How to read a schematic drawing

You will find the schematic drawing for each garment below the patterns. It will have all the measurement for each size we have in this pattern. If you follow the pattern and keep the tension/gauge the garment will have the same size as the schematic drawing.

If you think it is hard to decide what size to make, if can be a good idea to measure a sweater you have and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by looking at the schematic drawing and find the correct size there.

If your sweater is approx 60 cm/23½" in length, the chest circumference is 96 cm/37 3/4" and the hip circumference is 108 cm. Then this will be equivalent to size L in this schematic drawing.

Circumference at the bottom = 54 cm/21 1/4" x 2 = 108 cm/42½" all the way round!

Chest circumference = 48 cm/19" x 2 = 96 cm/37 3/4" all the way around the chest!

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Ania wrote:

Dzień dobry, Mam pytanie ogólne dotyczące czytania rysunku z podanymi miarami dla każdego rozmiaru, który jest umieszczany na końcu wzoru każdego swetra. Konkretniej chodzi mi o czytanie długości rękawa. Zastanawiam się już nie raz jak mam rozłożyć swój sweter by dobrze go zmierzyć. Czy mam dokładnie tak jak na rysunku ułożyć rękaw pod kątem 90stopni do body swetra i wtedy zmierzyć? wtedy przecież rękaw w jednym miejscu się fałduje a w innym naciąga...

08.07.2023 - 15:57

DROPS Design answered:

Witaj Aniu, układamy rękaw na płasko tak, aby był zgięty wzdłuż linii dodawania/zamykania oczek (środek pod rękawem, ten bok jest dłuższy niż z przeciwnej strony) i mierzymy na środku. Pamiętaj, że zawsze możesz przymierzyć rękaw i dopasować go do swoich potrzeb. Pozdrawiamy!

12.07.2023 - 13:06

Vernon Price wrote:

I am not smart enough to understand the Morning Glory Jacket Pattern. I did not have any problem with the cast-on, the Garter ridges, or the 44 stitches inserted . The problem begins with Pattern 2 -- see explanation above . The problem is no explanation above!!!!! I don't understand what a STRAND is or how do I read all the numbers in the pattern. For example, A2, Pattern 2 has a string of numbers -- A.4, p14-16-16-16-16-16. This does not tell me anything. The same with the numbers

25.06.2023 - 23:00

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Price, you have to insert markers (see video) and marker threads (see this other video) to mark specific places on the piece where you will decrease, this means you will either decrease at the markers or at the marker threads as explained afterwards. Then the different numbers of P stitches depend on the size, in this example you will purl 14 sts in the first size and 16 sts in all remaining sizes. Happy knitting!

26.06.2023 - 09:49

Carol S O'Neill wrote:

Is there a way / formula to find the correct diagonal length of a raglan sleeve from the neckline (at shoulder) to the armpit (at side seam)?

25.05.2023 - 15:23

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs O'Neill, this diagonal length will vary depending on the width of piece (sleeves as well as front/back piece), depth of armhole, etc... so it might be easier to take inspiration from a garment with the desired raglan and the correct tension. Remember you can always contact your yarn store for any individual assistance, they can help you even per mail or telephone. Happy knitting!

25.05.2023 - 17:20

Amona Elder wrote:

I'm using October Breeze. I'm using circular needles but pattern gives instructions for knitting/purling on the wrong side. I'm new to circular and top down knitting and very confused. Thank you.

07.05.2023 - 02:19

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Amona, in the neckline you work short rows as you increase for the raglan, so you work back and forth. You can check the following video to see how to work this: https://www.garnstudio.com/video.php?id=1735&lang=en. Happy knitting!

07.05.2023 - 12:58

Margaret Lockhart wrote:

Which of these sock patterns is best to knit socks for a person with larger legs. Fa-281 or Fa-144. I have the specifications but am not sure where to make increases. Thanks. Margaret Lockhart.

30.04.2023 - 14:46

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Margaret, fa-281 is worked in rib, so it should be more elastic and more comfortable for a person with larger legs. Happy knitting!

30.04.2023 - 19:36

Margaret Lockhart wrote:

I want to knit socks either FA -281 or FA-144. The foot measurements are ankle 10.5 “, circumference of foot 9.25, circumference of leg at 5” from ankle 13.5 “. Shoe size is 8.5.”. I do understand I will need to make increases but am not sure where exactly. Which pattern above would be easier to knit. Can to tell me where and how much I need to increase stitches. Thank you. ML

30.04.2023 - 14:38

Ginette R Archambault wrote:

What are the actual chest and hip measurements for the pattern 197-24 , how many inches more are allocated to the finished chest and hip measurements mentioned in the chart .

25.04.2023 - 20:55

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Archambault, note that the measurements in chart are in cm - convert into inches here. The measurements are taken flat from side to side, to get the circumference, you have to multiply then by 2, then convert into inches. Bust is given under armhole, then you'll find bottom edge at the very bottom and next measurements after bottom edge. Happy knitting!

26.04.2023 - 09:07

Kirsten Olesen wrote:

Hvor mange masker skal der tages ind ved de streger der er i mønster 2 med v h kirsten

25.04.2023 - 18:36

Ruth Gröndahl wrote:

Ska det verkligen avmaskas för ärm efter 37 cm på AURE drops 185-9 herrtröja XL med flätor och raglan den blev ju jättekort?

25.04.2023 - 16:13

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Ruth. Ja, det stemmer. Men ønsker du den lengre (og har nok garn), kan du strikke den til ønsket lengde. Mål f.eks på en gammel genser til vedkommende som skal ha denne genseren, og fin den lengden du ønsker. mvh DROPS Design

02.05.2023 - 07:15

Lynn M Wallace wrote:

The second row on the little gent is real confusing. Is it a cable?What is the M1 Lynn Wallace

22.04.2023 - 02:50

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Lynn, M.1 is the chart, which is located after the pattern instructions, next to the schematic drawing. M.1 represents the cables in the garment; you will work the cables when indicated in M.1. For more information on how to work the charts, read the following lesson: https://www.garnstudio.com/lesson.php?id=68&cid=19. Happy knitting!

23.04.2023 - 17:43

Martha wrote:

Hallo zusammen. Bin etwas irritiert. Bei der 2ten verkürzten Reihe steht am Ende „ unten 12 Reihen und oben 2 Reihen per Rapport „ Mit der vierten Markierung komme ich immer auf 4 Reihen per Rapport. Hänge jetzt fest. Denke ich vielleicht verkehrt ? Für Hilfe wäre ich sooo dankbar. Das ist eine so wunderschöne, Zeitlose Weste. LG

14.03.2023 - 09:21

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Martha, ich habe wahrscheinlich Ihre Frage schon bei der Anleitungsseite beanwortet, sagen Sie uns dort bescheid, ob es immer noch nicht klar ist. Danke im voraus!

14.03.2023 - 10:25

Margaret Lang wrote:

I'm new to knitting top down and I'd like to tell you how easy your patterns are to read. The videos and helpful diagrams are excellent. Thank you.

07.03.2023 - 18:52

Liliane Legrand wrote:

Le patron Blue summer 77-19 demande de rabattre un certain nombre de mailles pour les emmanchures. (=la maille avec le marqueur. + 3-4-4-4-5-5 Faut-il rabattre avant le marqueur ou apres le marqueur. Jesuis confuse. Merci d'avance

27.02.2023 - 20:56

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Legrand, vous devez rabattre 7-9-9-11-11 m pour chaque emmanchure, autrement dit les 3-4-4-5-5 mailles avant la maille avec le marqueur + la maille avec le marqueur + les 3-4-4-5-5 mailles après celle avec le marqueur. Bon tricot!

28.02.2023 - 11:30

Carole wrote:

Je suis confuse dans les explications données pour le modèle Collège days. J ai 3 cm de hauteur de tricot et je dois diminuer de 8, et je fais quoi ensuite? Qu’est ce que cela veut dire. 3 3 3 1 1 1? Et les mesures sur le schéma c’est en cm ou en nombre de mailles? C est vraiment pas évident les indications! Merci!

11.02.2023 - 04:58

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Carole, désolée pour la réponse tardive. Cette leçon va vous aider à savoir diminuer à intervalles réguliers. bon tricot!

08.03.2023 - 13:11

Emily Lukacik wrote:

I am confused!! If knitting in the round, why is the pattern for Knit 1 round, Purl 1 round? Shouldn’t it always be just Knit? There are no instructions to join a side seam, except for the top, which is worked separately!!

10.02.2023 - 02:06

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Lukacik, would you please tell us which pattern you are working on? This might allow us to check and help you, thanks for your comprehension. Happy knitting!

10.02.2023 - 09:40

Agnes Holst Kazuhara wrote:

Angående bevægelsesrum (positive ease) Kan Drops også angive hensynet til x-antal cm bevægelsesrum ( positive ease) i fx sweatre og bluser, ved at angive hvilken str. man skal vælge, hvis ens brystmål fx måles til 90? Pft, mvh

06.02.2023 - 13:18

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Agnes. Om alle hadde lik kropp har det kanskje vært en mulighet, men alle har ulike kropper, og et bevelgelserum mål vil kanskje passe noen over brystet, men ikke over midjen osv. Men ta en titt på målsissen på det plagget du ønsker å strikke og mål på deg selv, og så se hvilken str. vil passe deg best. Du kan også ta mål av en genser du allerede har og sammenlign med målene i målskissen for å finne beste passform til din kropp. mvh DROPS Design

13.02.2023 - 06:55

ARMELLE JOUBIN wrote:

Bonjour, les cm d'aisance sont ils compris dans les tailes proposées ? ou , je dois passer à la taille supérieure pour avoir de l'aisance ? Merci !

01.02.2023 - 16:13

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Joubin, vous pouvez trouver votre aisance idéale en vérifiant les mesures d'un vêtement similaire que vous avez et dont vous aimez la forme; comparez ensuite ces mesures à celles du schéma pour trouver la taille correspondante. Bon tricot!

01.02.2023 - 17:21

Ileana wrote:

Buongiorno, sto facendo il vostro modello Carly Pullover. Sono una principiante e non capisco il diagramma A1. Le X a cosa corrispondono? Do you need the text in english? Grazie mille, Ileana

31.01.2023 - 21:25

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Ileana, per ogni diagramma è riportata la legenda. I nostri diagrammi si leggono dal basso verso l'alto e da destra verso sinistra durante la lavorazione in tondo, mentre per quella in piano si leggono da destra verso sinistra per i ferri di andata e da sinistra verso destra per quelli di ritorno. Buon lavoro!

01.02.2023 - 22:37

Randi Rycroft wrote:

I would love to knit drops first leaf pattern but the sizing says for 5/6 year old I make a 30" sweater that is huge, even for loose sweater. in the picture it does not seem that big/ loose if he is a 2 year old. I will start next size down I think, maybe children there are bigger than in Canada? :)

30.01.2023 - 05:25

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Rycroft, to get the measurements in inchez, note that you should edit the language into English (US/inch) - the jumper in 2 years is ca 26 3/4" bust circumference and 14 1/4" from shoulder down - measure a similar garment the child wears and compare them to the measurements in the chart (in cm). Happy knitting!

30.01.2023 - 10:21

Viki-Lea McIntyre wrote:

Ohhh I am so confused! I love Midnight Lace 68-15 but have never crocheted from a chart like this, I am totally lost as to understanding how to do it? Has anyone ever done a written pattern? I cannot find anything equally as nice on any other sites. The small videos are no help as just showing stitches which I understand. I don’t understand divide and crochet separately. Photos would be great .

21.01.2023 - 07:04

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Viki-Lea, this is the only format of the pattern available, there are no full written instructions. If you have trouble understanding the charts, you can see the videos below or read the following lesson: https://www.garnstudio.com/lesson.php?id=69&cid=19 To divide the pattern: 2 repeats from the mid front towards the side in both the right and left front pieces and the 4 middle repeats are for the back (so there should be 2 repeats towards the side on each half of the backpiece). The repeats which are not included here are used for the armhole decreases. Happy crocheting!

29.01.2023 - 19:49

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