DROPS Snow
DROPS Snow
100% Wool
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DROPS 112-2
Measurements:
Length mid back: approx 85 cm
Width at top: approx 170 cm
Materials: DROPS SNOW from Garnstudio
750 g colour no 01, off-white

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE size 8 mm (80 cm) – or size needed to get 11 sts x 15 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 8 mm – for 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 Snow
DROPS Snow
100% Wool
from 2.00 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 30.00£.

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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.
PATTERN: See diagrams M.1, M.2 and M.3.
The diagrams show the pattern from the RS.
Fig-1 shows how to work the beg of the shawl.

GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows.

INCREASING TIP: Make all inc from RS. Inc 4 sts on every other row until finished measurements as follows:
Inc 1 st at beg of row as follows: 3 garter st, 1 double YO. On return row P 1 YO and slip the other YO off needle.
Inc 2 sts mid piece as follows: 1 double YO, 1 stocking st (= st with marker), 1 double YO. On return row P 1 YO and slip the other YO off needle each side of st with marker.
Inc 1 st at the end of row as follows: 1 double YO, 3 garter sts. On return row P 1 YO and slip the other YO off needle.
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SHAWL:
To fit in all sts work shawl back and forth on circular needle. The piece is worked from the top down mid back. NOTE: Make sure to start a new ball at the beg of row and not mid piece.
Cast on 7 sts on circular needle size 8 mm with Snow. Insert a marker in the 4th st (marks the middle). Work first row as follows (= RS): 3 garter sts, 1 double YO, K1, 1 double YO, 3 garter sts = 9 sts. Continue in stocking st with 3 garter sts each side, AT THE SAME TIME inc 4 sts on every other row (= every row from RS) – SEE INCREASING TIP! Continue like this until there are 17 sts on row. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! Now continue as follows from RS: 3 garter sts, 1 double YO, M.1 A (= 3 sts), M.1 C (= 2 sts), 1 double YO, K1 (= middle st), 1 double YO, M.1 A, M.1 C and finish with 1 double YO and 3 garter sts. Continue the inc at the sides and mid back - see Fig 1. After 1 vertical repeat of M.1 (= 37 sts) continue as follows: 3 garter sts, 1 double YO, M.1 A (= 3 sts), M.1 B on the next 10 sts, M.1 C (= 2 sts), 1 double YO, K1 (= middle st), 1 double YO, M.1 A, M.1 B on the next 10 sts, M.1 C, 1 double YO, 3 garter sts. Continue in pattern like this, but for every vertical repeat of M.1 work 1 extra repeat of M.1 B on each side of the middle. When piece measures 70 cm, adjust to a full repeat of M.1, continue in stocking st on all sts until piece measures 75 cm (continue the inc at the sides and mid back), then work M.2 on all sts – incorporate the inc sts in pattern as you go along. Cast off loosely.

CROCHET BORDER:
Crochet a border along cast off row (crochet along one short side towards the point and up along the other short side) as follows with crochet hook size 8 mm: M.3 A, then repeat M.3 B and finish with M.3 C. Make sure to have a full repeat of M.3 B on both sides of point. Cut the thread and fasten.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = K2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K2 tog, psso
symbols = 1 double YO between 2 sts, on return row work 1 YO and slip the other YO off needle.
symbols = K from WS
symbols = 1 ch
symbols = 1 tr
symbols = 1 dc
symbols = 1 picot (= 3 ch, 1 dc in first ch)
diagram
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.

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.

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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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country flag Diana wrote:

As well I want to add that my garter stitch boarder come out on the both sides of the shawl while in the image it’s at the top (the longest side) and M2 diagram was knitted in the image as a boarders. How this could happen?

05.03.2020 - 18:23

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Diana, this shawl is worked top down, ie the 3 sts in garter stitch on each side will be on the top of the shawl when finished, and M.2 will be worked over all increased stitches along both sides of shawl, just before the crocheted edge. Happy knitting!

06.03.2020 - 09:29

country flag Diana wrote:

I’ve knitted this shawl and it came out totally different than in picture. My leaves are facing up while in the image it’s facing down. Also the rows in the diagrams show WS and RS, but instruction for diagrams says it’s from the RS! M2 diagram shows 2ktog, double yo and K1, while in the image the ending is 2ktog, double yo. How is this possible. The shawl is really nice but the instructions are written very poorly and confusing.

05.03.2020 - 17:58

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Diana, remember your DROPS store will always provide you any individual assistance (even per mail or telephone) when you have worries with a pattern. And you can also ask your question there. Happy knitting!

06.03.2020 - 09:32

country flag Diana wrote:

Hello, I’ve got totally lost in the pattern. I have followed your description of 3 garter stitches, 1 double YO, M1 A, M1C, 1 double YO, K1, 1 double YO, M1C, M1A, 1 double YO, 3 garter stitches. Then the pattern says to continue in Fig 1, so it should be as follows 3 garter stitches, 1 double YO, K2 tog, 1 double YO, K1, 1 double YO, K2 tog, 1 double YO, K1, and so on. Can you please let me know if I have understood the pattern correctly.

26.02.2020 - 17:21

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Diana, Fig. 1 shows how to work the beginning of the shawl, this means you work as explained in the written pattern with M.1A, M.1C and double yos to increase and the 3 sts in garter st on each side. On 3rd row you will work as shown in fig: 3 sts in garterst, double yo, row 3 in M.1A, M1C, Double YO, K1, 3rd row in M.1A and M.1C, double YO, 3 sts in garter st. And so on. Happy knitting!

27.02.2020 - 08:56

country flag Ghislaine Ethier wrote:

Bonjours c'est encore moi les explication que vous me donner ne fonctionne vraiment pas je suis très déçu car j'aime beaucoup ce modèle mais je bloque après la figure 1 quand je regarde le schéma m1 m1 b et m1c au troisième rang il y a 4 mailles ensuite au rang 5 il y a 5 mailles au rang 7 il y a 6 mailles et au rang 9 il y a 7 mailles !!!! Dommage je l'aimais beaucoup mais j'abandonne il est très très mal expliqué !!!!

10.05.2019 - 14:26

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Ethier, après fig. 1, vous avez tricoté de chaque côté de la m centrale: M.1A, 2 x M.1B en largeur, M.1C - au rang suivant, tricotez: M.1A, 3xM.1B en largeur, M.1C (de chaque côté de la m centrale, avec 3 m point mousse de chaque côté). On augm. comme avant 1 m à 3 m des bords + 1 m de chaque côté de la m centrale. Les modèles DROPS sont réalisés par des milliers de personnes du monde entier. Nous comprenons toutefois qu’en fonction du pays, les explications puissent être formulées différemment. Pour toute assistance individuelle complémentaire, n'hésitez pas à contacter votre magasin. Bon tricot!

10.05.2019 - 15:51

country flag Ghislaine Ethier wrote:

Bonjour merci pour la réponse mais ce que vous me dites ça fonctionne pour la moitié du Chale après la maille centrale ca marche pas le nombre de mailles que vous dites n'arrive pas et aussi mon autre question est çe que le schéma m1A a toujours 3 mailles le m1C 2 mailles je le comprends vraiment pas SVP me mettre plus de détails merci !!!

09.05.2019 - 12:09

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Ethier, une erreur de calcul de ma part dans la 2ème moité (sur l'endroit), on répéète M.1B jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 5 m, puis on tricote M.1C (= 2 m), 1 double jeté et 3 m point mousse. Le nombre de mailles indiqué ici et précédemment se rapporte au 1er rang. Tous les rangs, on augmente d'1 m en plus dans chaque M.1A et M.1C (cf diagrammes) = le double jeté avant M.1A/Après M.1C à 3 m point mousse des bords et de chaque côté de la m centrale. Bon tricot!

09.05.2019 - 14:13

country flag Ghislaine Ethier wrote:

Bonjour je trouve çe Chale super beau mais je comprend pas le schéma pour le diagramme fig 1 pas de problème mais après je ne sais plus quoi faire j'aurais besoin de votre aide pour le continuer le diagramme m1 je le comprend vraiment pas !!! Merci

09.05.2019 - 01:10

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Ethier, quand vous avez fini la fig. 1 vous continuez comme avant: 3 m point mousse, 1 double jeté, M1A (= 3 m), répétez M1B jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 2 m avant la maille centrale, M1C (= 2m), 1 double jeté, 1 m jersey end (= m centrale), 1 double jeté, M1A, répétez M1B jusqu'àu ce qu'il reste 6 m, M1C (= 2 m), 1 double jeté, 3 m point mousse. À chaque fois que vous tricotez 1 fois les diagrammes M.1A à M.1C en hauteur, vous avez suffisamment de mailles pour tricoter 1 motif de plus de M.1B entre M.1A et M.1C de chaque côté de la m centrale. Bon tricot!

09.05.2019 - 10:47

country flag Hélène wrote:

Bonjour, au moment où je dois tricoter un motif de M1B en plus de chaque côté de la maille centrale, je me retrouve avec 2 doubles jetés à la suite (celui qui vient après la maille centrale et celui du début de M1B). Au rang suivant, les tricote-t-on de la même façon que les autres ?

24.01.2019 - 16:33

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Hélène, tricotez les augmentations au milieu comme la Fig. 1 le montre: vous terminez la 1ère moitié du châle par 1 jeté, puis vous tricotez la maille centrale, et commencez la 2ème moitié du châle par 1 jeté, 1 m end. Vous ne devez pas avoir 2 jetés à suivre au milieu du châle. Bon tricot!

25.01.2019 - 08:34

country flag Hélène wrote:

Bonjour, est-ce que les jetés entre 2 mailles qui se trouvent à la fin de M1A et au début de M1C font partie de ces diagrammes ou de M1B ?

11.01.2019 - 12:27

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Hélène, le jeté au début de M.1B appartient à M.1B et compense la diminutions, le jeté au début de M.1C appartient à M.1C et vient compenser la diminution également. Regardez dans Fig.1 comme se tricote M.1 et le début du châle pour mieux comprendre les motifs. Bon tricot!

11.01.2019 - 12:34

country flag Monica wrote:

Buongiorno, non capisco cosa vuol dire "incorporare gli aumenti" quando sto lavorando M2. Non li devo fare? Dalla figura non si capisce molto ... Grazie per una risposta - Monica

24.11.2018 - 16:37

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Monica. Continua ad aumentare anche quando lavora M2. Lavora poi le nuove maglie come indicato nella riga del diagramma M2 che sta lavorando. Buon lavoro!

24.11.2018 - 16:49

country flag Marechal wrote:

Je comprend pas tres bien dois je suivre la fig1 ou les diagramme fait les augmentations jusqu a 17 m au total puis il faut passer au M1A et M1C et la je bloque cela ne corresponds pas a la fig 1 je pense que M1A correspond donc au rang 3 de la fig 1 est ce bien cela ? svp au secours aider moi rapidement car c 'est pour un mariage et rapidement merci merci cordialement annick en francais svp

12.02.2017 - 21:36

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Marechal, quand vous avez les 17 m, tricotez ainsi: 3 m point mousse, 1 double jeté, M1A (= 3 m), M1C (= 2 m), 1 double jeté, 1 m jersey end (= m centrale), 1 double jeté, M1A, M1C et terminer par 1 double jeté, 3 m point mousse, c'est-à-dire comme indiqué dans fig. 1 où les jetés sont représentés après les 3 m point mousse, de chaque côté de la m centrale et avant les 3 m point mousse. Bon tricot!

13.02.2017 - 12:02