal olevat leherida,olen päris hädas

15.04.2023 - 17:12

DROPS Design answered:

Tere! See beebitekk kootakse ringselt keskelt väljapoole (nagu linikut), korrates mustrit neljal küljel: antud on ühe külje jagu mustrit, sama kordad igal küljel. Lisasin lause mustrikorduse kohta. Ehk on abiks! Head kudumist!

25.04.2023 - 13:13

country flag Bianca wrote:

Nel diagramma A2 al secondo ferro troviamo 11 maglie da lavorare. Al giro successivo Nel diagramma sono conteggiate 10 maglie da lavorare. Come si fa. Grazie per la vostra cortese attenzione

17.03.2023 - 20:05

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Bianca, le differenze in A.2 e A.4 vengono compensate da A.3. Buon lavoro!

06.05.2023 - 23:39

country flag Angela Schießl wrote:

Hallo Team, ich habe das Muster gestrickt bis einmal den rapport A1A2A3A4. Jetz verstehe nicht wie die zunahme passiert Also den 2. Rapport wiederholen. Danke für die Antwort. Angela Schießl

10.03.2023 - 17:46

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Schießl, jetzt stricken Sie: *A.2 (= 9M) über die ersten 9 Maschen von vorrigen A.2, A.3 wiederholen Sie bis 1Mal mehr in der Breite als beim vorrigen Rapporte = bis 12 M vor dem nächsten Ecke übrig sind, und stricken Sie A.4 über die letzten 12 Maschen von vorrigen A.4* und von *-* noch 3 Mal in der Runde wiederholen. A.3 wird jezt über die letzten 10 M vorrigen A.2 + die 18 M vorrigen A.3 + ersten 8 M vorrigen A.4 (= 10+18+8=36 M = 2 Rapporte A.4) gestrickt. Beim nächsten Rapport in der Höhe stricken Sie dann 3 Rapporte A.3 zwischen A.2 undA.4 usw. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

13.03.2023 - 09:04

country flag Trea wrote:

Ik hen A1, A2, A3 en A4 nu 1x gebreid. Ik begrijp de uitleg hieronder niet zo goed: Ga verder met A.2, A.3 en A.4 in de hoogte. Voor elke herhaling in de hoogte, breit u nog een A.3 tussen A.2 en A.4. Brei ik hier dan A3 2x tussen A2 en A4? Wanneer dan? Met vriendelijke groet, Trea

11.02.2023 - 22:36

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Trea,

Als je het telpatroon 1 keer in de hoogte hebt gebreid heb je (door de meerderingen die in het patroon verwerkt zijn) meer steken op de naald, waardoor je nog een herhaling van A.3 in de breedte kunt maken.

12.02.2023 - 17:20

country flag Anne Louise wrote:

Kan jeg strikke dette tæppe i Drops Cotton Merino? Hvis ja, hvor mange nøgler skal jeg da bruge?

31.03.2022 - 13:58

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Anne Louise DROPS Baby Merino og Cotton Merino tilhører ikke samme garngruppe og har forskellig strikkefasthed. Hvis du vælger at strikke den i DROPS Cotton Merino vil tæppet blive større, så du får brug for lidt flere nøgler - tag hellere et nøgle for meget end et for lidt :)

04.04.2022 - 11:16

country flag Pauline wrote:

Dag DROPS-team, Ik heb A1 gebreid, en wil nu verder gaan met A2 / A3 / A4 maar moet ik deze dan van rechts naar links lezen? En waarom wordt dat zo aangegeven als er op rondbreinaalden wordt gewerkt? Hartelijke groet, Pauline

31.03.2022 - 07:50

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Pauline,

Je leest inderdaad de patronen van rechts naar links. Omdat je vanuit het midden breit met de rondbreinaald brei je steeds aan de goede kant en je breit richting links. Je leest de patronen dus ook van rechts naar links. Als je 1 naald in de rondte hebt gebreid, begin je met de volgende naald in het telpatroon, weer van rechts naar links lezend.

04.04.2022 - 13:15