DROPS Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
from 4.00 € /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 24.00€.

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Mr. Fish

Set consists of: Knitted DROPS mittens and socks with fish pattern in “Alpaca”. SIZE 0 months - 14 years.

DROPS Extra 0-1216
DROPS design: Pattern no z-040-bn
Yarn group A
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MITTENS:
Size: 0/6 - 12/24 months (3/5 - 6/9 - 10/14) years
Materials:
DROPS ALPACA from Garnstudio
50 g colour no 8120, denim/green
50 g colour no 100, off white
50 g colour no 7120, light grey green
+ some left-over black for eyes and mouth.

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 mm - or size needed to get 26 sts x 34 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

SOCKS:
Size: (15/17-18/19-20/21) 22/23-24/25-26/28 (29/31-32/34-35/37)
Foot length:
(10-11-12) 13-15-17 (18-20-22) cm.
Materials:
DROPS ALPACA from Garnstudio
50 g colour no 8120, denim blue
50 g colour no 100, off white
50 g colour no 7120, light grey green
+ some left-over black for eyes and mouth.

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 mm - or size needed to get 26 sts x 34 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

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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 4.00 € /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 24.00€.

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Pattern instructions

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st by making 1 YO. On next round K YO twisted to avoid holes.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.3. Work entire pattern in stocking st.

DECREASE TIP:
Work until 3 sts remain before marker and K 2 tog, K 2 (marker is in the middle of these 2 sts), slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.

HEEL DECREASE:
Row 1 (= RS): K until (5-5-7) 7-7-7 (7-7-7) sts remain, slip next st as if to K, K 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 2 (= WS): P until (5-5-7) 7-7-7 (7-7-7) sts remain, slip next st as if to P, P 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 3 (= RS): K until (4-4-6) 6-6-6 (6-6-6) sts remain, slip next st as if to K, K 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 4 (= WS): P until (4-4-6) 6-6-6 (6-6-6) sts remain, slip next st as if to P, P 1, psso, turn piece.
Continue dec like this with 1 less st before each dec until (11-11-11) 11-9-9 (13-13-13) sts remain on needle.
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MITTEN:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles.
Cast on 36-40 (44-52-56) sts on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm with denim blue. Work rib = K 2/P 2 for 5-6 (7-8-9) cm. K 1 round and dec 12-8 (8-12-8) sts evenly = 24-32 (36-40-48) sts. Work in stocking st for 1 cm. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION On next round beg inc for thumb gusset and inc 1 st on each side of 2nd st on round – READ INCREASE TIP (= 2 sts inc). Repeat inc on every 3rd round a total of 3-4 (5-6-7) times = 7-9 (11-13-15) thumb sts. When piece measures 8½-10 (11½-13-14½) cm in total, slip the 7-9 (11-13-15) thumb sts on 1 stitch holder. Cast on 1 new st behind sts on stitch holder = 24-32 (36-40-48) sts on needle. Then continue pattern in the round according to diagram A.1. When piece measures 13-16 (16-19-21) cm in total (approx. 2-2 (3-3-3) cm remain until finished measurements), insert 1 marker in each side so that there are 12-16 (18-20-24) sts both on top and inside mitten. Switch to light grey green and work in stocking st in the round. On next round dec 1 st on each side of both markers – READ DECREASE TIP (= 4 sts dec). Repeat dec on every other round 2-1 (4-3-2) times in total and then on every round 2-5 (3-5-8) times in total = 8 sts remain on needle for all sizes. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten. The entire mitten measures approx. 15-18 (19-22-24) cm.

THUMB:
Slip the 7-9 (11-13-15) sts from stitch holder over thumb gusset back on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm, knit in addition up 5 sts in the edge behind the thumb sts with light grey green = 12-14 (16-18-20) sts. Work stocking st in the round until thumb measures 2½-3 (3½-4-5) cm. Then K all sts tog 2 by 2 = 6-7 (8-9-10) sts. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten.

Embroider eyes and mouth on mitten with black and off white.
Work another mitten but reversed, i.e. when inc for thumb, inc on each side of next to last st on round (instead of on each side of 2nd st on round).

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SOCK:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles.
Cast on (44-48-52) 52-56-56 (60-64-64) sts on double pointed needle size 2.5 mm with denim blue. Work rib = K 2/P 2 for (8-10-10) 12-14-14 (16-18-18) cm. Work next round as follows: K the first (25-29-29) 29-35-35 (35-39-39) sts and dec (8-8-8) 8-10-10 (10-10-10) sts evenly over these sts = (17-21-21) 21-25-25 (25-29-29) sts K, slip these sts on 1 stitch holder (= mid on top of foot). (19-19-23) 23-21-21 (25-25-25) sts remain on needle for heel. Then work pattern according to diagram A.2 back and forth over heel sts for (3-3½-4) 4-4½-4½ (5-5-5) cm. Insert 1 marker in the piece. Then work HEEL DECREASE - see explanation above. After heel decrease, pick up (8-9-10) 10-11-12 (13-13-13) sts on each side of heel and slip the (17-21-21) 21-25-25 (25-29-29) sts from the stitch holder back on needle = (44-50-52) 52-56-58 (64-68-68) sts. Insert 1 marker on each side of the (17-21-21) 21-25-25 (25-29-29) sts on top of foot. Then work pattern in the round as follows: Work 1st st after marker on top of foot in denim blue, work pattern according to diagram A.3 over the next (15-19-19) 19-23-23 (23-27-27) sts mid on top of foot – NOTE: St with arrow in diagram should fit with middle st on top of foot, work last st before next marker on top of foot in denim blue, then work A.2 between markers under foot – make sure patterns fits over heel. Continue pattern like this in the round over all sts and dec in each side as follows: K the last 2 sts before the (17-21-21) 21-25-25 (25-29-29) sts on top of foot twisted tog and K the first 2 sts after the (17-21-21) 21-25-25 (25-29-29) sts tog. Repeat dec every other round a total of (4-4-5) 5-7-5 (8-7-7) times = (36-42-42) 42-42-48 (48-54-54) sts. Continue to work until piece measures (7-8-9) 9-11-13 (14-16-18) cm from marker on heel (approx. (3-3-3) 4-4-4 (4-4-4) cm remain until finished measurements). Switch to light grey green and insert 1 marker in each side so that there are (18-21-21) 21-21-24 (24-27-27) sts both on top of foot and under foot. On next round dec 1 st on each side of both markers for toes – READ DECREASE TIP (= 4 sts dec). Repeat dec every other round (5-4-4) 7-6-5 (5-5-5) times in total and then every round a total of (1-3-3) 0-1-4 (4-5-5) times = (12-14-14) 14-14-12 (12-14-14) sts remain on needle. On next round K all sts tog 2 by 2. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten.

Embroider on eyes and snout on toe on sock with black and off white - see picture.
Knit another sock the same way.

Diagram

symbols = denim blue
symbols = off white
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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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 (7)

country flag Mr G wrote:

Hej! Supergulligt mönster. Undrar dock över ögonen. Saknas det information kring den naturfärgade "ringen" runt den svarta broderade pupillen i mönstret?

04.04.2024 - 22:32

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Mr. G. Burde nok ha stått: Broder øyne og munn/snute ...... med sort og natur - se foto. Oppskriften er oversendt til design avd. for gjennomgang. mvh DROPS Design

08.04.2024 - 14:28

country flag Abraham wrote:

I need this pattern .. How to make this pattern..

01.01.2023 - 10:06

country flag Abraham wrote:

I drafted a simple pattern, knit and felted the bag, and it has been my daily . Other yarns can be used such as wool and nylon, cotton, merino, alpaca, etc. In reality, any yarn a knitter prefers and any weight yarn.

14.12.2022 - 07:14

country flag Ida wrote:

Ska jag fortsätta sticka enligt diagram a.2 när jag gör hälminskningen?

20.07.2019 - 11:10

DROPS Design answered:

Hej. Ja det stämmer. Lycka till!

22.08.2019 - 09:08

country flag Nina wrote:

Något har blivit fel, det går inte att skriva ut själva mönstret.

01.12.2018 - 17:57

country flag Susanne wrote:

Der må være fel i vanteopskriften. Har lige antal m, tager lige m ud til tommel. Efter opskrift giver det ulige antal? Hvordan?

27.12.2016 - 14:56

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Susanne. Du tager ud paa hver side af den 2. m paa omgangen. Dvs, du tager f.eks. ud gange paa hver side (3 gange 2 m), saa har du 6 m + den 2. m til tomlen = 7 i alt.

10.01.2017 - 14:15

country flag Freddie wrote:

What are the finished hand widths of the mittens? It gives length but not circumference and that would help in deciding size.

12.12.2015 - 11:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Freddie, you can check the circumference with the size and tension, ie with 26 sts = 10 cm, you will have 24 sts (after thumb) x 10 divided by 26 = approx. 9 cm. Happy knitting!

14.12.2015 - 09:50