DROPS Sky
DROPS Sky
74% Alpaca, 18% Polyamide, 8% Wool
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DROPS SS24

Woodland Fairy

Knitted dress for children in DROPS Sky or DROPS Merino Extra Fine. The piece is worked top down with lace pattern. Sizes 3-12 years.

DROPS Children 34-25
DROPS Design: Pattern no sk-008-bn
Yarn group B
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SIZES:
3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years
Size in cm: 98/104 - 110/116 - 122/128 - 134/140 - 146/152
Size in feet: 3ft3/3ft5 – 3ft7/3ft9 – 4ft/4ft2 – 4ft5/4ft7 – 4ft9/4ft12
Finished measurements:
Full length: 54-59-61-69-74 cm = 21¼"-23¼"-24"-27⅛"-29⅛"

All measurements in charts are in cm.

MATERIALS:
DROPS SKY from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
250-250-300-300-350 g color 19, brick
Or use:
DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
400-450-500-550-600 g color 33, rose

KNITTING GAUGE:
21 stitches in width and 28 rows in height with stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4" x 4".

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 MM = US 6.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 MM = US 6: Length 40 cm = 16" and 60 cm = 24" or 80 cm = 32".
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3.5 MM = US 4 for rib.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3.5 MM = US 4: Length 40 cm = 16" and 80 cm = 32" for rib.
Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4", change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4", change to a smaller needle 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 Sky
DROPS Sky
74% Alpaca, 18% Polyamide, 8% Wool
from 7.20 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 36.00$.

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!

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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INCREASE TIP:
Increase with 1 yarn over; on the next round work the yarn over twisted to avoid a hole.

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1; choose your size in the diagram.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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DRESS:
The yoke is worked in the round, top down. After the piece has been divided for body and sleeves, the body is continued in the round with circular needle, and the sleeves are workedin the round with double pointed needles.

YOKE:
Cast on 72-78-84-90-96 stitches with short circular needle size 3.5 mm = US 4 and Sky. Insert 1 marker at the beginning of the round (= mid back). Work rib with knit 1/ purl 2 for 3-3-4-4-4 cm = 1⅛"-1⅛"-1½"-1½"-1½" (= neck). The piece is now measured from here. Change to short circular needle size 4 mm = US 6 and knit 2 rounds, adjusting on the first round the number of stitches to 66-72-78-84-91 stitches. Then work A.1 (= 11-12-13-12-13 repeats in width) – see diagram for the correct size! REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE! Change to a longer circular needle when you have increased enough stitches. When A.1 has been completed there are 198-216-234-240-260 stitches on the needle. On the next round increase 14-12-10-24-20 stitches evenly spaced while at the same time working stockinette stitch = 212-228-244-264-280 stitches. Continue with stockinette stitch until the piece measures 12-13-14-15-16 cm = 4¾"-5⅛"-5½"-6"-6¼" (without the rib). The next round is worked as follows: Knit 31-33-35-37-39 stitches (= half the back piece), place the next 44-48-52-58-62 stitches on 1 thread for sleeve (without working them), cast on 6 new stitches, knit 62-66-70-74-78 stitches (= front piece), place the next 44-48-52-58-62 stitches on 1 thread for sleeve (without working them), cast on 6 new stitches and knit 31-33-35-37-39 stitches (= half the back piece).

BODY:
= 136-144-152-160-168 stitches. THE PIECE IS NOW MEASURED FROM HERE! Now insert 6 markers in the piece as follows: Marker 1 is inserted in the first stitch at the beginning of the round (= side), marker 2 is inserted in the 23rd-25th-26th-27th-28th stitch, marker 3 is inserted in the 47th-49th-52nd-55th-58th stitch, marker 4 is inserted in the 69th-73rd-77th-81st-86th stitch (= side), marker 5 is inserted in the 91st-97th-102nd-107th-114th stitch, marker 6 is inserted in the 115th-121st-128th-135th-144th stitch (there are 21-23-24-25-24 stitches left on the round after the last marker). READ INCREASE TIP! On the next round increase 1 stitch on each side of each marker (12 stitches increased on round) and repeat these increases every 1½-2-2-2-1½ cm = ½"-¾"-¾"-¾"-½" a total of 4 times. Then increase as follows: Increase 1 stitch on each side of markers 1 and 4 (= sides), 1 stitch after markers 2 and 5 and 1 stitch before markers 3 and 6 – READ INCREASE TIP (= 8 stitches increased per round). Increase in the different sizes as follows:
3/4 years: Increase approx every 3 cm = 1⅛" a total of 11 times.
5/6 years: Increase approx. every 3 cm = 1⅛" a total of 11 times.
7/8 years: Increase approx. every 3 cm = 1⅛" a total of 12 times.
9/10 years: Increase approx. every 3½ cm = 1¼" a total of 12 times.
11/12 years: Increase approx. every 4 cm = 1½" a total of 12 times.
There are now 272-280-296-304-312 stitches on the round. Work until the piece measures 38-42-43-49-53 cm = 15"-16½"-17"-19¼"-21". On the next round increase 34-35-37-38-39 stitches evenly spaced – READ INCREASE TIP (increase after approx. each 8th stitch) = 306-315-333-342-351 stitches. Change to circular needle size 3.5 mm = US 4 and work rib with knit 1/ purl 2 for 2 cm = ¾". Loosely bind off with knit on the next round.

SLEEVE:
Place the stitches from the one thread on double pointed needles size 4 mm = US 6 and knit up 1 stitch in each of the 6 stitches cast on in the side of the body (insert 1 marker in the middle of these stitches) = 50-54-58-64-68 stitches. THE PIECE IS NOW MEASURED FROM HERE! Work stockinette stitch in the round. When the piece measures 24-29-33-36-40 cm = 9½"-11⅜"-13"-14¼"-15¾" from the marker adjust the number of stitches to 42-42-48-48-48 stitches. Change to double pointed needles size 3.5 mm = US 4 and work rib with knit 1/ purl 2 for 4 cm = 1½". Loosely bind off with knit on the next round. Work the other sleeve in the same way.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = knit
symbols = purl
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over. The yarn over is knitted twisted on the next round to avoid a hole
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over. The yarn over is knitted on the next round to leave a hole
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 2 together and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted together stitches
diagram
diagram
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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 (50)

country flag Eva Toft wrote:

Modell sk-008-bn Det uppges inte att man ska göra minskningar på ärmen utan bara att man ska justera maskantalet när man stickat rätt längd på ärmen. Det ser inte ut så på skissen. Där blir ärmen långsamt smalare.

11.03.2024 - 12:48

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Eva. Ja, jag ser att skissen är missvisande. Ärmen är rak, inte långsamt smalare som på skissen. Mvh DROPS Design

13.03.2024 - 09:59

country flag Véronique wrote:

Bonjour. Je ne comprends comment tricoter les 2 jetés de chaque côté du marqueur. Puis-je utiliser la technique que vous montrez dans votre vidéo « Comment utiliser un fil marqueur entre 2 mailles » pour l’augmentation de chaque côté à la place ? Cela me semble plus facile et ne fait pas de trous. Merci de votre aide. Bien cordialement.

24.01.2024 - 16:58

country flag Renee wrote:

Så fin vill göra den till en 1 åring Hur ska jag göra då?

08.12.2023 - 14:26

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Renee. Design avd. har dessverre ikke muligjeten til å omregne en allerede skrevet oppskrift enn de størrelsene som allerede er i oppskriften. Men søk på Kjoler & Tunikaer under Baby og se om du finner en lignende oppskrift. mvh DROPS Design

11.12.2023 - 08:25

country flag Gemma wrote:

Hi. I’ve worked the yoke and am trying to figure out next steps based on other answers here. Is this correct (for size 7/8): Knit 38 to new beginning of round (first stitch of round is now the 4th of 6 cast on stitches under the right sleeve). Then inc 1 on each side of marker - does that mean inc 2 stitches next to each other? So I’d inc 2 (yo 2), knit stitches 1-26, inc 2, knit 27-52, inc 2, etc etc. TIA!

31.10.2023 - 17:40

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Gemma, you are right for the beg of the round, you will then have 4 markers: 1 in the first stitch of the round (the 3rd of the 6 new sts cast on), then 2nd marker in the 26th stitch, 3rd marker in the 52th stitch, 4th marker in the 77th stitch (other side of dress), 5th marker in the 102nd stitch and 6th marker in the 128th stitch. Now increase 1 stitch on each side of each marker (see INCREASE TIP) a total of 4 times on every 2nd cm, then increase on each side of 1st + 4th markers (sides) and 1 st after 2nd + 5th marker and 1 st before 3rd and 6th marker (8 sts increased) on every 3 cm a total of 12 times. Happy knitting!

01.11.2023 - 14:53

country flag Aline wrote:

Hallo, kan het zijn dat de minderingen voor de mouwen nog niet opgenomen zijn in het patroon? Als ik naar de tekening van de jurk kijk, zouden deze wel geminderd moeten worden maar dit lees ik niet terug in de tekst. Dank voor de reactie!

21.01.2023 - 21:22

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Aline,

Je mindert pas aan het eind van de mouw, vlak voordat je de manchet/boord breit.

22.01.2023 - 17:31

country flag Helle wrote:

Skal der ikke stå i opskriften, at omgangen-starten skal flyttes ind under ærmet? Det er meget forvirrende at det ikke står tydeligt i opskriften.

04.01.2023 - 16:08

country flag Covych wrote:

Bonjour, j’avais la même interrogation que R. (17-10-22) au sujet du premier marqueur. SVP faites une correction et ajoutez votre réponse directement dans le patron pour éviter aux tricoteuses de commettre la même erreur que je viens de faire et avoir à défaire 20 rangs !! Merci .

13.11.2022 - 21:12

country flag Rasha wrote:

Hi, I am at the insert 6 markers part and I am confused it says insert the first marker at tge beginning of the row “ side “although the beginning of the row is midback , can you explain this please?

17.10.2022 - 06:06

DROPS Design answered:

See answer below.

17.10.2022 - 10:21

country flag Rasha wrote:

Hi, I am knitting this dress and I finished the yoke, I’m now at the insert 6 markers part, I am confused I don’t know where to insert the markers, it says insert the first marker at the beginning of the row “side” although the beginning of the row is the mid back, not the side, can you explain this please?

17.10.2022 - 06:03

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Rasha, after division, work from mid back (beg of rounds) towards the side, to the middle of the new stitches cast on on the side, the rounds will now start there, ie insert 1st marker here. Happy knitting!

17.10.2022 - 10:21

country flag Tess wrote:

Hello, Just wondering if you have any recommendations on what to do if I wanted to make this in a short sleeve?

19.09.2022 - 06:37

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Tess, Place the stitches from the one thread on double pointed needles size 4 mm and knit up 1 stitch in each of the 6 stitches cast on in the side of the body (insert 1 marker in the middle of these stitches) = 50-54-58-64-68 stitches. Work stocking stitch in the round until the sleeve measures X cm, Change to double pointed needles size 3.5 mm and work rib with knit 1/ purl 2 for 4 cm. Happy knitting!

19.09.2022 - 07:33