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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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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 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
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 calculator?
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.
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 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.
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 tension/gauge 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 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
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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DROPS jumper in ”Alpaca” with shirred pattern on yoke. Size S - XXXL
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GARTER ST (in the round) K 1 round, P 1 round. DECREASING TIP (applies to body piece): Dec as follows before marker: K2 tog. Dec as follows after marker: slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso. RAGLAN: Dec each side of 3 garter sts. Dec as follows BEFORE 3 sts: K2 tog. Dec as follows AFTER 3 sts: slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso. -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- BODY PIECE: Worked in the round on circular needle. Cast on 142-156-170-188-204-220 sts on circular needle size 4 mm with 2 threads Alpaca. Insert 1 marker at beg of round and 1 marker after 71-78-85-94-102-110 sts (the sides). READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING! Work 6 rounds GARTER ST – see above. Change to circular needle size 5 mm and continue in stocking st. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures 7 cm dec 1 st each side of both markers – SEE DECREASING TIP, and repeat the dec on every 2.5 cm a total of 6 times = 118-132-146-164-180-196 sts. When piece measures 23-24-25-26-27-28 cm inc 1 st each side of both markers by K2 in 1 st, repeat the inc on every 3 cm a total of 5 times = 138-152-166-184-200-216 sts. When piece measures 38-39-41-41-42-43 cm work 4 rounds garter st on 14 sts each side (= 7 sts each side of marker) with remaining sts as before. On next round cast off the middle 8 sts each side for armhole = 122-136-150-168-184-200 sts left on needle. Put piece aside and knit the sleeves. SLEEVE: Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 38-40-42-44-46-48 sts on double pointed needles size 4 mm with 2 threads Alpaca. Work 6 rounds garter st. Change to double pointed needles size 5 mm. Insert a marker at beg of round (= mid under sleeve). Continue in stocking st, AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 10 cm inc 1 st each side of marker, and repeat the inc on every 4-3.5-3-3-2.5-2.5 cm a total of 8-9-10-10-11-12 times = 54-58-62-64-68-72 sts. When piece measures 40 cm (for all sizes) cast off 8 sts mid under sleeve (i.e. 4 sts each side of marker) = 46-50-54-56-60-64 sts left on needle. Put piece aside and knit the other sleeve. YOKE: Slip sleeves on the same circular needle as body piece where cast off for armholes = 214-236-258-280-304-328 sts. Insert a marker in all transitions between sleeves and body piece (= 4 markers). Continue in stocking st in the round with 3 sts each side on front piece and 3 sts each side on back piece in garter st, AT THE SAME TIME on round 2 dec for RAGLAN – see above! Repeat the dec on every other round a total of 2-3-3-3-4-5 times = 198-212-234-256-272-288 sts. Change to circular needle size 4 mm and work 4 rounds garter st. Now continue in shirred pattern as follows: Change to circular needle size 5 mm and 1 thread. K2 in all sts across the round = 396-424-468-512-544-576 sts. Work 8-8-8-9-9-9 rounds stocking st. Change to circular needle size 4 mm and 2 threads. K2 tog across the round = 198-212-234-256-272-288 sts. Work next round as follows: K 2-2-3-4-2-0, * K2 tog, K 5-5-5-4-4-4 *, repeat from *-* = 170-182-201-214-227-240 sts. P 1 round, K 1 round and P 1 round. Change to circular needle size 5 mm and 1 thread. K2 in all sts across the round = 340-364-402-428-454-480 sts. Work 7-7-8-8-9-9 rounds stocking st. Change to circular needle size 4 mm and 2 threads. K2 tog across the round = 170-182-201-214-227-240 sts. Work next round as follows: K 2-2-3-4-2-0, * K2 tog, K 4-4-4-4-3-3 *, repeat from *-* = 142-152-168-177-184-192 sts. P 1 round, K 1 round and P 1 round. Change to circular needle size 5 mm and 1 thread. K2 in all sts across the round = 284-304-336-354-368-384 sts. Work 7-7-8-8-9-9 rounds stocking st. Change to circular needle size 4 mm and 2 threads. K2 tog across the round = 142-152-168-177-184-192 sts. Work next round as follows: SIZE S: K2, * K2 tog, K2 *, repeat from *-* = 107 sts. SIZE M: K5, * K2 tog, K2, K2 tog, K1 *, repeat from *-* = 110 sts. SIZE L: * K2 tog, K1 *, repeat from *-* = 112 sts. SIZE XL: * K2 tog, K1 *, repeat from *-* = 118 sts. SIZE XXL and XXXL: * K2 tog, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, K1 *, repeat from *-* = 115-120 sts. ALL SIZES: P 1 round and work 8 rounds garter st. Cast off, piece measures approx 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm. ASSEMBLY: Sew tog openings under sleeves. |
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Comments / Questions (95)
Asyli wrote:
Bonjour, est-il possible de tricoter ce modèle en associant 1 fil Alpaca et 1 fil Fabel de couleurs assorties ? Faut-il compter alors 200g d'Alpaca et 200g de Fabel au lieu des 400g d'Alpaca ? Merci :)
30.10.2023 - 13:34DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Asyli, vous pouvez utiliser le convertisseur pour connaître la quantité équivalente à la moitié Alpaca en Fabel (les 2 fils n'ont pas le même métrage, donc la quantité sera différente); en revanche, notez que le point froncé ne se tricote qu'avec un seul fil, pas avec les 2, il vous faudra donc choisir une des 2 qualités et il vous faudra par conséquent plus de laine de cette qualité pour l'empiècement froncé. Bon tricot!
30.10.2023 - 18:11Isabell wrote:
Undskyld det er ikke noget fejl i opskrift der er mig der har set forkert på størrelse
17.10.2022 - 17:20Isabell wrote:
Hej I skal nok se på opskriften igen for der er fejl i mønster størlse xl der er for mange masker
16.10.2022 - 16:37DROPS Design answered:
Hei Isabell. Om du mener det er noe feil, er det fint om du skriver nøyaktig hvor du mener det er feil (maske antallet av opplegg av bolen, ermene, bærestykket osv? ), så skal vi ta en dobbeltsjekk. mvh DROPS Design
17.10.2022 - 14:04Åshild wrote:
Hei! Eg lurte på om det der det står "Bytt til rundp 5 og 1 tråd. Strikk 2 r i alle m omg rundt" (frå masker med dobbel tråd), om det går an å strikka éi maske i den eine tråden i maska, og éi maske med den andre tråden i maska? Eller vil det sjå veldig dårleg/feil ut?
25.03.2021 - 09:20DROPS Design answered:
Hei Åshild. Usikker på hvordan resultatet blir, kan hende det blir noe tykkere, men du kan jo fint teste det ut på en prøvelapp og se om du syns det er OK. mvh DROPS design
07.04.2021 - 12:09Seyns Greet wrote:
Beste, hoe plaats je verschillende gebreide delen op één naald? Hoe doe je dat het best?
18.02.2021 - 11:05DROPS Design answered:
Dag Greet,
In deze video wordt uitgelegd hoe je dat het beste kunt doen.
21.02.2021 - 11:19Jacqueline wrote:
Buenos días . Es un lindo patrón . Pero No tengo claro lo del fruncido al comenzar dice : comenzar tejiendo 2 puntos derecho en toda la vuelta . Agradezco resuelvan mi duda . Gracias !!
20.08.2020 - 08:11DROPS Design answered:
Hola Jacqueline, tienes que tejer cada 2 puntos juntos (tejer todos los puntos juntos, de 2 en 2) en toda la vuelta. En la vuelta siguiente hay dos veces menos puntos. Buen trabajo!
20.11.2020 - 16:57Francesca wrote:
Merci pour le lien de la vidéo, c'est beaucoup plus clair, peut-être la traduction en français de vos explications était-elle un peu ambigüe, car çà ne disait pas de tricoter chaque fil d ela maille séparément.....bon comme çà en fait c'est facile...merci
21.12.2019 - 00:11Francesca wrote:
Bonjour, Je cosntate que le doublement des mailles au premier rang de fronces crée une sort de "jours" et les mailles de ce rang sont beaucoup plus grosses que celles des rang suivants. Pourtant sur la photo de près du modèle, il n'y a pas çà. Comment faites-vous pour ne pas avoir cet effet ?
20.12.2019 - 15:13DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Francesca, cette vidéo montre comment tricoter séparément les fils d'une même maille, autrement dit, comme on le fait ici pour les bordures froncées, peut-être pourrez-vous mieux voir comment faire? De petites irrégularités s'estompent également lors du 1er lavage/blocage, en cas de doute, n'hésitez pas à essayer sur un échantillon. Votre magasin saura également vous aider, même par mail ou téléphone. Bon tricot!
20.12.2019 - 16:29Marie wrote:
Hei. Kan jeg strikke denne i to tråder flora og gå ned en halv pinnestørrelse? Strikker i str small. På forhånd takk! Hilsen marie
08.01.2019 - 10:52DROPS Design answered:
Hei Marie. Alpaca og Flora har i utgangspunktet samme strikkefasthet så det skal gå helt fint å bruke Flora til denne genseren. Når det gjelder pinnestørrelse må du bruke de pinnene som gir deg den samme strikkefastheten som angitt i oppskriften. Pinnestørrelsene vi oppgir er kun veiledende, og du må selv justere størrelsen opp eller ned ved behov slik at du har den riktige strikkefastheten. Hvis du har feil strikkefasthet vil målene på plagget bli feil i forhold til målskissen. Strikk en prøvelapp med de pinnene du tror passer og se om det stemmer med oppskriften. God fornøyelse
11.01.2019 - 14:37Tina wrote:
Hei, jeg lurer på om rettelsen på oppskriften gjelder der man skal strikke med en tråd for å få boble effekten.
23.10.2018 - 10:51DROPS Design answered:
Hei Tina. Alle rettelser som står oppgitt er allerede endret i oppskriftsteksten så den er korrekt slik den står. Strikk med 1 og 2 tråder som anvist. God fornøyelse.
23.10.2018 - 15:51