DROPS Delight
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Knitted shawl in DROPS Delight and DROPS Kid-Silk. The whole piece is worked in garter stitch with short rows.

DROPS 201-24
DROPS Design: Pattern no de-196
Yarn group A + A or C
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SIZE:
Measurements: Height in middle: Approx. 50 cm = 19 3/4”. Length at top: Approx. 176 -192 cm = 67 1/2”-75 1/2” – read INFORMATION ABOUT MEASUREMENTS in the explanations below.

MATERIALS:
DROPS DELIGHT from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
200 g color 19, sunset waves
And use:
DROPS KID-SILK from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
75 g color 06, blue mist

KNITTING GAUGE:
16 stitches in width and 30 rows in height with garter stitch and 1 strand of each quality = 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4”. 1 leaf is approx. 22 cm = 8 3/4” long and approx. 11 cm = 4 3/8” tall measured in middle.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5.5 MM = US 9: length 80 cm = 32”.
The needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, 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 Delight
DROPS Delight
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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

INFORMATION ABOUT MEASUREMENTS:
There are 8 leaves on the 8th/last row of the shawl. As there is no row above, the length of the leaves can be longer than suggested in the pattern. The length of 1 leaf is approx. 22 cm = 8 3/4”, but can be as much as 24 cm = 9 1/2” when bind off on the last row.

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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, working from the bottom point upwards, in rows with different numbers of leaves. You work short rows over one leaf at a time. The whole piece is worked in GARTER STITCH – read description above. You will be using markers, inserted between and in the middle of leaves as you work. The markers sit on the row and follow your work onwards. They make it easier to see where the leaves will be worked.

ROW 1:
Cast on 36 stitches with 1 strand Delight and 1 strand Kid-Silk and circular needle size 5.5 mm = US 9. Then work as follows:

LEAF A: Work diagram A.1, the first row in the diagram is from the wrong side. Work the diagram 1 time in height = 1 leaf.
Row 1 with leaves is now finished (= 1 leaf), do not turn the piece. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE!

In the transition between rows 1 and 2 with leaves, work START-ROW 1.

START-ROW 1:
Cast on 18 new stitches at the end of the row. Turn and knit 18, insert 1 marker here, knit 36. Insert 1 marker here, do not turn the piece, but cast on 18 new stitches at the end of the row. Now you are ready to work row 2 with leaves and there are 72 stitches on the row. Turn the piece.

ROW 2:
LEAF B: Work A.1 over the first 36 stitches on the row. The last row is from the wrong side, insert 1 marker here. Do not turn the piece, the next leaf is worked from here.

LEAF C: Work A.1 over the last 36 stitches on the row. The last row is from the wrong side. Row 2 with leaves is now finished (= 2 leaves), do not turn the piece.

In the transition between rows 2 and 3 with leaves, work START-ROW 2.

START-ROW 2:
Cast on 18 new stitches at the end of the row. Turn and knit 18, insert 1 marker here, knit 72. Insert 1 marker here, do not turn the piece but cast on 18 new stitches at the end of the row. Now row 2 with leaves is finished and there are 108 stitches on the needle. Turn the piece.

ROW 3:
LEAF B: Work A.1 over the first 36 stitches on the row; make sure you have a marker after the first 36 stitches. The last row is from the wrong side, do not turn the piece, the next leaf is worked from here.

LEAF D: Work A.1 over the next 36 stitches on the row; make sure you have a marker after these 36 stitches. The last row is from the wrong side, do not turn the piece, the next leaf is worked from here.
LEAF C: Work A.1 over the last 36 stitches on the row. The last row is from the wrong side. Row 3 with leaves is now finished (= 3 leaves), do not turn the piece.

In the transition between rows 3 and 4 with leaves, work NEW START-ROW.

NEW START-ROW:
Cast on 18 new stitches at the end of the row. Turn and knit 18, insert 1 marker here, knit to end of row, insert 1 new marker here and cast on 18 new stitches at the end of the row. Now you are ready for the next row of leaves. Turn the piece.

ROW 4:
Work LEAF B over the first 36 stitches, LEAF D over the next 72 stitches (= 2 times in width), work LEAF C over the last 36 stitches. Row 4 with leaves is now finished (= 4 leaves), do not turn the piece.

Work NEW START-ROW.

ROW 5: Work LEAF B over the first 36 stitches, LEAF D over the next 108 stitches (= 3 times in width), LEAF C over the last 36 stitches. Row 5 with leaves is now finished (= 5 leaves), do not turn the piece.

Work NEW START-ROW.

ROW 6: Work LEAF B over the first 36 stitches, LEAF D over the next 144 stitches (= 4 times in width), LEAF C over the last 36 stitches. Row 6 with leaves is now finished (= 6 leaves), do not turn the piece.

Work NEW START-ROW.

ROW 7: Work LEAF B over the first 36 stitches, LEAF D over the next 180 stitches (= 5 times in width), LEAF C over the last 36 stitches. Row 7 with leaves is now finished (= 7 leaves), do not turn the piece.

Work NEW START-ROW.

ROW 8: Work LEAF B over the first 36 stitches, LEAF D over the next 216 stitches (= 6 times in width), LEAF C over the last 36 stitches. Row 8 with leaves is now finished (= 8 leaves).

FINISH:
Turn the piece so that the next row is worked from the right side. Knit 1 row over all stitches, turn and bind off loosely with knit on the next row from the wrong side. Cut and fasten the strands.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = knit from wrong side
symbols = knit from right side
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over. Knit the yarn over on the next row to leave a hole
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = rows, with number to show row-number
symbols = shows direction/order leaves are worked (i.e. B, D and C etc)
diagram
diagram
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 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.

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 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.

Click here to see our yarn converter

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.

The yarn converter 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 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 (32)

country flag Anne Margrete Gåsvær wrote:

Hei! Jeg står fast….skjønner ikke noenting. Har strikket to blader og skal begynne med blad C, men skjønner ikke hvordan…….

26.02.2023 - 18:49

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Anne Margrete, du har 36 masker tilbage på pinden og du strikker A.1 over disse 36 masker. God fornøjelse!

07.03.2023 - 15:37

country flag Stela wrote:

I finished the explanation for Start-Row 2 and have 108 stitches. To work Row 3 and begin Leaf B, do I knit 78 stitches and then start Leaf B?

11.02.2023 - 19:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Stela, you can see that in ROW 3 you work 3 different leaves: Leaf B over the first 36 sts, Leaf D over the next 36 sts and Leaf C over the last 36 sts. Happy knitting!

12.02.2023 - 21:02

country flag Alina wrote:

Witam. Mam problem z rozpoczęciem liścia A. Nabieram 36 oczek i przerabiam je na prawo, odwracam robótkę i przerabiam 16 oczek robię narzut i co dalej? Nie mogę rozumieć dalszej części schematu. Proszę o pomoc

25.01.2022 - 13:23

DROPS Design answered:

Witaj Alino, przerabiasz 16 oczek prawych, 1 narzut i 2 o. razem na prawo, obracasz robótkę i teraz przerabiasz na lewej jej stronie: 16 oczek prawych (czyli też nie do końca rzędu). Ta technika to rzędy skrócone, nie przerabiasz wszystkich oczek w rzędzie, tylko jakąś ich część. Zobacz filmy video do tego wzoru dotyczące tej techniki. W razie problemów pisz. Pozdrawiamy!

25.01.2022 - 16:36

country flag Carine M wrote:

Suite à la question posée cet AM, j'ai défait la feuille C et je l'ai retricotée. Il s'avère que la première fois, je n'avais pas tricoté le premier rang de la grille. Le motif était donc inversé. Tout est donc bien reparti. Merci pour ce modèle, il est magnifique. Un peu technique également, ce qui le rend d'autant plus intéressant.

01.01.2022 - 19:56

country flag Carine M wrote:

Bonjour, Lorsque je termine le rang 2, je me trouve au milieu du travail, soit juste entre la feuille B et la feuille C. Pour faire "début de rang 2", il faut que je tricote 36 mailles endroit sur la feuille B pour pouvoir faire les 18 augmentations a la fin du rang n'est-ce pas ?

01.01.2022 - 17:42

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Carine M, à la fin du rang 2 des feuilles, vous avez la feuille A du 1er rang et les feuilles B + C du 2ème rang; à la fin de la feuille C, vous êtes sur l'envers de l'ouvrage, ne tournez pas, et tricotez le DÉBUT DE RANG- 2: en montant 18 m en fin de rang sur l'envers (1ère moitié de la feuille-C du 3ème rang), tricotez 18 mailles (= 1ère feuille C, vu sur l'endroit), tricotez 72 m (jusqu'à la fin du rang), placez 1 marqueur, montez 18 m (= feuille B du 3ème rang), tournez et tricotez le 3ème rang en commençant par la feuille B sur les 18 mailles montées + les 18 mailles suivantes. Bon tricot!

03.01.2022 - 11:26

country flag ADELINA CALCATERRA wrote:

Buongiorno, l'inizio della nuova foglia è sempre con 36 punti a diritto? grazie

16.10.2021 - 15:09

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Adelina, il procedimento è corretto. Buon lavoro!

19.10.2021 - 23:21

country flag Schuckert wrote:

Werden die 75 g Los Silk blauer Nebel nur für die Streifen/ Startreihen verwendet?

02.05.2021 - 19:28

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Schukert, Sie werden das Tuch mit 1 Faden Delight + Kid-Silk (= 2 Fäden zusammen) stricken; die Streifen werden dank der Farben DROPS Delight von selbst gebildet. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

03.05.2021 - 09:17

country flag Paul Zamierowski wrote:

I have given up on this pattern. The directions/ guidance is difficult to understand and VERY unclear. Perhaps the translation. Nonetheless I purchase the required yarn and have given up!

09.09.2020 - 21:02

country flag Paul wrote:

I'm having a difficult time reading the diagram for the shawl. I understand beginning with 36 stitches, butbfrom there I'm lost. Does stitch marker go where the wierd figure is? What happens to the blank blocks for the leaf in diagram A. There needs to better explanation please.

08.09.2020 - 12:14

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Paul, you don't use any marker by the first row/first leaf (= leaf-A, row 1). At the end of the leaf, you will cast on 18 sts at the end of the leaf (= after the 36 sts on needle), then turn, work 18 sts (= the new sts), insert 1 marker, work 36 sts (= leaf), insert a markercast on 18 sts (= next leaf, 2nd row), turn and work now the first leaf - B on row 2 over the first 36 sts. etc.. this video shows for another pattern how to work this kind of leaf (make sure to follow the diagram to this pattern, ie including k2 tog/yo to get the lace pattern. Happy knitting!

08.09.2020 - 12:51

country flag Andrea Hennegriff wrote:

Guten Tag, ich hätte eine Frage gleich zum Anfang. Wenn ich Blatt A gestrickt habe, dann habe ich noch 18 Maschen auf der Nadel. Wenn ich dann weiter stricke nach Anleing habe ich nach Startreihe 1 dann insgesamt 54 Maschen auf dern Nadel. Wenn ich dann das Blatt B weiter nach Anleitung stricke fehlen mir dann ja 18 Maschen für das Blatt. Was habe ich denn falsch verstanden bzw. wo nehme ich die fehlenen 18 Maschen her?

03.05.2020 - 12:40

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Hennegriff, nach 1. Streifen haben Sie 1 Blatt (Blatt-A) + 18 neuen Maschen beideseitig = 72 Maschen auf der Nadel (siehe START-REIHE-1); dann stricken Sie 2. Streifen: Blatt B über die ersten 36 Maschen, Blatt C über die nächsten 36 Reihen. Dann stricken Sie START-REIHE-2 = 108 M. Und jetzt 3. Reihe : Blatt B, Blatt D, Blatt C, NEUE START REIHE = (18 M beidseitig anschlagen). Und so weiter stricken. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

04.05.2020 - 12:45