DROPS Snow
DROPS Snow
100% Wool
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DROPS 170-9
DROPS design: Pattern no ee-555
Yarn group E or C + C
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Size: 35/37 - 38/39 - 40/42
Foot length: 22 - 24 - 26 cm
Materials: DROPS SNOW from Garnstudio
200 g for all sizes in colour no 24, yellow

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 or 60 cm) SIZE 5.5 mm - or size needed to get 13 sts x 17 rows in stocking st or 14 sts x 28 rows in garter st = 10 x 10 cm.

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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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DROPS Snow
DROPS Snow
100% Wool
from 2.20 € /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 8.80€.

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Pattern instructions

GARTER ST (back and forth):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2. The diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from RS.
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SLIPPERS:
LEG:
Worked back and forth on circular needle.
Cast on 40 sts on circular needle size 5.5 mm with Snow. Work A.1, on last row in A.1 adjust no of sts to 39-41-43. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION

FOOT:
K 1 row, then work as follows from WS: K the first 13-14-15 sts and slip them on a stitch holder, inc 1 st, K the next 13-13-13 sts (= over piece), inc 1 st, K the last 13-14-15 sts, slip them on 1 stitch holder and cut the yarn. Then work according to A.2 with 1 edge st in GARTER ST - see explanation above - in each side over the remaining 15-15-15 sts. When A.2 has been worked, continue in garter st until over piece measures 7-8½-10 cm, on last row (= from WS) dec 1 st in each side = 13-13-13 sts, slip sts on 1 stitch holder and cut the yarn. Work next row as follows (from RS): Work sts from stitch holders back on needle AT THE SAME TIME pick up 12-14-16 sts on each side of over piece inside 1 edge st = 63-69-75 sts. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! Then work piece back and forth in garter st until finished measurements. Insert 1 marker mid front on toe. When piece measures 2 cm, K 2 tog on each side of marker. Repeat dec every other row – AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 4-4-5 cm, K 2 tog inside 1 edge st in each side of piece, repeat dec in the side every other row (= 4 sts dec in total every other row). Cast off when piece measures 5-5-6 cm. Knit another slipper the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew seams under foot in outer loops of edge sts to avoid a chunky seam. Sew tog mid back in front loop of outermost sts.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 17.02.2016
Correction: New diagram A.1.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
diagram

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Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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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Comments / Questions (11)

country flag Gaetane wrote:

Bonjour, lorsque vous dites ajuster au dernier rang de A1, , pour avoir 41m, et vous dites diminuer pour avoir 41? A une tricoteuse, Mais on n a que 40 m ! Je saisi pas ça ! Merci 🙏

13.12.2023 - 19:25

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Gaetane, on doit ajuster le nombre de mailles pour en avoir, selon la taille 39 (on va diminuer 1 m), 40 (on va augmenter 1 m) ou 43 (on va augmenter 3 m), autrement dit, dans la 2ème pointure, on va augmenter 1 maille au dernier rang de A.1. Bon tricot!

14.12.2023 - 08:25

country flag Gaetane wrote:

Bonjour un autre défi ! J adores vos patrons 👍😉voilà ma question : puis-je tricoter tout simplement en rond sans faire de couture ? Merci 🙏

13.12.2023 - 13:44

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Gaetane et merci, vous pouvez mais il vous faudra peut être faire quelques ajustements - retrouvez ici la vidéo de ces chaussons. Bon tricot!

13.12.2023 - 16:21

country flag Martin Monique wrote:

Merci d'annuler ma précédente question j'ai trouvé la réponse en relisant les explications merci

12.11.2019 - 09:04

country flag Monique MARTIN wrote:

Quel est le nombre de mailles de départ pour les tailles supérieures avec mes remerciements

11.11.2019 - 16:02

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Martin, on monte le même nombre de mailles pour la tige dans toutes les tailles, mais au dernier rang de A.1, on va diminuer pour qu'il reste 39-41-43 m. Bon tricot!

11.11.2019 - 16:23

country flag Louis wrote:

J'adore ce modèle je l'ai juste modifié de façon à faire une semelle plus simple à faire pour moi mais j'adore merci

23.01.2019 - 13:40

country flag Sylvie wrote:

Bonjour. Combien doit -on avoir de mailles avant de rabattre toutes les mailles ? Merci

07.01.2018 - 19:40

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sylvie, vous rabattez toutes les mailles après avoir tricoté 5-5-6 cm point mousse, en diminuant tous les 2 rangs au dernier cm. Si votre tension est juste en hauteur, vous devriez avoir diminué 2 fois environ. Bon tricot!

08.01.2018 - 09:37

country flag Sylvie wrote:

Bonjour. Que voulez dire par "placer 1 marqueur au niveau devant, côté pointe du pied". Est ce que c'est à la moitié des mailles (63 pour la taille 35/37 ? Merci pour votre réponse

23.12.2017 - 22:05

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sylvie, tout à fait, vous devez avoir la moitié des mailles entre les 2 marqueurs, l'un sera situé au milieu devant (= entre les mailles côté pointe) et l'autre au niveau du talon. Bon tricot!

02.01.2018 - 08:14

country flag Steffi wrote:

Hallo, ich würde sehr gerne die hausschuhe nach stricken, nun meine frage hab ich dass so richtig verstanden dass ich mit nadelst. 5,5 stricke und die wolle dazu ist aber in nadelst. 8 mm. ist dass so richtig über eine antwort würde ich mich freuen

27.02.2017 - 11:19

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Steffi, es stimmt so, die Hausschuhe werden mit dünneren Nadeln gestrickt, beachten Sie nur, daß Ihre Maschenprobe (= 13 M x 17 R glatt re oder 14 M x 28 R kraus re) stimmt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

27.02.2017 - 11:35

country flag Deb wrote:

This pattern is improved by knitting it in the round on double pointed needles / circular needle - no unsightly sewn seam Also grafting the sole closed (Kitchener method), instead of sewing it improves the appearance of the finished item

12.01.2017 - 15:13

Muriel Barlow wrote:

I just love these slipper boots! I want to knit them now lol!

29.12.2015 - 10:27