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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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All measurements in charts are in cm.
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 DROPS men’s jumper with raglan in Karisma. Size: S - XXXL.
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RAGLAN: From RS: Beg 3 sts before marker: K 2 tog, K 2 (marker is between these 2 sts), slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso. KNITTING TIP: If knitting gauge is incorrect in height and the knitting is too tight, the raglan dec will be too short and the armholes too small. This can be adjusted by working 1 extra round without dec evenly spaced between dec. GARTER ST (worked in the round): 1 ridge = 2 rounds. * K 1 round and P 1 round *, repeat from *-*. -------------------------------------------------------- BODY: Worked in the round on circular needle from bottom up. Cast on 220-240-264-288-312-344 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with medium gray. Work rib = K 2/P 2 for 5 cm / 2". Switch to circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 and K next round – AT THE SAME TIME dec 36-40-44-48-52-56 sts evenly = 184-200-220-240-260-288 sts. Continue in stockinette st. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE Insert 1 marker in each side = 92-100-110-120-130-144 sts between markers. When piece measures 6 cm / 2⅜", inc 1 st on each side of both markers (= 4 inc). Inc every 10 cm / 4" a total of 4 times = 200-216-236-256-276-304 sts. When piece measures 40-40-41-41-41-41 cm / 15¾"-15¾"-16"-16"-16"-16", bind off 4-4-5-5-6-6 sts on each side of every marker (= 8-8-10-10-12-12 sts in each side) = 92-100-108-118-126-140 sts on front and back piece. Put piece aside and knit the sleeves. SLEEVE: Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 60-60-64-68-72-72 sts on double pointed needles size 3.5 mm / US 4 with medium gray. Work rib = K 2/P 2 for 4 cm / 1½". Switch to double pointed needles size 4 mm / US 6 and K next round – AT THE SAME TIME dec 10-8-10-12-14-12 sts evenly = 50-52-54-56-58-60 sts. Insert 1 marker at beg of round = mid under sleeve. When piece measures 7-8-8-10-10-10 cm / 4", inc 1 st on each side of marker. Inc every 3-2-2-1½-1½-1½ cm / 1⅛"-¾"-¾"-½"-½"-½" 13-16-17-18-19-20 times in total = 76-84-88-92-96-100 sts. When piece measures 46-45-44-43-42-42 cm / 18"-17¾"-17¼"-17"-16½"-16½" (shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of wider shoulders), bind off 4-4-5-5-6-6 sts on each side of marker (= 8-8-10-10-12-12 sts bind off mid under sleeve) = 68-76-78-82-84-88 sts. Put piece aside and make another sleeve. YOKE: READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING: Slip sleeves on to same circular needle as body where armholes were bound off = 320-352-372-400-420-456 sts. Continue in stockinette st, now beg dec for RAGLAN – see explanation above and READ KNITTING TIP. Insert 1 marker in all transitions between sleeves and body (= 4 markers). 1st marker = in transition between left sleeve and front piece. Dec differently on body and on sleeves. Dec as follows after 2nd and 4th marker and before 3rd and 1st marker (= dec on sleeves) Dec every 4 rounds: 10-10-10-11-12-14 times and then every other row: 12-15-16-16-16-14 times. Dec as follows after 1st and 3rd marker and before 2nd and 4th marker (= dec on front and back piece): Dec every 4 rows: 8-8-6-4-3-0 times, every other round 16-19-24-30-34-39 times, then every round: 0-0-0-0-0-4 times. After all dec for raglan 136-144-148-156-160-172 sts remain on round. Work 1 round while at the same time dec 36-36-36-40-40-44 sts evenly = 100-108-112-116-120-128 sts. Switch to navy blue and work 2 ridges in GARTER ST over all sts - see explanation above. Bind off with K. ASSEMBLY: Sew the openings under the sleeves tog. |
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Comments / Questions (110)
Anine wrote:
Instruksene til raglan fellingen i selve oppskriften er veldig diffust. Det må konkretiseres mer. Har nå prøvd meg flere ganger på fellingen, men endt opp med feil hver gang. Det var et tidligere spørsmål som gjorde meg oppmerksom på feilen og hva dere mener med fellingsmønstret. Det er ingen antydning at fellingene skal skje i en viss rytme. Dette burdes rettes opp i.
31.03.2024 - 12:14Andrea wrote:
Jeg savner oplysninger om hvor stor en M eller L er i brystmål på denne sweater. Ellers er det jo svært at vurdere hvilken str jeg skal vælge???
22.01.2024 - 08:54DROPS Design answered:
Hei Andrea. Om du ser på målskissen nederst på oppskriften finner du alle mål på genseren i alle størrelser. mvh DROPS Design
22.01.2024 - 13:30Birgitta Karlsson wrote:
I svaret till Ron anges 41 cm exklusive de boord. Ja tolkar det som 41 cm exklusive resår, alltså 41 cm från arbetets start till ärmhålan, stämmer det?
09.12.2023 - 15:03DROPS Design answered:
Hei Birgitta. Kan ikke gi et 100% riktig svar på det nederlandske spørsmålet/svaret, men mener du tolker det riktig. 41 cm fra start til ermhull, deretter strikkes det raglan og da skal hele arbeidet måle ca 67 cm (i str L) og når 4 varv med rätst + avfelling er ferdig skal arbeidet måle ca 70 cm. Men er du usikker på lengden vil passe? Et godt tips er å sammenligne målene på genseren (se målskissen) og den personen som skal ha genseren og finne den lengden som vil passe. mvh DROPS Design
11.12.2023 - 11:20Birgitta Karlsson wrote:
Tidigare fråga ännu ej besvarad, herrtröja Drops 174-3. Vilket är måttet från tröjans början till ärmhålan? Som jag tolkar mönstret 41 cm så är det ju väldigt kort för en herrtröja. Sid 1: RÄTST resår eller rätstickning?
18.11.2023 - 18:16DROPS Design answered:
Hei Birgitta. Om du strikker en av de 4 største størrelsene er det 41 cm fra oppleggskant til ermhullet. Men husk at menneskekroppen er forskjellig, noen er lengre i overkroppen og noen er kort. Viktig å sammenligne målene på genseren og den personen som skal ha genseren og finne den størrelsen som vil passe, evnt strikk bolen lengre før felling til ermhull om personen har en lang overkropp. Bare husk og ha nok garn. Når du skal strikke halskanten, strikker du 1 omgang rett, 1 omgang vrang, 1 omgang rett, 1 omgang vrang, fell av med rett. mvh DROPS Design
20.11.2023 - 10:42Birgitta Karlsson wrote:
Drops 174-3 Fram o bakst: när arb mäter 6 cm ökas ... Menas det 6 cm inklusive eller exklusive resår? Vilket är måttet från tröjans början till ärmhålan? Sid 1: RÄTST (sickas runt) *1 v rättoch 1 v avigt, upprepa. Ska det vara resår eller slätstickning med alla varv rätstickning
12.11.2023 - 13:36DROPS Design answered:
Hej Birgitta, 6 cm incl resår :)
15.11.2023 - 07:24Eloise wrote:
Bonjour, Est-il possible de savoir quelle est la taille que porte le modèle? Merci!
25.10.2023 - 00:51DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Eloise, en général, nos modèles portent une taille S ou une taille M, toutefois, pour trouver la taille idéale à tricoter, mesurez un pull similaire que la personne pour qui vous allez le tricoter aime et porte volontiers et comparez ces mesures à celles du schéma du bas de page. Retrouvez plus d'infos ici. Bon tricot!
25.10.2023 - 07:48Christine wrote:
Ich kann nicht verstehen, dass ich, nachdem ich das Bündchen des Pullovers gestrickt habe, knapp 20% der Maschen abnehmen soll. Normalerweise nimmt man dann doch eher ein paar Maschen zu. Ich beziehe mich auf den Abschnitt: das Rumpfteil stricken.
14.10.2023 - 18:21DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Christine, für den gleichen Umfang braucht man viel mehr Maschen für Bündchen mit kleineren Nadeln als mit Glattrechts mit grösseren Nadeln, deshalb wird es zugenommen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
16.10.2023 - 09:25Chiara wrote:
Non capisco come quando si deve fare il raglan devono essere fatti 4 ferri tra una diminuzione e l'altra del raglan. Come è possibile che si ottenga il disegno e il raglan senza che diventi tropp pungo grazie
17.09.2023 - 21:33DROPS Design answered:
Buonasera Chiara, prima si diminuisce ogni 4 giri poi ogni 2 giri. Buon lavoro!
17.09.2023 - 22:36Sebastian wrote:
Pytanie o rękaw Jaką metodą zamknąć oczka na środku pod rękawem, kiedy już się cały wykona?
12.07.2023 - 22:19DROPS Design answered:
Witaj, w dostępnych video po wzorem, znajdziesz video dotyczące zamykania/zakańczania robótki pt. Zakańczanie na prawej stronie robótki. Użyj tej metody. Pozdrawiamy!
13.07.2023 - 08:58Ron wrote:
De pas wordt gebreid over 72 naalden, is 26 cm. De totale lengte moet 72cm worden (xl), in het patroon staat het lijf breien tot 41cm, maar 41 + 26 = 67cm. Als ik ervan uitga dat de boord nauwelijks bijdraagt aan de lengte kom ik dus 5 cm te kort. Dat is precies de boord van het lijf. Dus ik zou 41cm meten vanaf de boord en niet vanaf de caston edge zoals in het antwoord op een aantal vragen steeds wordt gezegd. Of zie ik iets over het hoofd.
02.05.2023 - 09:57DROPS Design answered:
Dag Ron,
Nu ik het zo lees denk ik inderdaad ook dat die 41 cm exclusief de boord is.
03.05.2023 - 09:55