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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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= denim blue | |
= medium pink | |
= dark old rose | |
= forest green | |
= worked in dark old rose, embroidered over with denim blue | |
= worked in beige brown, embroidered over with dark old rose | |
= K 2 tog from RS and P 2 tog from WS |
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 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 DROPS jacket with round yoke, pattern and sewn on elbow patches in "Karisma". Size S-XXXL
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GARTER ST (back and forth on circular needle): K all rows. PATTERN: See diagrams A-1 and A-2. Diagrams are worked in stocking st and show 1 repetition of patterns. ---------------------------------------------------------- BODY: Worked back and forth on circular needle from mid front. Cast on 192-208-232-260-284-312 sts on circular needle size 3 mm with dark old rose. Work 1 row rib as follows (1st row = RS): 1 edge st in GARTER ST - see explanation above - * K 2/P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 3 sts remain, K 2 and 1 edge st in garter st. When 1 row with dark old rose has been worked, switch to beige brown. Continue rib until it measures 4 cm. Switch to circular needle size 4 mm and work 1 row in stocking st while at the same time dec 22-26-26-30-30-34 sts evenly = 170-182-206-230-254-278 sts. Insert 2 markers in the piece; 43-46-52-58-64-70 sts in from each side (= 84-90-102-114-126-138 sts between markers on back piece). Continue in stocking st with beige brown. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures approx. 10 cm, dec 1 st on each side of markers in the sides. Repeat dec every 4 cm 2 more times = 158-170-194-218-242-266 sts. When piece measures 22-23-24-25-26-27 cm, inc 1 st on each side of both markers. Repeat inc every 5 cm 2 more times = 170-182-206-230-254-278 sts. When piece measures 38-39-40-41-42-43 cm, cast off 10 sts in each side for armholes on next row from RS (i.e. 5 sts on each side of markers in the sides) = 150-162-186-210-234-258 sts. Put piece aside and knit the sleeves. SLEEVE: Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 52-56-56-60-64-64 sts with dark old rose on double pointed needles size 3 mm. Work 1 round in rib = K 2/P 2. Switch to beige brown, continue rib until piece measures 6 cm. Switch to double pointed needles size 4 mm, work 1 round in stocking st while at the same time dec 4-8-8-0-4-4 sts evenly = 48-48-48-60-60-60 sts. Insert 1 marker at beg of round = mid under sleeve. Continue with diagram A-2, then continue sleeve with beige brown. When piece measures 10-10-12-10-10-12 cm, inc 1 st on each side of marker mid under sleeve. Repeat inc every 3-2½-2-3-2½-2 cm 11-13-15-11-13-15 more times = 72-76-80-84-88-92 sts. When piece measures 47 cm in all sizes, cast off 10 sts mid under sleeve, i.e. 5 sts on each side of marker = 62-66-70-74-78-82 sts. Put piece aside and knit another sleeve. YOKE: Slip sleeves on to same circular needle size 4 mm as body = 274-294-326-358-390-422 sts (do not work them when slipping them on to needle). P 1 row from WS with beige brown while at the same time dec 8-4-12-8-4-12 sts evenly = 266-290-314-350-386-410 sts. Work 0-2-4-2-4-8 more rows in stocking st with beige brown, before continuing with diagram A-1 (1st row = RS) with 1 edge st in garter st in each side – see diagram for your size. After all dec there are 90-98-106-118-130-138 sts on needle and piece measures approx. 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm up to shoulder. Then work an elevation at the back with beige brown as follows: K 52-56-60-66-72-76, turn, P 14, turn, K 21, turn, P 28. Continue like this by working 7 sts more on every turn until a total of 70-70-84-84-98-98 sts have been worked, turn and work the rest of row. Now P 1 row from WS over all sts while at the same time dec 6-10-14-22-30-34 sts evenly = 84-88-92-96-100-104 sts. Insert 1 marker, neck edge is worked after bands. LEFT BAND: Worked back and forth on circular needle size 3 mm. Knit up approx. 144 to 168 sts (divisible by 4) inside 1 edge st along left band with beige brown. Work rib as follows from WS: 1 st in garter st, * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-*, finish with P 2 and 1 st in garter st. From RS beg and end rib with K 2 and 1 st in garter st. Continue with K over K and P over P until rib measures 3 cm, cast off with K over K and P over P. RIGHT BAND: Work as left band but after 1 cm, cast off for 7 buttonholes evenly (buttonholes are cast off in P-sections seen from RS). 1 BUTTONHOLE = P 2 tog and make 1 YO – top buttonhole should be approx. 6-7 cm from the top (there should also be 1 buttonhole on neck edge) and bottom hole approx. 5-6 cm from bottom edge. NECK EDGE: Worked back and forth with beige brown on circular needle size 3 mm as follows: Knit up 6 sts over right band (inside 1 edge st), work the 84-88-92-96-100-104 sts from stitch holder around the neck on to needle and knit up 6 sts over left band = 96-100-104-108-112-116 sts. Work rib as follows (1st row = WS): 1 st in garter st, * P 2, K 2 *, repeat from *-*, finish with P 2 and 1 st in garter st. Continue with K over K and P over P with 1 st in garter st in each side. When neck edge measures 1 cm, cast off for 1 buttonhole over the other holes on right band. Continue rib until neck edge measures 3 cm, cast off with K over K and P over P. ELBOW PATCH: Patch is worked in garter st back and forth with dark old rose on 2 double pointed needles size 3 mm. Cast on 10 sts. K 1 row, on next row inc 1 st in each side by making 1 YO inside outermost st, on next row K YOs twisted to avoid holes. Repeat inc every other row 3 more times and then every 4th row 2 times = 22 sts. Work until piece measures 12 cm, now dec 1 st in each side by K tog 2 sts before last st. Repeat dec every 4th row 1 more time and then every other row 4 times = 10 sts remain. Cast off, patch measures approx. 15 cm vertically and 10 cm in width. ASSEMBLY: Sew tog the openings under the sleeves and sew on buttons. Sew elbow patches on to sleeves with beige brown and stitches inside outermost st. Patches are sewn on approx. 21 cm from bottom edge and approx. 2-3 cm from marker mid under sleeve and towards the back of sleeve. Fasten the patches with pins to see if they are placed correctly before sewing them on. |
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Comments / Questions (76)
Eva Björmander wrote:
I mönstret står det att man ska sticka på rundsticka fram och tillbaka, att alla maskor ska stickas räta, jag kan inte få ihop det hela. Om man ska sticka runt borde det ju stå att man ska klippa upp, dela på arbetet någon stans, men icke. För att få slätstickning måste man sticka aviga maskor på rundsticka om man ska sticka fram och tillbaka. Hur gör jag. Fråga 2 : är storlekarna små börja jag sticka en storlek L om personen i fråga normalt har storlek M Med vänlig hälsning Eva
16.12.2014 - 11:18DROPS Design answered:
Hej På fram- och bakstycket ska du sticka fram och tillbaka på rundsticka. Det står att när du ska sticka rätstickning ska du sticka alla varv räta. När du stickar slätstickning stickar du som vanligt vartannat varv räta och vartannat avigt när du stickar fram och tillbaka. Längst ner på mönstret finns det en måttskiss, där kan du se vilken storlek som passar. Lycka till!
15.05.2015 - 10:49Randi wrote:
Hei. Jeg holder på med jakka, og er akkurat begynt på mønster på bærestykke. Har rett maskeantall i forhold til oppskrifta, men da får jeg ikke hel rapport på siste? Strikker den rundt, med 5m vrang til oppklipp, for å slippe strikke annenhver omg vrang.
26.10.2014 - 17:25DROPS Design answered:
Hej Randi, Husker du også at trække de 2 kantm fra som vi har med hvis man strikker frem og tilbage? S 266 - 2 = 264 / 12 = 22 gange strikkes diagrammet i small.
28.10.2014 - 09:07Sonja wrote:
Superfin mönster. Började i Cotton Merino men upptäckte att det inte stämmer med måtten (sticker ganska fast) - att byta till stickor 4,5 blev inte snyggt, så jag repade upp och började följa ett M-mönster för att få S-bredd. Hittills ser det ut som om det fungerar.
24.08.2014 - 14:04Anja wrote:
Da bin ich ja wirklich froh, dass ich nicht alles wieder auftrennen muss ;-) Herzlichen Dank für die Hilfe! Anja
01.07.2014 - 11:40Anja wrote:
Den Rumpfteil der Jacke habe ich natürlich am vorderen Rand begonnen. In der Anleitung für die Ärmel steht jedoch:"Zu Beginn der Rd 1 Markierer anbringen (= untere Ärmelmitte)", d.h., dass auch dort die Maschen abgekettet werden und damit ist man zwischen zwei Runden. Anders kann ich das nicht verstehen. Können Sie es bitte noch einmal erklären? Lieben Dank! Anja
01.07.2014 - 08:35DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Anja, ja, es stimmt, es wird am Übergang der Rd abgekettet. Sie können die ersten 5 M abketten, die Rd stricken und die letzten 5 M abketten, oder Sie ketten die letzten 5 M der Rd ab, dann die ersten 5 M und stricken die Rd noch zu Ende.
01.07.2014 - 09:46Anja wrote:
Da unten an der Ärmelmitte meine Runde beginnt, kette ich also bevor ich den Ärmel stillege "zwischen" zwei Runden ab (5 Maschen am Ende der einen, 5 Maschen am Beginn der anderen Runde). Stricke ich dann die zweite Runde noch zu Ende, bis ich wieder beim Beginn des Abkettens angekommen bin oder lege ich die Maschen direkt nach dem Abketten still? Danke! Anja
24.06.2014 - 11:10DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Anja, bei der Jacke haben Sie ja am vorderen Rand begonnen und können daher eigentlich keinen Beginn unter dem Arm haben... für einen Pulli gilt, dass Sie die Rd beenden können, wenn Sie für beide Armausschnitte abgekettet haben. Ansonsten würden Sie ja nur bis zum nächsten Armausschnitt stricken können und hätten dann am Vorder- oder Rückenteil 1 R mehr.
29.06.2014 - 14:29Mervat wrote:
Hi please i can not understand the inc in the patch how can i make making 1 YO inside outermost st,?? thanks
04.02.2014 - 10:02DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Mervat, you will inc after 1st st at beg of row and before last st at end of row with 1 yo as shown in the video below. Happy knitting!
04.02.2014 - 14:30Sandra wrote:
Hallo, ich bin gerade dabei diese Jacke zu stricken. Allerdings kommt mir etwas komisch vor. Und zwar soll man im Rumpf Teil (Größe S) für beide Vorderteile 43M und 86M für den Rücken nehmen. Aber zwischen die Vorderteile kommt doch noch das Bund von 3cm. Meiner Ansicht nach müsste das doch im Rückenteil berücksichtigt werden, damit sich die Seitennaht nicht nach Hinten verzieht. Oder habe ich hier einen Denkfehler?
30.12.2013 - 19:00DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Sandra, das können Sie so arbeiten wie beschrieben, es zieht nicht nach hinten, bei Jacken hat man oftmals vorne geringfügig mehr Weite als hinten (durch die Blende).
01.01.2014 - 17:01Anna wrote:
Mein Lieblingsmodell auf Garnstudio.com wurde dieses Jahr vollendet. Tolles Ergebnis, auch dank Maritas Tipp Farbe 55 statt 54 zu verwenden. Falls man etwas großzügiger abmisst- so wie ich- sollte man ggf. eine graue Wolle mehr bestellen.
05.11.2013 - 21:10Reichl Lilo wrote:
Hab das Jäckchen in Gr L gestrickt. Eins meiner Lieblingsteile. Tolle Farbkombi und schöne Passform. Ein dickes Lob an das Team.
12.10.2013 - 11:05