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Learn more about the DROPS patterns with these easy step by step lessons on how to follow a pattern, understanding knitting and crochet diagrams, measuring knitting tension and more...
Pattern basics
You will find the size chart for each garment below the patterns. It will have all the measurement for each size we have...
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Pattern basics
A knitting diagram consists of squares. 1 square = 1 stitch - the symbol definition provide information on how the stitch...
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Pattern basics
A crochet diagram consists of symbols, 1 symbol = 1 stitch (or a group of stitches) - the symbol definition explains what...
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Pattern basics
How to calculate where to inc/dec when pattern says "inc/dec evenly" - You can use this lesson's tips both in knitting...
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Pattern basics
This description can be used for both knitting and crocheting.
This is how we calculate a pattern from the knitting...
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Pattern basics
The middle of the chart is placed like this (the stitch with arrow) in the middle of the front/back piece or mid sleeve.
It...
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Pattern basics
Each individual pattern contains a Comments section where you can post questions, get answers in your own language and...
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With over 40 years in knitting and crochet design, DROPS Design offers one of the most extensive collections of free patterns on the internet - translated to 17 languages. As of today we count 314 catalogues and 11824 patterns translated into English (UK/cm).
We work hard to bring you the best knitting and crochet have to offer, inspiration and advice as well as great quality yarns at incredible prices! Would you like to use our patterns for other than personal use? You can read what you are allowed to do in the Copyright text at the bottom of all our patterns. Happy crafting!