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Crocheted blanket in DROPS Air. The piece is worked in squares with cables and relief stitches.

DROPS 203-1
DROPS Design: Pattern no ai-232
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZE:
The piece measures approx.: Width = 96 cm = 37 3/4”. Length = 122 cm = 48”.
1 square measures approx. 24 x 24 cm = 9 1/2” x 9 1/2”.

MATERIALS:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
650 g color 03, pearl grey

CROCHET GAUGE:
13 double crochets in width and 10 rows in height (with pattern) = 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4”.

CROCHET HOOK:
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 5.5 MM = US I/9.
Hook size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger hook size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller hook size.

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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 Air
DROPS Air
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
from 6.45 $ /50g
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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.
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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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CHAIN STITCH:
If you work outermost on the hook the chain stitch will often be too tight; 1 chain stitch should be as long as 1 double crochet is wide.

CROCHET INFORMATION:
At the beginning of each row of double crochets work 1 chain stitch (in addition to the first double crochet).
At the beginning of each row of double crochets replace the first double crochet with 3 chain stitches.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.5.

SQUARES:
Work 4 of each of the following squares:
SQUARE 1: See diagram A.1.
SQUARE 2: See diagram A.2.
SQUARE 3: See diagram A.3.
SQUARE 4: See diagram A.4.
SQUARE 5: See diagram A.5.

QUADRUPLE-DOUBLE CROCHET:
Make 4 yarn overs, insert hook around stitch, pick up strand, make 1 yarn over and pull the strand through the first 2 loops on the hook *, repeat from *-* a total of 5 times = 1 stitch.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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BLANKET – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The blanket is made up of 20 squares. Work 4 of each of the 5 different squares. Work all the squares first before working them together and finally working an edge along both short sides of the blanket.

CROCHET SQUARE:
Work 33 chain stitches (including 3 chain stitches to turn with) using hook size 5.5 mm = US I/9 and Air – read CHAIN STITCH. Turn and work 1 double crochet in the 4th chain stitch from the hook (= 2 double crochets) – read CROCHET INFORMATION, work 1 double crochet in each chain stitch to end of row = 31 double crochets.
Then work back and forth according to the diagram – read SQUARES and TRIPLE-TREBLE CROCHET. REMEMBER THE CROCHET GAUGE! When the diagram has been completed, cut and fasten the strand. The square measures approx. 24 x 24 cm = 9 1/2” x 9 1/2” .

ASSEMBLY:
Lay the squares out with the square numbers corresponding to the numbers in the illustration (4 squares in width and 5 in length). Make sure all squares are lying with the right side up and with the same crochet direction. The squares are worked together in length, then these lengths are worked together in width.
Work together as follows:
Lay 2 squares together, wrong side to wrong side. Work through both layers as follows: ** 1 double crochet in corner, * 3 chain stitches, skip forward approx. 1½-2 cm = 1/2”-3/4”, work 1 double crochet in next stitch *. Work from *-* up to and including the next corner and work 3 chain stitches (= transition to next 2 squares) **. Repeat from **-** along the whole length and finish with 1 double crochet in the last corner. Cut and fasten the strands. Work all the lengths together, then the lengths together in width in the same way.

EDGE:
Now work an edge along the one short side of the blanket as follows: Fasten the strand with 1 slip stitch in the first stitch in the corner and then work 3 chain stitches (= 1 double crochet), work 1 double crochet in each of the remaining double crochets along this side (= 4 squares of 31 stitches) = 124 double crochets. Cut and fasten the strand. Work a similar edge along the other short side.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = row already worked! Start at arrow
symbols = start here
symbols = single crochet in stitch
symbols = double crochet in stitch
symbols = 2 single crochets in same stitch
symbols = 2 SINGLE CROCHETS WORKED TOGETHER: * Insert hook in next stitch, pick up strand *, repeat from *-* one more time, make a yarn over and pull it through all 3 loops on hook (= 1 double crochet decreased)
symbols = RELIEF-DOUBLE-TREBLE CROCHET (only worked on row of double crochets): Work 1 double-treble crochet around the double crochet from the previous row of double crochets (do not work in loop, but around the double crochet itself). Start of line = row where this relief-double-treble crochet starts. The circle at the end of the relief-double-treble crochet = shows which double crochet from the previous double crochet row you are working around.
symbols = RELIEF-DOUBLE-TREBLE CROCHET (only worked on row of double crochets): Work 1 double-treble crochet around 1 double-treble crochet /triple-treble crochet from the previous row of double crochets (do not work in loops, but around the double-treble crochet /triple-treble crochet itself). Start of line = row where this relief-double-treble crochet starts. The dot at the end of the relief-doublecrochet = shows which double-treble crochet /triple-treble crochet from the previous row of double crochets you are working around.
symbols = RELIEF-TRIPLE-TREBLE CROCHET (only worked on row of double crochets): Work 1 triple-treble crochet around 1 double-treble crochet /triple-treble crochet from the previous double crochet row (do not work in loops, but around the double-treble crochet /triple-treble crochet itself. Start of line = row where this relief-triple-treble crochet starts. The square at the end of the relief-triple-treble crochet = shows which double-treble crochet /triple-treble crochet from the previous double crochet row you are working around.
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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 (49)

country flag Blondel wrote:

Dans l esprit des carreaux de ciment, ces motifs variés sont élégants et donnent envie de réaliser ce plaid

24.09.2019 - 13:54

country flag MJ wrote:

J\'adore se modèle, je suis entrain de le faire. Laine très agréable et douce.

12.09.2019 - 11:41

country flag Grete Helle wrote:

Hipp hurra! Jeg får det til nå👍 Blir utrolig fint.

21.08.2019 - 08:18

country flag Grete Helle wrote:

Hei. Skullle gjerne hatt mulighet til å ta bilde, men kan ikke se at det er det...Utrolig fint teppe! Jeg har kjøpt garn og har strikket lapp 1, men synes trippel relieff masken som gå opp mot høyre blir fremtreden, slik som den andre. Kanskje jeg gjør noe feil? PS Elsker garnet! Det er superbløtt😊🧶 Håper på raskt svar da jeg har begynt heklingen. Mvh Grete Helle

28.07.2019 - 08:48

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Grete, ja vist er det lækkert :) Jeg tror ikke du gør fejl... se gerne det 4.billede i opskriften som viser maskerne tydeligt. God fornøjelse!

02.08.2019 - 09:31

country flag Tiny Rousse Meeuwissen wrote:

Ik kan de tel tekeningen niet uitprinten

17.07.2019 - 15:21

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Tiny,

Je kan bovenaan bij de patroon instructies op de knop 'patroon' klikken. (Daarna in het venster dat opent nogmaals bovenin op de link 'patroon afdrukken' klikken) om het volledige patroon met teltekening af te te drukken. Je kan ook met de rechter muisknop op de teltekening klikken, dan kiezen voor 'Afbeelding openen in een nieuw venster' en vervolgens deze afbeelding afdrukken vanuit de browser.

22.07.2019 - 11:21

country flag José wrote:

Bijzonder mooi. Leuk en afwisselend om te maken, lijkt me.

17.07.2019 - 10:15

country flag Lauren McRoberts wrote:

What are the dark circles on the diagram? I see dark squares, but there aren't any squares on any of the diagrams, I see diamonds, and I see open circles, but no dark circles on the explanation key, but there are a lot of them on the diagrams. Can you explain them please? Thank you!

13.07.2019 - 15:47

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Lauren, this symbol is dark circle with the line - it shows the direction of this relief stitch. See = RELIEF-TRIPLE-TREBLE CROCHET (only worked on row of treble crochets): Work 1 triple-treble crochet around 1 triple-treble crochet /quadruple-treble crochet from the previous row of treble crochets (do not work in loops, but around the triple-treble crochet /quadruple-treble crochet itself). Start of line = row where this relief-triple-treble crochet starts. The dot at the end of the relief-treble crochet = shows which triple-treble crochet /quadruple-treble crochet from the previous row of treble crochets you are working around. Happy crocheting!

13.07.2019 - 23:56

country flag Sara Blasingame wrote:

I love this it looks fantastic.

13.07.2019 - 08:12

country flag Karen wrote:

BEAUTIFUL!

13.07.2019 - 03:03

country flag Ingrid wrote:

Would love to knit it. Absolutely perfect and in this cosy soft yarn!

04.07.2019 - 15:05