DROPS Fabel
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75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
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DROPS 146-40
DROPS design: Pattern no fa-236
Yarn group A
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Size: 35/37 - 38/40 - 41/43
Foot length: 22 - 24 - 27 cm
Sock height: approx. 8 - 9 - 10 cm

Materials:
DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio
50-50-100 g colour no 100, off white

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 mm - or size needed to get 26 sts x 34 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

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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 Fabel
DROPS Fabel
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2. Diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from RS.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st by making 1 YO. On next round K YO twisted to avoid holes.

HEEL DECREASE (worked in stocking st):
Row 1 (= RS): Work until 10-11-11 sts remain, slip next st as if to K, K 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 2 (= WS): Work until 10-11-11 sts remain, slip next st as if to P, P 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 3 (= RS): Work until 9-10-10 sts remain, slip next st as if to K, K 1, psso, turn piece.
Row 4 (= WS): Work until 9-10-10 sts remain, slip next st as if to P, P 1, psso, turn piece.
Continue dec like this with 1 st less before every dec until there are 15-15-17 sts on needle.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec on each side of sts on top of foot as follows:
Beg 3 sts before A.2 (after heel) and K 3 sts twisted tog, i.e. insert right needle through back loop of sts in all the next 3 sts = 2 sts dec. After A.2 (next time A.2 is worked, i.e. before heel) K 3 tog (not twisted) = 2 sts dec.
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SOCK:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Rounds beg = mid back. Cast on 59-59-63 sts on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm with Fabel. K 1 round. Work next round as follows: Work A.1 (= 5 sts) over the first 20 sts, P 1, * K 2, P 2 *, repeat from *-* 5-5-6 times in total, K 2, P 1 and finish with A.1 (= 5 sts) over the remaining 15 sts. Continue pattern and rib like this until piece measures approx. 2½ cm – adjust so that last round is round 2, 4, 6 or 8 in A.1. Then work as follows:
ROUND 1: Continue A.1 over the first 20 sts, work A.2 (= 7 sts), work in stocking st over the next 10-10-14 sts AT THE SAME TIME inc 2-4-4 sts evenly over these, work A.2 (= 7 sts) and continue A.1 over the remaining 15 sts = 61-63-67 sts.
ROUND 2: Continue A.1 over the first 20 sts, inc 1 st – READ INCREASE TIP, work A.2, work in stocking st over the next 12-14-18 sts, work A.2, inc 1 st and continue A.1 over the remaining 15 sts = 63-65-69 sts – NOTE: Work the inc sts in stocking st.
ROUND 3: Continue A.1 over the first 20 sts, work the next 28-30-34 sts as before, then slip these 28-30-34 sts on a stitch holder (= on top of foot), continue A.1 over the remaining 15 sts (= 35 sts remain on needle).
Insert 1 marker, now measure piece from here!
Now continue A.1 back and forth over the 35 sts on needle for heel (all cables are done from RS). When heel measures 8-9-10 cm from marker, adjust no of sts on next row from WS as follows:
Size 35/37: Dec 2 sts evenly
Size 38/40: There are no inc/dec in this size
Size 41/43: Inc 2 sts evenly
= 33-35-37 sts on heel. Insert 1 new marker, now measure piece from here!
Work HEEL DECREASE - see explanation above - (work all heel sts in stocking st). After heel decrease, knit up 21-23-26 sts on each side of heel - knit up inside outermost st on each side of heel sts and slip the 28-30-34 sts from stitch holder back on needle = 85-91-103 sts. Continue pattern on top of foot as before, work the sts under foot in stocking st. AT THE SAME TIME on 1st round work the 3 sts before A.2 (i.e. after heel) tog and the 3 sts after A.2 (i.e. before heel) tog – READ DECREASE TIP (= 4 sts dec). Repeat this dec every other round 5-5-6 more times (= 6-6-7 dec in total). Then continue dec on each side of foot by K the 2 sts before A.2 twisted tog and K the 2 sts after A.2 tog (= 2 sts dec). Repeat this dec every other round 5-6-7 more times (= 6-7-8 dec in total) = 49-53-59 sts. Continue to work until piece measures 18-20-23 cm from marker on heel (approx. 4 cm remain in all sizes until finished measurements). Then work in stocking st in the round over all sts. Insert 1 marker in each side so that there are 24-26-30 sts on top of foot and 25-27-29 sts under foot. Now dec for toe on each side of both markers as follows: Work until 3 sts remain before marker: K 2 tog, K 2 (marker is between these sts), K 2 twisted tog - repeat dec in each side every other round 3 more times (= 4 dec in total) and then every round a total of 6-7-8 times = 9-9-11 sts remain on needle. Cut the thread and pull it through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten.


Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
symbols = slip 2 sts on cable needle behind piece, K 1, K 2 from cable needle
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 is only meant as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn calculator, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the calculator will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be calculated separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn calculator, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn calculator will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a tension/gauge swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder closest to the neckline, and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (16)

country flag Thorel wrote:

Il n'est pas noté comment faire les Augmentations après le TOUR2 alors qu'il est écrit "Voir AUGMENTATIONS "

26.09.2021 - 14:44

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Thorel, merci pour votre retour, cette partie manquante a été ajoutée: pour augmenter 1 maille, on va faire 1 jeté, puis tricoter le jeté torse à l'endroit au tour suivant. Bon tricot!

27.09.2021 - 08:31

country flag KARIN NEUMANN wrote:

Vielen Dank, ja, jetzt versteh ich, dass der Faden neu angeschlagen wird, war in der Anleitung nicht ersichtlich. ..Jetzt funktioniert's

24.09.2018 - 15:37

country flag Karin Neumann wrote:

Hallo liebes Team, die Zöpfe an der Ferse immer nur in Hinreihen verzopfen, geht aber nicht, weil der Rundenbeginn =hintere Mitte,bei Hin- u Rückreihen ist somit nur ein Teil verzopft, der Rundenbeginn müsste vor dem Muster A 1 sein oder?

24.09.2018 - 01:06

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Neumann, wenn Sie die Ferse stricken, müssen Sie den Faden zuerst abschneiden - beachten sie daß die Zöpfe dann immer bei einer Hinreihe entstehen wenn Sie alle Maschen stricken.Viel Spaß beim stricken!

24.09.2018 - 10:11

country flag Giulia wrote:

Dopo aver completato le diminuzioni per il tallone e aver ripreso le maglie quale schema bisogna seguire per la parte superiore del calzino? C'è scritto "Proseguire seguendo il motivo sulla parte superiore del piede come prima", ma qual è il motivo da seguire e che significa "come prima"? Non capisco quest'ultima parte a cosa faccia riferimento e quante maglie. Grazie!

27.12.2015 - 00:08

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Giulia. Dopo le diminuzioni per il tallone, riprende a lavorare il diagramma A.2 sulle stesse m come prima delle diminuzioni. Se riesce ad ingrandire la fotografia, molto probabilmente le risulta più chiaro. Buon lavoro!

29.12.2015 - 20:06

country flag Marianna wrote:

Gdyby tak instrukcja jak zrobić była popolsku te wszystkie skarpetki są cudne.Czekam na wersję polską

16.01.2013 - 16:46

country flag Diana Lia wrote:

Le diagram n'aparait pas svp vous pouvez le rajouter!

15.01.2013 - 11:35

DROPS Design answered:

Merci Diana Lia, le diagramme est là maintenant. Bon tricot !

15.01.2013 - 14:08

country flag Diana Lia wrote:

Le diagram n'aparait pas svp vous pouvez lz rajouter!

15.01.2013 - 11:12

country flag Anna Woll Sandsaunet wrote:

Diagrammene mangler jo!

14.01.2013 - 23:00

DROPS Design answered:

De er kommet paa nu ;o)

15.01.2013 - 14:44

country flag Anna wrote:

Det mangler jo diagram! :(

14.01.2013 - 00:01

country flag Reisinger wrote:

Hallo liebe DROPS Mitarbeiterinnen, bei diesem schönen Socken fehlt das Diagramm Viele Grüße I. Reisinger

12.01.2013 - 12:43