DROPS 139-2
DROPS design: Pattern no LA-008
Yarn group A
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Measurements:
Width at the top: approx. 140 cm / 55'' when blocked
Length mid back: approx. 75 cm / 29½'' when blocked

Materials: DROPS LACE from Garnstudio
100 g color no 3620, red

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm / 32'') SIZE 3.5 mm/US 4 – NOTE: Read about the knitting gauge below.

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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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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
KNITTING GAUGE:
This garment is to be soaked and blocked/stretched to size afterwards so the knitting gauge is not that important but to get a sense of whether you are working too loose/tight, work a test on needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 in stockinette st and get approx. 23 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''.

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

PATTERN:
See diagrams M.1 and M.2. Diagrams show pattern from RS. Pattern in diagram M.1A is reversed from pattern in diagram M.1B.

INCREASE TIP:
Work 5 sts in 1 st as follows: K 1, 1 YO, K 1, 1 YO, K 1. NOTE: To avoid a "fragile" middle st when inc 5 sts in this st, knit up sts both through middle st on needle and middle st from previous row at the same time.
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SHAWL:
Worked back and forth on circular needle, work from mid back of neck and down.

Cast on 3 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with Lace. Work as follows:
Row 1: K 2 sts in 1st and 2nd st, and K 1 st in 3rd st = 5 sts.
Row 2: K all sts.
Row 3: K 1, K 2 sts in next st, insert a marker in next st (mid st), K 2 sts in next st, K 1 = 7 sts.
Row 4: K all sts.
Row 5 (WS): K 2 (= edge sts), P 3 and K 2 (= edge sts).
Continue as follows: 2 edge sts in GARTER ST - see explanation above, diagram M.1A, 1 mid st in stockinette st, diagram M.1B and 2 edge sts in garter st. When diagram M.1 has been worked, continue inc and pattern the same way, i.e. inc 4 sts on every row from RS.

Work until the shawl measures approx. 42 cm/ 16½" – measure mid back and lightly pull when measuring (finish after 1 row from WS).

Continue in pattern and on next row (= from RS) inc mid st to 5 sts (4 sts inc) – SEE INCREASE TIP.
Work one more row from the WS – purl the inc sts.

Continue with diagram M.2 as follows: 2 sts in garter st, diagram M.2A over the first 2 sts, insert a marker, then diagram M.2B until the 3 sts in the middle (the middle st and 1 st on each side of this st), insert a marker, work the 3 middle sts in diagram M.2C, insert a marker, continue with diagram M.2D until 4 sts remain, insert a marker, work diagram M.2E over 2 sts and the last 2 sts in garter st.

Continue pattern like this until a total of 20
rows of M.2 have been worked. Continue as follows: 2
sts in garter st, diagram M.2Ax over the next 8 sts,
continue the rest of the pattern as before until 10 sts
remain, work M.2Ex over the next 8 sts, 2 sts in garter
st.

Continue like this, incorporating new sts each side in pattern until piece measures approx. 60 cm / 23½'' mid back (with a light pull).

Bind off with 2 strands as follows: K 2 sts, slip them back on left needle and K them twisted tog (i.e. work in back loop of st instead of front). * Work 1 more st (= 2 sts on right needle), slip them back on the left needle, K them twisted tog *, repeat from *-* until all sts have been bind off.
This is done to make the edge elastic for blocking.

BLOCKING:
Place the shawl in lukewarm water until it is soaking wet. Carefully squeeze the water out of the shawl - do not twist the shawl - then roll the shawl in a towel and squeeze to remove more water - the shawl will now only be moist. Place the shawl on a carpet or mattress - carefully stretch it out to size and fasten it with pins. Leave to dry. Repeat the process when the garment has been washed.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 25.06.2018
Instructions for how to work M.2 has been updated

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso
diagram
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 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

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 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.

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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 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.

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 gauge tension 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 (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

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 (74)

country flag Ellen Bergli wrote:

1.Tips til økning av midtmaske gjør jeg lett etter øketips, men dette skal jo gjøres I samme omgang som M2 begynner. Når jeg har strikket M2A og M2B, er jeg etter instruksjonen kommet til de 3 midtmaskene, som er det jeg trenger til M2C, og jeg kan fortsette med M2D og M2E. Eller?? Ifølge instruksjonen skal jeg Fortsett med dette mønsteret i alt 20 pinner. Da er jeg kommet langt forbi M2Ax. Hvordan skal dette forståes?

12.03.2024 - 23:05

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Ellen, vi forstår ikke rigtig dit spørgsmål... men det er samme mønster som strikkes over de nye masker, som du har taget ud på midten :)

19.03.2024 - 11:23

country flag Kajsa wrote:

Hej och tack för svar. Men det var inte riktigt svar på min fråga. Jag förstår hur jag ska göra själva ökningen, men inte på vilket varv. Är det på första mönstervarvet i M2?

12.06.2023 - 14:01

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Kajsa. Ja, 1. rad i M.2 viser økninger, disse strikkes fra retten. mvh DROPS Design

19.06.2023 - 07:56

country flag Kajsa wrote:

Jag förstår inte hur det varv där mittmaskan ska ökas till fem ska stickas. Ska det vara bara räta maskor?

10.06.2023 - 01:28

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Kajsa. Jo, når du kommer til midtmasken, strikker du i denne og i midtmasken fra forrige pinne slik: Strikk 1 rett maske, ikke ta masken av på venstre pinne, gjør et kast om høyre pinne = 2 masker på høyre pinne, strikk 1 maske rett i samme maske (de to maskene du strikket 1. maske i) = 3 masker på høyre pinne (ikke ta masken av på venstre pinne), gjør et nytt kast om høyre pinne = 4 masker på høyre pinne og strikk 1 maske rett i samme maske (de to maskene du strikket 1. og 3. maske i) = 5 masker på høyre pinne. Slipp maskene på venstre pinne av. Du har nå økt med 4 masker i en og samme maske = 5 masker. mvh DROPS Design

12.06.2023 - 13:00

country flag Lucia wrote:

Ringrazio per la risposta, ma dopo aver lavorato altri 4 ferri di M2 il diagramma successivo non si inserisce correttamente. Inoltre sulle maglie aumentate dovrebbe man mano allargarsi il motivo delle altre maglie ma occorrerebbe rivedere gli schemi.

20.03.2022 - 20:31

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Lucia, abbiamo inviato una segnalazione al settore design, se ci dovessero essere delle correzioni le troverà direttamente online. Buon lavoro!

02.07.2022 - 22:07

country flag Lucia wrote:

Buongiorno, non mi è chiaro questo passaggio: la spiegazione indica di proseguire finché non sono state lavorate in tutto 20 righe del diagramma M.2 ma il diagramma M.2 è composto da 16 ferri, se si riprende da capo il diagramma M.2A prima di iniziare M.2Ax ci sono altri 6 ferri e quindi diventano 22. Grazie.

12.03.2022 - 10:24

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Lucia, deve lavorare il diagramma A.2 intero e poi altri 4 ferri del diagramma. Buon lavoro!

13.03.2022 - 14:48

country flag Pascale wrote:

Bonjour Je ne comprends pas ce que je dois faire après avoir tricoté M1b et M1a. IL est indiqué "continuer le point fantaisie et les augmentations de la même façon, c'est-à-dire augmenter 4 m tous les rangs sur l'endroit. " Quel point fantaisie ? Sachant que je me retrouve avec 13 mailles + 2 mailles point mousse de chaque côté.

02.09.2018 - 15:47

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Pascale, vous continuez simplement comme avant (répétez par ex les 2 derniers rangs des diagrammes, vous aurez juste plus de mailles (1 dim, 1 jeté ou 1 jeté, 1 dim) entre le début et la fin du motif. Bon tricot!

04.09.2018 - 13:12

country flag Marie Madeleine wrote:

Bonjour, Après une longue réflexion et des recherches , j'ai enfin refait les diagrammes M 2 A et M2 E qui présentent des ERREURS...les explications manquent de précisions et il vaut mieux être experte pour le tricoter jusqu'au bout. Toutefois le rendu est très joli. Bonne journée

06.06.2018 - 07:49

country flag Marie-Madeleine wrote:

Bonjour, Si j'ai bien compris le 2ème motif M2 est bordé de 2 mailles jersey (en plus des 2 mailles lisière), le 3ème de 4 mailles jersey et ainsi de suite. Merci de votre réponse Cordialement

29.05.2018 - 16:08

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Marie-Madeline, une correction a été faite pour la façon de tricoter M.2 - Bon tricot!

25.06.2018 - 15:54

country flag Marie-Madeleine wrote:

Bonjour madame, Quand j'ai tricoté M 2 une fois en hauteur pour M2A j'ai 13 mailles : donc 8 pour M2 B il reste 5 mailles et non 4.. Ensuite je commence par 2 m lisière puis 2 m puis M2 A sur 2 mailles. Au rang suivant (rang 3) comment tricoter les 2 mailles endroit après les 2 m lisière et avant M2A ? Si je suis les indications j'obtiens alors 4 mailles lisière et non 2 comme précédemment. Je suis perdue.Merci de votre aide Bonne journée

29.05.2018 - 13:55

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Marie-Madeleine, le modèle va être vérifié dès que possible, merci d'avance pour votre patience.

30.05.2018 - 15:02

country flag M Madeleine wrote:

Bonjour, Quand j'ai tricoté 1 fois M2 en hauteur je suis les indications données (rang 1 après M2) Ensuite au rang 3 (après avoir tricoté 1 fois M2) je ne sais pas comment commencer ce rang. Merci de votre aide Bonne soirée

28.05.2018 - 22:01

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour M Madeleine, après avoir tricoté 1 x M.2 en hauteur, répétez les 2 derniers rangs de M.2B, M.2C et M.2D, et, en même temps, reprenez M.2A et M.2E à partir du 1er rang ainsi: 2 m end, M.2A sur les 2 m suivantes, M.2B sur les 8 m suivantes, et tricotez M.2E ainsi: M.2D au-dessus des 8 premières m et commencez M.2E à partir du 1er rang sur les 2 m suivantes, 2 m end. Après les 2 premiers rangs, répétez M.2B,C et D et continuez M.2A et M.2E (= rang 3 de ces diagrammes). Bon tricot!

29.05.2018 - 08:58