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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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Knitted Pullover in DROPS Angora-Tweed or DROPS Puna or DROPS Soft Tweed
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Gauge: 22 sts x 30 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm Garter st, when knitting flat: Knit all sts, all rows. Garter st, when knitting in the round: *Rnd 1, knit. Rnd 2, purl.* Repeat from * - *. Pattern: See charts. The pattern is seen from the right side. Knitting tips for armhole shaping: Dec 1 st from right side as follows: P tog the st to be decreased with the first of the P 3 sts. Dec 1 st from wrong side as follows: K tog the st to be decreased with the first of the K 3 sts. Front: Cast on 136-146-156 sts. Establish pattern on the first row (right side) as follows: K 1 (edge st knit in garter st throughout), K 1, 33-38-43 sts of Pattern 3, Pattern 4 (16 sts), Pattern 1 (34 sts), Pattern 4, 33-38-43 sts of Pattern 3, K 1, K 1 (edge st knit in garter st throughout). Continue with pattern as established – after Pattern 1 is complete repeat Pattern 2 over the center 34 sts. When the piece measures 32-33-35 cm bind off 8-8-8 sts at each side for armhole. Dec 1 st for armhole inside the 7 sts at edge (P 2, K 2, P 3) 5-10-15 times every other row - see knitting tips. After armhole shaping is complete there are 110-110-110 sts on needles. Continue in pattern until piece measures approx. 42/44-44/46-46/48 cm - adjust so you end after one of the arrows in Pattern 2. Put 8 sts at center front on a st holder for the neck = 51-51-51 sts each side. Knit the next row as follows (from neck edge): P 2, 6 sts continue the cables in Pattern 4, P 2 tog, P 1, P 2 tog, Pattern 4 and the remaining sts in Pattern 3 = 49 sts each side. Continue with pattern - at the same time dec 1 st for the neck inside the 11 sts at neck edge (P 2, 6 sts cable, P 3) 6-6-6 times every row, then 12-12-12 times every other row - see knitting tips = 31-31-31 sts remain on each shoulder. When the piece measures approx. 54-56-58 cm dec 4 sts over cables in Pattern 4 by K 3 tog across the 6 sts of the cable = 27 sts. On the next row bind off the remaining sts. Back: Cast on 112-122-132 sts and establish pattern on first row (right side) as follows: K 1 (edge st knit in garter st throughout), K 1, 108-118-128 sts in Pattern 3, K 1, K 1 (edge st knit in garter st throughout). Knit in pattern as established until the piece measures 32-33-35 cm then shape armholes as on front = 86-86-86 sts. When the piece measures approx. 52-54-56 cm bind off the center 28-28-28 sts for the neck. Bind off 2 sts at each neck edge on the next row = 27-27-27 sts remain on shoulder. When the piece measures 54-56-58 cm bind off all sts. Sleeve: Cast on 55-55-55 sts on double-pointed needles; join and place a marker at the join. Knit Pattern 3 over all sts. When the piece measures 6 cm inc 1 st each side of marker (make incs at each side of a K 2): 20-20-20 times alternately every 6th and 7th rows = 95-95-95 sts. When the piece measures 51-51-49 cm bind off 4 sts each side of marker and knit the rest back and forth on needles. Bind off for sleeve cap at each side every other row: 2 sts 4-3-1 times, 1 st 5-9-17 times, 2 sts 4-3-1 times and 3 sts 2-2-2 times. Bind off, the piece measures approx. 62-63-64 cm. Assembly: Sew shoulder seams - see that the ribs match up. Pick up around the neck on double-pointed needles as follows: 32 sts over back, 28 sts along each side of front neck + 8 sts from st holder at center front = 96 sts. Knit the 6 sts at center front continuing Pattern 4 (cable), each side the cable P 4, the remaining sts knit in Pattern 3 - see that the pattern matches the sts on the back. After 1 row dec the P 4 each side of cables to P 3. Continue with pattern over all sts. When collar measures approx. 12 cm dec 3 sts over cables at center front by K 2 tog across the 6 sts of the cable. On the next row bind off all sts in pattern. Sew side seams using edge sts as seam allowance. Sew in sleeves inside 2 edge sts on Body. |
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Comments / Questions (37)
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14.04.2024 - 11:38When knitting the pattern, on flat, does row always start from the right hand side or do you knit the second and every following second row from the left hand side of the pattern? Thank you
13.04.2024 - 21:50DROPS Design answered:
Dear Allison, the diagrams always show the pattern as you would see it from looking at it at the right side. So, when knitting on th eround, they always read from right to left, and from the bottom up, when knitting flat, they read right side rows from right to left, wrong side rows from left to right (unless the pattern sepcifically tells you otherwise). Happy Knitting!
14.04.2024 - 07:16Vill sticka tröjan Keep it Together ,men jag vill sticka i ett bomullsgarn.Tacksam på olika förslag på garn som skulle passa Med vänlig hälsning, Annica
30.09.2023 - 15:25DROPS Design answered:
Hej Annica. Du kan sticka detta mönster i alla garn från garngrupp B. Om du vill sticka i ett 100% bomullsgarn så blir det då DROPS Muskat. Kom bara ihåg att beräkna riktig garnåtgång om du byter till ett annat garn (använd gärna vår garnkalkylator). Mvh DROPS Design
03.10.2023 - 14:02Goedendag, Ik moet nu beginnen met het afkanten voor de mouwen. De 8 steken aan beide zijden dat begrijp ik wel, maar ik begrijp niet hoe ik de rest nu moet afkanten. Er staat: Kant bij een hoogte van 32-33-35 cm aan weerszijden 8-8-8 st af voor het armsgat. Kant daarna 5-10-15 keer 1 st af voor het armsgat binnen 7 st (dwz 2 st av, 2 st r, 3 st av) in iedere 2e nld - . Het 10x1 steek binnen 7 steken begrijp ik niet helemaal. Misschien kunt u het wat duidelijker verwoorden?
05.10.2022 - 14:57DROPS Design answered:
Dag Marlies,
De 5-10-15 keer refereert naar de maten, dus als je de kleinste maar breit, minder je 5 keer, enzovoort. Het minderen binnen 7 steken houdt in dat je eerst 7 steken breit en dan mindert. Of als je aan het eind van de naald bent, zorgt dat je 7 steken over hebt na het minderen.
08.10.2022 - 16:47Vad menas med att ”Vidare avm det 1 m för ärmhål på insidan av 7 m (dvs 2 am, 2 rm, 3 am) 5-10-15 ggr ”?
16.01.2022 - 20:44Can you please clarify how to do the decreases on the sides of the neckline on the front? Do I keep the 11 sts which include cabling intact and do all decreases 'outside' these stitches? Also, if I decrease on WS by K3 together this affects the total number of stitches decreased in the 6 rows of decrease, so I would have decreased by 9 sts not 6. Is this correct? If so, I should not need to decrease by 1st in every other row for 12 rows to reach the required number of sts.
17.12.2021 - 21:43DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs McHugh, decrease as explained under "knitting tips for armhole shaping" which are the same tips as for neckline, ie decrease the 11th st towards neckline by purling this stitch + the next/previous 2 sts together from RS and by knitting this stitch + the next/previous 2 sts together from WS. You decrease first 6 times on every row (P3 tog from RS/K3 tog from WS) then 12 times on every other row (= on every row from RS). Happy knitting!
20.12.2021 - 07:06Hi, I can\'t find the \'knitting tips\' referenced in the pattern to help with decreasing 12 sts along the neck edge on the front. The only knitting tips in the pattern refer to decreasing for the armhole shaping. Should these 12 sts be decreased within the first 11 sts as happened when I was decreasing the first 6 stitches, but every in second/other row?
17.12.2021 - 11:20DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs McHugh, you will decrease for neck as you did for armhole, this means either with P2 tog inside the 11 first/last sts (= P2, K6 cable, P3) a total of 6 times on every row (from WS decrease by K 3 tog) then a total of 12 times on every other row. Can this help?
17.12.2021 - 13:15Danke für die Aufklärung! Trotzdem verstehe ich die Anleitung nicht: Die nächste Ndl so stricken (vom Hals): 2 li, 6 M werden wie den Zopf bei M.4 gestrickt, 2 M li zusammen, ...Bis hier ist klar, da habe ich bereits 1M abgenommen,aber der Rest? ...1 li, 2 M li zusammen, M.4 und danach die restlichen M in M.3 stricken ...Dann habe ich bereits 2M abgenommen und soll nochmals 1 abnehmen?
24.11.2021 - 16:51DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Helena, ja genau bei der 1. Reihe vom Halsauschnitt werden so 2 Maschen abgenommen aber dann werden Sie nur 1 M innerhalb 11 M zuerst 6 Mal in jeder Reihe dann 12 Mal in jeder 2. Reihe abnehmen = 51 M - 2 = 49 M - 6 -12 = 31 M übrig für den Schulter. Viel Spaß beims tricken!
25.11.2021 - 08:43Guten Tag Ich verstehe das Abketten beim Kragen nicht. Innerhalb der 11M, aber da mache ich doch den Zopf? Sind Abnahmen statt Abketten gemeint? Und weshalb steht da nach dem Zopf nochmals M4?
24.11.2021 - 12:25DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Helena, ja stimmt, hier wird es abgenommen und nicht abgekettet - Zopf M.4 folgt den Halszauschnitt (siehe 3.Foto), deshalb wird es innerhalb 11 M abgenommen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
24.11.2021 - 15:47Merci pour votre réponse, mais on les fait comment? 2 mailles ensemble ou surjet et pour chacun des cotés (droite et gauche) pour que les diminutions soient bien orientées? Vous dites qu'il y a une correction pour ce patron on la retrouve ou?
26.02.2020 - 14:30DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Fournier, sur l'endroit, vous tricotez ensemble à l'envers la maille à diminuer avec la dernière (début de rang)/première (fin de rang) des 3 mailles envers. La correction se trouve en rouge à la fin des explications. Bon tricot!
26.02.2020 - 15:01