Posted on 7-3-2022 by Karlijn van Mil
Spring is nearly here: Flowers are starting to bloom, the sun is shining more often, and you find yourself reaching for lighter, brighter clothing. Could your spring wardrobe do with some sprucing up? And would you like to crochet or knit your new, favorite spring items yourself? Then read on for the loveliest, free patterns that Drops has to offer for spring.
1. DROPS Paris knitted sweater with tulips
If you are a fan of all things Dutch, then this sweater embellished with tulips is a must-have for your wardrobe. Knit the tulips in orange and pink or get creative and knit them in any color combination you desire, like yellow and blue. This design is knitted with Drops Paris, a wonderful, 100% cotton yarn. Paris is a robust but cool yarn, ideal for making this spring sweater. Find the pattern at Garnstudio.
2. DROPS Kid-Silk knitted sweater in 2 strands
Looking to add a number of stylish staples to your wardrobe? Then this sweater is a good place to start! The knitted sweater features ¾ sleeves and a lovely round neck and is knitted top down with raglan sleeves. It is made with Drops Kid-Silk held double and the pattern can be found at Garnstudio.
3. DROPS Kid-Silk knitted sweater with wave pattern
This romantic sweater features a gorgeous wave lace pattern with a subtle, wave edge detail around the neck as the finishing touch. This sweater is also made using Drops Kid-Silk: a luxurious, 75% mohair and 25% silk yarn. The pattern is completely free via Garnstudio.
4. DROPS Alpaca and Kid-Silk knitted cardigan
Cute, cuter, cutest… It does not get much cuter than this pretty cardigan. The use of pink yarn enhances its sweetness and has us swooning! The knitted cardigan features a chic lace pattern around the yoke and is perfect for popping on over a T-shirt as it cools down in the evenings. You can find the free pattern via Garnstudio.
5. DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk knitted basic jacket
Wow! We adore this trendy, striped cardigan with its array of fabulous colors! You use seven different colors for the stripes, but as all the colors work so well together, there is no sense of color overkill. Great fun to knit for yourself or a friend! With the free pattern, this easy cardigan is quick to knit. Are you ready to cast on?
6. DROPS Flora and Kid-Silk knitted cardigan
This cardigan is aptly called Tree of Life. If you look closely at the design, you will see a tree emerging from the lace pattern with bobbles for leaves. This beautiful cardigan is knitted with Drops Flora and Drops Kid-Silk. You can find the free pattern here.
7. DROPS Alpaca and Kid-Silk sweater with lace pattern
This sweater looks amazing layered over a colored shirt or T-shirt. Knit the sweater with its zigzag lace pattern in a neutral shade or go for a flashier color to make it truly stand out. The sleeves are roughly elbow length and seamless. You can find the free pattern for this sweater via Garnstudio.
8. DROPS Flora knitted top
Are you as big a fan of pink as we are? This Drops Flora sweater is knitted with color 21, pink. It is worked top down with a round yoke and features English rib stitches on the yoke and short sleeves. If pink is not your thing, then choose another lovely spring color, such as ice blue or pistachio green. You can find the pattern via Garnstudio.
9. DROPS Sky knitted spring sweater
This sweater is another fine basic to add to your spring wardrobe. The beautiful color, simple pattern, and soft yarn all come together to create the perfect sweater for the coming season. Daisy Lane is knitted with Drops Sky, an airy and voluminous yarn made from alpaca, polyamide, and wool. As the yarn is so airy, the sweater feels super lightweight to wear. Fantastic! For the free pattern, head to Garnstudio.
10. DROPS Nord knitted socks with ruffles
How fun are these socks?! Oh-so cute to combine with a pair of white sneakers with the ruffles peeping out over the top. Find the free pattern at Garnstudio.
11. DROPS Paris crocheted bag
Still looking for a handy shopping bag that you can take along wherever you go, like the (super)market? Look no further, simply crochet this bag yourself! You can find the pattern at Garnstudio and shop the yarn at Yarnplaza, of course! Use Drops Paris, a versatile and strong cotton that ensures your bag is extra sturdy and long lasting.
12. DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk knitted shawl
You know how it goes. The weather is gorgeous outside, so you spend the day sitting in the garden, soaking up the sun. When the time comes to pick the kids up from school, the last thing you feel like doing is putting on a coat. Then wrap this deliciously warm shawl around your shoulders instead! The Lemon Heart shawl from Drops is knitted with Drops Baby Alpaca Silk. Its beautiful lace pattern gives it a wonderful, sunny feel. Fancy making your own? Find the free pattern here.