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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 Belle uni colour 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen 3.05 $ /50g Order |
Clicking the ORDER button will redirect you to Wool Warehouse Direct Ltd website
The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!
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All measurements in charts are in cm.
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Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.
These step-by-step tutorials might also help you:
Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?
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
How do I know how many balls of yarn I need?
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.
Can I use a different yarn than what the pattern suggests?
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?
What are the yarn groups?
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.
How do I use the yarn converter?
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.
Why do you show discontinued yarns in the patterns?
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.
What size should I knit?
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
Why do I get the wrong knitting tension with the suggested needle size?
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
Why is the pattern worked top-down?
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.
How do I work according to a knitting diagram?
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
How do I work according to a crochet diagram?
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
How do I work several diagrams simultaneously on the same row/round?
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
Why are the sleeves shorter in larger sizes?
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.
Where on the garment is the length measured?
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
What is a repeat?
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.
Why does the piece start with more chain stitches than it’s worked with?
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.
Why increase before the rib edge when the piece is worked top-down?
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.
Why increase in the cast-off edge?
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)
How do I increase/decrease on every 3rd and 4th row/round alternately?
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
How can I work a jacket in the round instead of back and forth?
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
Can I work a jumper back and forth instead of in the round?
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?
Why is the pattern slightly different than what I see in the photo?
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!
How do I make a women’s size garment into a men’s size one?
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.
How do I prevent a hairy garment from shedding?
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.
Why does my garment pill?
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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Knitted top with raglan in DROPS Belle. Piece is knitted top down with lace pattern. Size: S - XXXL
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---------------------------------------------------------- EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN: ---------------------------------------------------------- GARTER STITCH (worked in the round): 1 ridge vertically = 2 rounds, i.e. knit 1 round and purl 1 round. PATTERN: See diagrams A.1 and A.2. INCREASE TIP (applies to sides of body): Work until 2 stitches remain before marker thread, 1 yarn over, knit 4 (marker thread is in the middle of these stitches), 1 yarn over. On next round knit yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. Then work the new stitches in stockinette stitch. BIND-OFF TIP: To avoid a tight bind-off edge you may use a larger needle. If this also is too tight, make 1 yarn over after approx. every 4th stitch, bind off these as regular stitches. ---------------------------------------------------------- START THE PIECE HERE: ---------------------------------------------------------- TOP - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE: Neck edge and yoke are worked in the round on circular needle, top down. Now divide yoke for body and sleeves. Body is worked in the round on circular needle, top down. NECK EDGE: Cast on 102-102-102-120-120-120 stitches on circular needle size 3 mm = US 2,5 with Belle. Work 2 ridges in GARTER STITCH - see explanation above. Switch to circular needle size 4 mm = US 6. YOKE: Begin round in transition between left shoulder and back piece. Work pattern as follows: * Knit 1, A.1a (= 4 stitches), A.1b over the next 18-18-18-27-27-27 stitches (2-2-2-3-3-3 repetitions of 9 stitches), A.1c (= 6 stitches), knit 2, A.2 (= 19 stitches), knit 1 *, work from *-* 2 times. Work and increase as shown in diagram, when A.1 and A.2 have been worked one time vertically, continue pattern and increases the same way. Increase 8 stitches every other round, work stitches in pattern. Increase every other round 22-25-28-32-35-38 times in total. After all increases are done there are 278-302-326-376-400-424 stitches on needle. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE! Work next round as follows (start this round 2-3-3-1-3-5 stitches before end of previous round): Work the first 78-86-92-105-115-125 stitches as before (without increases), work in garter stitch over the next 61-65-71-83-85-87 stitches, work the next 78-86-92-105-115-125 stitches as before (without increases), work in garter stitch over the last 61-65-71-83-85-87 stitches. Continue like this until 2 ridges have been worked (= 4 rounds). Work next round as follows: Knit the first 78-86-92-105-115-125 stitches (= back piece), bind off the next 61-65-71-83-85-87 stitches, knit the next 78-86-92-105-115-125 stitches (= front piece), bind off the last 61-65-71-83-85-87 stitches. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! BODY: Work the first 78-86-92-105-115-125 stitches in stockinette stitches, cast on 6-6-8-8-10-12 new stitches, work 78-86-92-105-115-125 stitches in stockinette stitch, cast on 6-6-8-8-10-12 new stitches, and work in the round = 168-184-200-226-250-274 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch, but over the new 6-6-8-8-10-12 stitches in each side work 2 ridges, before continuing with stockinette stitch over all stitches. Insert 1 marker thread in each side, in the middle of the new stitches that were cast on. When piece measures 4 cm = 1½", increase 1 stitch on each side of marker threads in each side - read INCREASE TIP. Repeat increase every 3 cm = 1⅛" 5 times in total = 188-204-220-246-270-294 stitches. When piece measures 19-19-19-18-18-17 cm = 7½"-7½"-7½"-7"-7"-6¾" from division, work 2 ridges over all stitches, then bind off - READ BIND-OFF TIP. |
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Comments / Questions (59)
Eimante wrote:
But the pattern shows 17 rounds of increase (the black ovals). Another 15 I creases are missing, or am I reading the increase tip incorrectly?
09.07.2024 - 20:15DROPS Design answered:
Dear Eimante, "Work and increase as shown in diagram, when A.1 and A.2 have been worked one time vertically, continue pattern and increases the same way." So you continue increasing 8 stitches every other round, by increasing at the edges of the charts, just as before, then continue with the hole pattern in the middle (the new one over the old one, aligned) and work the rib in between as before, adding more purl stitches before the increases. Happy knitting!
15.07.2024 - 00:24Eimante wrote:
Hello, do I start increasing 8 stitches every second row after I finish all the A1 and A2 pattern? Also, the increase that is done 32 times, is it 32 stitches added to make 376 stitches total in the yoke? Thank you!
03.07.2024 - 21:22DROPS Design answered:
Dear Eimante, you start increasing 8 sts from 1st row in A.1a/A.1c and A.2 (black ovals in diagram); and continue working pattern and increasing on every other round until you have increased a total of 32 times - there were 120 sts + 8 sts x 32 times = 376 stitches. Happy knitting!
04.07.2024 - 08:59Lisbeth Kaas Ambrosen wrote:
Lengden ble noe kort - garnmengde stemte til den korte lengde. Valgte å strikke i enkeltmasker i overgang i kontrastfarge frem til ønsket lengde . Veldig fornøyd med det endelige resultat
26.04.2024 - 14:07Karin Westman wrote:
Längden efter delningen av arbetet står det 20cm gör 4 varv rätstickning avmaska sedan det kan väl inte stämma
26.02.2023 - 21:32DROPS Design answered:
Hei Karin. Hva mener du ikke stemmer? Etter delingen strikkes det 19-19-19-18-18-17 cm og deretter strikkes det 4 omganger (1 omgang rett, 1 omgang vrang, 1 omgang rett og 1 omgang vrang), før det felles det av. mvh DROPS Design
06.03.2023 - 11:18Eryn wrote:
Hey! may i know what the measurements of the final sizes are? i’m not sure where i can find it
20.11.2022 - 10:47DROPS Design answered:
Dear Eryn, you can see all measurements in cm for the garment in the measurements schematic under the pattern instructions; see here how to interpret it: https://www.garnstudio.com/lesson.php?id=24&cid=19. Happy knitting!
21.11.2022 - 00:49Cornelia wrote:
Zu Beginn heißt es bei der Beschreibung: von *_* noch 2x wiederholen. Muss es nicht heißen: noch 1x wiederholen?
03.08.2022 - 21:43DROPS Design answered:
Dear Cornelia, man soll von *-* insgesamt 2 Mal wiederholen, d.h. zuerst einmal von *-* stricken dann noch einmal von *- * stricken. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
04.08.2022 - 08:10Maite wrote:
I’m a total beginner and am having some doubts about how to get started. After doing the neck edge, do I work the first round (with A12, A12, etc) without the yarn overs, K2Tog and Slip, K, PSSO? So just K and P? Or do I jump right in and follow the pattern with the YO, and other diagram explanations? I’m confused by the “when A1 and A2 have been worked 1 time vertically” Thanks for your help, I can’t wait to give this pattern a go!
20.07.2022 - 18:29DROPS Design answered:
Dear Maite, after first 2 rounds in garter st. (= neck edge) you change needle to size 4 and start working pattern: * Knit 1, A.1a (= 4 sts), A.1b over the next 18-18-18-27-27-27 sts (2-2-2-3-3-3 repetitions of 9 sts), A.1c (= 6 sts), knit 2, A.2 (= 19 sts), knit 1 *, work from *-* 2 times. Continue in this pattern layout, till you work all rows from diagram (= 1 pattern repeat vertically). At this point you should have 278-302-326-376-400-424 sts on the needle (depending on which size you are knitting). Everything you need is shown in the diagram, just follow it! Happy knitting!
20.07.2022 - 20:31Jutta wrote:
In A1a in runde 12(6.Rückrunde) beginnt die Runde mit 3 rechten Maschen. In A1c endet sie aber mit 1 linken M und der mustersatz A2 hat auch am Anfang u d Ende eine linke Masche. Muss in A1a auch am Anfang eine linke Masche hin?
21.06.2022 - 18:04DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Jutta, ja genau, es sollte 1 Masche links hier sein, eine Korrektur erfolgt, danke für den Hinweis. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
22.06.2022 - 08:06Jutta wrote:
Hallo, muss man den Umschlag links oder rechts verschränkt stricken. Da steht nur: in der nächsten Reihe verschränkt stricken
21.06.2022 - 12:41DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Jutta, meinen Sie die Umschläge in A.1? Die stricken Sie entweder rechts oder links, je nach der nächsten Runde im Diagram, aber immer verschränkt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
21.06.2022 - 13:56Marie Christine BARBE wrote:
Une fois les augmentations faites, je souhaiterais savoir pourquoi on doit récupérer 2 mailles du rang précédent pour tricoter les 78 mailles. Merci d’ avance Marie Christine Barbe
25.05.2022 - 14:21DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Barbe, pour que le raglan tombe là où on le souhaite, on va décaler le tour de la division. Bon tricot!
25.05.2022 - 16:25