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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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Knitted jumper for men with v-neck in DROPS Alpaca. Sizes S - XXL
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RIB: * K1, P2 *, repeat from * - *. GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows. PATTERN: See diagram M.1. Row 1 in diagram = from RS. -------------------------------------------------------- FRONT PIECE: Cast on 104-107-116-125-134-143 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 2.5 mm with Alpaca and work RIB - see above - with 1 edge st each side for 5-5-6-6-6-6 cm. Change to size 3.5 mm and work 2 rows GARTER ST - see above - AT THE SAME TIME dec 1-0-1-0-1-0 sts on row 1 = 103-107-115-125-133-143 sts. Continue in stocking st. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures 10 cm inc 1 st each side on every 12-5-5-5-5-7 cm a total of 2-5-6-6-6-5 times = 107-117-127-137-145-153 sts. At the same time when piece measures 31-32-33-34-35-36 cm work 2 rows garter st, and then continue in M.1. When piece measures 40-41-42-43-44-45 cm cast off for armhole each side on every other row: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 3-3-3-4-5-5 times and 1 st 2-3-3-3-3-5 times = 85-93-103-109-113-117 sts. When piece measures 45-48-49-50-52-53 cm finish M.1 with 1 row stocking st and 1 P row (as seen from RS), and continue in stocking st. When piece measures 50-51-53-54-55-57 cm cast off the middle 5 sts for V-neck and complete each side separately. Cast off 1 st on neckline on every other row: 1 st 14-16-17-17-18-18 times = 26-28-32-35-36-38 sts left on shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 60-62-65-67-69-71 cm. BACK PIECE: Cast on and work like front piece. Cast off for armhole as described for front piece and continue until piece measures 58-60-63-65-67-69 cm. Now cast off the middle 29-33-35-35-37-37 sts for neck. Cast off on neckline on every other row: 1 st 2 times = 26-28-32-35-36-38 sts left on shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 60-62-65-67-69-71 cm. SLEEVE: Cast on 53-53-56-59-62-62 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 2.5 mm with Alpaca and work RIB for 6-6-7-7-7-7 cm. Change to needle size 3.5 mm and work 2 rows garter st and continue in stocking st. When piece measures 12-12-15-12-12-10 cm inc 1 st each side on every 2.5-2-1.5-1.5- 1.5-1.5 cm a total of 16-19-22-24-24-26 times = 85-91-100-107-110-114 sts. When sleeve measures 55-54-53-53-52-51 cm (less for the larger sizes because of longer sleeve cap and wider shoulder) cast off for sleeve cap each side on every other row: 3 sts 4 times, the 2 sts each side until piece measures 63-62-61-61-61-61 cm, now cast off 3 sts 1 time each side. Cast off remaining sts, piece measures approx 64-63-62-62-62-62 cm. ASSEMBLY: Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew sleeve and side seam inside 1 edge st. NECK: Beg to the left of the 5 sts mid front, pick up approx 92 to 125 (divisible by 3+2) round neck on circular needle size 2.5 mm with Alpaca and finish to the right of the 5 sts mid front. Work back and forth from mid front. K 1 row from WS and K 1 row from RS, then work rib as follows (row 1 = WS) : 1 garter st, * P1, K2 *, repeat from * - *, finish with 1 garter st. The rib will be K1 / P2 as seen from RS. When neckline measures 4 cm cast off in rib. Place the right side of neckline over the left mid front and fasten through both layers. |
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Comments / Questions (57)
Claudia Alarcon wrote:
Hola me pueden indicar si el diagrama se teje también en la espalda? o sólo es en el delantero? gracias
28.03.2016 - 05:23DROPS Design answered:
Hola Claudia. Si, el diagrama se trabaja en el delantero y en la espalda.
28.03.2016 - 10:35Ellen Haring-Peltenburg wrote:
In de patroonbeschrijving staat, na het breien van het boord en de twee nld ribbelsteek, dat ercna 10 cm gemeerderd gaat worden. Is dit 10 cm vanaf de boord, of 10 cm vanaf begin van het werk? Met vriendelijke groet, Ellen Haring
26.11.2015 - 10:36DROPS Design answered:
Beste Ellen. Je meet vanaf het begin van het werk.
26.11.2015 - 14:18Christine Morin wrote:
Référence: diagramme M1; suite au 2 rangs de point mousse, on débute le diagramme. Cependant doit-on débuter avec la 2ième ligne du diagramme car à la première ligne à la deuxième maille il est mentionné de tricotter ens à l'envers la jetée et la maille glissée mais elle n'a pas encore été fait à ce moment là (car on débute le diagramme). Merci de m'aider à comprendre.
11.11.2015 - 04:30DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Morin, après les 2 rangs point mousse, on tricote M.1 sur l'endroit ainsi: *1 jeté, glissez 1 m à l'end, 1 m env*, répétez de *-* sur les mailles concernées. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus sur les diagrammes. Bon tricot!
11.11.2015 - 09:42Margaret wrote:
Can anyone tell me where to find quantities of wool necessary for this garment.
23.09.2015 - 15:41DROPS Design answered:
Hi Margaret. It's stated at the top of the pattern: Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL Materials: DROPS ALPACA from Garnstudio 350-400-450-500-550-600 g, colour no 0618, beige
23.09.2015 - 16:23Vanda wrote:
Hallo, has anybody tried this pattern in Baby Merino? Does it stretch after wasching? Thanks.
15.05.2015 - 10:29DROPS Design answered:
Dear Vanda, take care to the information and washing instructions on the shadecard and to the general yarn care tips - Calculate amount of new yarn here. Remember your store will give you tips & advices if required. Happy knitting!
15.05.2015 - 13:27Eric wrote:
Comment faire M1? Les points noir dans le rang 1 ? c'est 1 m env et rang 2 1 m end = Lignes verticale et l'horizontale moins prononcés. Ma mère fait différent : rang 1 des 1 m end et rang 2 des 1 m env = Lignes verticale avec des boucles. Vous donner deux réponses contradictoires; dans le rang 1 les m env le 02.01.2014 et les m end le 17.12.2012. De plus, doit-on faire une m end au début et a la fin (m lis)? Merci!
26.03.2015 - 02:02DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Éric, les points noirs se tricotent en jersey env, soit à l'env sur l'end et à l'end sur l'env. Au rang 1, vous les tricotez à l'envers (= sur l'endroit), au rang 2, vous les tricotez à l'end (= sur l'envers). Répétez le diagramme en largeur, c'est-à-dire qu'à la fin du rang, terminez (sur l'endroit) par la 1ère m à droite du diagramme (1 jeté, glissez 1 m à l'end). Bon tricot!
26.03.2015 - 09:00Sibylle Schmid wrote:
Das Schnittmuster scheint falsch beschriftet. Armloch 9cm, das kann nicht sein. Muss wohl auf jeder Seite die Hälfte sein. Dann passt es mit den anderen Maßen zusammen. Bei Größe XXXL wären das dann 5,5cm. Abgenommen werden aber 18 Maschen, das wären ungefähr 8cm. Hier stimmt leider garnichts.
22.02.2015 - 14:28DROPS Design answered:
Die Angabe müssen Sie im Zusammenhang mit dem Ärmel sehen, sie zeigt die Länge der Armkugel an. Größe XXXL: Der Ärmel wird bis zu einer Länge von 55 cm gestrickt, dann folgt die Armkugel mit 11 cm = 62 cm Gesamtlänge wie in der Skizze. Durch die Rundung hat die Armkugel ein etwas anderes Maß als die Armausschnittbreite, passt aber trotzdem hinein.
06.03.2015 - 10:08Rachel wrote:
It seems that the point at which you cast off for the neckline might not be right. In the smallest size it says to bind off the middle 5 stitches when the work is 50 cm long, and then to continue with the decreases for the V neck until the work is 60 cm long. This results in a neckline that is too small for an adult's head, especially after adding the ribbed neckline. I ended up ripping back and starting the neck closer to 43cm which has made a reasonable sized V-neck.
02.02.2015 - 10:49Cinzia wrote:
Non capisco bene le diminuzioni per la pala manica ogni due ferri 3maglie 4 volte e 2 maglie..? Grazie
29.01.2015 - 21:22DROPS Design answered:
Buonasera Cinzia. Abbiamo integrato il testo: deve intrecciare ogni 2 ferri: 3 m per 4 volte, poi intreccia 2 m da ogni lato fino a quando il lavoro misura 63-62-61-61-61-61 cm; infine intreccia 3 m. 1 volta da ogni lato. Buon lavoro!
29.01.2015 - 22:26Kerstin wrote:
Beim Ärmel: Bedeutet am Anfang der Reihe für die Armkugel abketten: 3 M. 4 Mal, dass nur auf der Hinreihe am Anfang abgekettet wird, aber nicht auf der Rückseite?
19.12.2014 - 21:17DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Kerstin, Sie müssen an beiden Seiten abnehmen, damit die Armkugel eine symmetrische Rundung erhält. Das machen Sie, indem Sie in JEDER R abketten, also am Anfang der Hin-R und am Anfang der Rück-R. Und zwar je 3 M 4x (also 4x am Anfang der Hin-R und 4x am Anfang der Rück-R), dann je 2 M bis zur angegebenen Länge, dann je 3 M 1x.
21.12.2014 - 23:40