DROPS Flora
DROPS Flora
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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Knitted shorts with rib, worked top down. Sizes S - XXXL. The piece is worked in DROPS Flora.

DROPS 182-13
DROPS Design: Pattern no fl-018
Yarn group A
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Sizes: XS/S - M – L/XL – XXL/XXXL
Materials:
DROPS FLORA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
150-150-200-200 g colour 07, beige

The piece can also be knitted with yarn from:
"Alternative yarn (Yarn group A)" – see link below.

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 60 cm) SIZE 3 MM – or the size needed to get 24 stitches and 32 rows stocking stitch on 10 cm in width and 10 cm in height.

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 60 cm) SIZE 2.5 MM for rib - or the size needed to get 26 stitches and 34 rows stocking stitch on 10 cm in width and 10 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 Flora
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65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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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.
INFORMATION FOR THE PATTERN:

INCREASE TIP:
Increase 1 stitch on each side of each marker as follows: Work until there is 1 stitch left before the marker, make 1 yarn over, knit 2 (the marker sits in the middle of these 2 stitches), make 1 yarn over. On the next round knit the yarn overs twisted (i.e. in the back loop of the stitch instead of the front) to avoid holes.
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SHORTS:
The piece is worked in the round with circular needle, top down. Cast on 168-192-216-240 stitches with circular needle size 2.5 mm and Flora. Insert 1 marker at the beginning of the round (= mid back) and 1 marker after 84-96-108-120 stitches (= mid front).

Work rib as follows from mid back:
Sizes XS/S and L/XL: Purl 1, * knit 2, purl 2 *, repeat from *-* until there are 3 stitches left, finish with knit 2 and purl 1.
Sizes M and XXL/XXXL: Knit 1, * purl 2, knit 2 *, repeat from *-* until there are 3 stitches left, finish with purl 2, knit 1.
When the piece measures 5 cm, work an elevation at the back as follows: Work 11 stitches rib, turn, tighten strand, work 22 stitches rib back, turn, tighten strand, work 32 stitches rib. Continue in this way by working 10 more stitches each time you turn until you have worked over a total of 122-122-142-142 stitches. Turn one last time to be on the right side of the piece. Work to the marker mid back = beginning of the round. Continue in the round with rib until the piece measures 20-22-24-26 cm mid front. Change to circular needle size 3 mm and work as follows: 27-33-39-45 stitches stocking stitch, 30 stitches rib as before, 54-66-78-90 stitches stocking stitch, 30 stitches rib as before and 27-33-39-45 stitches stocking stitch. 

When the piece measures 24-26-28-30 cm mid front, increase 2 stitches front and back – READ INCREASE TIP. Repeat the increases every 4th round a total of 10 times – the increased stitches are worked in stocking stitch = 208-232-256-280 stitches. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When the piece measures 35-37-39-41 cm mid front, cast off the first 8-8-10-10 stitches after the marker mid back, work the next 88-100-108-120 stitches and then place them on 1 thread (= leg), work the next 16-16-20-20 stitches and leave them on the needle (= gusset), work the next 88-100-108-120 stitches and then place them on 1 thread (= leg), cast off the remaining 8-8-10-10 stitches, cut the strand. Then work 11-12-13-14 cm stocking stitch back and forth over the 16-16-20-20 stitches on the needle, cast off and sew the gusset to the 16-16-20-20 stitches which were cast off mid back.

RIGHT LEG:
Place the 88-100-108-120 stitches from the thread in the right side on short circular needle size 3 mm, in addition knit up 24-28-32-32 stitches along the one side of the gusset = 112-128-140-152 stitches. Continue by working rib over 30 stitches in the side as before, the other stitches are worked in stocking stitch. Work as this until leg measures 3 cm. Change to short circular needle size 2.5 mm and work rib, knit 2 / purl 2 over all stitches, make sure the rib is worked as before over the 30 stitches in the side. Work rib for 6 cm, cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl.

LEFT LEG:
Place the stitches from the other thread back on the needle and work as for the first leg.

Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.

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 (40)

country flag Ann-Sofie wrote:

Jag undrar vilka mått i cm som storlekarna motsvarar (höftmått och ben)

10.03.2024 - 13:40

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Ann-Sofie. Her er det ikke oppgitt noen cm mål ettersom denne shortsen har vrangbord i siden = den er elastisk. Her bør man strikke den str. man vanligvis bruker. Om du ønsker cm mål kan du regne det ut fra den oppgitte strikkefastheten og finne ut hva partiene i glattstrikk vil måle. mvh DROPS Design

18.03.2024 - 11:54

country flag Marita Orvik Larsen wrote:

Hei! Har dere noen mål på de ulike størrelsene på denne oppskriften? Ser det står oppgitt mål på andre bukser, men ikke på denne.

23.02.2024 - 08:13

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Marita. På denne oppsrkiften har vi dessverre ikke cm mål på. Men siden den har vrangbord i sidene er den tøyelig, så strikk den størrelsen du vanligvis bruker. mvh DROPS Design

26.02.2024 - 14:32

country flag Marita Orvik Larsen wrote:

Jeg kan ikke se at det står oppgitt ca hvilke mål (hoftemål) som er beregnet på hver størrelse. Det står oppgitt på de andre strikkebuksene/shortsene, men ikke denne. Hadde vært fint å hatt det da det gir en viss pekepinn på hvordan den er i størrelsen.

19.02.2024 - 09:09

country flag Insa wrote:

Ist das richtig, dass für die Erhöhung 'German Short rows' bzw verkürzte Reihen gestrickt werden?

21.01.2024 - 11:39

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Insa, die verkürzten Reihen könnnen nach "German short rows" technique gestrickt werden, sonnst können Sie auch sie wie in diesem Video stricken. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

22.01.2024 - 10:01

country flag Chloe wrote:

Is there an English pattern or tutorial available for the shorts? I dont understand the language used in the site so its hard to navigate it.

25.12.2023 - 09:42

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Chloe, sure, just click on the scroll down menu below the picture to edit language. Happy knitting!

02.01.2024 - 08:23

country flag Brigitte St-Amour wrote:

Hello! When working the levation at the back, I'm not sure how many times I have to turn to get to 122 sts. I don't quite understand how to count to make sure I've made the correct amount of short rows. Thanks for your help!

03.12.2023 - 16:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs St-Amour, you will work a total of 12 rows for the elevation: 6 rows from RS and 6 rows from WS, 1st row: work 11 sts, 2nd row: work 22 sts, 3rd row: work 32 sts (10 more sts), 4th row: work 42 sts; and so on until you have worked 122 sts (last row is worked from WS), turn and work to mid back and continue in the round. Happy knitting!

04.12.2023 - 08:22

country flag Brigitte St-Amour wrote:

Bonjour, J'aimerais savoir comment choisir la taille? Il est indiqué plusieurs tailles, mais pas de mesures pour la taille ou les hanches par exemple. Merci !

17.11.2023 - 20:58

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme St-Amour, utilisez la taille habituelle, les côtes sur les côtés donnent un côté élastique au short. Vous pouvez également vérifier la largeur totale des hanches en divisant le nombre de mailles par la tension, soit après les augmentations (208-232-256-280) et une tension de 2,4 soit environ 87-97-107-117 cm avant la division. Bon tricot!

20.11.2023 - 09:28

country flag Evgeniya Belenkaya wrote:

Hello! I'm not good at knitting. So I have a question at the very beggining) Do I need one more stitch for joining the circle? I mean 168+1. Or I just continue knitting and 168 stitches are the total amount?

25.09.2023 - 14:44

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Belenkaya, in 1st size, cast on 168 sts, join in the round and continue working over the 168 sts as explained for the size XS. Happy knitting!

25.09.2023 - 15:43

country flag Åshild Vari wrote:

Hei, jeg er litt usikker på om jeg har gjort noe feil i forhøyningen bak. Foran måler den nå 6cm og bak 7,5cm. er dette riktig? mvh Åshild

30.03.2023 - 10:51

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Åshild, jo men det lyder rigtigt :)

13.04.2023 - 10:16

country flag Annci Rüdh Lagerman wrote:

Min dotter önskar komplettera shortsen med en snodd i midjan. Är det lämpligt att göra hålvarv till snodden efter att man stickat förhöjningen bak?

22.04.2022 - 14:43

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Annci. Siden vi ikke har det på vår modell/shorts, kan vi ikke si 100% sikkert på hvordan det vil bli. Bare pass på at om det lages en hullrad at den blir jevn i forholde til forhøyningen. mvh DROPS Design

25.04.2022 - 09:32