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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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= white | |
= light sea green | |
= dusty violet | |
= unicorn | |
= curry | |
= increase-row – read description in text |
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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 jacket in DROPS Sky. The piece is worked top down with round yoke, flowers/folklore pattern. Sizes S - XXXL.
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------------------------------------------------------- EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN: ------------------------------------------------------- RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth): Knit all rows. 1 ridge = knit 2 rows. PATTERN: See diagrams A.1 and A.2. The diagrams are worked in stocking stitch. INCREASE TIP-1 (evenly spaced): To work out how to increase evenly, count the total number of stitches on the needle (e.g. 115 stitches) minus the bands (e.g. 12 stitches) and divide the remaining stitches by the number of increases to be made (e.g. 42) = 2.4. In this example, increase by making 1 yarn over after alternately each 2nd and 3rd stitch. Do not increase over the bands. On the next row purl the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. DECREASE TIP (for sleeves): Decrease 1 stitch on either side of the marker as follows: Work until there are 3 stitches left before the marker, knit 2 together, knit 2 (marker sits between these 2 stitches), slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch. BUTTONHOLES: Work buttonholes on the right band (when the garment is worn). Work from the right side when there are 3 stitches left on the row as follows: Make 1 yarn over, knit 2 together and knit 1. On the next row, knit the yarn over to leave a hole. The first buttonhole is worked when the rib on the neck measures approx. 1½-2 cm. Then work the other 6-6-7-7-7-7 buttonholes with approx. 7 cm between each one. ------------------------------------------------------- START THE PIECE HERE: ------------------------------------------------------- JACKET – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE. The neck and yoke are worked back and forth with circular needle, from mid front and top down. The yoke is divided for body and sleeves and the body continued back and forth with circular needle. The sleeves are worked in the round with double pointed needles/short circular needle. NECK: Cast on 112-115-121-124-133-136 stitches with circular needle size 3 mm and the colour dusty violet DROPS Sky. Purl 1 row from the wrong side. Change to colour white. Work the next row from the right side as follows: 6 band stitches in GARTER STITCH – read description above, * knit 1, purl 2 *, work from *-* until there are 7 stitches left, knit 1 and 6 band stitches in garter stitch. Continue this rib for 3 cm. Remember the BUTTONHOLE on the right band – read description above. Insert 1 marker after the band at the beginning of the row; the yoke is measured from this marker! YOKE: Change to circular needle size 4 mm. Knit 1 row from the right side where you increase 33-42-36-45-48-57 stitches evenly spaced – read INCREASE TIP = 145-157-157-169-181-193 stitches. Purl 1 row from the wrong side with 6 band stitches in garter stitch on each side. Now work pattern, starting from the right side, as follows: 6 band stitches in garter stitch, A.1,11-12-12-13-14-15 times in width, work the first stitch in A.1 and 6 band stitches in garter stitch. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! Increase evenly spaced on each row with an arrow in the diagram as follows (do not increase over the bands): Arrow 1: Increase 36-36-48-36-48-48 stitches = 181-193-205-205-229-241 stitches. A.1 is repeated 14-15-16-16-18-19 times in width. Arrow 2: Increase 36-36-36-36-48-48 stitches = 217-229-241-241-277-289 stitches. A.1 is worked 17-18-19-19-22-23 times in width. Arrow 3: Increase 36-36-36-36-36-48 stitches = 253-265-277-277-313-337 stitches. A.1 is worked 20-21-22-22-25-27 times in width. Arrow 4: Increase 24-36-36-36-36-36 stitches = 277-301-313-313-349-373 stitches. A.1 is worked 22-24-25-25-28-30 times in width. Arrow 5: Increase 24-24-36-36-36-36 stitches = 301-325-349-349-385-409 stitches. A.1 is worked 24-26-28-28-31-33 times in width. Arrow 6: Increase 0-12-36-36-24-24 stitches = 301-337-385-385-409-433 stitches. A.1 is worked 24-27-31-31-33-35 times in width. When A.1 has been completed in height the yoke measures approx. 23 cm from the marker. Now work pattern and AT THE SAME TIME divide for the body and sleeves. Read the next section before continuing! PATTERN: Work as follows: 6 band stitches in garter stitch, A.2, 24-27-31-31-33-35 times in width, work the first stitch in A.2 and 6 band stitches in garter stitch. Increase evenly on the last increase-row as follows: Arrow 7: Increase 0-0-0-0-12-12 stitches = 301-337-385-385-421-445 stitches. A.2 is worked 24-27-31-31-34-36 times in width. DIVIDE: When the piece measures 23-23-24-26-28-30 cm from the neck, divide for the body and sleeves as follows: Work 6 front band stitches in garter stitch, 42-48-54-54-60-66 stitches, slip the next 60-66-78-78-84-84 stitches on a thread for the sleeve, cast on 6-6-6-12-12-12 stitches under the sleeve, work 84-96-108-108-120-132 stitches, slip the next 60-66-78-78-84-84 stitches on a thread for the sleeve, cast on 6-6-6-12-12-12 stitches under the sleeve and work 43-49-55-55-61-67 stitches and 6 front band stitches in garter stitch. The body and sleeves are finished separately. BODY: = 193-217-241-253-277-301 stitches. Continue A.2 with 6 band stitches in garter stitch on each side. When A.2 has been completed in height, repeat the first 0-0-0-16-16-16 rounds in A.2 one more time. Now continue with colour white, stocking stitch and 6 band stitches in garter stitch on each side. When the piece measures 20-22-23-23-23-23 cm from the division, purl 1 row from the wrong side where you increase 6-6-6-12-12-12 stitches evenly spaced (do not increase over the bands) = 199-223-247-265-289-313 stitches. Change to circular needle size 3 mm and work rib as follows from the right side: 6 band stitches in garter stitch, * knit 1, purl 2 *, work from *-* until there are 7 stitches left, knit 1 and 6 band stitches in garter stitch. Work this rib for 5 cm. Cast off. The jacket measures approx. 52-54-56-58-60-62 cm from the shoulder down. SLEEVES: Place the 60-66-78-78-84-84 sleeve-stitches on the one side of the piece on short circular needle/double pointed needles size 4 mm and knit up 1 stitch in each of the 6-6-6-12-12-12 stitches cast on under the sleeve = 66-72-84-90-96-96 stitches. Insert a marker in the middle of the new stitches under the sleeve. Now work pattern and decrease AT THE SAME TIME. Read the next section before continuing! PATTERN: Continue A.2. When A.2 has been completed in height, repeat the first 0-0-0-16-16-16 rounds in A.2 one more time. Then work stocking stitch with colour white. DECREASE: When the sleeve measures 4 cm from the division, decrease 2 stitches under the sleeve – read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this every 3-2½-1½-1½-1-1 cm a total of 8-10-15-17-19-18 times = 50-52-54-56-58-60 stitches. Work until the sleeve measures 34-34-34-32-30-29 cm. Knit 1 round where you increase 4-2-3-1-2-0 stitches evenly spaced = 54-54-57-57-60-60 stitches. Change to double pointed needles size 3 mm and work rib (knit 1, purl 2) for 5 cm. Cast off. Work the other sleeve in the same way. ASSEMBLY: Sew the buttons onto the left band. |
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Comments / Questions (11)
Robyn wrote:
I am making spring parade 230-7 and have a question re stitch count/chart work. The pattern counts are not divisible by 12 (chart repeats) unless I reduce number by one stitch starting at yoke increase and including throughout the rest of the pattern. Is this an error?
11.04.2023 - 15:11DROPS Design answered:
Dear Robyn, when working diagrams from RS always finish with the first stitch in diagram before front band stitches (from WS work the first stitch in diagram then repeat diagrams reading now from the left towards the right) so that pattern is symmetrical. Happy knitting!
11.04.2023 - 16:55Pavlína Skopalová wrote:
Dobrý den. Pletla jsem tento svetr s přízí i jehlicemi přesně podle návodu, utahovala jsem přiměřeně, ale z 49 cm, které měl mít podle návodu, má pouhých 27 cm na šířku. Zmenšil se mi tedy asi o polovinu. Při použití silnějších jehlic se mi tvořila velká oka, pomalu až díry. Chtěla bych se zeptat, v čem jsem udělala chybu a jak zabránit, aby se mi tento problém opakoval. Děkuji za odpověď.
01.06.2022 - 23:23Joan Smith wrote:
Figured it out. The chart is correct but the casting on should be in violet not unicorn
31.03.2022 - 15:44DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Smith, thanks for noticing, pattern has been now updated. Happy knitting!
04.04.2022 - 11:30Joan Smith wrote:
In reading the chart I think that there is an error in that the violet should be the first colour instead of unicorn which is how it appears in the picture of the cardigan. Am I correct? Thanks
29.03.2022 - 22:48Helena wrote:
Goedenavond, geeft het telpatroon de goede en de verkeerde kant weer of alleen de goede kant? Ik ben met het 2e motief (A1) bezig, de helft van het telpatroon A1 en mijn werk meet nu al 19 cm.. Ik heb de verkeerde kant niet meegeteld. Ik heb het idee dat ik fout zit. Klopt het? Alvast bedankt voor jullie hulp!!
10.03.2022 - 21:44DROPS Design answered:
Dag Helena,
Het telpatroon geeft alle naalden in het patroon weer, dus zowel de goede als de verkeerde kant.
14.03.2022 - 13:11Elena wrote:
Hi, thx for the pattern. in the section DIVIDE is a small error: 6 band stitches shall be included before 42-... and 43-... . they are missed in english but correctly mentioned in the norwegian version. ;)
04.03.2022 - 12:10DROPS Design answered:
Dear Elena, thanks for your feedback, pattern has been now edited. Happy knitting!
04.03.2022 - 16:21Sonja wrote:
Tulip Gardens
05.02.2022 - 06:46Linda wrote:
Tulip wins
18.01.2022 - 14:38Lovely Flowers wrote:
Eine Herausforderung, die ich gerne annehmen werde. Oder ein anderes flower Modell.
16.01.2022 - 19:53Trine-lise Tande wrote:
Lun sommer
13.01.2022 - 22:33