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DROPS Moebius shawl in 1 thread Alpaca and 1 thread Vivaldi or 1 thread Alpaca and 2 threads Kid-Silk. Moebius was a German mathematician from the beginning of the 18th century. He developed and gave the name to the turned circle ring on which this design is based.

DROPS 94-16
Size: S – M – L – XL – XXL
Length around the shoulders 100-110-120-130-140 cm
Height approx 35-36-37-38-39 cm

Materials:
DROPS Alpaca from Garnstudio
150-150-150-150-200 g colour no. 7300, apple green

and use:
DROPS Vivaldi from Garnstudio
100-100-100-100-150 g colour no. 18, mint
or use:
DROPS Kid-Silk from Garnstudio
150-150-150-150-225 g colour no. 18, apple green

Drops pointed circular needle size 5.5 mm, 80 cm long – or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge with 1 thread Alpaca + 1 thread Vivaldi or 1 thread Alpaca + 2 threads Kid-Silk.

Knitting Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows with 2 threads (1 thread Alpaca + 1 thread Vivaldi or 3 threads (1 thread Alpaca and 2 threads Kid-Silk)on needles size 5.5 in moss sts = 10 x 10 cm.

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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
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from 3.40 £ /50g
DROPS Vivaldi
DROPS Vivaldi
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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.
Moss sts: 1st round: *K1, P1*, repeat from *-* until finished measurements. NB: The number of sts round the shawl will become odd on the round where new sts are picked up under the sts on row, and because of the twist in the shawl the sts will automatically shift and create the moss pattern. Therefore repeat round 1 througout.

Knitting info: Knit on a circular needle 80 cm long. It is important that the needle is long as it has to twist as a spiral.

Picking up tips (fig 1): (The wool used in fig. 1-3 is different to the one used in the pattern). It is the long loose end under the sts you need to use to pick up- see fig. 1. When picked up the sts tighten a bit.

Shawl: The shawl is knitted in a twisted circle from the centre of the piece towards the outer edges – this means you knit upwards and down at the same time. All measurements are for the total piece (not from the centre and out).

Bend the circular needle in the middle and cast on 160-176-192-208-224 sts (divisible by 4) using 2 needles size 5.5 with 1 thread of Alpaca and 1 thread of Vivaldi (= 2 threads)or with 1 thread Alpaca and 2 threads Kid-Silk (3 threads)- use to needle to make the cast on edge loose. Pull out one needle, the sts on pin are now very loose.
Pick up new sts under all sts on round without knitting the sts on round (see fig. 1 and read picking up tips above – do not pick up under the 1st st on round). When finished picking up the circular needles are now like a twisted circle – fig. 2 = 319-351-383-415-447 sts. Now continue to knit in moss sts, (it is the sts on the needle tip which have to be knitted). The sts picked up will automatically come around to the needle tip later. After a few rounds the twist will become visible - see fig. 3.

Knit in moss sts until the work measures 28-29-30-31-32 cm. Knit 2 sts in the 1st st on round = 320-352-384-416-448 sts. Continue in Rib, K2/P2 until the rib measures approx. 3 cm – at the same time on the last round knit a new st into every 4th sts = 400-440-480-520-560 sts. Bind off loosely with K over K and P over P. The work measures approx 35-36-37-38-39 cm.

Diagram

diagram measurements
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 (68)

country flag Francine Hardy wrote:

Est-ce possible de faire ce patron avec seulement le fil alpaga ? Si oui quel sera l'impact de ne pas le faire avec kid-silk ? Merci à l'avance

20.02.2024 - 14:12

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Hardy, vous pouvez remplacer Vivaldi par 2 fils Kid-Silk - cf convertisseur ou bien 2 fils Alpaca, dans ce cas vous tricoterez soit avec 1 fil Alpaca + 2 fils Kid-Silk ou bien avec 3 fils Alpaca. Bon tricot!

20.02.2024 - 15:49

country flag Angela wrote:

Why do you add so many stitches before binding off? Doesn’t that alter the k2 p2 rib pattern?

24.11.2023 - 17:03

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Angela, since you alter only the last round it won't affect the rib pattern later on. You will simply cast off with a k2,p2,k1 pattern, so that the edge is slightly looser. Happy knitting!

26.11.2023 - 19:01

country flag Marge wrote:

Pourquoi augmenter toutes les 4 mailles sur le dernier rang ? merci pour votre réponse

25.01.2022 - 15:21

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Marge, on augmente ainsi pour que la bordure en côtes ne resserre pas l'ouvrage. Bon tricot!

25.01.2022 - 16:49

country flag Marta wrote:

Posso utilizzare anche un ferro più grosso rispetto a quello del modello, per esempio un ferro n. 9? Anche in questo caso per avviare le maglie utilizzo due ferri insieme, corretto?

28.12.2021 - 16:48

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Marta, deve utilizzare un numero di ferri che le permette di ottenere il campione indicato. Buon lavoro!

28.12.2021 - 17:00

country flag Terra wrote:

Я не смог воздержаться от комментариев. Идеально написано! Мой сайт erotikfoto.ru

08.12.2021 - 01:11

country flag Carina wrote:

Hay una forma mucho más fácil de montar los puntos. No me deja poner el link pero en Youtube está mejor explicado

05.06.2021 - 15:36

country flag Maria Raub wrote:

Ich habe aus Versehen die falsche Taste gedrückt. Bin dann bei Vimeo Videos gelandet. Möchte meine Anmeldung löschen, denn Videos oder eine Sache möchte ich nicht haben. Wie kann ich meine Anmeldung bzw. mein Konto wieder löschen. Mir ging es nur um eine Frage zu einer Strickanleitung. Schreiben sie mir bitte in deutsch.

24.04.2021 - 15:12

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Raub, auf unserer Website brauchen Sie kein Konto, wenn Sie ein Konto bei Vimeo erstellt haben, dann sollen Sie es bei Vimeo löschen.Ihre Frage über unsere Strickanleitung stellen Sie gerne hier. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

26.04.2021 - 07:38

country flag Maria Raub wrote:

Ich wollte nur eine Frage zum Moebius Schal beantwortet haben, aber keine Mitgliedschaft für irgendwelche Videos. Bitte keine Anmeldung.

15.04.2021 - 17:30

country flag Maria Raub wrote:

Nach 3cm Rippenmuster stricken, warum muss ich in der letzten Rd. nach jeder 4.M. 1 M. zunehmen dass ich dann 400 M auf der Nadel habe. Gestrickter Moebius Schal superschönes Teil. Danke für Ihre Antwort.

15.04.2021 - 17:04

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Raub, so wird die Kante elastisch genug und unauffälig. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

16.04.2021 - 14:04

country flag Carls wrote:

Bellissimo imparato qualche anno fa

04.06.2020 - 21:08