DROPS 154-26
DROPS design: Pattern no db-031
Yarn group C
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Measurements after shaping:
Width (at top): approx. 200 cm / 80''
Height measured mid back: approx. 80 cm / 31½''
Materials:
DROPS BIG DELIGHT from Garnstudio
200 g color no 07, sunrise

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE size 5.5 mm / US 9 (80 cm / 32'') - or size needed to get 16 sts x 30 rows in garter st = 4'' x 4'' (10 x 10 cm).

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Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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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.
PATTERN:
Row 1 (= RS): * K 1, 2 YO *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains and finish with K 1.
Row 2 (= WS): K while slipping the YOs from previous row off the needle (= dropped sts). NOTE! Remember the inc.
Row 3: As 1st row.
Row 4: As 2nd row.
Row 5: As 1st row.
Row 6: As 2nd row.
Row 7 to 12: K all sts.
Repeat rows 1 to 12.
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SHAWL:
The shawl is worked top down. The shawl is worked back and forth on circular needle to make room for all the sts.
Cast on 3 sts on needle size 5.5 mm / US 9 with Big Delight. Insert 1 marker in the middle st = mid back of shawl. Work as follows (1st row = WS): K 1, 1 YO, K 1, 1 YO, K 1 = 5 sts. K back over all sts, K the YOs twisted (i.e. work in back loop of st instead of front) to avoid holes.
Work next row as follows: (K 1, P 1) in first st, K 1, (K 1, P 1, K 1) in next st, (K 1, P 1) in next st, K 1 = 9 sts. K back over all sts as before. Continue to K back and forth over all sts. AT THE SAME TIME inc 4 sts on every row from WS by working (K 1, P 1) in the first st on row and in the next to last st on row, and by working (K 1, P 1, K 1) in the middle st with marker. Continue like this until there are 57 sts on the needle. Now inc 6 sts on every row from WS by working (K 1, P 1, K 1) in the first st on row, the middle st with marker and the last st on row AT THE SAME TIME on next row from RS start with PATTERN - see explanation above.
Repeat pattern a total of 5 times. Piece measures approx. 58 cm / 22 3/4'' measured in knitting direction, not down the middle, but vertically from cast on and down to needle (finish after 6th row in pattern in the last repetition).
Now continue with inc on every row from WS as before while AT THE SAME TIME knitting back and forth over all sts. Continue like this until piece measures 62 cm / 24½''. Now bind off as follows: * bind off 3 sts, make 1 YO on right needle, bind off YO *, repeat from *-* the entire row.

SHAPING:
Place the piece in lukewarm water until it is soaking wet. Carefully squeeze out the water - do not twist. Then roll the piece in a towel and squeeze to remove more water - the piece will now only be moist. This shawl should hang when drying, stretch the piece to measurements and and hang it nicely so that top edge is straight and the tip mid back hangs down. Leave it to dry like this. Repeat the process when the shawl has been washed.

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 (14)

country flag Tina wrote:

Hej, De två instruktionsvideor med ökning av 2m i 1m samt 3m i 1m som rekommenderas som hjälp till detta mönstret visar räta maskor från rätsidan såvitt jag kan förstå?. I mönstret ska man sticka 1rm, 1av och 1rm, 1av, 1rm i m på avigsidan men jag kan inte hitta någon video på det?

16.04.2018 - 09:25

DROPS Design answered:

Det er kun de 2 eller 3 maskene i parentes som skal strikkes i samme maske. Du kan absolutt følge videoen men isteden for å strikke nr 2 masken rett så strikker du den vrang (i bakerste maskebue). Legger ved en video av hvordan å øke vrangmasker i en maske. God fornøyelse

18.04.2018 - 08:03

Gail Coleman wrote:

Thank you for your prompt reply. The video helped a lot and I can see that I was knitting the stitches too tightly. It's working a lot better now.

16.03.2017 - 01:21

Gail Coleman wrote:

I'm having trouble with the pattern section of the Tequila Sunrise shawl. The 1st row of the pattern says k1, 2YO to the end. The second row I drop the Yo's off but they have tightened so much on the needle I am having a lot of trouble getting them off. Do you have any tips please.

14.03.2017 - 09:03

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Coleman, the video below shows how to work 2 YOs dropped on next row, try to avoid tighting YOs too much when working them. Happy knitting!

14.03.2017 - 09:56

country flag Mimi Routh wrote:

Beautiful yarn, fun design to knit. I have been KNITTING each double yarnover which is making the whole project difficult. I was thinking I would need a needle 10 kilometers long as the increases are exponential! It will be a breeze to knit AS WRITTEN! Drops has given me so much joy. Thank you!

18.04.2016 - 08:10

country flag Gerda Meijer wrote:

Ik begrijp niet hoe ik die 58 cm moet meten, de volgende tekst is mij niet duidelijk: Het werk meet nu ongeveer 58 cm gemeten in de breirichting, dus niet in het midden, maar in de hoogte vanaf de opzet tot de nld .

22.01.2015 - 10:18

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Gerda. Je meet in de breirichting, dwz, meet vanaf de opzetnaald in de richting van de steken (dus eigenlijk een beetje schuin meten)

22.01.2015 - 14:10

country flag Annette Stillhoff wrote:

I pind 7-12 i mønstret, skal der fortsat tages 6 masker ud på hver vrangpind?

26.07.2014 - 14:10

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Annette. Ja, du skal hele tiden tage ud på vrangen.

07.08.2014 - 12:31

country flag Renza Lucchesi wrote:

Ho eseguito il modello dello scialle per regalarlo a mia cognata che compie 60anni. E' venuto molto bello, spero che le piaccia. Vi farò sapere

02.04.2014 - 16:09

country flag Martine wrote:

Bonjour Je suis étonnée car vous indiquez 4 fois le point fantaisie et que selon la photo, je compte 5 fois. Ne faudrait il pas faire une bordure au crochet ?

11.02.2014 - 15:20

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Martine, on répète en fait 5 fois au total le point fantaisie, et on arrête après le rang 6 la 5ème fois (modifications faites). Bon tricot!

11.02.2014 - 21:03

country flag Leena wrote:

I like this model and these special colours.

11.01.2014 - 20:42

country flag Red Is The Color wrote:

Fabulous coloway

11.01.2014 - 13:57