DROPS Flora
DROPS Flora
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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Knitted shawl with garter stitch, lace pattern and semi-circle shape. The piece is worked top down in DROPS Flora.

DROPS 190-15
DROPS Design: Pattern no fl-031
Yarn group A
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Measurements:
Length measured along top: approx. 176 cm.
Height measured in middle: approx. 64 cm.
Materials:
DROPS FLORA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
200 g colour 20, peach pink
150 g colour 01, off white

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

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) SIZE 4.5 MM – or the size needed to get 20 stitches and 39 rows garter 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
DROPS Flora
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 2.40 £ /50g
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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:

RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth):
1 ridge = Knit 2 rows.

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. The diagram shows all the rows in the pattern seen from the right side.
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SHAWL:
The shawl is worked top down. Work back and forth on circular needle so that you have room for all the stitches.

Cast on 7 stitches with circular needle size 4.5 mm and peach pink.
Work as follows from the right side: Knit 1 stitch, * 1 yarn over, knit1 stitch *, repeat from *-* a total of 6 times = 13 stitches. Knit 1 row from the wrong side. Now insert 6 marker threads in the piece without working the stitches, the marker threads are inserted in the stitches and follow your work upwards. Insert the marker threads in the following stitches: Stitch 2, stitch 4, stitch 6, stitch 8, stitch 10 and stitch 12.

Then work and increase as follows:
Knit 1 row and increase by making a yarn over before each stitch with a marker thread = 6 yarn overs.
NOTE! All yarn overs are then knitted to leave holes.
Knit 1 row from the wrong side, knit 1 row from the right side (without increasing) and knit 1 row from the wrong side = 19 stitches.
Knit 1 row and increase by making a yarn over after each stitch with a marker thread = 6 yarn overs.
Knit 1 row from the wrong side, knit 1 row from the right side (without increasing) and knit 1 row from the wrong side = 25 stitches.
Knit 1 row and increase by making a yarn over before each stitch with a marker thread = 6 yarn overs.
Knit 1 row from the wrong side, knit 1 row from the right side (without increasing) and knit 1 row from the wrong side = 31 stitches.
Knit 1 row and increase by making a yarn over after each stitch with a marker thread = 6 yarn overs.
Knit 1 row from the wrong side, knit 1 row from the right side (without increasing) and knit 1 row from the wrong side = 37 stitches.

Continue with the same increases, but in addition, you will work short rows. Work as follows:
ROW 1 with short row (= right side): Knit 2 stitches, 1 yarn over and knit to first stitch with a marker thread on this row, turn and knit back from the wrong side. Then knit 1 row from the right side where you increase before/after the marker thread stitches.
ROW 2 with short row (= wrong side): Knit 2 stitches, 1 yarn over and knit to first stitch with a marker thread on this row, turn and knit back from the right side. Then knit 1 row from the wrong side = a total of 8 stitches increased on rows 1-2.
ROW 3 (= right side): Knit.
ROW 4 (= wrong side): Knit.

Continue by repeating rows 1-4 (increase alternately before and after the marker thread stitches as before) until the piece measures approx. 35 cm (rows 1-4 have been worked a total of 30 times) and there are 277 stitches on the needle.

Now work stripes with off white and peach pink as follows: * Change to off white and work rows 1 and 2 (with short rows). Change to peach pink and work rows 3 and 4 *. Repeat from *-* until the piece measures approx. 51 cm (rows 1-4 are worked with stripes a total of 16 times) and there are 405 stitches on the needle.
From here, work with off white to finished length.
Repeat rows 1-2 one more time = 413 stitches on needle.
Work 1 RIDGE - see description above, and increase 10 stitches evenly on the first row of these ridges as follows: Knit 22 stitches, * 1 yarn over, knit 41 stitches *, repeat from *-* a total of 9 times and make 1 yarn over and knit 22 stitches. Knit 1 row where all yarn overs are knitted twisted = 423 stitches (the number of stitches is divisible by 22 + 5 stitches).

Now continue working according to diagram A.1 with off white and stocking stitch. (Row 1 = right side): Work 2 edge stitches in garter stitch, work A.1 over the next 418 stitches (= 19 times in width and there are 3 stitches left on the row), work 1 stitch stocking stitch and 2 edge stitches in garter stitch. Work the diagram like this 1 time in height. The piece measures approx. 63 cm and there are 537 stitches on the needle.

CASTING OFF:
On the next row from the right side, you will cast off with i-cord casting off. It is important that the edge is cast off loosely so that the shawl has a nice shape and hangs neatly. You can use a larger needle size to cast off if necessary and make sure that all stitches are loose.
Work and cast off as follows: * Knit 2 stitches, the next 2 stitches are knitted twisted together. Push the 3 stitches from the right needle back onto the left needle (in the same order) *, repeat from *-* until all stitches on the left needle have been cast off and there are 3 stitches left on the right needle.
Push the stitches onto the left needle and cast them off with knit. Cut the strand and sew together the cast-off from the last 3 stitches so that the end of the shawl is neat. Fasten all loose strands.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 06.11.2018
New yarn amount in colour 01, off white.
DROPS FLORA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
150 g colour 01, off white

Diagram

symbols = knit from the right side, purl from the wrong side
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over, purl the yarn over on the next row to leave a hole
symbols = knit 2 stitches together
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 stitch and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch
symbols = slip 2 stitches as if to knit them together, knit 1 stitch and pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted stitch
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 (32)

country flag Annedore wrote:

Hallo ihr lieben, danke auch von mir für die vielen kostenlosen Anleitungen. Ich hab das Tuch mit einer dünnen wolle gestrickt und es kleiner gemacht , sieht auch gut aus. Da kommt man mit 100g auch schon ziemlich weit.Die verkürzten Reihen sind ne gute Idee,allerdings finde ich, dass sich das Tuch so sehr ausdehnt und verzieht, mal sehen wie es sich nach dem dämpfen und spannen verhält

15.07.2019 - 09:05

country flag Lilou wrote:

Bonjour, il y a pas mal de modèles que j'aimerai bien faire, mais qui me rebute, soit parce que les explications et/ou diagrammes sont trop compliqués. De plus, beaucoup trop de modèles avec aiguilles doubles pointes!!! en fait, beaucoup trop de modèles, pour tricoteuses averties. Dommage!.

02.06.2019 - 09:14

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Lilou, pensez à consulter notre FAQ et notre rubrique Astuces & Aide, vous y trouverez notamment comment adapter un modèle sur aiguilles droites. Bon tricot!

03.06.2019 - 10:55

country flag Laurence wrote:

Bonjour, pouvez vous m’expliquer comment on fait suivre le fil marqueur d’un rang à l’autre quand il se trouve dans la maille et non entre 2 mailles. Franchement je n’y arrive pas et je n’ai pas trouver de vidéo. Merci par avance.

01.06.2019 - 23:55

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Laurence, vous pouvez utiliser des marqueurs que vous pourrez accrocher sur chacune des mailles indiquées, ou bien mettre un fil marqueur avant (sur l'endroit) la maille concernée. Bon tricot!

04.06.2019 - 08:40

country flag Amélie wrote:

Et oui encore moi ! Une question le diagramme il se tricote de bas en haut ? Soit de 22 à 28 ?? Parce que sinon je comprend pas 😕

25.04.2019 - 21:03

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Amélie, tout à fait, les diagrammes se lisent toujours (sauf indication contraire explicite) de bas en haut: on commence ici par 22 m et on aura 28 m quand A.1 sera terminé. plus d'infos ici sur les diagrammes. Bon tricot!

26.04.2019 - 08:48

country flag Amélie wrote:

D’accord j’ai fais. Et les rangs raccourcis je les fais quand ?

18.03.2019 - 14:52

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Amélie, quand vous avez vos 37 m, vous répétez les 4 rangs en augmentant au rang 1 à 2 m du bord, puis au rang suivant sur toutes les mailles à chaque marqueur - au rang 2, vous augmentez à 2 m du bord, puis vous tricotez 2 rangs sur toutes les mailles (rangs 3 et 4). Bon tricot!

19.03.2019 - 09:16

country flag Amélie wrote:

J’ai rien compris je n’arrive pas à commencer. J’ai mes 13 mailles avec un marqueur que le 2,4,6,8,10 et 12 eme maille. Je suis à l’endroit je devrait donc tricoter deux mailles faire un jeter et tricoter jusqu’à la première maille avec un fil marqueur. Sauf que là je suis au début donc je ne peux pas tricoter deux mailles puisque j’ai tout de suite un fil marqueur 🤔🙃 je suis perdue. Puis-je avoir de l’aide s’il vous plaît.

18.03.2019 - 12:41

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Amélie, votre 1er marqueur est dans la 2ème maille, vous tricotez donc 1 rang endroit en augmentant 1 m avant chacune des mailles avec un marqueur: 1 m end, 1 jeté, 1 m end (1er marqueur), 2 m end, 1 jeté, 1 m end (2ème marqueur) et ainsi de suite. Bon tricot!

18.03.2019 - 14:02

country flag Helga wrote:

Ich habe das Tuch gerade originalgetreu nachgestrickt, bin aber mit der angegebenen Wollmenge überhaupt nicht hingekommen. Ich habe von beiden Farben jeweils knapp 150 g verbraucht. Im Netz kann man nachlesen, dass das auch schon anderen Strickerinnen passiert ist. Abgesehen davon: Vielen Dank für die vielen kostenlosen Muster, ich habe schon etliches nachgestrickt, bisher ohne Probleme.

05.11.2018 - 19:37

country flag Anne Birthe Olsen wrote:

Kan det være rigtigt, at de to yderste sider bliver bredere end de stykker mellem de 6 midterste udtagninger? (Der er jo 8 udtagninger til 7 "mellemstykker")

04.11.2018 - 21:52

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Anne Birthe, ja når du strikker vendepinde tager du også ud i siden, så de yderste stykker bliver bredere. God fornøjelse!

08.11.2018 - 08:42

country flag Camilla wrote:

Hei. Jeg lurer på om det er riktig at jeg skal strikke rett fra vrangen når det står strikk 1 pinne rett fra vrangen?

29.09.2018 - 20:08

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Camilla. Ja, det stemmer at du skal strikke rett fra vrangen når det står det. Om du strikker rett fra retten og rett fra vrangen vil du få rillemønster, og det er riktig at du skal ha rillemønster på dette sjalet. God fornøyelse

01.10.2018 - 11:20

country flag Lizandra wrote:

Olá. Sou brasileira e amo seus modelos. Tenho uma dúvida em relação às carreiras encurtadas. A laçada é antes ou depois do fio marcador?

25.08.2018 - 02:40

DROPS Design answered:

Olá, A laçada é feita depois do fio marcador. Bom tricô!

27.08.2018 - 11:29