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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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All measurements in charts are in cm.
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Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.
These step-by-step tutorials might also help you:
Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?
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 only serve 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
How do I know how many balls of yarn I need?
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.
Can I use a different yarn than what the pattern suggests?
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?
What are the yarn groups?
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.
How do I use the yarn converter?
At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn converter, 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 converter 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 converted 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.
Why do you show discontinued yarns in the patterns?
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 converter, 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 converter will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.
What size should I knit?
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
Why do I get the wrong knitting tension with the suggested needle size?
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 gauge tension swatch
Why is the pattern worked top-down?
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.
How do I work according to a knitting diagram?
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
How do I work according to a crochet diagram?
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
How do I work several diagrams simultaneously on the same row/round?
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
Why are the sleeves shorter in larger sizes?
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.
Where on the garment is the length measured?
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 (usually 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.
See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing
What is a repeat?
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.
Why does the piece start with more chain stitches than it’s worked with?
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.
Why increase before the rib edge when the piece is worked top-down?
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.
Why increase in the cast-off edge?
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)
How do I increase/decrease on every 3rd and 4th row/round alternately?
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
How can I work a jacket in the round instead of back and forth?
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
Can I work a jumper back and forth instead of in the round?
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?
Why is the pattern slightly different than what I see in the photo?
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!
How do I make a women’s size garment into a men’s size one?
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.
How do I prevent a hairy garment from shedding?
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.
Why does my garment pill?
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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Knitted sweater with raglan and texture pattern in 2 strands DROPS Alpaca. Size children 5 to 14 years.
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Rib 1: * P2, K4 *, repeat from *-*. Rib 2: * K3, P3 *, repeat from *-*. Decreasing tip (applies to raglan): Dec as follows from RS: Begin 3 sts from marking threads (MT): P2 tog, K2 (MT is placed in middle of these 2 sts), P2 tog. Knitting tip (applies to neck): To avoid holes when turning piece slip 1st st as if to knit when knitting back and tighten yarn slightly. Pattern: Diagram M.1 to M.4. Diagrams are showing every row in pattern seen from RS. --------------------------------------------------- Back and front pieces: Work in the round on circular needles. Cast on 132-138-144-156-168 sts on circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 with 2 strands Alpaca. K1 round. Insert a marker on beginning of round and a marker after 66-69-72-78-84 sts (= marking sides). Continue with Rib 1 – see explanation above. Work until Rib measures 6 cm / 2⅜". Continue in stockinette sts. When piece measures 9 cm / 3½" inc 1 sts on each side of markers (= 4 increases), repeat inc on every 4.5-4-5-5.5-5.5 cm / 1¾"-1½"-2"-2¼"-2¼" a total of 4-5-5-5-5 times = 148-158-164-176-188 sts. When piece measures 27-29-33-34-35 cm / 10⅝"-11⅜"-13"-13⅜"-13¾" bind off 8 sts each side for armholes (i.e. 4 sts on each side of each marker) = 132-142-148-160-172 sts left in total for front and back pieces. Leave work aside and work sleeves. Sleeve: Cast on 42-42-48-48-48 sts on double pointed needles size 4 mm / US 6 with 2 strands Alpaca. K1 round. Continue with Rib 1 – see explanation above. When piece measures 4 cm / 1½" continue in stockinette sts. When piece measures 8-8-10-10-10 cm / 3"-3"-4"-4"-4" inc 2 sts mid under sleeve, repeat inc every 2.5-2.5-3-2.5-2.5 cm / ⅞"-⅞"-3⅛"-⅞"-⅞" a total of 10-12-10-13-14 times = 62-66-68-74-76 sts. When piece measures 34-38-41-44-47 cm / 13⅜"-15"-16⅛"-17¼"-18½" bind off 8 sts mid under arm = 54-58-60-66-68 sts. Leave piece aside and make another sleeve. Yoke: Slip sleeves onto same circular needle as back and front pieces where bound off for armholes = 240-258-268-292-308 sts. K1 round (at the same time on sizes 7/8 years inc 2 sts evenly = 260 sts). Insert a marker in all transitions between back and front pieces and sleeves (= 4 markers). Start with pattern and raglan on next round as follows: Pattern: Work pattern after diagram continuously on round and as follows in height: Size 5/6: M.1 (= 14 rounds), M.4 (= 3 rounds), M.1 (= 14 rounds) and M.4 (= 3 rounds). 34 rounds in total = 14 cm / 5½". Size 7/8: K 1 round, M.1 (= 14 rounds), M.4 (= 3 rounds), K 1 round, M.1 (= 14 rounds) and M.4 (= 3 rounds). 36 rounds in total = 15 cm / 6". Size 9/10: K 1 round, M.2 (= 16 rounds), M.4 (= 3 rounds), M.2 (= 16 rounds) and M.4 (= 3 rounds). 39 rounds in total = 16 cm / 6¼". Size 11/12: K 1 round, M.3 (= 18 rounds), M.4 (= 3 rounds), M.2 (= 16 rounds) M.4 (= 3 rounds). 41 rounds in total = 17 cm / 6¾". Size 13/14: K 1 round, M.3 (= 18 rounds), M.4 (= 3 rounds), K 1 round, M.3 (= 18 rounds), M.4 (= 3 rounds). 44 rounds in total = 18 cm / 7". Raglan: Dec 1 sts on each side of 4 markers (= 8 dec) – read Decreasing tips. Dec on every other row 15-15-17-16-18 times and then on every row 4-6-5-9-8 times. There are 88-92-92-92-100 sts left after all dec for raglan. Leave sts on needle and leave markers in piece. Cut yarn. Piece measures approx 45-48-53-55-57 cm / 17¾"-19"-21"-21⅝"-22½" up to shoulder. Rise on back of neck: Work a rise over shoulders and back of neck to ensure neck sits well. Work rise as follows: Start at marker in the back of left sleeve (start by knitting in 1st st on sleeve). Knit sts over sleeve to marker on left sleeve front. Turn piece – read Knitting tip. Knit back over sts on left sleeve, continue over back piece and right sleeve to marker in the front of right sleeve. Turn piece. Knit back over right sleeve and continue over back piece to marker in the back of left sleeve. Turn piece. Continuing working diagram M.4 back and forth over sts on back piece (from marker in the back of left sleeve to marker in the back of right sleeve). When M.4 is worked 1 time in height turn piece and K 1 round (from RS) over all sts at the same time dec 10-8-8-8-10 sts evenly on round = 78-84-84-84-90 sts. Neck: Continue in the round. Work Rib 2 – see explanation above. When rib measures 6 cm / 2⅜" bind off loosely, K over K and P over P. Assembly: Fold Rib on neckline double towards WS and sew on inside. Sew openings under arms. |
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Comments / Questions (31)
Coin wrote:
Je tricote le pull en 14 ans : je tricote 6cm de côtes + 3 cm + (5,5x5 = 27,5 cm pour les augmentations )donc au total 36,5cm; et sur les explications il faut faire les diminutions à 35cm ! Dites-moi où je fais l’erreur ! Merci de votre aide !
15.02.2024 - 21:38DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Coin, vous devez augmenter 5 fois pas 6 fois, autrement dit, vous augmentez à 9 cm, puis 14,5 cm (5,5 plus haut), puis à 20 cm, puis à 25,5 cm et enfin à 31 cm, vous tricotez encore 4 cm avant de rabattre les mailles des emmanchures. Bon tricot!
16.02.2024 - 07:49Angie Elliott wrote:
How many yards of yarn for size 13/14 please?
18.01.2024 - 16:38DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Elliott, you will. find requested amount of yarn for each size under the header, so in 13/14 years you need 450 g DROPS Alpaca/50 g a ball = 9 balls - read more about the yarn and its yardage on its shade card here. Happy knitting!
19.01.2024 - 08:40Kirsten Thagaard wrote:
Det ville være en stor hjælp, hvis de stillede spørgsmål kunne oversættes. Det går fint med engelsk og tysk.
08.04.2023 - 10:52Regina wrote:
Sorry, in meiner Frage um 11:48 Uhr ist ein Schreibfehler: ich benötige "32 R für 10 cm", nicht 36 R. Das Problem bleibt!
25.02.2023 - 12:11DROPS Design answered:
Siehe unten :)
27.02.2023 - 10:08Regina wrote:
Maschenprobe 25 R =10cm? Ich verwende das Originalgarn, Nadel 4 - stricke locker. Trotzdem benötige ich 36 R. Bis zum Armloch kein Problem, einfach ein paar R mehr um auf 33 cm zu kommen (Gr9/10). Aber beim Raglan passt nichts mehr, Muster 39 R, jede 2. R abnehmen sind bei mir knapp 12, statt 16 cm. Was kann ich tun? Dickere Nadel ist nicht mehr schön und dann stimmt auch die Breite nicht mehr. ???
25.02.2023 - 11:48DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Regina, wenn Sie mehr Reihen für 10 cm brauchen dann sollen Sie regelmäßig verteilt mehr Reihen zwischen den Runden mit Abnahmen stricken. Je nach Ihrer Maschenprobe können Sie dann umrechnen. Gerne kann Ihnen damit Ihr DROPS Händler - auch per Telefon oder per E-Mail weiterhelfen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
27.02.2023 - 10:07José Snijders wrote:
Moeten ook de mouwen rondgebreid worden? Dat is mij niet duidelijk. Dus niet heen en weer maar rondgebreid net als de trui zelf...
02.08.2022 - 19:55DROPS Design answered:
Dag José,
Ja, de mouwen worden ook in de rondte gebreid, op sokkenbreinaalden.
07.08.2022 - 11:00Lapalus wrote:
Bonjour, je ne comprends pas votre explication pour la réhausse de l'encolure
27.03.2022 - 00:27DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Lapalus, la réhausse dos a été ré-écrite pour qu'elle soit plus claire (actualisez la page et si besoin, videz votre cache), en espérant que ceci puisse vous aider, n'hésitez pas si besoin à revenir. Bonne continuation!
28.03.2022 - 09:09Eva Sandberg wrote:
Jag har stickat denna tröja till barnbarnen. Nu vill pappa ha den också. Finns det motsvarande mönster för herr? MVH Eva Sandberg
08.10.2021 - 14:51DROPS Design answered:
Hei Eva. Vi har nok ikke en helt tilsvarende modell, men ta en titt på DROPS 224-17. Den er strikket i sammen kvalitet (DROPS Alpaca) og med raglan. Så kan du strikke inn strukturmønstrene fra 15-11. Eller ta en titt på DROPS Extra 0-851. Den har et strukturmønster, men er strikket i et litt tykkere garn. mvh DROPS Design
11.10.2021 - 09:32Ulrika wrote:
Jag har problem med förhöjningen i nacken. Följer mönstret lyfter första maskan vid vändningarna och stickar förhöjningen men när alla maskor ska stickas tillsammans igen efter höjningen blir det stora hål vid övergångarna mellan ärm och fram/bakstycke. Vad är felet? Tacksam för hjälp.
20.04.2021 - 17:47DROPS Design answered:
Hej Ulrika. Det är viktigt att du stramar tråden ordentligt vid vändningarna för att undvika hål. Det finns olika tekniker för att sticka förkortade varv, tex "german short rows". Om du söker på det så kan du se hur man gör och testa om det fungerar bättre. Mvh DROPS Design
21.04.2021 - 07:21Sigrid wrote:
Please help. I am knitting size 7/8. I’ve knitted the yoke pans have now come to the Raglan dec instructions. I feel these should organelles been incorporated with the yoke instructions - do I need to unpick the yoke and start again including the decrease?
21.07.2020 - 08:02DROPS Design answered:
Dear Sigrid, you work pattern and have to decrease at the same time for raglan on every other round then on every round. Happy knitting!
29.07.2020 - 08:27