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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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All measurements in charts are in cm.
Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.
These step-by-step tutorials might also help you:
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 only serve 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 converter?
At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn converter, 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 converter 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 converted 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 converter, 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 converter 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 gauge tension 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 (usually 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.
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 Cardigan in Paris
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Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4" x 4"] in stockinette st. Garter st, when knitting flat: Knit all sts, all rows. Pattern: Row 1 (right side row): Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: Purl Row 4: Purl Row 5: Knit Row 6: Knit Repeat these 6 rows. Knitting tips: Dec for the neck only on right side rows. Right front: dec 1 st as follows: sl 1, K 1, psso. Left front: dec 1 st as follows: K 2 tog. Back: Cast on 86-92-98-106 sts. Knit garter st for 12 cm [4.75"], then continue with pattern- see instructions above. When the piece measures 47-48-50-51 cm [18.5" - 18⅞" - 19.75" - 20"] bind off for armhole at each side every other row: 3 sts 1-2-2-2 times, 2 sts 2-2-3-4 times, 1 st 5-5-5-7 times = 62-62-64-64 sts. When the piece measures 66-68-70-72 cm [26" - 26.75" - 27⅝" - 28.25"] bind off the center 24 sts for the neck. On the next row dec 1 st at each neck edge = 18-18-19-19 sts remain on each shoulder. Bind off the remaining sts when the piece measures 68-70-72-74 cm [26.75" - 27⅝" - 28.25" - 29⅛"]. Left front: Cast on 48-51-54-58 sts. Knit garter st for 12 cm [4.75"] over all sts. Continue with pattern, but knit the 6 edge sts at the center front as follows from edge (seen from the right side): 5 sts garter st, 1 st stockinette st. Read the entire next section before knitting. When the piece measures 46-47-49-50 cm [18⅛" - 18.5" - 19.25" - 19.75"] inc 2 sts inside 1 edge st at the center front for collar - knit the increased sts for collar in garter st, keeping the 1 st in stockinette st between button bands and body. On the following 2 rows knit 2 rows garter st over only the 7 button band sts (short rows). Then inc 1 st inside 1 edge st 6 times every row, then 6 times every other row and then 6 times every 4th row = 20 sts increased for collar. At the same time when the piece measures 47-48-50-51 cm [18.5" - 18⅞" - 19.75" - 20"] bind off for armhole at the side as on back. At the same time when the piece measures 50-51-53-54 cm [19.75" - 20" - 20⅞" - 21.25"] dec for the neck shaping (while increasing for collar) as follows: make decs inside the 1 stockinette st + garter sts for collar. Dec 1 st 18 times every other row - see knitting tips. When the piece measures 68-70-72-74 cm [26.75" - 27⅝" - 28.25" - 29⅛"] bind off shoulder sts + 6 button band sts = 18-18-19-19 sts bound off. There are now 20 garter sts on the needles (collar). Continue in garter st as follows: * 2 rows garter st over all sts, 2 rows garter st over only the outermost 16 sts *, repeat from * - * until the inner edge of collar measures approx. 8 cm [3⅛"] (the outer edge should measure 16 cm [6.25"]). Put sts on a holder. Right front: Cast on and knit the same as the left but reverse all shaping. Sleeve: Cast on 38-38-40-42 sts. Knit garter st for 12 cm [4.75"], then continue with pattern. When the piece measures 13-13-14-14 cm [5⅛" - 5⅛" - 5.5" - 5.5"] inc 1 st at each side 13-14-13-14 times every 2.5-2-2-2 cm [1" - 0.75" - 0.75" - 0.75"] = 64-66-66-70 sts. When sleeve measures approx. 46-46-44-42 cm [18⅛" - 18⅛" - 17.25" - 16.5"] bind off for sleeve cap at each side every other row: 3 sts 1-1-1-0 time, 2 sts 3-3-2-2 times, 1 st 4-5-7-10 times, then bind off 2 sts at each side until the piece measures 56-57-57-57 cm [22" - 22.5" - 22.5" - 22.5"] and then bind off 3 sts each side 1 time. The piece measures approx. 57-58-58-58 cm [22.5" - 22⅞" - 22⅞" - 22⅞"]. Bind off the remaining sts. Belt: Cast on 9 sts and knit garter st to desired length or until the belt measures approx. 120-130-140-150 cm [47.25" - 51⅛" - 55⅛" - 59"]. Bind off. Assembly: Sew shoulder seams. Join the collar at center back with Kitchener stitch. Sew the collar to back neckline with seam on right side of work. Sew in sleeves. Sew sleeve and side seams using edge sts as a seam allowance. |
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Comments / Questions (58)
Marilyn Morris wrote:
Can anyone help me with making the collar on this sweater. The instructions are so confusing. Thanks in advance.
20.11.2020 - 22:22DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Morris, collar shawl is worked over the remaining 20 stitches in garter stitch with short rows: you will work more rows towards mid front than towards seam/shoulder like this: start from WS (left front piece) and work: 2 rows over all stitches, 2 rows over the first 16 sts and repeat these 4 rows until the smaller edge (towards shoulder) measures approx. 8 cm. This video shows how to knit such a collar but you will here have to work short rows for the fold over. Happy knitting!
23.11.2020 - 08:17Barbara wrote:
Rückfrage zu " Dann wird es innerhalb 1 Masche = vor der letzte Maschen (li. Vorderteil)/nach der 1. Masche (re. Vorderteil) für den Kragen zugenommen." Heisst: Li Vorderteil: Stricken bis noch 7 M, 6 M kraus, 1 Zunahme, Randmasche Re Vorderteil: Randmasche, 1 Zunahme, 6 M Kraus, ? (d.h. jew. Zunahme direkt vor/nach Randmasche?) LG B
15.10.2020 - 11:39DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Barbara, ja ganz genau. Viel Spaß beim weiterstricken!
15.10.2020 - 12:00Barbara wrote:
Hallo - ebenfalls Probleme mit Kragen. Die 2 Runden nur über die 7 Maschen - nur 1x, dann wieder über alle Maschen stricken? Und die Zunahmen dann - was heisst innerhalb 1 Bordm aufnehmen? Direkt nach Randmasche oder direkt vor der gerade hinauflaufenden rechten Masche? Ist mir nicht ganz klar. Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Hilfe und liebe Grüsse aus Winterthur :-)
10.10.2020 - 17:18DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Barbara, die verkürzten Reihen werden hier nur einmal gestrickt, dh wenn die Arbeit 46-47-49-50 mist, stricken Sie 2 Reihen über die 7 ersten Maschen (mit einer Rückreihe beginnen), dann wie zuvor weiterstricken. Dann wird es innerhalb 1 Masche = vor der letzte Maschen (li. Vordertei)/nach der 1. Masche (re. Vorderteil) für den Kragen zugenommen. Die Abnahmen fûr den Hals werden innerhalb den Kraus re. Maschen + 1 M glatt rechts gestrickt (= vor diesen Maschen bei li. Vorderteil/nach diesen Maschen bei re. Vorderteil). Viel Spaß beim stricken!
12.10.2020 - 07:57Annamaria wrote:
Dopo aver aumentato 2 maglie per il collo, quando dite di lavorare i 2 ferri successivi a punto legaccio sulle 7m di bordo davanti soltanto, le rimanenti non vanno lavorate, a cosa vi riferite? Devo lavorare il collo solo sul davanti del lavoro? Così tirerebbe il collo
29.08.2020 - 11:32DROPS Design answered:
Buongiorno Annamaria. Lavora 2 ferri solo sulle 7 maglie del bordo, poi riprende a lavorare su tutte le maglie. Dopo aver intrecciato le maglie per le spalle, continuerà a lavorare per la parte del collo che andrà cucita al dietro. Buon lavoro!
30.08.2020 - 08:38Gladys wrote:
Hola, cómo continuo el cuello después de rematar los puntos del hombro en el delantero izquierdo? No me queda claro. Gracias
01.06.2020 - 07:02DROPS Design answered:
Hola Gladys. Después de cerrar para el hombro, continuar trabajando, sobre los 20 puntos restantes, vueltas acortadas para darle forma al cuello:
07.06.2020 - 21:29Sarah wrote:
Working on collar finish for the left panel (2 rows garter stitch all sts, 2 rows garter stich only 16 outermost sts, repeat) but can't determine if I've reached the correct length for the inner & outer. The inner edge is about 3" but if I measure the outer edge from the same start point as the where I measure the inner edge from, I am at 4.5". if I measure from the entire length of the outer edge I'm closer to 8". Any suggestions?
30.04.2020 - 23:11DROPS Design answered:
Dear Sarah, when working the collar, you will work twice as many rows on the outer edge than on the inner edge, when the outer edge measures 3" the inner edge should measure approx. 1,5 ". Hope this helps, happy knitting!
04.05.2020 - 09:55Lotti wrote:
Har en undran om mönstret. Vid 2 varv slätstickning 1varv avigt upprepa menas det då alltid 1varv rät, 1varv avigt 1 varv avigt sedan upprepa igen.
22.04.2020 - 13:44DROPS Design answered:
Hej Lotti, nej för det beror på om du stickar från rätsidan eller avigsidan... du skall ha 2 varv slät, 1 varv avig, sett från rätsidan :) 0 am från avigsidan, 0 rm från rätsidan, x rm från avigsidan, 0 rm från rätsidan. 0 am från avigsidan x am från rätsidan 0 am från avigsidan 0 rm från rätsidan osv...
22.04.2020 - 15:18Veerle Van Coillie wrote:
En moeten die twee steken achter elkaar gemeerderd worden ?
13.10.2019 - 10:51DROPS Design answered:
Dag Veerle,
Klopt, die moeten inderdaad achter elkaar gemeerderd worden.
15.10.2019 - 18:33Veerle Van Coillie wrote:
Eerste minderingen in het linkervoorpand naast de kantsteek, hoe doe ik die ? De tussenlus verdraaid rechts breien of een steek ook langs achter nog eens breien ?
12.10.2019 - 22:29DROPS Design answered:
Dag Veerle,
Je kan inderdaad meerderen door de tussenlus gedraaid op de linker naald te zetten en deze te breien. Een andere methode is dat je een omslag maakt, welke je op de volgende naald gedraaid breit.
15.10.2019 - 18:31Lucie wrote:
Quand vous mentionnez tricoter en rang raccourci sur les 7 mailles de bordure, devons-nous tricoter en rang raccourci jusqu'au diminutions pour l'épaule.
11.09.2019 - 15:11DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Lucie, les rangs raccourcis du col châle se tricotent sur les 20 mailles point mousse qui restent après avoir rabattu les mailles de l'épaule; on va les tricoter ainsi en commençant sur l'envers (devant gauche) / sur l'endroit (devant droit): 2 rangs sur toutes les mailles, 2 rangs sur les 16 premières mailles seulement, répétez ces 4 rangs, le côté extérieur du col doit mesurer le double du côté épaule (= cousu le long de l'encolure dos). Bon tricot!
11.09.2019 - 15:55