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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.
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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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Crochet DROPS shawl with lace pattern in ”Alpaca”.
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PATTERN: See diagrams A.1 to A.6. ---------------------------------------------------------- SHAWL: Worked back and forth from bottom of tip and upwards. Work pattern according to diagram A.1 with Alpaca on hook size 3 mm / C. REMEMBER THE CROCHET GAUGE! When entire A.1 has been worked vertically, continue with A.3 over each of the squares in pattern, AT THE SAME TIME continue inc in each side as shown in A.2. NOTE: Work inc in A.2 reversed in the other side (only left side is shown in diagram). When A.3 has been worked vertically, continue with A.4. NOTE: Square pattern will displace as shown in A.2, i.e. ½ repetition towards the side, so that mesh pattern between square form a zig-zag line. Continue inc in each side as shown in A.1. When A.4 has been worked vertically, continue with A.5 2 times vertically. Then work A.3, AT THE SAME TIME continue inc in each side as shown in A.2. There are now 3 pattern squares at the most vertically. When A.3 has been worked vertically, continue with A.4. NOTE: Square pattern will displace as shown in A.2 and as before in piece. Continue inc in each side as shown in A.1. When A.4 has been worked vertically, continue with A.6 1 time vertically (1½ pattern square vertically). Now work an edge at the top as follows: Work 1 sc in every dc until mesh pattern beg, * ch 3, 1 sc in next dc *, repeat from *-* along the entire edge at the top until only dc remain on row below, work 1 sc in every dc. Cut and fasten the yarn. |
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Comments / Questions (43)
Pavlína wrote:
Návod na háčkování není dost srozumitelný. Zvlášť není jasné, jak použít vzory na krajích podle A1 a A2. B ylo by lepší, kdyby byl ukázaný celý návod.
17.08.2022 - 11:37Marina wrote:
Hallo, es ist so wunderschön! Ich habe nun A.1 gehäkelt. Das war super erklärt. Nun kapiere ich aber nicht wie ich weiterfahren muss. Ich gehe davon aus, dass ich mit A.2 starte, danach sehe ich aber nicht wo ich weiterfahren muss... das ist scheinbar ein Übergang von A.2 zu A.3 und am anderen Ende wieder A.2? oder wie ist das gemeint? Anhand des Fotos sehe ich wie es aussehen muss, nur weiss ich nicht wie es zu übertragen ist... Ich habe den Überblick verloren.... Danke!
11.11.2020 - 13:49DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Marina, nach A.1 häkeln Sie jetzt zuerst A.2, dann wiederholen Sie A.3 (= 6 Reihen) in der Breite und enden Sie mit A.2 (A.2 muss spiegelverkehr gelesen werden, dh immer mit 6 Luftmaschen am Anfang der Reihe anfangen und immer mit 1 Dreifach-Stb enden. Zwischen beide A.2 häkeln Sie nun A.3, dann A.4, A.5 ... dh A.2 zeigt wie man beidseitig zunimmt. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!
11.11.2020 - 14:31Vandevorst wrote:
Merci pour votre réponse mais une fois on dit qu il faut suivre les augm a1 avec A4 et vous me dites les augmentations a2 Ce sont les deux derniers rangs d a2 qui me laissent perplexe 8 m puis 6m ne reconstituent pas le dessin qui est de 7 puis de 5
17.07.2020 - 13:55DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Vandevorst, les augmentations de A.1 et de A.2 sont les mêmes, montrées différemment - dans A.2 on augmente avec 8 ml en début de rang et 2 mailles en l'air + 1 double-bride en fin de rang, on va continuer à augmenter de chaque côté comme dans A.1 (ou A.2 début/fin de rang), en revanche, les motifs doivent être effectivement décalés = en quinconce comme on le voit dans A.1). Bon crochet!
17.07.2020 - 14:13Michelle Vandevorst wrote:
Je ne parviens pas à faire les augmentations quand je fais le a4 Tout est décalé auriez-vous des explications plus claires svp
16.07.2020 - 22:23DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Vandevorst, vous devez toujours continuer à augmenter comme dans A.2 de chaque côté, ensuite crochetez simplement A.4 au-dessus de A.3 (mettez des marqueurs pour délimiter A.3 si ça peut vous aider à bien repérer les mailles à crocheter en A.4). Bon crochet!
17.07.2020 - 08:36Rita wrote:
Hallo, ik ben een absolute beginner en twijfel over de gebruikte afkortingen: l = losse, v= vaste, stk = stokje, maar wat betekenen "v in st eronder" ; "v in st l-lus eronder" , "stk in st" en stk om l-lus"? Als beginneling wil ik erg graag dit patroon proberen, ik vind het supermooi! Of is dit te hoog gegrepen voor een starter?
01.06.2020 - 15:47DROPS Design answered:
Dag Rita,
Wat je denk ik het beste even kunt doen is de video volgen die erbij staat. Er is speciaal voor deze omslagdoek een video gemaakt. Als je dit goed kunt volgen, kun je proberen om de omslagdoek te haken. Als je het erg lastig vindt is het misschien meter om eerst een envoudiger patroon te kiezen, met minder variatie aan steken.
05.06.2020 - 12:14Jolanda wrote:
Als je de aanbieding van alpaca koopt zijn dit dan verschillende kleuren of krijg je gewoon 1 kleur die je wilt?
03.05.2020 - 08:06DROPS Design answered:
Dag Jolanda,
Meestal kun je de hoeveelheid en kleuren naar keuze kopen in de aanbieding. Het hangt er vanaf wat voor aanbieding je verkooppunt heeft en wat er op voorraad is. Hiervoor kun je dus het beste even contact opnemen met de winkel die het garen verkoopt.
05.05.2020 - 11:59Dany6109 wrote:
Bonjour , je suis complètement bloqué . J'ai fais la partie A 1 , puis A 3 en suivant les augmentations de A 2 . Puis j'ai commencé le A 4 , mais les augmentations qu'il faut suivre sur A 1 ne correspondent pas . Pouvez vous m'envoyer une photo qui montre la bordure du châle en totalité . Ou un graphique complet . Je vous remercie , cordialement .
18.04.2020 - 13:51DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Dany6109, vous devez crocheter les augmentations de A.2 en début de rang avant A.4 et après A.4, vérifiez bien vos rangs et cochez-les si besoin, le motif doit correspondre. Bon crochet!
20.04.2020 - 09:39Anna wrote:
Superfint sjal! Er snart ferdig med å hekle det, som min bestemor skal få til bursdagen sin. Jeg bare lurer på om dere har noen tips til åssen jeg skal presse sjalet, slik at det holder en fin form?
10.02.2020 - 17:18DROPS Design answered:
Hei Anna. Ta en titt på denne videoen og les litt om blokking under videoen: Hvordan strekke/blokke et ferdig prosjekt God Fornøyelse!
10.02.2020 - 17:30Rohaya wrote:
The experience after doing the shawl: the charts A1 and A2 are only guidelines of how I must compute the increases at the sides and the guide to the Square motifs. At the row A4-R5 reentering A1 (first A4 phase) had to compute my own stitch increments at the sides. The same during the 2nd phase of A3-A4, had to compute my own stich increments at the sides for diagram A2 , My shawl is turning out nice despite the challenge of the increases.
15.05.2019 - 13:00Rohaya wrote:
However, is there an error at start A3 Row 2 (Refer chart A2 to do A3) the first five DC : 4th and 5th : would only fall on the 1st to 2nd DC of the earlier Row? This causes much misalignment to continue.
01.05.2019 - 06:48DROPS Design answered:
Dear Rohaya, at the beg of row 2 in A.2 work (from WS = read from the left towards the right): 8 ch, 1 dc in the dtr, 2 dc around next ch-space, 1 dc in the next dc (= 4 dc), 1 ch, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 ch, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch-space, 5 ch, skip next dc, 1 sc in the next 3 dc, 2 ch, then work A.3 beg with 2 ch (= there is now a 5-ch-space at the transition between A.2 and A.3). Happy crocheting!
02.05.2019 - 09:35