DROPS Alpaca
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DROPS 98-12
SCARF:
Size: approx 190 x 20 cm

Materials: DROPS Alpaca from Garnstudio
100 g colour no 0100, off-white
and use DROPS Vivaldi from Garnstudio
100 g colour no 06, off-white

DROPS crochet hook size 5 mm or size needed to obtain the correct tension.
DROPS crochet hook size 10 mm (for lace 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 Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
from 3.40 £ /50g
DROPS Vivaldi
DROPS Vivaldi
56% Mohair, 30% Polyamide, 14% Wool
Discontinued
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
SCARF:
Tension: width of 16 dc x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Crochet a chain approx 1.6 m long with ch on crochet hook size 5 mm with 2 threads Alpaca.
1st and 2nd round: crochet dc’s round the chain (i.e on both sides of chain = 2 rounds of dc
3rd round: 1 tr in each dc (replace 1st tr with 3 ch) all the way round
4th round: 1 tr in each tr all the way round
5th round: Change to crochet hook size 10 mm and Vivaldi and crochet 2 dtr in each tr all the way round
6th round: 1 dtr in each dtr all the way round
Cut the thread and sew.

HAIR BAND:
Size: one-size
Materials: DROPS Alpaca
100 g colour no 0100, off-white

DROPS pointed needles size 4 mm or size needed to obtain the correct tension.

Tension: 19 sts x 25 rows in stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm.

Pattern: See diagram M.1.

Garter sts back and forth on needle: knit all rows.

Loosely cast on 33 sts on needle size 4 mm with 2 threads Alpaca (double thread). Knit 2 rows garter sts and continue as follows from the RS: 2 sts in garter sts, K3, P5, M.1 (= 13 sts), P5, K3, 2 sts in garter sts. Continue in pattern until hair band measures approx 53 cm – make sure you have knitted 2 rows after a cable. Knit 2 rows garter sts and cast off loosely.
Sew tog mid back.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
symbols = 3 sts on cable needle behind piece, K3, K3 from cable needle
symbols = 3 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K3, K3 from cable needle
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 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.

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 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.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

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 (48)

country flag Christine wrote:

Pourquoi ne pas avoir ecrit, 5 m au point mousse au lieu de 2m point mousse ,3m end, 5m env, .ca ne donne pas l'effet du modele. merci

09.12.2021 - 13:18

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Christine, parce que les 3 mailles endroit vont se tricoter à l'envers sur l'envers, ce sont des mailles jersey et non point mousse. Tout comme les 5 mailles envers sur l'endroit vont se tricoter à l'endroit sur l'envers (jersey envers). Bon tricot!

09.12.2021 - 15:18

country flag LC wrote:

The project shows a hook size but then it seems to be knit rather than crochet. Thank you for clarifying.

04.02.2021 - 15:47

DROPS Design answered:

Dear LC, scarf is crocheted -with a crochet hook size 5 mm/H/8 + size 10 mm/N/15 and the head band is knitted with needle size 4 mm/US 6 - you will find it lower in the page. Happy knitting!

04.02.2021 - 16:02

country flag Rena wrote:

Liebes Team, danke für die schnelle Antwort. Den Rand hatte ich entsprechend Ihrer Beschreibung gearbeitet. Ich zweifle nicht an Ihrer Übersetzung aber nach wie vor an der Anleitung inhaltlich. In der Abbildung sieht es fast so aus, als ob ein Rollrand gearbeitet wäre. Das nachgestrickte Zopfmuster Ist auch nicht das der Abbildung. Tut mir leid. Trotzdem danke für Ihre Bemühungen.

25.11.2019 - 16:43

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Rena, haben Sie das Diagram so gelesen. Im Zweifelsfällen zeigen Sie Ihrem DROPS Laden Ihr Strickstück - auch per E-Mail-, dort hilft man Ihnen gerne weiter. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

26.11.2019 - 09:23

country flag Rena wrote:

Die Anleitung zum Stirnband passt leider nicht zur Abbildung. Zopfmuster sowie der Rand sehen nach Fertigung völlig anders aus. Bitte um Korrektur. Danke.

25.11.2019 - 15:16

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Rena, Anleitung stimmt schon, Rand besteht aus (2 Maschen kraus rechts/ 3 Maschen rechts) auf beiden Seite. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

25.11.2019 - 15:34

country flag Martine wrote:

Avez vous la réponse a la question de BiBi

15.11.2019 - 19:33

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Martine, comme la réponse apportée, les petites bordures du bandeau se tricotent comme indiqué dans les explications: 2 m point mousse, 3 m end, 5 m env en début de rang sur l'endroit et 5 m env, 3 m end, 2 m point mousse en fin de rang sur l'endroit - ces 3 m end vont former les "côtes" que l'on voit sur la photo. Bon tricot!

18.11.2019 - 08:24

country flag Anne wrote:

Hvordan skal pandebåndet strikkes fra vrangsiden?

24.09.2018 - 17:50

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Anne. Når du strikker fra vrangsiden må du gjøre motsatt av det du gjør fra rettsiden. De 2 maskene i hver side strikkes rett fra både rettsiden og vrangsiden (slik at det blir riller). Du strikker altså slik fra vrangen: 2 rett, 3 vrang, 5 rett, M.1 (altså 6 vrang, 1 rett, 6 vrang), 5 rett, 3 vrang, 2 rett. God fornøyelse.

27.09.2018 - 14:37

country flag Petra wrote:

Beim Stirnband heißt es mit 2 Fäden 33 M anschlagen und 2 Reihen re stricken und dann? werden nur die ersten 2 Reihen mit doppeltem Faden gestrickt oder das ganze Stirnband?

14.12.2017 - 09:30

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Petra, Stirnband wird von Anfang bis zur Ende mit 2 Fäden gestrickt, dh nicht nur die ersten 2 Reihen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

14.12.2017 - 10:38

country flag Cecilia Xausa wrote:

I would like to make this scarf but I note the Vivaldi yarn has been discontinued, and was thinking of using DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk instead. Does the brushed alpaca silk colour 01 off white match the DROPS Alpaca 0100 off white yarn?

11.07.2016 - 20:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Xausa, they should, for any further indidivual assistance and advices choosing a yarn remember to contact your DROPS store, they will help you even per mail or telephone. Happy crocheting!

12.07.2016 - 09:35

country flag Andrea wrote:

Guten Tag In der Anleitung beim Schal heisst es 1. und 2. Reihe um die Luftmaschen. Das habe ich verstanden. Wie sieht es ab der 3. R. aus? Da heisst es 1 Stäbchen in jede feste Masche, auch beidseits? Oder nur einseitig? Und jede weitere Reihe auch? Gruss, Andrea

15.02.2016 - 21:27

DROPS Design answered:

Ja, Sie häkeln stets auf beiden Seiten der Lm-Kette, d.h. immer in Runden.

17.02.2016 - 13:06

country flag Andrea wrote:

Guten Tag In der Anleitung beim Schal heisst es 1. und 2. Reihe um die Luftmaschen. Das habe ich verstanden. Wie sieht es ab der 3. R. aus? Da heisst es 1 Stäbchen in jede feste Masche, auch beidseits? Oder nur einseitig? Und jede weitere Reihe auch? Gruss, Andrea

15.02.2016 - 13:16

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Andrea, nach der 2. Reihe wird in Runden gehäkelt und zwar in die Maschen der 1. und der 2. R, die ja aus beiden Seiten der Luftmaschenkette herausgehäkelt werden. Zunächst je 1 M in jede M und in der 5. Rd dann 2 D-Stb pro M, damit es sich kraust.

02.03.2016 - 17:45