DROPS Baby Merino
DROPS Baby Merino
100% Wool
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DROPS 119-33
DROPS design: Pattern no BM-003
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Size:
US: 5/6½ - 7½/8½ - 9/10
EU: 35/37 - 38/39 – 40/42
Foot length: 22-24-27 cm / 8¾”-9½”-10 5/8”
Leg length: 24-26-28 cm / 9½"-10 1/4"-11"

Materials: DROPS BABY MERINO from Garnstudio
100-150-150 g color no 15, light purple

DROPS POINTED NEEDLES size 2.5 mm / US 1 - or size needed to get 26 sts x 52 rows in garter st = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''.
DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 3 mm / C – for border

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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 4.55 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 9.10$.

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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.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows.

PATTERN: See diagram M.1. Diagram shows the pattern from RS.

KNITTING TIP: When turning mid piece slip first st as if to K, tighten thread and work return row. Do this to avoid a hole in transition.

ASSEMBLY TIP: The toes need tightening securely, therefore insert a thread in the outer loop of the outermost st towards the toe and let this thread follow the piece. Use this to tighten tog the toe.
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SOCK:
REMEMBER THE GAUGE! Worked back and forth from mid under foot, over upper foot and back to mid under foot. Work the first 23 sts on needle in M.1 and remaining sts in garter st – SEE ABOVE!

TOE:
On every other row towards the toes turn piece when 10-13-16 sts remain and work return row – See KNITTING TIP!

Cast on 120-130-140 sts on needle size 2.5 mm / US 1 with Baby Merino. Beg with shortened rows mid back as follows (work pattern and garter st, se above):
Work 28 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 27 sts on return row.
Work 36 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 35 sts on return row.
Work 44 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 43 sts on return row.
Work 52 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 51 sts on return row.
Size US9/10 (EU40/42): Work 60 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 59 sts on return row.
All sizes: Work 6 rows on all sts (remember shortened rows towards the toe – i.e. the opposite side to shortened rows mid back). See ASSEMBLY TIP!

Now dec for heel as follows: Insert a marker in st no 62-68-72 (from the side with shortened rows mid back). Dec 1 st each side of st with marker on every other row a total of 11 times = 98-108-118 sts. Continue until piece measures 9-11-13 cm / 3½"-4 3/8"-5 1/8" from the last dec.
Now inc for heel as follows: Insert a marker in st no 51-57-61 (from the side with shortened rows mid back). Inc 1 st each side of st with marker on every other row a total of 11 times = 120-130-140 sts. Work 6 rows on all sts.
Now work shortened rows mid back as follows – from RS:
Size US9/10 (EU40/42): Work 60 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 59 sts on return row.
All sizes: Work 52 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 51 sts on return row.
Work 44 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 43 sts on return row.
Work 36 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 35 sts on return row.
Work 28 sts, turn, slip 1 st as if to K, work 27 sts on return row.
Work 1 row on all sts. Slip all sts on a stitch holder.

ASSEMBLY: Graft tog sts from stitch holder and sts on cast on row. The seam will sit under foot and up along the back of leg. Tighten thread on toe and fasten securely.

CROCHET BORDER: Crochet a border round the top of leg with hook size 3 mm / C and Baby Merino as follows: 1 sc, * ch 3, 1 dcr in sc, skip approx 1 cm / 3/8'', 1 sc *, repeat from *-*, and finish with ch 3, 1 dc in sc, skip approx 1 cm / 3/8'' and 1 sl st in first sc.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
symbols = K2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso
symbols = K2 tog into back of loop
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K2 tog, psso
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
diagram
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 (55)

country flag Renate wrote:

Morgen, vielen Dank für die Info. War mir nicht sicher. Jetzt geht es los.

13.08.2019 - 09:15

country flag Renate wrote:

Muss ich bei der Spitze von Anfang bis Ende immer eine Reihe auslassen, oder nur so lange wie die Ferse ab und zugenommen wird?!

12.08.2019 - 20:29

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Renate, die verkürzte Reihen bei der Spitze sind gestrickt, solange Sie über alle Maschen stricken. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

13.08.2019 - 08:06

country flag Dolfin wrote:

Bonjour, est-ce que les rangs raccourcis milieu/dos doivent être faits du début à la fin, parce que mon pied est bien mais la chaussette sur la jambe est trop large. Merci

28.02.2018 - 11:14

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Dolfin, les rangs raccourcis doivent effectivement être faits au début et à la fin de la tige, mais n'hésitez pas à ajuster à vos mesures si besoin. Bon tricot!

28.02.2018 - 17:18

country flag Dolfin wrote:

Bonjour Avez-vous un didacticiel pour le montage en grafting entre un rang de montage et un rang d'arrêt de maille, (parce que je ne le trouve que sur 2 rangs de maille en attente), et je n'ai jamais fait cette technique ? Merci

24.02.2018 - 08:00

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Dolfin, vous allez utiliser ici un mélange de deux techniques: le grafting et la couture invisible de type celle des épaules. Bon assemblage!

26.02.2018 - 07:52

country flag DOLFIN wrote:

Bonjour, excusez-vous mais je ne comprends pas votre réponse : 2 rangs sur toutes les mailles, 2 rangs sur les mailles jusqu'à la pointe : je ne vois pas la différence entre les deux ; et dans le modèle vous dites "tourner quand il reste 10m" ce qui signifie qu'on ne va pas jusqu'au bout ? Merci

12.02.2018 - 10:29

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Dolfin, tout à fait, vous tricotez 2 rangs sur toutes les mailles (= les mailles de la pointe comprises) et 2 rangs sur les mailles jusqu'à la pointe (sans les mailles de la pointe), et répétez ces 4 rangs jusqu'à la fin. Bon tricot!

12.02.2018 - 14:16

country flag Dolfin wrote:

Bonjour Je ne comprends pas "Pointe : tous les 2 rangs côté pointe, tourner quand il reste 13m et tricoter le rang suivant" ? La pointe ne se tricote jamais ? Parce que si je dois tourner mon tricot lorsqu'il reste 13m quand sont tricotées ces 13m puisque qu'on tourne le tricot et qu'on doit le faire tous les 2 rangs ? Merci pour votre réponse. Bonne journée

10.02.2018 - 11:38

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Dolfin, tous les 2 rangs côté pointe = tous les 4 rangs au total, vous allez ainsi tricoter des rangs raccourcis ainsi: 2 rangs sur toutes les mailles, 2 rangs sur les mailles jusqu'à la pointe, et répétez ainsi jusqu'à la fin, les rangs raccourcis vont ainsi former la pointe de la chaussette. Bon tricot!

12.02.2018 - 08:37

Miryam wrote:

Buenos días, no sé si haya un video del punto dos juntos derechos retorcidos con hebra, no me sale segun las indicaciones. gracias.

14.10.2017 - 17:27

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Miryan. Aquí tienes el video:

15.10.2017 - 16:10

country flag Riitta Airo wrote:

Mitä tarkoittaa sivuttain neulotun sukan ohjeessa ,tee KOROTUS takana, - siis mikä on korotus???

01.02.2016 - 13:27

DROPS Design answered:

Hei! Kun neulotaan tämä osuus, keskelle taakse tule korkeampi kohta.

04.02.2016 - 17:00

Lina wrote:

När jag nu ska börja på rätstickningen utan varken ökningar eller minskningar är strumpan redan så stor att det inte rimligtvis fungerar att sticka 11 cm innan hälminskningarna börjar. Min fråga är: räknas ett varv här som rätsida och avigsida (dvs. så man är tillbaka där man började) eller enbart som endera rätsida eller avigsida? Det kunde i sådana fall förklara stickarbetets omfattning i det här skedet.

16.01.2016 - 19:45

country flag Bettina Johanna Von Schneyder wrote:

Leider vestehe auch ich dieses Muster ganz und gar nicht, obwohl ich eine sehr versierte Strickerin bin. Habe absolut keine Ahnung wo man anfängt und mit was man anfängt. Habe alles mögliche ausprobiert und nichts schien Sinn zu machen. Strick man ersteinmal das Muster über alle Maschen um oben den Bund zu bekommen?

22.06.2015 - 04:02

DROPS Design answered:

Eine Reihe des Sockens wird von oben am dem Bund bis zur Spitze gestrickt und die Rück-R entsprechend von der Spitze bis zum Bund. Am Ende wird der Socken zusammengenäht, die Naht läuft an der Fußsohlenmitte und an der hinteren Schaftmitte entlang. Die ersten 23 M sind der Bund und werden immer im Muster M1 gestrickt, der Rest kraus re. Die verkürzten R bilden die Ferse. Sie beginnen bei "Mit Baby Merino auf Nadel Nr. 2.5...".

24.06.2015 - 11:10