DROPS Lace
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Falling in Lace

Knitted DROPS shawl in stocking st with edge with lace pattern and ridges in "Lace".

DROPS 169-8
DROPS design: Pattern no la-026
Yarn group A
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Measurements (after blocking): Approx. 154 cm along edge at the top and approx. 50 cm measured from neck mid back.
Materials:
DROPS LACE from Garnstudio
100 g colour no 7120, light grey green

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) SIZE 3 mm – NOTE: Read about the knitting tension below.

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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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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.
KNITTING TENSION:
This garment is to be soaked and blocked/stretched to size afterwards so the knitting tension is not that important. But to get a sense of whether you are working too loose/tight, work a test on needle size 3 mm in stocking st and get approx. 24 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

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

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.3. The diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from RS.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st by making 1 YO. On next row P YO twisted, i.e. work in the back loop of st instead of front to avoid holes.
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SHAWL:
Worked back and forth on circular needle from neck down.
Cast on 72 sts on circular needle size 3 mm with Lace, insert 2 markers in the piece on each side of the middle 60 sts. Continue in stocking st with 1 edge st in GARTER ST - see explanation above, in each side of piece - AT THE SAME TIME inc as follows - READ INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st in each side inside 1 edge st in garter st on every row and inc 1 st on each side of the middle 60 sts every other row. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION Continue like this until inc have been done 48 times in total on each side of the 60 sts and 96 times in each side = 360 sts on needle. Now work 1 ridge, AT THE SAME TIME inc 3 sts evenly on 1st row in ridge = 363 sts. Piece now measures approx. 30 cm mid back.
Continue to work pattern from RS as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, A.1 (= 10 sts), A.2 (= 10 sts) 34 times in width, A.3 (= 11 sts), 1 edge st in garter st. Repeat A.1-A.3 4 times in total vertically. Piece measures approx. 43 cm. Cast off with picot edge.

CAST OFF EDGE WITH PICOT:
Cast off the first 2 sts on needle. (*insert right needle in between the 2 first sts on left needle (i.e in between sts on needle not true sts), make a YO on right needle, pull the YO through the sts and slip the YO onto left needle *, repeat from *-* 2 more times (= 3 new sts on left needle). ** K first st on left needle, slip first st on right needle over last st worked **), repeat from **-** 7 times in total and repeat from (-) along the side of the shawl until 1 sts remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through the last st.

BLOCKING:
Place the shawl in lukewarm water until it is soaking wet. Carefully squeeze out the water from the shawl - do not twist. Then roll the shawl in a towel and squeeze to remove more water - the piece will now only be moist. Place the shawl on a carpet or mattress - carefully stretch it out to measurements. Shawl should measures approx. 50 cm from mid back. Insert pins along the edge and also insert 1 pin in every picot along cast-off edge to make them more visible. Leave shawl to dry. Repeat the process when the garment has been washed.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 29.04.2016
Correction on cast off edge.

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 On next row K the YO. It should make a hole.
diagram
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.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

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 (48)

country flag Mimi wrote:

Je suis complètement perdue. Tel que je lis les instructions, le haut doit mesurer 154cm mais est constitué de 72 mailles au départ, ce qui correspond à environ 60 cm. Comment peut-on arriver à la forme finale? Si c'est tricoté de haut en bas, le plus grand nombre de mailles devrait se trouver en haut, non? Merci de m'éclairer

23.03.2024 - 15:44

country flag Filo Rojas wrote:

Cuando empiezas el calado no se aumenta en los estrenos ? Se sigue siempre con los 363 puntos hasta terminar la labor?

24.09.2023 - 19:24

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Filo, como puedes ver, los calados descritos en los diagramas tienen aumentos que se contrarrestan con disminuciones. Por lo tanto, no se aumenta el número de puntos en la labor.

24.09.2023 - 23:31

country flag Suk wrote:

DROPS Design 02.03.2020 kl. 11:24: Dear Suk, you increase 4 sts on every other row (= every row from RS) and 2 sts on every row, ie you increase a total of 6 sts after each set of 2 rows (= 1 row from RS + 1 row from WS) = 48 x 6 = 288 sts increased. I understand the increase 4 sts on every row, but how to increase 2 sts on the WS ? (ie the purl row). thanks

02.03.2020 - 13:16

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Suk, from WS you will increase 1 stitche on each side, inside the edge stitch: Inc 1 st in each side inside 1 edge st in garter st on every row ie from RS you will work 1 edge st, YO, work to marker, YO, K60, YO, K to last st, YO, K last st and every row from WS work: K1, YO, P to the edge st, YO, K1. Happy knitting!

02.03.2020 - 13:21

country flag Suk wrote:

According to the instruction above it says: ' Inc 1 st in each side inside 1 edge st in garter st on every row & inc 1 st on each side of the middle 60 sts every other row. Continue like this until inc have been done 48 times in total on each side of the 60 sts and 96 times in each side = 360 sts on needle.' f only increase on the RS rows, there won't be 360 sts on needle? Please help!! Thanks

02.03.2020 - 10:32

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Suk, you increase 4 sts on every other row (= every row from RS) and 2 sts on every row, ie you increase a total of 6 sts after each set of 2 rows (= 1 row from RS + 1 row from WS) = 48 x 6 = 288 sts increased + 72 sts at the beg = 360 sts. Happy knitting!

02.03.2020 - 11:24

country flag Suk wrote:

Thanks for the explanation on the RS row, how about on the WS row, R2(WS) & R4(WS) - how to increase on these rows? Thanks

28.02.2020 - 12:10

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Suk, you will only increase on the RS rows, from WS work: 1 edge st in garter st, purl until 1 st remain (= purl the yarn over twisted to avoid holes), finish with 1 edge st in garter stitch. Happy knitting!

28.02.2020 - 13:23

country flag Suk wrote:

Inc 1 st in each side inside 1 edge st in garter st on every row and inc 1 st on each side of the middle 60 sts every other row. - What does this mean? Is it like this: Cast on 72 sts, R1(RS): K6, K60, K6 (72 sts) R2(WS): P6, P60, P6 (72 sts) - R3(RS): K1, YO, K5, YO, K60, YO, K5, YO, K1 (76sts) R4(WS): K1,PTBL,K5, PTBL, K60, PTBL,K5,PTBL,K1 (76sts) - how to increase on this row? Thanks

27.02.2020 - 22:19

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Suk, correct, but you start increasing from first row, ie row 1: K1, YO, K5, YO, K60, YO, K5, YO, K1 YO and then work every RS row like this: K1, YO, K to the first marker, YO, slip marker, K60, slip marker, YO, K to the last st, YO, K last st. Happy knitting!

28.02.2020 - 08:11

country flag Cristina De Filippis wrote:

Io non riesco a capire come si fanno gli aumenti...

01.11.2019 - 20:44

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Cristina, gli aumenti vanno lavorati su tutti i ferri, all'interno della maglia di vivagno, e un ferro si e uno no ai lati delle 60 maglie centrali. Ci riscriva se ha ancora bisogno di aiuto. Buon lavoro!

01.11.2019 - 23:29

country flag Paula wrote:

Bonjour, J'ai une question sur les augmentations. Il faut augmenter 1 m de chaque côté des 60 m centrales tous les 2 rangs. Est-ce que l'augmentation de fait avant le marqueur ? C'est-à-dire, on arrive au marqueur, on fait une augmentation, in tricote les 60 mailles centrales, marqueur et ensuite une autre augmentation ? C'est ça ? Merci beaucoup !

11.10.2019 - 22:47

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Paula, pas exactement, vous tricotez jusqu'au marqueur, augmentez 1 m, glissez le marqueur, tricotez les 60 m, glissez le marqueur, augmentez 1 m = les 60 m entre les marqueurs ne vont pas augmenter, on va augmenter seulement avant et après ces 60 m. Bon tricot!

14.10.2019 - 09:03

country flag Hanne Gram wrote:

Kan det være rigtigt, at sjalet, uden at trække i det, kun måler 15cm i længden ved nakken, når udtagningens er færdige?

17.09.2019 - 08:36

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Hanne, hvis du strikker i DROPS Lace og overholder strikkefastheden, så får du målene som står i opskriften (altså 43 cm inden Picotkanten). Efter det beskriver vi hvordan man gør sjalet vådt og trækker det ud i de rigtige mål. Sørg for at du ikke strikker for stramt. God fornøjelse!

17.09.2019 - 15:41

country flag Madeline wrote:

I’m about to start working on this beautiful shawl but before I do I just want to clarify that all the increases occur before the lace section starts.

23.08.2019 - 13:42

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Madeline, correct, when all increases are done there are 363 sts and you work the lace pattern following the diagrams. Happy knitting!

23.08.2019 - 14:50