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Spring Snow

Knitted sock with lace pattern in DROPS Fabel.

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DROPS design: Pattern fa-378
Yarn group A
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Sizes: US: 5/6½ - 7½/9 - 9½/10½
EU: 35/37 - 38/40 - 41/43 .
Foot length: 22 - 24 - 27 cm / 8¾"-9½"-10½"
Leg length: 20-21-22 cm / 8"-8¼"-8¾"

Materials:
DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
100-100-150 g color 100, off white

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 – or size needed to get 26 stitches and 34 rows in stockinette stitch = width 10 cm / 4" and 10 cm / 4" vertically.

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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 American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from inches to cm here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in British English here.
PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1, A.2 and A.3.

HEEL DECREASE:
ROW 1 (= right side): Knit until 7-7-8 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch knitted, turn piece.
ROW 2 (= wrong side): Purl until 7-7-8 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch purled, turn piece.
ROW 3 (= right side): Knit until 6-6-7 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch knitted, turn piece.
ROW 4 (= wrong side): Purl until 6-6-7 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch purled, turn piece.
Continue decrease like this with 1 stitch less before each decrease until there are 13-15-15 stitches on needle.
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SOCKS:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 72-72-72 stitches on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 with Fabel. Work A.1 over all stitches, on next to last round in A.1 decrease 6 stitches evenly = 66-66-66 stitches. Work A.2 over all stitches. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE On next to last round in A.2 increase 4 stitches evenly = 70-70-70 stitches. Continue with A.3 (= 5 repetitions in width in all size). When piece measures 20-21-22 cm / 8"-8¼"-8¾", slip the first 43 stitches on a stitch holder (= mid on top of foot), keep the last 27 stitches on needle.

Work in stockinette stitch back and forth over heel stitches, AT THE SAME TIME adjust number of stitches to 25-27-29 on the first row. Work in stockinette stitch back and forth over heel stitches for 5-5½-6 cm / 2"-2¼"-2½". Insert 1 marker after last row. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! Now work HEEL DECREASE - see explanation above.
Work next round as follows: Work stitches from heel, pick up 13-14-16 stitches along side of heel, work stitches from stitch holder and pick up 13-14-16 stitches along the other side of heel = 82-86-90 stitches. Continue pattern as before on top of foot (= A.3) and work in stockinette stitch over the remaining stitches - AT THE SAME TIME decrease in each side as follows: Knit the last 2 stitches before the 43 stitches twisted together (i.e. work in the back loop instead of front) and knit the first 2 stitches after the middle 43 stitches together on top of foot. Repeat decrease every other round 13 times in total = 56-60-64 stitches. Work until piece measures 17-19-21 cm / 6¾"-7½"-8¼" from marker on heel (= 5-5-6 cm / 2"-2"-2½" remain until finished measurements). Insert 1 marker in each side so that there are 28-30-32 stitches both on top of foot and under foot. Continue working stockinette stitch over all stitches while AT THE SAME TIME decreasing for toes on each side of both markers as follows: Before marker: Knit 2 together. After marker: K 2 twisted together. Repeat decrease in each side on every other round a total of 7-6-7 times and then on every round a total of 4-6-6 times = 12 stitches remain on needle. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitches, tighten together and fasten.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = knit
symbols = purl
symbols = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 and pass slipped stitch over stitch worked
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = 1 yarn over between 2 stitches
symbols = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 together and pass slipped stitch over stitches worked together
diagram
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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

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.

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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.

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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 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.  

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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 gauge tension 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 (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

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 (24)

country flag DANIELA wrote:

Salve i passaggi sono sempre gli stessi?

09.09.2023 - 23:34

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Daniela, se usa i ferri circolari e la tecnica del magic loop può seguire le istruzioni riportate. Buon lavoro!

10.09.2023 - 22:03

country flag DANIELA ESPOSITO wrote:

Salve posso usare anche i ferri circolari? E quelli normali?

09.09.2023 - 12:34

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Daniela, questo modello è lavorato in tondo, può usare i ferri circolari con cavo lungo almeno 80 cm e la tecnica del magic loop. Buon lavoro!

09.09.2023 - 21:32

country flag Ina wrote:

Das Muster ist super. Meine Socken passen perfekt, habe eine Zunahmeferse und eine Bändchenspitze gestrickt.

15.09.2021 - 19:22

country flag Vlada wrote:

På A.2 Hur stickas varv 5 med, den ser ut som flyttat på en maska åt vänster? Tack på förhand! Vlada

07.03.2021 - 13:00

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Vlada. I denna video förklarar vi hur man stickar förskjutning enligt ett diagram. Mvh DROPS Design

08.03.2021 - 07:51

country flag Marian wrote:

Ok Thanks for your help 👍. I am going to try this and let you know how it ended up 😊

24.02.2021 - 13:23

country flag Marian wrote:

Thank you Drops Design for answering me 😊 Yes it is Diagram No 2. On 5th round ...... the first square is blank and the last is out of the diagram, my question was and is ...... Does that blank square is a slip stitch and how about the last

23.02.2021 - 19:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Marian, at the very beginning of the 5th round, slip the first stitch first repeat on the right needle (it will be worked at the end of the round), then work the last 2 stitches of first repeat with the first st next repeat. The 2nd yarn over is now the first stitch next repeat. At the end of the round, work the last 2 sts tog with the first st of the round, the yarn over will be the first stitch of the round. Hope this will help. Happy knitting!

24.02.2021 - 07:20

country flag Marian wrote:

OMG. Round 5 Even after reading and trying what you explained to Barbara , I can’t get it 😢. Starting 5 round on needle no 1 Do I slip the first stitch and knit 3 , yarn over , etc ?

22.02.2021 - 18:17

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Marian, You don't say which diagram you are having problems with, but all diagrams are worked from right to left and bottom up when working in the round. From your description it sounds like A.2, so on round 5 you knit 3, 1 yarn over , slip 1 stitch, knit 2 together and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted together stitches, then 1 yarn over (the number of stitches remains the same). Repeat with knit 3, 1 yarn over etc. Happy knitting!

23.02.2021 - 07:26

country flag Rea Tuokko wrote:

Malli: Spring Snow. Kudontaohje A2. Mitä tarkoittaa avonaiset ruudut oikeassa sivussa

16.11.2020 - 18:55

DROPS Design answered:

Nämä ruudut ovat siirtyneet mallikerrassa eteenpäin. Eli neulot ruudut piirroksen mukaisesti, kerroksen lopussa ylivetokavennus jatkuu vielä seuraavan kerroksen ensimmäisen silmukan kohdalla (kerroksen lopuksi tehdään 1 langankierto).

17.11.2020 - 14:15

country flag Tonje Hjelle wrote:

Hei. Uansett hvor stramt jeg strikker så synes jeg at sokken virker veldig stor i leggen. Vil sokken trekke seg litt sammen i vask?

23.07.2020 - 11:48

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Tonje, nej det må du ikke regne med... strikker du i DROPS Fabel? Hvis du overholder strikkefastheden, bør du få målene i opskriften. God fornøjelse!

27.07.2020 - 15:56

country flag Josée wrote:

Bonjour, je ne comprends pas le rang numéro 5 à partir du bas de la grille A2. Comment faire le décalage ?? Pouvez-vous m'expliquer comment faire?

27.06.2020 - 14:09

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Josée, au début du tour, glissez la toute première maille du 1er A.2, tricotez 3 m end, 1 jeté, glissez 1 m à l'end, tricotez ensemble à l'endroit la dernière m du 1er A.2 et la 1ère m du A.2 suivant, passez la m glissée par-dessus la m tricotée (= dernière m du 1er A.2), 1 jeté (= 1ère maille du A.2 suivant). Continuez ainsi tout le tour, en tricotant la première maille du tour avec la dernière m du dernier A.2 du tour, le dernier jeté sera la 1ère maille du tour. Bon tricot!

29.06.2020 - 08:08

Spring Snow


Knitted sock with lace pattern in DROPS Fabel.

DROPS 178-23
DROPS design: Pattern fa-378
Yarn group A
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Sizes: US: 5/6½ - 7½/9 - 9½/10½
EU: 35/37 - 38/40 - 41/43 .
Foot length: 22 - 24 - 27 cm / 8¾"-9½"-10½"
Leg length: 20-21-22 cm / 8"-8¼"-8¾"

Materials:
DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
100-100-150 g color 100, off white

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 – or size needed to get 26 stitches and 34 rows in stockinette stitch = width 10 cm / 4" and 10 cm / 4" vertically.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1, A.2 and A.3.

HEEL DECREASE:
ROW 1 (= right side): Knit until 7-7-8 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch knitted, turn piece.
ROW 2 (= wrong side): Purl until 7-7-8 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch purled, turn piece.
ROW 3 (= right side): Knit until 6-6-7 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch knitted, turn piece.
ROW 4 (= wrong side): Purl until 6-6-7 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch purled, turn piece.
Continue decrease like this with 1 stitch less before each decrease until there are 13-15-15 stitches on needle.
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SOCKS:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 72-72-72 stitches on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 with Fabel. Work A.1 over all stitches, on next to last round in A.1 decrease 6 stitches evenly = 66-66-66 stitches. Work A.2 over all stitches. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE On next to last round in A.2 increase 4 stitches evenly = 70-70-70 stitches. Continue with A.3 (= 5 repetitions in width in all size). When piece measures 20-21-22 cm / 8"-8¼"-8¾", slip the first 43 stitches on a stitch holder (= mid on top of foot), keep the last 27 stitches on needle.

Work in stockinette stitch back and forth over heel stitches, AT THE SAME TIME adjust number of stitches to 25-27-29 on the first row. Work in stockinette stitch back and forth over heel stitches for 5-5½-6 cm / 2"-2¼"-2½". Insert 1 marker after last row. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! Now work HEEL DECREASE - see explanation above.
Work next round as follows: Work stitches from heel, pick up 13-14-16 stitches along side of heel, work stitches from stitch holder and pick up 13-14-16 stitches along the other side of heel = 82-86-90 stitches. Continue pattern as before on top of foot (= A.3) and work in stockinette stitch over the remaining stitches - AT THE SAME TIME decrease in each side as follows: Knit the last 2 stitches before the 43 stitches twisted together (i.e. work in the back loop instead of front) and knit the first 2 stitches after the middle 43 stitches together on top of foot. Repeat decrease every other round 13 times in total = 56-60-64 stitches. Work until piece measures 17-19-21 cm / 6¾"-7½"-8¼" from marker on heel (= 5-5-6 cm / 2"-2"-2½" remain until finished measurements). Insert 1 marker in each side so that there are 28-30-32 stitches both on top of foot and under foot. Continue working stockinette stitch over all stitches while AT THE SAME TIME decreasing for toes on each side of both markers as follows: Before marker: Knit 2 together. After marker: K 2 twisted together. Repeat decrease in each side on every other round a total of 7-6-7 times and then on every round a total of 4-6-6 times = 12 stitches remain on needle. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitches, tighten together and fasten.

Diagram explanations
symbol = knit
symbol = purl
symbol = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 and pass slipped stitch over stitch worked
symbol = knit 2 together
symbol = 1 yarn over between 2 stitches
symbol = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 together and pass slipped stitch over stitches worked together

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