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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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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 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
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 calculator?
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.
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 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.
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 tension/gauge 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 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
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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DROPS Lace Socks in Alpaca
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Gauge: 23 sts x 30 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm Pattern: See the charts. The pattern is seen from the right side. Sock: Cast on 49-49-57 sts on double-pointed needles; join and place a marker at the join (the marker is the center back). Knit 2 rows (stockinette st) then knit next row as follows: Pattern 1A (= 5 sts), Pattern 1B over the following 40-40-48 sts and Pattern 1C (= 4 sts). Continue the pattern as established until Pattern 1 has been knit 1 time (24 rows) – the piece measures approx. 9 cm. Keep the first 12-12-16 sts on needle, put the following 25 sts on a st holder (= top of foot) and keep the last 12-12-16 sts on needles = 24-24-32 sts for heel. Knit stockinette st back and forth over heel sts for 5-5.5-6 cm, then place a marker – measure the foot length from here. Now shape heel as follows: 1st row (= right side): knit to last 7-7-9 sts, slip the next st, K 1, psso, turn the work. 2nd row (= wrong side): knit to last 7-7-9 sts, slip the next st, P 1, psso, turn the work. 3rd row: knit to last 6-6-8 sts, slip the next st, K 1, psso, turn the work. 4th row: knit to last 6-6-8 sts, slip the next st, P 1, psso, turn the work. Continue to work short rows in the same manner, with 1 st less at end of row, until 12-12-16 sts remain on needles. Now pick up 12-12-14 sts at each side of heel and put the 25 sts from st holder back on needles = 61-61-69 sts. Join and continue in stockinette st and the 25 sts for top of foot in Lace pattern as follows: Sizes 35/37 + 38/40: knit Pattern 2. Size 42/44: knit Pattern 1A (= 5 sts), Pattern 1B over the following 16 sts and Pattern 1C (= 4 sts). See that the pattern follows the previous pattern. At the same time dec at each side as follows: twist and K tog the last 2 sts before the lace pattern, and K tog the first 2 sts after the lace pattern. Dec in this manner every other row a total of 7-5-7 times = 47-51-55 sts. Continue in stockinette st and lace pattern as established on these sts. When the piece measures 18-20-23 cm from the marker on heel, knit 1 row (stockinette st) over all sts, and dec to 46-50-54 sts. Now put a marker at each side (23-25-27 sts between st holders). Toe shaping: Now knit stockinette st, and dec as follows at each side of both markers: K 2 tog, marker, twist and K 2 tog. Dec in this manner at each side of each marker every other row a total of 3 times and then every row a total of 7 times = 6-10-14 sts remain on needles. On the next row, K 2 tog around row. Cut yarn and fasten and pull through the remaining sts, pull tight and fasten yarn neatly. Crocheted edge: Crochet as follows around cast-on edge: 1 sc in first st, * ch 4, 1 sc in 2nd ch, skip over approx. 1 cm, 1 sc in the next st *, repeat * - * around entire top edge of sock, finish with 1 sl st in first sc at the beginning of row. |
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Comments / Questions (25)
Petra wrote:
Liebes Drops Team \r\nDrops 90-4 Beispiel Größe 35/37 bzw. 38/40\r\nWenn ich im Muster vorn 25 Maschen und im Rück bzw. Fersenbereich mit 24 Maschen arbeite stimmt doch das Muster nicht mehr. Die Socken haben doch keine Naht hinten. Oder habe ich da einen Denkfehler ? Und was heißt der Satz. ,,Die R. hinten in der Mitte an.,, \r\nÜber eine Antwort würde ich mich sehr freuen. Das Muster gefällt mir sehr gut.\r\nVielen lieben Dank
12.08.2021 - 22:14DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Petra, Die R. hinten in der Mitte an bedeutet, daß die Runden in der hinteren Mitte anfangen und dann stricken Sie im Muster wie beschrieben, Fersen = 12 ersten M (= M.1A = 5 M + 7 Maschen M.1B) und die letzten 12 M der Runde = die Letzte M.1B + M.1C) = es bleiben 25 Maschen, über diese Maschen stricken Sie später M.2. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
13.08.2021 - 07:54Elisabeth Price wrote:
Ich muss ja die Drops Camelia ersetzen mit z.b.Alpaca. Da aber nicht angegeben ist, für wie vielfädig (2 oder 4) ich suchen muss, bitte ich Sie höflich mir das mitzuteilen. Besten Dank, Elisabeth
19.05.2021 - 14:09DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Frau Price, hier sollen Sie eine Wolle der Garngruppe A benutzen; Wenn Sie die Socken etwas robuster stricken möchten, benutzen Sie am liebsten DROPS Fabel. Hier lesen Sie mehr über Garnalternativen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
19.05.2021 - 15:52Louise wrote:
Bonjour, dans la bordure au crochet, je ne comprends pas ce que veut dire "sauter un cm". Pouvez-vous m'expliquer ce qu'il faut sauter s'il vous plaît ? Merci d'avance !
03.06.2020 - 08:12DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Louise, vous sautez 1 cm après avoir fait le picot (= 4 ml, 1 ms dans la 2ème ml) et avant la maille serrée suivante, vous devez donc avoir 1 cm entre chaque maille serrée. Bon crochet!
03.06.2020 - 11:27Camilla Lauridsen wrote:
I'm very sorry, I tried and still fail to understand. Can you explain step by step? Where does B start for the repititions over the 40 stitches and where does B end?
21.04.2020 - 16:00DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Lauridsen, adding a marker between each diagram might help you to vizualize how to do diagrams. on 5th round, work: K3, slip 1 as if to K, knit the last st in A together with the first stitch in B, psso (= this is now the last st in A), YO (= this is now the first st in next B), *continue B with: K5, YO, slip 1, knit last st in B together with first st next B, psso (= this is now the last st 1st B), YO* repeat from *-* a total of 4 times, then work last B as before but end with K5, YO, slip 1, knit the last st last B together with first st C, psso (= this is now the last st in last B), YO (= this is now the first stitch C), K3. Happy knitting!
21.04.2020 - 16:16Camilla Lauridsen wrote:
I don't understand what to do in the 5th row of M1. Can you please explain?
21.04.2020 - 14:33DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Lauridsen, on 5th row work the last 2 sts in A together with the first stitch in B, the 2nd yarn over is now the first stitch in B. Work the last 2 sts in B together with the first stitch next B / C - the yarn over is now the first stitch next B/C. Hope this helps, happy knitting!
21.04.2020 - 14:40Danygarson wrote:
Hello toujours dans vos modèles car ils sont super traduise-riez -vous un modèle russe trop beau car je ni arrive pas ou plutôt ,les signes , il y a trop de lexiques et pas juste en plus ou encore me mettre en relation avec une personne qui tricote et puisse traduire en français du russe merci a vous je me régale entre les gants et les chaussettes pour mes petites fille qui on déjà24 ans merci merci
21.01.2020 - 15:53DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Garson et merci. Pour toute aide de ce type, vou pouvez vous adresser à un forum tricot où on pourra fort probablement vous aider. Bon tricot!
22.01.2020 - 07:45Sdds wrote:
White Belgian inspired beer. Refreshing with aromas of citrus and coriander, Léonne is unfiltered, which imparts the taste of yeast and wheat proteins left suspended in the beer. This is also what gives it its texture and side buckled as the elusive ghost ship that serves as emblem.
23.12.2019 - 17:11Danygarson wrote:
Modèle 90-4 rang 5 soit en faisant au debut du rg 3 end 1 j 1 sd 5 end et 1 j ss et on reprend 2 emble 1 j 5 end 1 j 1 ss etc....pouvez vous le confirmer ou?
20.12.2019 - 18:05DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Danygarson, au rang 5 de M.1, vous tricotez les 2 dernières mailles de A avec la première m de B (= le jeté est maintenant la première m de B), puis vous tricotez les 2 dernières mailles de C avec la 1ère m du B suivant (de C en fin de tour), le jeté après le surjet double est la première m du B suivant/de C. Bon tricot!
02.01.2020 - 09:07Danygarson wrote:
Hello bonsoir je n'avais pas vu sous le diagramme j'ai fais photo copie et faible en ancre donc insignifiant veuillez m'excuser
12.12.2019 - 17:58Danygarson wrote:
M1A (= 5 mailles), M 1B sur les 40-40-48 mailles suivantes et M1C (= 4 mailles). j,ai en français mais je ne sais commencer le tricot du 3em rang ce sont des m .endroit ? désolée je suis mais les 5 et 4 on fait quoi comme point faut-il faire le début du motif une endroit un jeté glisser etc...?merci ceci dit j'adore vos modèles
12.12.2019 - 16:06DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Danygarson, ces informations à propos des diagrammes devraient vous aider à bien comprendre comment les lire. Il vous suffira ensuite simplement de suivre les symboles indiqués dans ces diagrammes. Bon tricot!
12.12.2019 - 16:43