DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk
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Pink Moon

Knitted shawl in DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk. The piece is worked top down with garter stitch, lace pattern and 2-coloured English rib.

DROPS 201-4
DROPS Design: Pattern no bs-148
Yarn group A
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SIZE:
Measurements: Approx. 50 cm in height measured along the middle. Length measured along top approx. 190-198 cm.

MATERIALS:
DROPS BABYALPACA SILK from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
100 g colour 3250, light old pink
100 g colour 0100, off white
100 g colour 4088, heather
50 g colour 8112, ice blue
50 g colour 6347, blue purple

KNITTING TENSION:
23 stitches in width and 45 rows in height with garter stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3.5 MM: length 80 cm.
The needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

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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 BabyAlpaca Silk
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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.
EXPLANATION FOR PATTERN:

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

PATTERN: 
See diagrams A.1 to A.6. The diagrams show all the rows in the pattern seen from the right side.

2-COLOURED ENGLISH RIB (back and forth):
ROW 1 from the right side: Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1, insert a marker here * knit 1, 1 yarn over and pass the next stitch onto the right needle as if to purl *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left, insert a marker here, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit 1. Do not turn the piece; the next row is also worked from the right side (= 2 stitches increased).

ROW 2 from the right side: Knit 3 (the marker sits here), * 1 yarn over, pass the next stitch onto right needle as if to purl, purl next yarn over and stitch together *, work from *-* until there are 3 stitches left (marker is here), knit 3. Turn the piece; the next row is worked from the wrong side.

ROW 3 from the wrong side: Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 2 (marker sits here), * 1 yarn over, pass next stitch onto right needle as if to purl, purl next yarn over and stitch together*, work from *-* until there are 3 stitches left (marker sits here), knit 2, 1 yarn over and knit 1. Do not turn the piece; the next row is also worked from the wrong side (= 2 stitches increased).

ROW 4 from the wrong side: Knit 4 (marker sits here), * knit the next yarn over and stitch together, 1 yarn over and pass the next stitch onto right needle as if to purl *, work from *-* until there are 4 stitches left (marker sits here), knit 4. Turn the piece; the next row is worked from the right side.

After ROWS 1-4 you have increased a total of 4 stitches (2 stitches on each side). Now these stitches are worked into the English rib.

ROW 5 from the right side: Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1. There are now 2 stitches left before the marker, move the marker here and work the 2 stitches into the English rib as follows: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and pass the next stitch onto the right needle as if to purl. Now the 2 increased stitches have been worked into the English rib. Work as follows over the next stitches: * Knit together the next yarn over and stitch, 1 yarn over and pass the next stitch onto the right needle as if to purl *, work from *-* until there are 4 stitches left (you have worked to the marker). Remove the marker and work the next 2 stitches into the English rib as follows: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and pass the next stitch onto the right needle as if to purl. Now the 2 increased stitches have been worked into the English rib. Insert the marker here. Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit 1 (= 2 stitches increased).

Then repeat ROWS 2-5 onwards (= 4 stitches increased on each repeat).

SHAPING:
Dampen the shawl and lay out carefully in the right shape. Allow it to dry. Repeat this process after each wash.


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START THE PIECE HERE:

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SHAWL - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked back and forth with circular needle so that you have room for all the stitches. Due to the different textures in the shawl, you will need to shape it when you have finished – read SHAPING in the explanations above.

SHAWL:
Cast on 13 stitches with circular needle size 3.5 mm and light old pink. Knit 1 row from the wrong side. The next row is worked as follows:
ROW 1 (= right side): 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased). 
ROW 2 (= wrong side): 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased). 

Work ROWS 1-2 three more times (a total of 4 times) = 29 stitches on needle.

Then work the next row as follows:
ROW 3 (= right side): 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1, * 1 yarn over, knit 2 together, 1 yarn over, knit 1 *, work from *-* a total of 8 times, knit 3 (= 10 stitches increased) = 39 stitches on needle.
ROW 4 (= wrong side): 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased) = 41 stitches on needle. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!

Work ROWS 1-2 a total of 10 times = 81 stitches on needle.

Change to off white and work as follows:
ROW 5: Knit 2 stitches in the first stitch (work in both front and back loops), 1 yarn over, knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased) = 83 stitches.
ROW 6: Knit 2 stitches in first stitch (work in both front and back loops), 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased) = 85 stitches.

ROW 7 (= right side): 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1, * 1 yarn over, knit 2 together, 1 yarn over, knit 1 *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left and knit these 2 stitches (= 29 stitches increased) = 114 stitches on needle.
ROW 8 (= wrong side): 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased) = 116 stitches on needle.

ROW 9: Knit 2 stitches in first stitch (work in both front and back loops), 1 yarn over, knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased) = 118 stitches on needle.
ROW 10: Knit 2 stitches in first stitch (work in both front and back loops), 1 yarn over, knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased) = 120 stitches on needle.

Now work 2-coloured English rib with light old pink and off white as follows from the right side:
Change to light old pink and work ROW 1 of 2-COLOURED ENGLISH RIB – read description above (= 2 stitches increased). * Change to off white and work ROW 2 of 2-COLOURED ENGLISH RIB. Change to light old pink and work ROW 3 of 2-COLOURED ENGLISH RIB (= 2 stitches increased). Change to off white and work ROW 4 of 2-COLOURED ENGLISH RIB. Change to light old pink and work ROW 5 of 2-COLOURED ENGLISH RIB (= 2 stitches increased) *.
Work from *-* until ROWS 2-5 have been worked a total of 8 times in height = 154 stitches on needle. Do not turn the piece; the next row is also worked from the right side.

ROW 11 (= right side): Change to off white and knit all stitches; all the stitches with a yarn over are knitted together with the yarn over. Turn the piece.
ROW 12 (= wrong side): Knit all stitches. Turn the piece.

Change to ice blue and work as follows:
ROW 13: Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 155 stitches on needle.
ROW 14: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 156 stitches on needle.

ROW 15 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit 2, * 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 2 together, 1 yarn over, knit 2 together *, work from *-* until there are 3 stitches left and knit 3 (= 31 stitches increased) = 187 stitches on needle.
ROW 16 (= wrong side): Knit 21, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 188 stitches on needle.

ROW 17: Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 189 stitches on needle.
ROW 18: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 190 stitches on needle.

Change to off white and work as follows:
Work A.1 over 8 stitches, work A.2 until there are 8 stitches left (29 repeats in width), work A.3 over 8 stitches. Work the diagram 1 time in height; there are now 206 stitches on the needle.

Change to blue purple and work as follows:
ROW 19 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 207 stitches on needle.
ROW 20 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 208 stitches on needle.

ROW 21 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1, * 1 yarn over, knit 2 together, 1 yarn over, knit 1 *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left and knit these 2 stitches (= 69 stitches increased) = 277 stitches on needle.
ROW 22 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 278 stitches on needle.

ROW 23 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 279 stitches on needle.
ROW 24 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 280 stitches on needle.

Now work 2-coloured English rib with heather and off white.
Change to heather, work ROW 1 of 2-COLOURED ENGLISH RIB – read description above. * Change to off white and work ROW 2 of 2- COLOURED ENGLISH RIB. Change to heather and work ROW 3 of 2- COLOURED ENGLISH RIB. Change to off white and work ROW 4 of 2- COLOURED ENGLISH RIB. Change to heather and work ROW 5 of 2- COLOURED ENGLISH RIB *.
Work from *-* until ROWS 2-5 have been worked a total of 12 times in height (= 50 stitches increased) = 330 stitches on needle. Do not turn the piece; the next row is also worked from the right side.

Change to off white and work as follows:
ROW 25 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 331 stitches on needle.
ROW 26 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 332 stitches on needle.

ROW 27 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1 * knit 2 together, 1 yarn over *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left and knit these 2 stitches (= 1 stitch increased) = 333 stitches on needle.
ROW 28 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 334 stitches on needle.

ROW 29 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 335 stitches on needle.
ROW 30 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 336 stitches on needle.

Change to light old pink and work ROWS 29-30 ten times (10 ridges where you increase 2 stitches per ridge = 20 stitches increased) = 356 stitches on needle.

Change to off white and work as follows:
ROW 31 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 357 stitches on needle.
ROW 32 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 358 stitches on needle.

ROW 33 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1, * 1 yarn over, knit 2 together *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left and knit these 2 stitches (= 1 stitch increased) = 359 stitches on needle.
ROW 34 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 360 stitches on needle.

ROW 35: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 361 stitches on needle.
ROW 36: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 362 stitches on needle.

Now work 2-coloured English rib with blue purple and ice blue.
Change to blue purple and work ROW 1 of 2-COLOURED ENGLISH RIB – read description above. * Change to ice blue and work ROW 2 of 2- COLOURED ENGLISH RIB. Change to blue purple and work ROW 3 of 2- COLOURED ENGLISH RIB. Change to ice blue and work ROW 4 of 2- COLOURED ENGLISH RIB. Change to blue purple and work ROW 5 of 2- COLOURED ENGLISH RIB *.
Work from *-* until ROWS 2-5 have been worked a total of 8 times in height (34 stitches increased) = 396 stitches on needle.

Change to heather and work as follows:
ROW 37: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 397 stitches on needle.
ROW 38: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 398 stitches on needle.

ROW 39 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit 1, * 1 yarn over, knit 2 together *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left and knit these stitches (= 1 stitch increased) = 399 stitches on needle.
ROW 40 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 400 stitches on needle.

ROW 41: Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased) = 402 stitches on needle.
ROW 42: Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased) = 404 stitches on needle.

Change to light old pink and work as follows:
Work A.4 over 4 stitches, work A.5 until there are 4 stitches left (66 repeats in width), work A.6 over 4 stitches. Work the diagrams 1 time in height, there are now 420 stitches on the needle.

Change to heather and work as follows:
ROW 43: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 421 stitches on needle.
ROW 44: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 422 stitches on needle.

ROW 45 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1, * 1 yarn over, knit 2 together *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left and knit these stitches (= 1 stitch increased) = 423 stitches on needle.
ROW 46 (= wrong side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 424 stitches on needle.

ROW 47: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 425 stitches on needle

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ROW 48: Knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 1 stitch increased) = 426 stitches on the needle.

CASTING OFF:
On the next row from the right side, cast off with an i-cord cast off. It is important that the cast-off edge is loose so that the shawl has a good shape and hangs nicely. You can use a size larger needle for casting off; make sure you work loose stitches. 
Work and cast off as follows: * Knit 2 and then knit twisted together the next 2 stitches. Slip the 3 stitches from the right needle back onto the left needle (in the order they are in) *, work from *-* until all stitches on the left needle have been cast off and you have 3 stitches left on the right needle. Slip these 3 stitches onto the left needle and cast them off in knit. Cut and fasten the strand

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 03.10.2019
Correction: ROW 27 (= right side): Knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit 1 * knit 2 together, 1 yarn over *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left and knit these 2 stitches (= 1 stitch increased) = 333 stitches on needle.

Diagram

symbols = knit from right side, purl from wrong side
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over. There will be a hole.
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch.
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 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.

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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 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 (27)

country flag Dea wrote:

Esiste un video che spieghi la prima parte? SCIALLE: Avviare 13 maglie con i ferri circolari n° 3,5 ed il colore rosa antico chiaro. Lavorare 1 ferro a diritto sul rovescio del lavoro. Lavorare il ferro successivo come segue: FERRO 1 (= diritto del lavoro): 1 maglia gettata, 1 maglia diritto, 1 maglia gettata e lavorare a diritto fino alla fine del ferro (= 2 maglie aumentate). La gettata ad inizio ferro è particolare in un lavoro in piano.

07.05.2019 - 18:33

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Dea. L'istruzione è corretta. Purtroppo un video che spieghi la prima parte dello scialle non è disponibile. Deve fare un gettato, avvolgendo il filo tutto intorno al ferro e poi lavorare 1 m diritto. In questo modo il bordo è meno tirato. Buon lavoro!

07.05.2019 - 19:22

country flag Nina wrote:

ROW 1 (= right side): 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased). ROW 2 (= wrong side): 1 yarn over, knit 1, 1 yarn over and knit to end of row (= 2 stitches increased). It says here that you start with a yarn over. So should I start with Knit 1, 1 yarn over?

02.04.2019 - 13:50

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Nina, sorry, I misread this :) yes right, just start with a yarn over on the right needle, and continue working starting with the first stitch. Happy knitting!

02.04.2019 - 15:30

country flag Nina wrote:

How can you start the needle with a yarn over? That's not possible right?

31.03.2019 - 23:08

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Nina, on row 1 you first work 1 st before 1st yarn over, on row 2 you work 3 sts before 1st yarn over, on row 3 you work 1 stitch before 1st yarn over and on row 4 you work first 4 sts before the decrease and the yarn over. Happy knitting!

01.04.2019 - 14:30

country flag Roberta wrote:

Buongiorno, al ferro 1 - ferro 2 - ferro 7 - ferro 8 il lavoro inizia con una gettata, come si esegue? non ho mai iniziato un lavoro con una gettata. Grazie per la risposta Roberta

30.03.2019 - 12:42

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Roberta, si lavora sempre una maglia diritto ad inizio ferro prima di lavorare il gettato. Buon lavoro!

01.04.2019 - 21:31

country flag Tina wrote:

Finished and took just a month to make - I am an evening knitter :). I used 1101 white, 0100 natural, 2110 light yellow, 8112 iceblue and 6235 greyblue and it turned out really nice, summary and delicate. Thank you for the easy and well understandable instructions - again. Next project is in my head. Best regards from Hamburg

10.03.2019 - 19:50

country flag Kariñe Idigoras wrote:

Sorry, but when you change to ice blue, row 16, you say: "knit 21, 1 yo", where I guess it should be "knit 1, 1 yo" as has been all the time.

23.02.2019 - 01:09

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Karine, The knit 21 is correct, then 1 yarn over and knit to end of row. Happy knitting!

23.02.2019 - 06:44

country flag Babs wrote:

I love it😍

23.01.2019 - 17:32

country flag Tziontzou Flo wrote:

Is there a tutorial or a description of how this is done? : "Do not turn the piece; the next row is also worked from the right side (= 2 stitches increased)." Thanks.

22.01.2019 - 16:07

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Tziontzou, you will find here a video showing how to work English rib with two colours without increases - just work the yarn overs as explained to increase 2 stitches (at the beg + at the end of row). Happy knitting!

23.01.2019 - 08:24

country flag Marie wrote:

Dobrý den , kdy zveřejníte návod ? děkuji , moc pěkné , ráda bych zhotovila pro sebe na jaro

14.01.2019 - 10:49

country flag Pipi wrote:

Por favor, tienen las explicaciones en español? Gracias.

12.01.2019 - 12:16