DROPS Kid-Silk
DROPS Kid-Silk
75% Mohair, 25% Silk
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DROPS 177-4
DROPS Design: Pattern no. ks-121
Yarn group A
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Measurements: Width at top approx. 160 cm. Height in middle approx. 80 cm.
Materials:
DROPS KID-SILK from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
100 g colour 08, grey blue

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 MM – or the hook size needed so that 1 square measures 11 cm in width and 11 cm in height.

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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 Kid-Silk
DROPS Kid-Silk
75% Mohair, 25% Silk
from 4.60 £ /25g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 18.40£.

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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.
PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1, A.2 and A.3. Diagram A.3 shows how the shawl is assembled.

4 DOUBLE TREBLE CROCHET WORKED TOGETHER:
Work 3 double treble crochet around the chain-space, but wait with the last yarn over and pull through on each of these double treble crochet, work 1 double treble crochet around the same chain-space and pull the last yarn over through all 5 loops on the hook.

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SHAWL:
The piece consists of 45 whole squares and 10 half squares which are crocheted together at the end.

SQUARE:
Use crochet hook size 3.5 mm and Kid-Silk, work from diagram A.1. When the whole diagram has been worked, cut and fasten the strand. Work a total of 45 squares in this way.

HALF SQUARE:
Use crochet hook size 3.5 mm and Kid-Silk, work from diagram A.2. When the whole diagram has been worked, cut and fasten the strand. Work a total of 10 half squares in this way.

ASSEMBLY:
The squares are first worked together horizontally and then vertically. See diagram A.3. Start by working together rows 1 and 2.

Lay 2 squares together wrong side to wrong side and crochet through both layers from the right side: 1 double crochet around the corner, * 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet around the next chain space *, repeat from *-* up to and including the corner (= 5 chain spaces), work 3 chain stitches (= transition to the next 2 squares). Continue to work the next 2 squares together in the same way. Work all the squares in the rows in the same way. Then work rows 2 and 3 together. Continue until all the rows have been worked together. Now all the squares in the shawl have been fastened on 2 sides. Now work all the rows together the other way in the same way. Start by working the first and second squares on row 1 together and then the first and second square together in row 2. Continue working up across all the squares. When all the squares in this row are worked together, work together the other rows in the same way.
To finish, fasten the 2 half squares which are outermost in each side in the same way to the outermost square in strips 1 and 9. Cut and fasten the strands.

Diagram

symbols = Work 4 chain stitches and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch. The black dot is the start of the round
symbols = 1 treble crochet around the chain stitch/chain space
symbols = 1 treble crochet in the stitch
symbols = 1 chain stitch
symbols = 1 double crochet around the chain stitch/chain space
symbols = 1 double crochet in the stitch
symbols = work 4 double treble crochet together around the chain space – see description above
symbols = the round starts with 3 chain stitches and ends with 1 slip stitch in the 3rd chain stitch at the beginning of the round
symbols = the round starts with 1 chain stitch, 1 slip stitch in each of the first 2 chain stitches on the round, then work 1 chain stitch before continuing with the pattern as shown in diagram. The round ends with 1 slip stitch in the first double crochet of the round
symbols = the row starts with working slip stitches to the middle of the first chain space.
symbols = from the arrow in the diagram, work back and forth.
diagram
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.

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 (21)

country flag Gigout wrote:

Bonjour Je suis entrain de crocheter ce beau châle. Malheureusement, je ne comprends pas les explications pour l assemblage et le diagramme A3 ne m aide pas. Pourrais t on avoir des explications plus détaillées ou un diagramme avec des flèches qui montrent ce qu on crochète en premier puis en deuxième. Merci pour votre aide et pour votre site qui donne beaucoup d'idées

29.11.2022 - 20:54

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Gigout, vous allez assembler les carrés 2 par 2 et en même temps en assemblant 2 "rangs", en commençant par 1 diagonale, autrement dit, assemblez les carrés 1 et 2, puis le carré après le 1 avec celui après le 2(à droite sur le schéma) jusqu'à ce que vous en ayez assemblé 8 de chaque rang, puis assemblez le 9ème du rang 1 au triangle du rang 2. Continuez avec le rang 2 et le rang 3 et ainsi de suite. Crochetez ensuite les diagonales dans l'autre sens. (en remontant vers la gauche, sur le schéma). Bon assemblage!

30.11.2022 - 08:41

country flag Riet wrote:

Prachtige doek, heerlijk luchtig !! Draagt vast fijn 🥰

24.02.2022 - 16:09

country flag Matilde wrote:

Salve, per quanto riguarda la confezione dello scialle, vi chiedo se la foto su fondo scuro è presa sul retro del lavoro. Seguendo le istruzioni, sul dritto risulta un cordolo un po' elevato creato dalle alle catenelle .. altrimenti non ho capito la spiegazione. Grazie PS: sarebbe utile poter vedere una foto ingrandita della confezione tra quadrati, oppure un video :)

07.03.2021 - 11:37

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Matilde, la foto è dal davanti del lavoro. Buon lavoro!

08.03.2021 - 20:12

country flag Ulrika wrote:

Hej Varv 3. Varför står det virka 4 stolpar i diagrambeskrivningen och 4 dubbelstolpar i förklaringen som bifogas mönstret. Vilket skall det vara?

29.12.2020 - 16:43

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Ulrika. Her er det feil i den svenske oppskriften. Det skal være 4 dobbeltstaver både i oppskriften og i diagramteksten. Dette vil blir ordnet asap. Takk for at du gjorde oss oppmerksom på dette. mvh DROPS design

13.01.2021 - 13:02

country flag Ghada Gamilf wrote:

Where do i end the round stitch ?

14.11.2020 - 15:24

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Gamilf, in diagram A.1 rounds starts with the black dot on the circle, then with the 8th symbol under diagram key (with the 9th on 3rd round). In diagram A.2 rounds start the same way then the 4th row will start from the arrow. Happy crocheting!

16.11.2020 - 10:48

country flag Rebecca Gilbert wrote:

Does anybody know how to write this out? I've been trying to follow the diagram but I keep getting confused, even after reading the "how to read diagrams" post they have here. I'm just not getting it, but I really want to make this pattern. Does anybody know if I can find it written out, I'm much better at following that. Or even a video of somebody making it. Please help me!

26.07.2020 - 16:36

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Gilbert, you will find how to read diagrams here, this should help you to work them. Happy crocheting!

29.07.2020 - 10:58

country flag Pernilla wrote:

Hur ska varv tre i diagram a1 virkas? Jag har gjort en luftmaskring av fyra luftmaskor och stolpar kring denna ring, men ska det sedan virkas tre luftmaskor i början på varv 3 och sedan en lång rad med luftmaskor? Jag får inte denna rad med luftmaskor att räcka runt cirkeln med stolpar, den når ungefär halvvägs.

08.12.2019 - 10:57

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Pernilla! Etter lm-ringen virkar du 4 lm, 1 stolpe om lm-bågen,1lm, 1 stolpe, 1 lm, 1 stolpe osv. Nästa varv; 3 lm, virka 4 stolpar tillsammans om lm-bågen - se förkl i mönstret, 3 lm, 4 stolpar tills, 3lm, 4 stolpar tills osv. Lycka till!

09.12.2019 - 12:46

country flag Giovanna Migliarino wrote:

Buongiorno, vorrei sapere quanti gomitoli occorrono per realizzare questo scialle e se ci sono rivenditori in Toscana, possibilmente vicino Firenze, grazie

15.02.2019 - 09:07

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Giovanna. Trova l’indicazione del filato necessario, nella prima parte delle spiegazioni, vicino alla fotografia. Occorrono 100g di Kid Silk. I gomitoli di questo filato sono di 25 gr l’uno, quindi serviranno 4 gomitoli. A questa pagina trova l’elenco dei rivenditori Drops in Italia e dei loro riferimenti per contattarli. Buon lavoro!

15.02.2019 - 09:44

country flag Valerie wrote:

Bonjour, c'est la premiere fois que je crochete un de vos modele, tous ce passe bien sauf pour le début du rang commencant par v, si je fais des mailles coulées cela fait une sur épaisseur merci

14.02.2019 - 12:07

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Valérie, c'est exact, comme on crochète des mailles coulées, on va avoir une sorte de double épaisseurs sur quelques mailles, mais ce sera à peine visible. Bon crochet!

14.02.2019 - 14:45

country flag Rita wrote:

I quadrati di questo scialle sono cuciti con ago o uniti da uncinetto. Dalla foto semra ago mentre il video mostra uncinetto. Grazie

12.06.2018 - 16:12

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Rita. I quadrati vengono uniti all'uncinetto. Trova la spiegazione sotto il paragrafo Confezione. Buon lavoro!

12.06.2018 - 17:06