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Crochet Project Ideas: SALE 20% Off Drops Alpaca

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Last week we featured some knitted projects, and this week, we’re moving into CROCHET options!

All our recommendations will be listed HERE, but some involve combining yarns, and all the recommendations and quantities will be in our newsletter/blog.

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CLEARANCE SALE 20% OFF DROPS ALAPCA

DROPS Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 3 strands of 100% superfine alpaca, with an extra twist to provide a durable surface. The alpaca fiber is untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.

SEE PATTERNS THAT USE DROPS ALPACA

  • 100% Alpaca
  • 50g/167 m (183yds)
  • Sport Weight
  • 3mm/US 2.5 needles
  • 24 sts & 32 rows = 4″/10cm
  • Hand Wash, max 30°C, lay flat to dry
  • Feltable
  • Made in Peru
  • See Project ideas on Ravelry

YARN PAIRINGS

Holding two stands of yarn together is a great way to enhance the texture and increase the gauge of a yarn. Here are some recommendations we’ve swatched:

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Flow Slipover

The Flow Slipover consists of a front and back panels, worked vertically in turned rows. The front and back are then joined at the shoulder seams. Next, the bands with buttons and buttonholes are added along the sides, and finally the collar is worked around the neck opening. The pattern comes in English language (US terms) and contains full written instructions, detailed photo tutorial and links to external video tutorials for additional support.

Size

  • XXS (XS, S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
  • Finished bust: 88 (95, 108, 111, 118) (125, 135, 145, 151) cm/ 34¾ (37½, 42½, 43¾, 46½) (49¼, 53¼, 57, 59½) in
  • Length (back): 62 (63.5, 65.5, 66.5, 68) (70, 71, 72.5, 73.5) cm/24½ (25, 25¾, 26¼, 26¾) (27½, 28, 28½, 29) in
  • Front is 5cm/2in shorter
  • Ease: 15-20cm/6-7¾in with less ease for larger sizes

Materials

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Mosaic Jumper

The Mosaic Jumper is a celebration of nature at its best! It’s inspired by flower meadows that lay dormant in winter only to burst out in color with the arrival of Spring. With ALL of the colors and fun mosaic graphics, it’s the perfect garment to use up yarn in your stash and to experiment and have lots of fun with color. It’s a round yoke pullover with short rows at the back for a perfectly comfortable fit. It can be cropped or full length and has loose sleeves that puff slightly at the bottom.

Size

  • Finished garment at Bust: 78 (85, 92, 106, 113, 127, 141, 148, 162) cm / 50.5 (33.3, 36, 41.7, 44.5, 50, 55.5, 58.5, 64) inches
  • To be worn with -5 to +5 cm of positive ease.
  • Sample with beige neckline is Size 4 cropped. Sample with purple neckline is Size 5 cropped for an oversized fit; model measures 100 cm / 39¼ in around bust.

Yarn

Drops Alpaca held with Drops Kid-Silk:

  • CA – Nougat/Beige (1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls of each)
  • CB – Sea Frog/SeaGreen (1 ball each)
  • CC – Midnight Blue/Navy Blue (1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls of each)
  • CD – Dark Blush/Mauve (1 ball each)
  • CE – Medium Grey/Grey (1 ball each)
  • CF – Fog/Blue Mist (1 ball each)
  • CG – Amethyst/Heather (1 ball each)
  • CH – Goldenrod/Curry (1 ball each)
  • CI – Hazelnut/Rust (1 ball each)

Materials

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Winter Wheat Stitch Sweater Scarf

The Winter Wheat Stitch Sweater Scarf is the perfect blend of cozy warmth and effortless style! Worked back and forth in rows with the 4-row repeat Wheat Stitch™, this gorgeous piece is like wrapping yourself in the comfort of your favorite sweater but in a chic, easy-to-wear scarf form. Designed to drape beautifully while keeping you snug, this sweater scarf adds texture, elegance, and a touch of handmade charm to any outfit. Whether you’re layering up for a chilly day or just want a stylish extra touch, this versatile accessory is a must-have for every season!

This design is simple and effortless to make – we’ll start by crocheting a long rectangle, then we’ll finish things up by adding a ribbed cuff to each end. Adjusting for fit is easy-peasy!

Size

  • XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
  • 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 52, 56, 60)”

Materials

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Sivu Tee

Sivu Tee is a top-down crochet masterpiece boasts elegance and versatility. Elevate your wardrobe with its enchanting leaf stitch pattern adorning the yoke, harmoniously juxtaposed with a sleek and understated body. The pattern includes full written instructions, chart and schematic.

Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
  • Finished bust: 30.25 (33.75, 38.25, 42.25, 46)(50, 54, 57.75, 61.75) in / 77 (85.5, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm
  • The top is designed to be worn with no ease.

Materials

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Cabana Cardi

This beginner-friendly Cabana Cardi features boho-inspired stitching and crochet accents to match any summer outfit. Wear your cardigan as a swim cover up or as an extra layer on cool summer nights.

Size

  • S/M (L/XL, 2XL/3XL)
  • All sizes intended to have an oversized fit. Size down if you are in-between sizes. Photos show a model with a 35” bust in size S/M.

Materials

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Marmelada

The Marmelada shawl is a fully cabled design which is worked sideways, from one corner to the opposite edge. It is easy to adjust in size and made with just single crochet (and its variations) and chains. There are just a few long, slower rows, while most of the time, it is simple stretches of single crochet, giving you space to relax and enjoy.

Size

  • Wingspan: 57½ (64½)″ / 146 (164) cm
  • Depth: 26½ (29½)″ / 67 (75) cm
  • Straight side: 36½ (41)″ / 93 (104) cm
  • Bottom side: 43 (50)″ / 109 (127) cm

Materials

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Como Hooded Scarf

The Como Hooded Scarf is worked vertically (from bottom over top head and back to bottom on the other side). You start at center back. First, some increases are worked to shape the hood and at the same time the increases on both tips are worked continuously. The pattern comes in English language with US crochet terms. It contains written instructions and video tutorial. Work with 1 strand of Drops Alpaca and 1 strand of Drops Kid-Silk.

Scheepjes Woolwise
(100% recycled superwash merino wool; 100g/200m)
712 Coffee Bean (or 709 Sandy Taupe) x 600 (800) 1200 balls

Materials

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Weekend Waffle Shawl

The Weekend Waffle Shawl is a squishy, cozy accessory for cold winter months. With three size options, you can make a scarf or shawl perfect for you and your style. This crochet waffle stitch resembles a thermal knit, in its look and practical warmth. To add color variation, try marling two thin yarns together or switch colors mid way through for a colorblock result.

The waffle stitch is worked flat side to side, a combination of the half double crochet and slip stitch, all worked in the back loop only. The shawl begins with a small corner that gradually increases to the full width, working the full width for a time, then gradually decreases to create the other corner.

Size

  • S (M) L
  • Finished Length x Width: 60”x11.75” (78”x14.75”) 96”x17.75” [[152x30cm (198x37cm) 244x45cm]]

Materials

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Bernie Scarf

Not sure if you need a kerchief, a scarf, or a shawl? Why not all three?! The Bernie Scarf Trio is three versatile patterns in one, so you can choose the size and style that fits your vibe.

Size

  • Kerchief (Scarf, Shawl)
  • 45” x 5” (60” x 8.5”, 85” x 11”)

Materials

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Shawl & Scarf Project Ideas: SALE 20% Off Drops Alpaca

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Last week we featured some sweater projects, and this week we’re moving into slightly smaller projects like tanks & camis, shawls and scarves!

All our recommendations will be listed HERE, but some involve combining yarns, and all the recommendations and quantities will be in our newsletter/blog.

Collection of colorful alpaca yarn skeins with labels featuring a cute alpaca illustration, arranged in a pleasing layout.

CLEARANCE SALE 20% OFF DROPS ALAPCA

DROPS Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 3 strands of 100% superfine alpaca, with an extra twist to provide a durable surface. The alpaca fiber is untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.

SEE PATTERNS THAT USE DROPS ALPACA

  • 100% Alpaca
  • 50g/167 m (183yds)
  • Sport Weight
  • 3mm/US 2.5 needles
  • 24 sts & 32 rows = 4″/10cm
  • Hand Wash, max 30°C, lay flat to dry
  • Feltable
  • Made in Peru
  • See Project ideas on Ravelry

YARN PAIRINGS

Holding two stands of yarn together is a great way to enhance the texture and increase the gauge of a yarn. Here are some recommendations we’ve swatched:

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A Little Ruffle

A Little Ruffle is a great little scarf made with DROPS ALPACA. The yarn is knit at a loose tension, making it a light and airy textile. If you want a denser, warmer wrap, try holding 2 strands together on 5mm/US8 needles (purchase 6 balls for this option).

SEE PROJECTS MADE WITH DROPS ALPACA

Materials

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Sophie Shawl

The Sophie Shawl is a classic knit for yourself or as a gift. You can either make it holding 2 strands of DROPS ALPACA together. You can also make it a bit fuzzier by holding one strand of DROPS ALPACA with one of DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA & SILK, or one strand of DROPS ALPACA with TWO strands of DROPS KID-SILK.

SEE PROJECTS MADE WITH DROPS ALPACA

Size

  • S (M) L
  • Length from tip to tip: Approx. 170 (210) 240 cm or 67 (82¾) 94½ inches
  • Width at center: approx. 28 (34) 38 cm 11 (13½) 15 inches

Yarn Options

Other Materials

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Sophie Hood

The Sophie Hood is worked in one piece from tip to tip. It is worked flat, back and forth, in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The hood is shaped using increases and decreases, and its back is sewn together at the end, using mattress stitch along the back of the neck.

Size

  • S (M) L
  • Length from hood to tip: approx. 102 (128) 154 cm [40¼ (50½) 60¾ inches]
  • Depth of hood: approx. 24 (24) 24 cm [9½ (9½) 9½ inches]

Yarn Options

Other Materials

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Double Knit Scarf

The Double Knit Scarf is a short scarf made with double knitting. With its simple design, it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of gender. The difficulty level is suitable for those who can knit stockinette stitches evenly and are comfortable with the tubular bind-off technique.

Size: One Size

Materials

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EASYPEASY Bandana

The EASYPEASY bandana is a small, simple triangular scarf. It is perfect as a neckerchief to spruce up sweaters or shirts and, of course, to keep your neck warm. As the name suggests, the EASYPEASY bandana is super easy to knit and is therefore also ideal as a beginner project. The scarf is knitted sideways, meaning it starts at the right tip. Increases are worked until the widest point, the center tip, is reached. After that, decreases are worked until the left tip is reached.

Size

  • Length: approx. 106 cm
  • Width (middle point): approx. 35 cm

Materials

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Balaclava No. 1

The balaclava is a winter musthave. The clever combination of hat and collar keeps both neck and head warm, while looking super chic. Balaclava No. 1 is worked top down in a delicate and feminine rib pattern.

Materials

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Sophie Scarf

The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.

Size

  • Small (large)
  • Length from tip to tip: approx. 80 (102) cm [31½ (40¼) inches]
  • Width at center: 11 (13) cm [4¼ (5) inches]

Materials

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Lille Kolding

When you’re out and about, the Lille Kolding is your absolute best friend. They are so easy to knit, you’ll be knitting mindlessly in no time! A nice skein, one or two balls of yarn, and you’re ready to go.

Size

  • Size depends on how much yarn you have
  • 150 cm /60 inches length, 28 cm / 11 inches width = approx 400m (3 balls)
  • 180 cm /71 inches length, 45 cm / 17 inches width = approx 650m (4 balls)

Materials

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Nebula Sweater: Perfect for Any Season Knitting

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You don’t have to knit summer sweaters in the summer! Not everyone likes summer tops or summer yarns, and you are absolutely allowed to skip ahead and work on a cooler-weather knit right now (you can even get a head-start on holiday knits if you want). Nebula is a great knit for all seasons, you can make it with long sleeves or short, and in a variety of yarns. I love the little details like the textured detail on the shoulders, the cathered sleeve cuffs and the shaped hem ribbing.

I’ve listed a few yarn options, the first two are super simple and you can knit them single-stranded: Drops Air or Drops Brushed Alapca & Silk. The third option is for a marled look like the long sleeved version in the pictures, holding Cascade Heritage with a lace-weight kid-mohair like Drops Kid-Silk. A fouth option is for a spring/summer version that combines one strand of Sandnes Garn Line with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Line.

DETAILS

Oversized and comfy, this drop hem top is perfect for all seasons! You can dress yours up for date night, and then dressing it down for the weekend to snuggle into like a favorite worn-in sweatshirt. You can choose to stick with the short sleeves or go for the longer sleeve version to suit your personal style! This pullover is knit from the bottom up, with a beautiful short-row curved hem and thoughtful shoulder details to accent the crew neck. The body is worked in the round until the divide for the yoke. The remainder is worked flat, and the shoulders are finished using the 3-needle bind off. The sleeves are then picked up from the body and knit in the round.

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SIZES

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)
  • Finished Bust Circumference: 40 (46, 52, 58, 64)(70, 74, 78)” OR 101.5 (117, 132, 147.5, 162.5)(178, 188, 198) cm
  • You can really play around with positive ease in this sweater. I think anywhere from 24-10”/61-25.5 cm of positive ease works well.
  • Sample A (grey/short sleeve) shown in size 4 with +23”/58.5 cm ease at the chest; Sample B (green/long-sleeved) shown in size 3 with +18”/46 cm ease at the chest on a woman who is 5’5”/165 cm tall.
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YARN OPTIONS

There are lots of yarn options for Nebula. The two easiest are Drops Air and Drops Brushed Alapca & Silk – you can work with either of these as single strands, and they’ll match the pattern’s tension perfectly. You can also get the marled effect like the long-sleeved version by holding a fingering-weight yarn like Cascade Heritage with a fingering-weight kid-mohair like Drops Kid-Silk. The third option is a marled look created by holding two strands of yarn together (one fingering and one lace-weight). The fourth option is a summer-weight option, holding a DK weight and a Fingering weight cotton/linen/viscose blend.

OPTION 1: Drops Air

See Projects made with Drops Air

  • Long Sleeve: 6 (7, 7, 8, 9)(9, 10, 10) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) balls

OPTION 2: Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk

See Projects made with Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk

  • Long Sleeve: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9)(10, 10, 11) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 4 (5, 6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 8) balls

OPTION 3 – Marled: To get a marled effect like in the pictures of the green long-sleeved version, you can also hold a fingering-weight yarn like Cascade Heritage with a lace-weight kid-mohair like Drops Kid-Silk.

Cascade Heritage

  • Long Sleeve: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4) skeins
  • Short Sleeve: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3) skeins

Drops Kid-Silk

  • Long Sleeve: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6) balls

OPTION 4 – Summer Version: If you want to make a summer version, I think you can combine one strand of Sandnes Garn Line with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (check your tension first, it should knit to 18 sts on 5mm/US8 needles). This will come out 5% smaller, but the sweater is oversized so it shouldn’t be too noticeable.

Sandnes Garn Line

  • Long Sleeve: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12)(13, 13, 14) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 6 (7, 7, 8, 9)(10, 10, 11) balls

Sandnes Garn Tynn Line

  • Long Sleeve: 4 (5, 5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5)(5, 5, 5) balls

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OTHER MATERIALS

A woman stands on a porch wearing a lightweight, short-sleeved, gray sweater, with a soft texture and a relaxed fit, paired with high-waisted jeans.
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Create Your Own PetiteKnit Cloud Sweater

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Cloud Sweater by PetiteKnit

The Cloud Sweater in this super pretty pink … and it might be the perfect three-season sweater (fall-winter-spring). We made it with Drops Air in a pretty light pink, which is great all year but maybe fits nicely with the early spring.

Construction

Cloud Sweater is worked from the top down. First the back yoke is worked back and forth while german short rows are worked to shape the shoulders. Then each shoulder is worked separately, back and forth and with short rows. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. The sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, the stockinette stitch funnel neckline is worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neck opening.

Side view of a pink sweater displayed on a dress form, paired with rolled-up denim jeans.

Size

We made size XXS. It’s designed to be worn with extra ease, the smallest size starts at a 40″ bust.

  • Ease: Cloud Sweater is designed to have approx. 25 cm [9¾ inches] of positive ease in the smaller sizes and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes.
  • Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Bust circumference: 102 (108) 113 (118) 122 (127) 136 (146) 153 (162) cm [40¼ (42½) 44½ (46½) 48 (50) 53½ (57½) 60¼ (63¾) inches]
  • Length: 55 (56) 58 (59) 61 (62) 63 (66) 68 (69) cm [21¾ (22) 22¾ (23¼) 24 (24½) 24¾ (26) 26¾ (27¼) inches] (measured mid back excl. collar)
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Materials

Alternate Yarn Options

For a lighter, fluffier, airier textile you could also use Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk or hold 2 strands together of Drops Kid-Silk.

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Knit the Desperate Housewife Cardigan: A Cozy Top-Down Pattern

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Desperate Housewife

Desperate Housewife is a treat for your wild and wonderful side. This slouchy, grandpa-fit cardigan is the perfect project to knit in those stray moments you steal away for yourself. Desperate Housewife is a top-down, one-piece cardigan with a circular yoke, ideal for lounging or throwing on for a splash of color when you run errands. We suggest using Drops Alpaca, which comes in a multitude of colours and is currently ON SALE!

Notes

  • Because it’s knit top-down this cardie is easy to modify, and can be made shorter or cropped, with or without pockets. You can even make it as a 3/4 length or short sleeve top for spring.
  • The pattern does not specify using smaller needles for the ribbing, but when you knit 2×2 ribbit it is customary to go down in needle size; otherwise, otherwise the stitches can look a bit loose and untidy.
Close-up of a colorful striped cardigan with varying tones of pink, teal, yellow, and brown, worn over a gray shirt, with a hand tucked into the pocket.

Sizes

  • Designed to fit with 4 – 8” / 10 – 20 cm of positive ease at the bust, less for larger sizes.
  • Photos show size 2 on a 36” / 91.5 cm bust model.
  • Finished Bust: (41, 44.75, 48.75) (53.25, 57) (60.75, 65.25, 69.25)“ / (102.5, 112, 121.5) (133, 142.5) (152, 163, 173) cm
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Materials

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Soft Knit Cumulus Blouse: Drops Brushed Alpaca and Silk Yarn

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Cumulus Blouse

The Cumulus Blouse was originally designed with 2 strands of a lace weight kid mohair held together, but I was curious to see if it could be done a bit more simply with a single strand of Drops Brushed Alpaca and Silk, which is a very soft brushed alpaca. We made the second size, which called for about 6 balls, but in the end we used less than 5 balls of Drops Brushed Alpaca and Silk, so you might have an extra ball – better to be safe than sorry!

You can also use 2 strands of Drops Kid Silk held together, which offers lots of opportunities for playing with colour! You could choose two colours that are close together to create a depth of colour, or pick a higher contrast to make something more marled and tweedy looking. Of course, you can also go with two strands of the same colour for a classic look.

Construction

The Cumulus Blouse is worked in the round from the top down in stockinette stitch. The design has a deep rounded V-neck, and all edges are finished with i-cord.

Side view of a light blue fluffy sweater displayed on a mannequin, paired with rolled-up denim jeans.

Size

The Cumulus Blouse is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. Measure yourself before beginning your project, to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm 35½ inches around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a bust circumference of 102 cm [40¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 12 cm [4¾ inches] of positive ease.

  • we made the second size
  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Bust circumference: 96 (102) 109 (116) 126 (136) 140 (149) 156 cm [37¾ (40¼) 43 (45¾) 49½ (53½) 55 (58¾) 61½ inches]
  • Length: 52 (54) 57 (59) 60 (62) 64 (66) 68 cm [20½ (21¼) 22½ (23¼) 23½ (24½) 25¼ (26) 26¾ inches]
Back view of a light blue fuzzy sweater displayed on a mannequin, paired with denim jeans.

Materials

Alternative Yarn Suggestion

Drops Kid Silk: 6 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (10) 11 balls (knit with 2 strands held together)

A cozy, lightweight blue sweater with a V-neck and long sleeves hanging on a wooden hanger against a white background.
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Mohair Gallant Sweater: A Spring Knit Essential

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Mohair Gallant

Spring is just around the corner and I thought it’s the perfect time to share Mohair Gallant byCaidree, which I think will make a great mid-season sweater. Mohair Gallant is knit on 4.5mm/US7 needles with two strands of Drops KID-SILK held together, making it light and airy, something that can be worn over a tank-top or a tee-shirt, or if it’s cold a long-sleeved tee. Since the two strands are held together, you can choose the same colour, or you can combine two different colours and marl or blend them. When you hold together two colours that are close to each other it creates a greater depth of colour, especially with fuzzy yarns like mohair or alpaca.

SEE FINSIHED PROJECTS: DROPS KID-SILK

I think this would also be a great sweater made with a single strand of Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK, which can be a great alternative to knitting with mohair. Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK knits to a slightly heavier tension, so you should plan to knit a size smaller in the pattern.

SEE FINISHED PROJECTS: DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA SILK

Caidree designs great, simple sweaters, knit in the round. For two thicker, faster version of this sweater you can skip to the bottom of this post.

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Description

The Mohair Gallant is a medium lace weight advanced beginner, top down, raglan sweater knitting pattern. It is simple and airy, classic cropped sweater, perfect to wear with high waisted jeans and over dresses. It features a mock neck and it is framed with an i-cord edge around the sleeve cuffs and bottom hem. Worked using two strands of silk mohair yarn held together in the round in stockinette stitch all the way through. Intended to be worn with at least 5 cm of positive ease. The pattern is written in American knitting terms.

Sizes

  • Bust size of the finished sweater with 5 to 10 cm of positive ease built into the patternis
  • XS 33.5″ (S 35.5”, M 39.5”, L 43”, XL 47”, 2XL 51”, 3XL 55”, 4XL. 59“, 5XL 63”) inches
  • XS 85 (S 90, M 100, L 110, XL 120, 2XL 130, 3XL 140, 4XL 150, 5XL 160) cm
  • Model is wearing size M on 93 cm bust.

Gauge
20 stitches by 28rows = 4”/10cm using size 4.50mm/US7 needles in stockinette stitch, in the round after washing and blocking.

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Materials

Other Yarn Options

Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK: 5(6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls

With 4.5mm needles this yarn will knit to around 18 sts /4″, so you should make a size smaller in the pattern.

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Aran Gallant

If you want a faster/bulkier knit try the Aran Gallant and Drops MELODY, two strands of Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK held together, or Drops AIR held with Drops KID-SILK. (Where the yarn amounts are a smidge/fraction over the number of balls I’ve added a +):

Sizes

  • Intended to be worn with at least 10 cm of ease. 10 to 15 cm of positive ease is built into the pattern. 
  • XS 34 (S 37 1⁄2, M 42, L 45, XL 49, 2XL 53, 3XL 57, 4XL 61, 5XL 64 1/2) inches
  • XS 86 (S 96, M 106, L 115, XL 125, 2XL 135, 3XL 145, 4XL 155, 5XL 165) cm
  • Model is wearing size M on 93 cm bust.

Yarn

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Gallant

If you want a SUPER THICK and FAST knit try Gallant Sweater, knit on 15mm/US 19 needles and Cascade SPUNTANEOUS.

Sizes

  • Intended to be worn with little ease. 0-5 cm of positive ease is built into the pattern.
  • XS 31.5 (S 35 ½, M 38, L 41, XL 45, 2XL 49, 3XL 52, 4XL 57.5, 5XL 62) inches
  • XS 80 (S 90, M 96, L 104, XL 114, 2XL 125, 3XL 133, 4XL 146, 5XL 157) cm).

Yarn

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Cozy Knitting: Create Your Own Sailor Slippers

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Sailor Slippers

The Sailor Slippers are an adorable set of felted slippers. They made by knitting them with a feltable yarn like Drops Andes, and then washing them in hot water to felt them down and make them solid and sturdy. It’s like magic in your washing machine!

Notes

There is a template you can print out (or upload to a drawing program) and colour in to help you visualise colour combinations, which can be found HERE!

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Techniques

Long tail cast on, backwards loop cast on, stockinette stitch, increasing (m1l and m1r) and decreasing (k2tog and ssk) stitches, picking up stitches, seaming (mattress and Kitchener stitch), applied i-cord edge.

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Construction

The Sailor Slippers are worked flat in stockinette stitch starting with the heel panel. Stitches are then picked up at the right side of the heel panel, cast on in extension and picked up at the left side of the heel panel. This forms the top of the slippers, which is knit from ankle to toe. From there, you will carry on knitting the sole from toe to heel. The top of the foot and sole are seamed together using mattress stitch, and the heel panel and sole are then seamed horizontally. The applied i-cord is then added to form the slipper opening, before washing and felting.

Sizes

  • US Women shoe size: 5.5 (6.5) 7.5 (8.5) 9.5 (10.5) 12
  • US Mens shoe size: 3.5 (4.5) 5.5 (6.5) 7.5 (8.5) 10 (10.5) 11.5 (12.5)
  • UK shoe size: 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12)
  • EU shoe size: 36 (37) 38 (39) 41 (42) 43 (45) 46 (47)
  • For EU sizes 40 and 44, they recommend knitting sizes 39 and 43, respectively.
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Yarn

Drops Andes

  • Colour A (main): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) balls
  • Colour B (accent): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) balls
  • Colour C (i-cord): 1 ball
  • Colour D (sole): 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) balls

or for solid/single coloured slippers:

  • 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) balls

Other Materials

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Quick Knit Rosie Mittens for Holiday Gifts

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Rosie Mittens

We posted a couple of weeks ago about the sensationally pretty Rosie Sweater (which we have cast-on for the store), and I think her little sister, the Rosie Mittens. The Rosie mittens are a small, manageable project that doesn’t require much yarn, so you might even have some leftovers (or you can cast on for the sweater too and get a little bit of extra yarn for some mitts). The Rosie Mittens would also make a great holiday gift! My favourite yarn for this project is a combination of Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk held together, but we also list some alternatives too.

Construction
The Rosie Mittens are worked from the cuff up. You start with the ribbing, then work in stockinette, with increases for the thumb gusset. The thumb stitches are put on hold, and the pattern is worked. The top of the mitten is worked with decreases. Finally, the thumb is knitted.

Size

  • (S/M) L/XL
  • Circumference: (20) 21,5 cm (7.75) 8.5”
  • Length: (23-24) 25-26 cm (9–9.5) 9.75–10.25”
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Materials

My favourite yarn for this project is a combination of Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk held together.

Alternate Yarns

Any of the following yarns are also great for this project, especially if you can’t use or wear mohair:

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Explore the Cozy Venlig Sweater Pattern

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We just finished Venlig, a new store sample! Venlig is a simple raglan knit from the top down in one piece with a little funnel neck. We made it with two strands of super soft, Drops Melody held together, so it’s super cozy but also airy. Drops Melody is a brushed alpaca yarn, which has the texture of a bulky mohair but the softness of baby alpaca (seriously, it feels like a cloud). We used 10mm/US15 needles, so it works up fast and easy, with little fuss (see notes below about needle size). If you want to use a heavier, more traditional texture of yarn, try using a single strand of Drops Andes: 5(6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10) and 9mm/US13 and 7mm/US10.75 needles.

Notes

Our tension came out a bit looser than expected. We made size 1, but it measures 43″, so it fits size 2. When I swatched, I got 10 sts/4″, but Erica got 9 sts/4″ in the finished sweater …. so do a little swatch before you start to make sure your sweater comes out the size you want! We used 8mm/US11 & 10mm/US15 needles, but if you’re finding your tension is looser, go down a size to 7mm/US10.75 & 9mm/US13 needles.

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Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)
  • Finished Bust Circumference: 40 (43, 48, 51, 56)(60.5, 64, 67)“
  • The style is oversized, choose the size with 8-14” of positive ease.
  • Shown in size 1 (our finished bust was 43″, it fits me comfortably with lots of extra room, and I’m a size Medium/8)
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Materials

Yarn Alternative

If you want to use a heavier, more traditional texture of yarn, try using a single strand of Drops Andes: 5(6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10) and 9mm/US13 and 7mm/US10.75 needles.

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