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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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The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!
All measurements in charts are in cm.
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Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.
These step-by-step tutorials might also help you:
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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Knitted jumper with raglan and lace pattern, worked top down in DROPS Merino Extra Fine. Sizes S - XXXL.
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RIDGE / GARTER STITCH (worked in the round): 1 ridge = 2 rounds. Work 1 round knit and 1 round purl. PATTERN: See diagrams A.1 and A.2. The diagrams show all rows in the pattern from the right side. RAGLAN: Increase for raglan on each side of A.1 in each transition from the body to the sleeves. Increase 1 stitch by working 1 yarn over, on the next row work these yarn over stitches twisted knit to prevent holes. The increased stitches are worked in stockinette stitch. NOTE: The increases are different on the body and the sleeves as explained in the text. INCREASE TIP: Work until there is 1 stitch left before the marker thread. Work 1 yarn over, knit 2 (the marker thread sits between these 2 stitches) and work 1 yarn over. On the next row, work the yarn over stitches in twisted knit to prevent holes (the increased stitches are worked in stockinette stitch). ---------------------------------------------------------- The jumper is worked in the round on circular needle. It is worked top down. YOKE: Cast on 88-92-96-100-104-108 stitches with circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 and Merino Extra Fine. Work 2 RIDGES – see description above. Continue to work as follows – from mid back: Work 8-9-10-11-12-13 stitches stockinette stitch (= half the back piece), A.1 (= 11 stitches), 6 stitches stockinette stitch (= sleeve), A.1, 16-18-20-22-24-26 stitches stockinette stitch (= front piece), A.1, 6 stitches stockinette stitch (= sleeve), A.1, 8-9-10-11-12-13 stitches stockinette stitch (= half the back piece). Continue with this pattern, AT THE SAME TIME start the increases for RAGLAN – see description above. The increases are different for the body and the sleeves: INCREASE AS FOLLOWS ON THE BODY: Increase every round 0-0-0-3-5-7 times, then every 2nd round 22-25-28-31-33-35 times and every 4th round 2-2-1-0-0-0 times (in total 24-27-29-34-38-42 times). INCREASE AS FOLLOWS ON THE SLEEVE: Increase every 2nd round 18-23-28-30-28-28 times, then every 4th round 4-3-1-1-4-5 times (in total 22-26-29-31-32-33 times). After all the increases, there are 272-304-328-360-384-408 stitches on the needle. The piece measures approx. 18-20-21-23-25-27 cm / 7"-8"-8¼"-9"-9¾"-10½" from mid front. The next round is worked as follows: Work the first 38-42-45-51-56-61 stitches, put the next 60-68-74-78-80-82 stitches on a thread (= for the sleeve), cast on 8-8-10-10-12-14 new stitches, work the next 76-84-90-102-112-122 stitches, put the next 60-68-74-78-80-82 stitches on a thread (= for the sleeve), cast on 8-8-10-10-12-14 new stitches, work the last 38-42-45-51-56-61 stitches. BODY: = 168-184-200-224-248-272 stitches. Insert 1 marker thread in each side in the middle of the 8-8-10-10-12-14 new stitches that have been cast on. Continue working stockinette stitch across all the stitches. THE PIECE IS NOW MEASURED FROM HERE! When the piece measures 4 cm / 1½", increase 1 stitch on each side of the marker threads in the sides (= 4 stitches increase) – READ INCREASE TIP! Increase every 4½ cm / 1¾" in total 6 times = 192-208-224-248-272-296 stitches. When the piece measures 34-34-35-35-35-35 cm / 13½"-13½"-13¾"-13¾"-13¾"-13¾" work 2 ridges, then bind off. The jumper measures a total of approx. 56-58-60-62-64-66 cm / 22"-22¾"-23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26". SLEEVE: Put the stitches from the thread back on a short circular needle/double pointed needles, in addition knit up 1 stitch in each of the 8-8-10-10-12-14 new stitches under the sleeve = 68-76-84-88-92-96 stitches. Insert 1 marker thread mid under the sleeve. THE PIECE IS NOW MEASURED FROM HERE! Work A.2 across the middle 6 stitches under the sleeve, the rest of the stitches are worked in stockinette stitch. When the piece measures 3 cm / 1" decrease 1 stitch on each side of A.2, decrease every 2½-1½-1½-1½-1-1 cm / ⅞"-½"-½"-½"-⅜"-⅜" in total 11-14-17-18-18-19 times, decrease by knitting 2 stitches together = 46-48-50-52-56-58 stitches. Continue with stockinette stitch and A.2 until the sleeve measures 30-28-28-26-25-23 cm / 11¾"-11"-11"-10¼"-9¾"-9" (shorter measurements in larger sizes due to wider neck and longer yoke), work 2 ridges. Bind off. Work the other sleeve in the same way. |
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Comments / Questions (230)
Camilla Bunne wrote:
Kan inte hitta måttangivelser för de olika storlekarna? Har ni problem med er hemsida ? Öppnar inte alla bilder när man letar efter mönster
05.10.2021 - 20:15DROPS Design answered:
Hej Camilla. Du hittar en måttskiss längst ner på mönstret. Det har varit lite problem med bilder på hemsidan, men vi hoppas att det snart ska vara löst. Prova att uppdatera sidan (ev. testa en annan webläsare) om du inte kan se måttskissen. Mvh DROPS Design
06.10.2021 - 09:22Giovanna Veltri wrote:
Is there any of your models for non circular needles?\r\nGiovanna
30.07.2021 - 23:12DROPS Design answered:
Dear Giovanna, yes we do have some patterns worked back and forth with seams - this lesson might also help you as it explains how to adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles. Happy knitting!
02.08.2021 - 08:16Annie wrote:
I love this pattern but is there a cotton yarn I could use for this pattern, I can't wear wool. Or second best would be acrylic. Please make me happy and tell me there is an alternative to the wool.
30.05.2021 - 20:32DROPS Design answered:
Dear Annie, if you go to the yarns page, and see yarngroup B, you can see that we have a number of cotton yarns that are similar thickness to the yarn used for this sweater. However, yoou should always make a gauge swatch, wash, block, and recalculate the number of stitches if necessary. Happy Knitting!
31.05.2021 - 02:37Linda Cox wrote:
When starting sleeves, I have added the 8 stitches under the arm, when do you start A2 pattern in the video it looks like they have knitted about 10 rows before starting A2 , but the pattern seems to indicate it is started as soon as you have put the stitches on the needle and picked up the 8 stitches
14.04.2021 - 08:36DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Cox, in this video, we are showing how to knit A.2 and decrease from first round of sleeve; the few rounds you can see are for the body (see this other video. Happy knitting!
14.04.2021 - 10:44Angelika Münzberg wrote:
Hallo, bei dem Raglanpullover wird keine Nackenerhöhung gestrickt . Gibt das einen schönen Halsausschnitt? Auf dem Bild kann man das nicht erkennen.
27.03.2021 - 08:31DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Angelika, bei Raglanpullovern ohne Erhöhung werden der vordere und der hintere Halsausschnitt gleich hoch. D.h. beim Tragen sitzt der Pullover dadurch - verglichen mit unterschiedlich hohem vorderen und hinterem Halsausschnitt - hinten etwas tiefer, vorne etwas höher. Auf dem Foto können Sie sehen, dass der Halsausschnitt vorne nicht sehr tief ist - ob Ihnen diese Art des Halsausschnitts gefällt, ist reine Geschmackssache. :-)
04.04.2021 - 22:30Linda Cox wrote:
Hi , I have worked out the increasing for the raglan, ie either side at pattern. How ho you know when to start increasing for the body . How many stitches will be at the end of yoke increasing I am knitting M. Is that the 304 then split off the sleeves and start body increasing?
14.03.2021 - 04:55DROPS Design answered:
Hi Linda, You begin the increases on both the front/back pieces and on the sleeves straight away, but the increases are different. You increase for the number of times specified for both the body and sleeves and are then left with 304 stitches, when you divide the piece. Hope this helps and happy knitting!
15.03.2021 - 08:01Gosia wrote:
Cześć, Nie wiem ile mam dodać oczek przy karczku. Robię rozmiar L. Według moich obliczeń dodaję po 1 oczku (po każdej stronie reglanu) co 4 okrążenie. Łącznie 29 razy. Jednak w ten sposób nie powiększy mi się robótka do 328 oczek. Dziękuję za pomoc
14.03.2021 - 00:37DROPS Design answered:
Witaj Gosiu. Oczka na reglan są dodawane z każdej strony każdego schematu A.1, czyli jest dodanych 8 oczek w każdym okrążeniu z dodawaniem oczek. W rozmiarze L oczka są dodawane w tej samej częstotliwości na przodzie/tyle i na rękawach, czyli 28 razy co 2 okr. i 1 raz co 4 okr.. W sumie dodajemy oczka 29 razy > 29x8=232 oczka. 232+wyjściowych 96=328 oczek. Powodzenia!
14.03.2021 - 18:13Logette wrote:
Bonjour, comment savoir de quel côté tricoter avec une aiguille circulaire, faut-il mettre les mains à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur de l’aiguille ?
12.03.2021 - 18:19DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Logette, quand on tricote en rond, on tricote toujours les mailles sur l'endroit, comme le montre cette vidéo. Vous pourrez également trouver 3 vidéos relatives à ce modèle (dans lesquelles on tricote en rond) juste entre la fin des explications et cette rubrique. Bon tricot!
15.03.2021 - 08:02Yvonne wrote:
Sorry, ich möchte Gr. S stricken und es geht mir um die Rumpfzunahmen...
07.03.2021 - 09:43DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Yvonne, siehe Antwort unten -und schauen Sie mal das Video, das die Größe S auch mal zeigt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
08.03.2021 - 08:41Yvonne wrote:
Hallo.. ich bin verwirrt, was bedeutet: "In jeder Runde 0-0-0-3-5-7 x, dann in jeder 2. Runde 22-25-28-31-33-35 x und in jeder 4. Runde 2-2-1-0-0-0 x (insgesamt 24-27-29-34-38-42 x arbeiten)." Heißt das, wenn ich nach den Krausrippen mit dem Muster (A.1) beginne, dass ich diese 1. Runde keine Zunahmen stricke, sondern erst in der nächsten, also 2. Musterreihe von A.1 mit den Zunahmen starte? LG Yvi
07.03.2021 - 09:40DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Yvonne, die Raglanzunahmen werden unterschiedlich beim Rumpfteil und bei den Ärmeln gestrickt, wenn Sie die 1. Größe stricken, dann werden Sie zuerst in jeder 2. Runde 8 Maschen (= Rumpfteil + Ärmel) zunehmen, aber nach 18 Mal sollen Sie aber jetzt in jeder 4. Runde bei den Ärmeln zunehmen und immer noch in jeder 2. Runde beim Rumpfteil zunehmen (= abwechslungsweise 4 M und 8 M werden zugenommen). Kann das Ihnen helfen? dieses Video zeigt, wie man A.1 strickt und die Raglanzunahmen arbeitet. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
08.03.2021 - 08:36