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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Mechthild Prause wrote:

In der Anleitung Paulina ( RVO) zeigt der Schnitt 13 cm fur für Halsausschnittbreite und 3 cm für die Höhe. Wenn ich das berechne bedeutet das nach meiner Auffassung : 13 (hinten) + 13 (vorne) + 3 +3 Höhe rechts und links = 32 cm. Es sollen aber Maschen für einen Umfang von 40 cm angeschlagen werden. Das verstehe ich nicht. Können Sie mir bitte helfen? Vielen Dank

15.01.2022 - 11:54

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Prause; mit 84 Maschen haben Sie (mit kleineren Nadeln ca 23 M = 10 cm als Maschenprobe) ca 37 cm umfang - (3 cm Schulter x 4) = 25 cm in 2 Teilen (Vorder- + Rückenteil) sind 12,5 cm = etwa 13 cm. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

17.01.2022 - 10:15

Mary wrote:

Hi thanks for replying but this pattern starts at chest-55cmx2 is 110cm same as 43 1/4 inch chest. Next size is 120cm- 47 1/4 inch chest which is big jump. What do I do? Chest size is only important measurement.

13.01.2022 - 21:13

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mary, maybe you can measure a jumper you (or the person who will wear the garment) have and like the shape? This might help finding the appropriate size. Happy knitting!

14.01.2022 - 09:17

Hanna Weber Nejlund wrote:

Findes DROPS 47-18 i størrelserne XXL og XXXL?

07.01.2022 - 10:48

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Hanna. Nei, beklager. Mange gamle oppskriften går bare opp til str. M/L. Nå var gjerne gamle oppskrifter store i størrelsen, så ta en titt på målskissen på genseren og evnt sammenlign med en gensere vedkommende nå bruker, kanskje det ikke er så veldig stor forskjell. mvh DROPS Design

14.01.2022 - 07:46

Jaleh Winter wrote:

Hej jag försöker sticka raglan, enligt diagram A:3, det gör jag vid varje övergång arm till bak o fram enligt beskrivning, två av fyra blir lagom sneda och två blir mycket sneda, vad gör jag för fel? Mvh/jaleh

19.12.2021 - 00:10

RASHA A wrote:

Hi, I want to knit this dress for my daughter she’s 4 years old, can I find this pattern for her age? and is there any videos to explain the pattern, I have some problem understanding the squares and the numbers on the diagram, thank you very much, your designs are gorgeous thanks for making it available for us ❤️

17.12.2021 - 17:35

Janet O Donovan wrote:

Hello, my question is about binding off the sleeve cap in Quiet Lake Kids. After initial bind off instructions, it continues as follows: "...then (bind off) 2 sts each side until piece measures xxx cm..." Does this mean bind off 2 sts once then continue in pattern (stockinette)? Or does it really mean binding off indefinitely, at the beginning of every row, until the piece measures the correct length? Thank you very much. JOD

14.12.2021 - 22:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs O Donovna, you will have to cast off 2 stitches at the beginning of every row (both from RS and from WS) until the piece measures the correct length - just make sure you cast off the same number of sts on each side to make the sleve cap symmetrical. Happy knitting!

15.12.2021 - 08:58

Carmen Frogner wrote:

Hei. Hvordan beregnes antall masker for ermer, bak stykke og foran? finnes det en logaritme?

04.12.2021 - 10:22

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Carmen Maskeantall kommer helt an på hvordan modellen/designet skal være og hvilken tykkelse det er på garnet. mvh DROPS Design

07.12.2021 - 07:24

Céline wrote:

En règle générale je porte du M. J'ai déjà tricoté Lady Angelika Jacket, j'ai dû tricoter la taille L-XL car L trop juste au niveau des aisselles. Je souhaite actuellement faire le Spring Fuzz et j'ai des mesures qui correspondent à différentes tailles: M pour taille,XS pour la hauteur total, entre XL-XXL pour la mesure des aisselles et en dessous la mesure XS pour la mesure totale du bras. Quelle mesure tricoter?puis-je tricoter différentes tailles en même?

21.11.2021 - 14:40

Ea Wingreen wrote:

Jeg skal strikke Full Moon Romance 227-14. Er meget i tvivl om størrelsen, synes det er svært at læse billederne. Jeg måler 114 over hoften og 104 over brystet.. Hvor på billedet ser jeg brystmål? Og skal jeg tage efter brystmålet eller hoften. Ønsker at strikke blusen lidt længere en opskriften.

17.11.2021 - 10:14

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Ea, denne bluse er lige fra brystmålet og ned over hoften. Brystmålet/Hoftemålet er 96-104-112-122-136-148 cm i de forskellige størrelser. Du kan jo vælge at tage ud i siderne hvis du vil have den bredere og længere :)

18.11.2021 - 12:15

Ea wrote:

Jeg skal strikke Full Moon Romance 227-14. Er meget i tvivl om størrelsen. Jeg kan ikke se et brystmål på opskriften. Jeg måler 112 cm over hoften og 104 over brystet. Håber i kan hjælpe Mvh Ea

17.11.2021 - 09:29

Nathalie Wall wrote:

Hallo, Ich habe meine Schwierigkeiten bei den Zunahmen bei der oberen Hälfte der Weste, ich verstehe nicht wo ich wieviele Stübchen zunehmen muss da keine Reihenanzahl angegeben wird sondern cm Angaben. Ein Bild von der Rückseite wäre vielleicht sehr nützlich. Und warum immer GLEICHZEITIG? Könnten sie mir das bitte näher erklären? Ich finde eure Häkelwerke so schön und würde gerne für meine Schwester häkeln die ein baby erwartet. Liebe Grüße Nathalie

28.10.2021 - 13:20

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Nathalie, könnten Sie bitte Ihre Frage stellen, bei der Anleitung, die Sie gerade stricken? So würde es für uns möglich, Ihnen zu beanworten. Danke für Ihr Verständnis.

09.11.2021 - 13:39

Valex wrote:

Hello, I have a question, in the schematic drawing, what is that size "15-16-17" above? And the sleeve, from where it start the measurement, since I read numbers like 73-74-75 etc..? (it looks too long to be a sleeve). Also, together the numbers 15-16-17 near the neck there's again repeated another 15-16-17) . please can you explain? Thank you!

26.10.2021 - 16:12

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Valex, 15-16-17 are the cm for the neck. 73-74-75 are from the shoulder to the end of the sleeve. These are all aproximate measurements. This is just an example, you'd need to look at the measurements in each model, in the diagram below the pattern. You should also try the length of the garnment frequently, to adapt it for your desired length. Happy knitting!

31.10.2021 - 18:44

Rosemary wrote:

I have purchased DROPS-KARISMA to make the sweater VICTORIA. I cannot decide what size to knit. My favourite sweater measures 40 inches chest, while my actual body measurements are 38 inches bust. Please help me what size? Thank you.

05.10.2021 - 20:48

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Rosemary, 40 inches are approx. 50 cm measured flat, size L is 48 cm and XL 55 cm, choose the size depending on how you prefer it to be somewhat tighter or somewhat looser. Hope this will help, happy knitting!

06.10.2021 - 08:04

Raffaella Bovio wrote:

Diminuire tutti i ferri vuol dire diminuire sia su diritto che rovescio o solo i ferri a diritto? Grazie

24.09.2021 - 19:39

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Raffaella, diminuire su tutti i ferri si intende sia dal diritto che dal rovescio del lavoro. Buon lavoro!

26.09.2021 - 21:15

Amber Saladino wrote:

I need to make a sweater in a size XXXXL (4xl). Is there a general rule to increasing size for a top down sweater? For example, pattern 207-44 Cracked Pepper. Thanks for your time.

22.09.2021 - 00:58

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Saladino, we are unfortunately unable to adjust every pattern to every single request, please contact your DROPS store, they might be able to help you even per mail or telephone. Happy knitting!

22.09.2021 - 08:01

Vibeke wrote:

Hej Jeg skal strikke Manitoba Mingel i L Kan det passe at jeg kun skal slå 35masker op til bagstykke , det er ikke mange masker til en hel bagstykke

14.09.2021 - 11:48

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Vibeke. Det stemmer med 35 masker. Du strikker med 3 tråder og 6 masker = 10 cm iflg den oppgitte strikkefastheten. 35 masker blir da i under kant av 60 cm på bakstykket. mvh DROPS design

15.09.2021 - 13:15

Sylvie Novais wrote:

Hello, I would like to know if the gauge is measured before or after blocking. And the measurements of the sizes are the measurements before or after blocking? Thank you!

08.09.2021 - 21:49

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sylvie, both measurements are taken after blocking.

19.09.2021 - 21:40

Helen wrote:

Det står ikke oppført overvidde i diagrammet på genseren Autumn Pathways Sweater Hva er overvidden?

02.09.2021 - 00:20

Alex Brown wrote:

Could you PLEASE just put cm/inch on the s/m/l etc. sixes much easier and correct that measuring clothing . Thank you

29.08.2021 - 03:33

Janet Syrjala wrote:

I am struggling with size to choose for drops 169-11. My hips are 44" Bust 42" waist 43". I originally started XL and added 30 sts as my gauge is 5 sts to inch. When I got the ribbing done it was too large by 3 1/2". I tore it out. Please give me some advise so I can start over.

24.08.2021 - 17:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Syrjala, measure a similar garment you have and like the shape and then compare with the measurements in each size to find the right size. But remember this jacket is worked with a tension of 24 sts = 10 cm, if your tension is different, you will have to adjust the whole pattern - read more here. Or maybe find a pattern that fits your tension. Happy knitting!

25.08.2021 - 07:41

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