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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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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 Long jacket with ¾ sleeves
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Knitting tension: 12 sts x 17 rows on needle size 8mm in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4" x 4" Garter sts (back and forth on needle): knit all rows. Increasing tips: Inc inside 1 edge st on front piece and inside 2 edge sts on back piece. Inc by making a yo and knit into back of yo on the returning row (to avoid making a hole). Knit inc sts in stockinette sts. Measurements tips: Because of the weight of the yarn, make all measurements whilst the pieces are hanging. Left front + back piece: Because of the number of sts the jacket is knitted back and forth on circular needles. The jacket is knitted from top down. Loosely cast on 35-38-41-43 sts on needle size 8 mm = US 11 with Highlander and knit 4 rows garter sts (1st row = RS). At the same time insert a marking thread after the first 19-21-23-25 sts on left front (= 16-17-18-18 sts left on row towards back piece) - let the marking thread follow the piece as you progress. Read all of the following section before continuing! Continue in stockinette sts, but with the 1st st on the right side of piece (= mid front) and the first 2 sts on the left side of piece (= mid back) in garter sts. Inc for sloping front: At the same time after the 4 rows in garter sts inc towards mid front on every 3rd row a total of 29-31-34-35 times – see Increasing tips. Inc mid back: At the same time when piece measures 17-13-11-8 cm = 6¾"-5⅛"-4⅜"-3⅛" – see Measurement tips – inc 1 st mid back on every 17-13-11-8 cm = 6¾"-5⅛"-4⅜"-3⅛" a total of 3-4-5-7 times – see Increasing tips. Armhole: At the same time when piece measures 17-18-19-20 cm = 6¾"-7"-7½"-8" bind off 1 st on both sides of the marking thread and continue knitting each piece separately – continue inc. as described above. When front piece and back piece measures 36-38-41-43 cm = 14¼"-15"-16⅛"-17" put all sts back on the same needle and cast on 2 new sts over the 2 sts bind off for armhole. Continue with inc as before. After all inc are complete = 67-73-80-85 sts on needle. When piece measures approx 89-93-97-101 cm = 35"-36⅝"-38¼"-39¾" (or desired length) – see Measurement tips – knit 1 row from the WS and bind off. Right front + back piece: Cast on and knit as left front + back piece, but mirrored. Sleeve: Knitted back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 28-30-32-34 sts (incl 1 edge st each side) on needle size 8 mm = US 11 with Highlander. Knit 4 rows garter sts and continue in stockinette sts. When sleeve measures 8 cm = 3⅛" inc 1 st each side on every 6-6-5-5 cm = 2⅜"-2⅜"-2"-2" a total of 6-6-7-7 times = 40-42-46-48 sts. When sleeve measures 43-43-43-44 cm = 17"-17"-17"-17¼" dec for sleeve cap on every other row: 3 sts 2 times. Bind off remaining sts when sleeve measures approx 46-46-46-47 cm = 18"-18"-18"-18½". Assembly: Sew left and right back pieces tog mid back – sew in the outer loop of the outermost st ( = 4 garter sts mid back). Sew sleeve seams inside 1 edge st and sew in sleeves. Crochet border: Crochet a border along the whole opening of the jacket and round the sleeve edges with crochet hook size 7 = US K or L and Highlander as follows: 1 sc in first st, *2 ch, skip approx 2 - 2.5 cm = ¾" – 1", 1 sc in next st*, repeat from *-* and finish with 2 ch and 1 sl st in first sc from beginning of round – make sure the border is even and neither wavy nor too tight. Buttons: Sew on buttons on left front piece. Place the top button in line with the upper edge of the armhole approx 9-10-11-12 cm = 3½"-4"-4⅜"-4¾" from the armhole towards mid front. Place the remaining buttons parallel with the sloping front edge – see measurement chart. There should be approx 7 to 10 cm = 2¾" to 4" between each button. Use the ch-loops in the crochet border as buttonholes. Crochet a buttonhole loop (approx 5-6 ch) and place this on the inside of the right front piece and sew on a button at the top of the left front edge to keep the jacket in place – try on the jacket for placing of the buttonhole loop and button. |
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Comments / Questions (69)
CeeJay wrote:
Hi there, Would you please confirm the bust size for XXL? My reading of it is 100cm or approximately 36.5 inches which doesn't seem correct. My bust around 127cm or 63.5 cm based on your pattern measurement methodology. Many thanks for your assistance 🙂
23.01.2024 - 18:21DROPS Design answered:
Dear CeeJay, correct, the back piece will be here 50 cm in width (piece flat) in larger size, so 100 cm around when piece is done. Happy knitting!
24.01.2024 - 08:21Susanne wrote:
Hallo liebes Team, würde gerne die Wolle für die Strickjacke "Ummantelung" bestellen. Highlander gibt es leider nicht mehr, eine Garnalternative wär Polaris. Die empfohlene Nadelstärke ist 12. Muss die Maschenzahl dafür umgerechnet werden? Und wäre Highlander einfach oder doppelt gestrickt gewesen? Vielen Dank für die Antwort Mit Grüßen Susanne
02.04.2023 - 12:48DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Susanne, für Highlander können Sie die Garne der Garngruppe E verwenden, Polaris gehört zu Gruppe F und sollte daher nicht verwendet werden - Highlander wird in dieser Anleitung nur mit 1 Faden verstrickt. Vergleichbar mit Polaris ist Snow. Benutzen Sie am besten einfach den Garnumrechner, dann bekommen Sie angezeigt, wie viel Garn Sie benötigen. Viel Spaß beim Stricken!
06.04.2023 - 09:14Svea wrote:
Auf Seite 2 habe ich ein Verständnisproblem: "gleichzeitig nach 2 Krausrippen über alle Maschen bei jeder 3. Reihe 1 Masche aufnehmen." Was soll das "über alle Maschen" die Jacke wird doch glatt gestrickt?
26.10.2021 - 13:50DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Svea, die Anleitung wurde sprachlich überarbeitet und nun sollte es klarer sein, was gemeint ist. Wenn Sie trotzdem noch Fragen haben, melden Sie sich gerne wieder! Viel Spaß beim Stricken!
26.10.2021 - 22:56Ilaria wrote:
Buongiorno, ho un dubbio sul segno da inserire (mi riferisco alla taglia M/L), se il primo ferro è il dritto del lavoro e sto eseguendo il “davanti sinistro e dietro” per rimanere 17 maglie per il dietro, il segno lo devo mettere dopo 17 maglie, non dopo 21 come riportato. Grazie per il vostro preziosissimo lavoro.
30.12.2020 - 16:18DROPS Design answered:
Buongiorno Ilaria, la disposizione del segnapunti è corretta, il modello non è simmetrico. Buon lavoro!
30.12.2020 - 16:25Aliye Ferda Kunt wrote:
Up side of the 2. Schema represents skirt of this model. 🙄
14.10.2020 - 10:24Christiane wrote:
Je ne comprends pas l'échantillon vis-à-vis du schéma. L'échantillon est de 12 m pour 10 cm. Or le bas du vêtement fini doit mesurer 134 cm en taille S alors qu'il y a 67 m pour une moitié du vêtement, ce qui donne 66x2 = 132 m (2 mailles lisière) donc 132:12 =11 soit 110 cm et non 134 cm. Une différence de 24 cm, c'est quand même beaucoup.
18.03.2020 - 19:07DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Christiane, la construction de la veste n'est pas "linéaire" dans le sens où on ne la tricote pas de bas en haut directement, on va faire des augmentations qui va donner un tricot légèrement de biais et non droit, ainsi, si votre échantillon est juste et que vous conservez bien la même tension, vous obtiendrez les mesures indiquées dans le schéma. Les mesures sont prises ouvrage terminé et posé à plat, pas dans le sens du tricot. Bon tricot!
19.03.2020 - 09:38Marie wrote:
Ne peut-on pas tricoter la veste en une seule pièce (au lieu de 2) ? Y a t il une raison autre que le nombre important de mailles à la fin, ce qui ne poserait pas de problème avec une aiguille circulaire ?
18.03.2020 - 17:48DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Marie, la construction avec augmentations côté dos rend probablement le travail en deux parties plus simples. Bon tricot!
19.03.2020 - 09:33Gabriella wrote:
Per aumenti collo asimmetrico parla di aumentare verso il centro ma cosa si intende ? Verso il bordo davanti o il centro delle maglie messe sul ferro?grazie per l’aiuto gabriella
17.01.2020 - 23:21DROPS Design answered:
Buongiorno Gabriella. Abbiamo modificato leggermente il testo. Gli aumenti sono sul bordo del davanti. Buon lavoro!
18.01.2020 - 06:41Aliye Ferda Kunt wrote:
Sorry for this but the pattern does not represent the model, this model couldn't have L, XL sizes, only the XS sizes could attend the result, starting as a shawl and it's width must be equal the most quarter of the chest size,which would be at most 21 cm. This is also rib stitches not the stockinette one. Best best regards, Ferda kunt
06.08.2019 - 14:43DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Kunt, this pattern has already been worked several times succesfully, make sure your tension is right in both height and width, do not hesitate to contact the store where you bought the yarn for any individual asssitance, showing them your work may help them to assist you the best way. Happy knitting!
08.08.2019 - 10:32Ferda Kunt wrote:
Hı, what about the reverse V at the skirt of the model, no explanation in the pattern. This is short of pattern, it doesn't represent what I see on the model. Anyway, I love this model so much Ferda
04.08.2019 - 23:05DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Kunt, to shape the bottom of the jacket you will increase towards mid front and towards mid back (= before dividing for armhole, when you work each piece separately and then when you work again all stitches together). Happy knitting!
07.08.2019 - 12:12