DROPS Fabel
DROPS Fabel
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
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DROPS 158-46
Size:
15/17 - 18/19 - 20/21 - 22/23 - (24/25 - 26/28 - 29/31 - 32/34) - 35/37 - 38/40 - 41/43 - 44/46
Leg length:
6-7-8-9 (10-11-12-13) 14-15-16-17 cm.
Foot length:
10-11-12-13 (15-17-18-20) 22-24-27-30 cm.

Materials: DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio
Colour no 677, green/turquoise
50-50-50-50-(50-50-100-100)-100-100-100-100 g

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 mm - or size needed to get 26 sts x 34 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
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Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Fabel
DROPS Fabel
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
from 2.30 £ /50g
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
HEEL DECREASE (worked in stocking st):
Row 1 (= RS): Work until 6-7-7-7 (7-7-8-8) 7-7-8-10 sts remain, slip next st as if to K, K 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 2 (= WS): Work until 6-7-7-7 (7-7-8-8) 7-7-8-10 sts remain, slip next st as if to P, P 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 3 (= RS): Work until 5-6-6-6 (6-6-7-7) 6-6-7-9 sts remain, slip next st as if to K, K 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 4 (= WS): Work until 5-6-6-6 (6-6-7-7) 6-6-7-9 sts remain, slip next st as if to P, P 1, psso, turn piece.
Continue dec like this with 1 less st before each dec until 8-10-10-10 (10-10-12-12) 14-14-16-16 sts remain on needle.
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SOCK:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 44-48-52-52 (56-56-64-64) 64-68-72-76 sts evenly on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm with Fabel. Work rib = P 2/K 2. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION
Continue with rib until piece measures 6-7-8-9 (10-11-12-13) 14-15-16-17 cm. Slip the first 26-26-30-30 (34-34-38-38) 38-42-42-42 sts on 1 stitch holder (= mid on top of foot) and keep the last 18-22-22-22 (22-22-26-26) 26-26-30-34 sts on needle (= heel sts). Work in stocking st back and forth over heel sts for 3-3½-4-4 (4½-4½-5-5) 5-5½-6-6 cm. Insert a marker in the piece. Now dec for heel - SEE HEEL DECREASE! After heel decrease, pick up 8-9-10-10 (11-12-12-13) 13-14-16-16 sts on each side of heel and slip the 26-26-30-30 (34-34-38-38) 38-42-42-42 sts from the stitch holder back on needle = 50-54-60-60 (66-68-74-76) 78-84-90-90 sts. Insert 1 marker in each side of the 26-26-30-30 (34-34-38-38) 38-42-42-42 sts on top of foot. Then work rib on top of foot and stocking st under foot AT THE SAME TIME dec in each side as follows: K the last 2 sts before the 26-26-30-30 (34-34-38-38) 38-42-42-42 sts on top of foot twisted tog (i.e. work in back loop of sts instead of front), K the first 2 sts after the 26-26-30-30 (34-34-38-38) 38-42-42-42 sts tog. Dec like this on every other round a total of 5-6-8-8 (9-10-12-13) 13-13-15-14 times = 40-42-44-44 (48-48-50-50) 52-58-60-62 sts. Continue working until piece measures 7-8-9-9 (11-13-14-16) 18-19-22-24 cm from the marker on the heel - 3-3-3-4 (4-4-4-4) 4-5-5-6 cm remain until piece is finished. Then insert 1 marker in each side so that there are 20-21-22-22 (24-24-25-25) 26-29-30-31 sts between the markers. Continue working stocking st over all sts while AT THE SAME TIME dec for toes on each side of both markers. Dec as follows before marker: K 2 tog. Dec as follows after marker: K 2 twisted tog. Dec like this in each side on every other round a total of 3-3-3-3 (4-4-4-5) 4-5-5-5 times and then on every round 4-5-5-5 (4-4-5-4) 5-5-6-7 times = 12-10-12-12 (16-16-14-14) 16-18-16-14 sts remain on needle. On next round work all sts tog 2 by 2. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten it on the inside of sock. Knit another sock.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 25.11.2015
Whole pattern has been rewritten.

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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

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.

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?

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.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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?

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!

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.

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.

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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country flag Zsuzsanna wrote:

A magyar fordítás egy teljesen más zoknihoz tartozik. Kénytelen vagyik az angol minta alapján dolgozni. Kérem, korrigálják a hibát!

21.12.2021 - 18:57

country flag Ing-Marie wrote:

Hej Citerar Sticka sedan vidare tills arb mäter 7-8-9-9 (11-13-14-16) 18-19-22-24 cm från markören på hälen - det återstår nu 3-3-3-4 (4-4-4-4) 4-5-5-6 cm till färdig längd. Jag stickar efter storlek 38/40 om man räknar från markören blir ju hel färdig längd på foten 28 cm. Ska det inte vara 24 cm färdig hel längd på foten. Verkar för långt med 28 cm till mig. Ska man verkligen räkna 19 cm efter markören eller gå efter hel stickad längd?

06.10.2021 - 15:35

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Ing-Marie. Arbetet ska mäta 19 cm från markören i storlek 38/40 och markören sitter längst bak på foten så den totala längden på foten blir 19+5 = 24 cm. Mvh DROPS Design

07.10.2021 - 08:15

country flag Suzy wrote:

Bonjour, ce modèle a été corrigé, mais quelle sont les corrections, vous mettez que le modèle a été réécrit , dois-je suivre les explications du modèle . Merci cordialement

31.08.2021 - 09:13

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Suzy, si vous avez imprimé ce modèle avant la date de la correction, il peut être sage d'imprimer de nouveau les explications, sinon, le modèle en ligne est juste ainsi. Bon tricot!

31.08.2021 - 11:59

country flag Pernilla wrote:

Jag har gjort en provlapp, men den blir lite för liten. Kan man öka till en större storlek på sockstorleken istället för att ta större stickor? Har nämligen redan stickor 2,75 mm och lappen blir 9*9 cm, och det är när jag stickar så löst jag bara kan...

24.11.2016 - 22:04

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Pernilla. Pröv engang at vaske din pröve - da faar du den mest korrekte strikkefasthed. Ellers tror jeg godt du kan göre det i det her tilfaelde - men det er ikke noget jeg vil anbefale for en tröje eller jakke.

28.11.2016 - 17:10

country flag Saskia Lortz wrote:

Kann es sen das die deutsche Anleitung nicht korrigiert wurde? Die Maschenzahl an der Ferse mach keinen Sinn und scheint noch das gleiche Problem zu haben wie bevor. Des weiteren ist die Anleitung auf englisch ganz anders? Ich weder jetzt einen Teil auftrennen und mit der englischen Anleitung weiterarbeiten.

18.10.2016 - 01:26

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Lortz, die deutsche Anleitung wurde jetzt korrigiert. Danke für Ihren Nachricht.

18.10.2016 - 14:29

country flag Mina wrote:

Vi ringrazio ma le diminuzioni del tallone mi sono chiare, mi riferivo a quelle successive: vanno fatte "ogni lato" o "a ferri alterni"? E le faccio lavorando avanti e indietro o in circolo?

25.04.2016 - 16:58

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Mina. Dopo aver ripreso le m, lavora in tondo fino alla fine. Inserisce 1 segnapunti prima e 1 dopo le 42 m del sopra del piede e diminusce un giro sì e uno no (a giri alterni). Per diminuire deve lavorare insieme a dir ritorto le 2 m prima del primo segnapunti e insieme a dir le 2 m dopo il secondo segnapunti. Buon lavoro!

25.04.2016 - 17:23

country flag Mina wrote:

Buongiorno avrei bisogno di aiuto per le diminuzioni dopo il tallone: perché parla di "ogni lato"? Non riprendo a lavorare in circolo da qui in poi? E le diminuzioni non sono a ferri alterni? Inoltre io (che sto facendo la taglia 38) sul ferro ho 42m, poi le maglie del tallone insieme alle 28 riprese dai lati..quali sarebbero le 26m prima delle quali dovrei diminuire? Potreste farmi un esempio con 2/3 ferri per favore? Grazie

25.04.2016 - 15:09

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Mina. Le alleghiamo un video che dovrebbe aiutarla a capire come si presenta il lavoro dopo le diminuzioni del tallone e dove dovrà riprendere le m: deve riprendere le m nella parte tra le m sul ferro e le m messe in attesa. Per le 26 m, molto probabilmente è un errore: dovrebbero essere 42. Lo segnaliamo alla casa madre. Grazie e buon lavoro!

25.04.2016 - 15:42

country flag Jana Dähnert wrote:

Habe gerade in den Kommentaren nachgeschlagen, weil ich auch nicht mit den Angaben der Maschenanzahlen zurecht kam. Ich bitte dringend um Korrektur und Information, wies richtig sein muss. Habe leider viel Zeit für nichts verbraucht 😐.

06.01.2016 - 17:31

DROPS Design answered:

Die Anleitung wurde komplett überarbeitet. Wir entschuldigen uns für die Unannehmlichkeiten.

02.03.2016 - 10:44

country flag Melli wrote:

Hallo , habe nochmals eine Frage zum Käppchen. Ich stricke nach dem Aufnehmen von neuen Fersenwandmaschen immer am Übergang zwischen Fersenwand und Fußoberseite aus dem Querfaden noch eine Masche heraus, um Löcher zu vermeiden. Es bilden sich doch hierbei an den Stellen trotzdem kleinste Löcher. Kann ich eigentlich auch anstelle aus dem Querfaden verschränkt aufzunehmen auch eventuell aus einer Masche der Vorreihe aufnehmen ? Über eine baldige Antwort wäre ich sehr Dankbar. Liebe Grüße Melli

12.09.2015 - 22:52

DROPS Design answered:

Ja, probieren Sie einfach aus, ob es für Sie dann besser aussieht. Kleine Löcher können Sie aber auch schließen, indem Sie anschließend, nach Fertigstellung, etwas an den Fäden/Maschen ziehen und das Loch damit "zuziehen".

13.10.2015 - 12:14

country flag Dagmar H. wrote:

Funktioniert die Anleitung wirklich? Bei der Fersenabnahme werden in Größe 38 26 Maschen stillgelegt und es wird mit 36 Maschen weitergestrickt. Dann komme ich aber am Ende auf 24 Maschen statt auf 14. Außerdem erscheinen mir die 50 Maschen, die am Fuß noch übrig sind zu wenig. Ich habe 36 Maschen stillgelegt und die Ferse mit 26 Maschen weitergestrickt. Da komme ich wie beschrieben auf 14 Maschen und die halbfertige Socke mit 60 Maschen am Fuß passt.

26.08.2015 - 13:18