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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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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 vest / slipover in DROPS Sky. The piece is worked in stocking stitch, with ribbed edges and splits in the sides. Sizes S - XXXL.
DROPS 227-53 |
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------------------------------------------------------- EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN: ------------------------------------------------------- RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth): Knit all rows. 1 ridge = knit 2 rows. DECREASE TIP-1 (evenly spaced): To work out how to decrease evenly, count the total number of stitches on the needle (e.g. 118 stitches) and divide by the number of decreases to be made (e.g. 24) = 4.9. Decrease by knitting together approx. each 4th and 5th stitch. DECREASE TIP-2 (armholes): Decrease inside 2 stitches. All decreases are worked from the right side. Decrease as follows at the beginning of the row: Knit 2, slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch. Decrease as follows at the end of the row: Work until there are 4 stitches left, knit 2 together and knit 2. CASTING-OFF TIP: To avoid the cast-off edge being tight you can cast off with a larger size needle. If the edge is still tight, make 1 yarn over after approx. each 4th stitch at the same time as casting off; the yarn overs are cast off as normal stitches. ------------------------------------------------------- START THE PIECE HERE: ------------------------------------------------------- VEST – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE: The piece is worked back and forth in sections and sewn together to finish. Due to the number of stitches, the piece is worked with circular needle. Ribbed edges are worked around the armholes and neck to finish. BACK PIECE: Cast on 118-130-138-150-166-182 stitches with circular needle size 3.5 mm and DROPS Sky. Purl 1 row (= wrong side). Then work as follows from the right side: 2 edge stitches in GARTER STITCH – read description above, * knit 2, purl 2 *, work from *-* until there are 4 stitches left, knit 2 and work 2 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue this rib for 6 cm. Knit 1 row from the right side where you decrease 24-28-28-30-34-36 stitches evenly spaced – read DECREASE TIP-1 = 94-102-110-120-132-146 stitches. Change to circular needle size 4.5 mm. Work stocking stitch back and forth with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When the piece measures 29-30-31-32-33-34 cm, cast off for the armholes at the beginning of each row as follows: 3 stitches 1 time, 2 stitches 2-2-2-3-3-3 times on each side = 80-88-96-102-114-128 stitches. Then decrease 1 stitch on each side 8-11-14-16-21-27 times – read DECREASE TIP-2 = 64-66-68-70-72-74 stitches. Continue working back and forth. When the piece measures 52-54-56-58-60-62 cm, cast off the middle 34-34-36-36-38-38 stitches for the neck and each shoulder is finished separately. Cast off 1 stitch on the next row from the neck = 14-15-15-16-16-17 stitches on the shoulder. Continue working until the piece measures 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm (25-26-27-28-29-30 cm from the bottom of the armhole). Cast off with knit from the right side – read CASTING-OFF TIP! Work the other shoulder in the same way. FRONT PIECE: Cast on 118-130-138-150-166-182 stitches with circular needle size 3.5 mm and DROPS Sky. Purl 1 row (= wrong side). Then work as follows from the right side: 2 edge stitches in garter stitch, * knit 2, purl 2 *, work from *-* until there are 4 stitches left, knit 2 and 2 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue this rib for 6 cm. Knit 1 row from the right side where you decrease 24-28-28-30-34-36 stitches evenly spaced – remember DECREASE TIP-1 = 94-102-110-120-132-146 stitches. Change to circular needle size 4.5 mm. Work stocking stitch back and forth with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side. When the piece measures 29-30-31-32-33-34 cm, cast off for the armholes at the beginning of each row as follows: 3 stitches 1 time, 2 stitches 2-2-2-3-3-3 times on each side = 80-88-96-102-114-128 stitches. Then decrease 1 stitch on each side 8-11-14-16-21-27 times – remember DECREASE TIP-2 = 64-66-68-70-72-74 stitches. Continue working back and forth. When the piece measures 48-50-52-54-56-58 cm, place the middle 28-28-30-30-32-32 stitches on a thread for the neck and each shoulder is finished separately. Cast off stitches on each row from the neck as follows: 2 stitches 1 time and 1 stitch 2 times = 14-15-15-16-16-17 stitches on the shoulder. Continue working until the piece measures 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm (25-26-27-28-29-30 cm from the bottom of the armhole). Cast off with knit from the right side - remember CASTING-OFF TIP! Work the other shoulder in the same way. ASSEMBLY: Sew the shoulder seams. Start the side seam under the armhole, inside the 1 edge stitch and sew down, leaving 6 cm for the split at the bottom. Repeat on the other side. NECK: Start at the one shoulder seam, from the right side and with short circular needle size 3.5 mm. Knit up 100 to 120 stitches around the neck (including the stitches from the thread) inside 1 stitch (the number of stitches must be divisible by 4). Work rib (knit 2, purl 2) in the round for 3 cm. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl – remember CASTING-OFF TIP. ARMHOLE-EDGES: Start under the armhole, from the right side and with short circular needle size 3.5 mm. Knit up 124 to 152 stitches around the armhole (the number of stitches must be divisible by 4). Work rib (knit 2, purl 2) in the round for 3 cm. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl. Work the other armhole-edge in the same way. |
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Comments / Questions (21)
Ik zoek een video die me kan uitleggen hoe ik als ik de eerste schouder heb gebreid en afgekant, ik verder ga met de andere schouder. Ik vind het ook onduidelijk (als beginner) hoe je een nieuwe draad toevoegt. Vriendelijk dank
15.04.2024 - 13:46DROPS Design answered:
Dag Yvette,
Voor zover ik weet bestaat er specifiek hiervoor geen video. De schouder die je niet aan het breien bent zou je op een hulpnaald of hulpdraad kunnen zetten nadat je de middelste steken hebt afgekant voor de hals. Vervolgens brei je eerst de ene schouder en dan zet je de steken voor de andere schouder terug op de naald om die heen en weer te breien.
15.04.2024 - 21:06Is the rib pattern just the one line repeated for 6 cm or is it purl line and rib line alternate. Either way it doesn’t look like rib. Also why write 2 in garter stitch and knit 2 when it is the same throughout rib - knit 4. Thanks
03.10.2023 - 12:39DROPS Design answered:
Dear Jennifer, you have to work in rib K2, P2 with 2 sts in garter stitch on each side (rib starts and ends with K2, seen from RS) - from WS you will work K over K and P over P (and garter stitch over garter stitch). The K2 in ribbing will be purled from WS while the K2 from garter stitch will be knitted from both right side and wrong side. Happy knitting!
04.10.2023 - 07:35Hei! Har konsultert med en haug med mine personlige strikkere og ingen ser ut til å forstå eller være enig om hva som menes med «Strikk 2 kantmasker i RILLE»? Dette gir ikke mening for noen av dem 😅
16.09.2023 - 16:45DROPS Design answered:
Hei Will, Det betyr at de 2 kantmaskene er strikket rett på alle pinner (definisjon av rillestrikk). God fornøyelse!
18.09.2023 - 06:45Hi, Is there a way to translate the Sky so Blue pattern to English? I love this!\r\nThanks,\r\nDeborah
13.03.2023 - 20:13Hej! Vilken storlek på stickan ska man använda när man gör provlappen, 3,5 eller 4,5? Båda storlekarna används ju i mönstret.\r\n\r\nMed vänlig hälsning \r\nMinna
28.12.2022 - 07:47DROPS Design answered:
Hei Minna. Strikk prøvelappen med den pinnenr som "plagget" strikkes i (denne vesten strikkes med pinne 4,5). Pinne 3,5 brukes bare på vrangbordene. mvh DROPS Design
02.01.2023 - 14:18J'ai commencé la bordure du dos du tricot du patron du pull sans manches Drops Design Sky so blue 227-53 modèle n. 145. avec de la laine Sky. Mon échantillon correspond bien aux dimension. Je voulais savoir comment faire pour choisir la grandeur de ce modèle. La plupart du temps je porte du Medium dans les chandails et les chemisiers. Merci
17.12.2022 - 17:27DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Suzanne, mesurez un vêtement similaire que vous avez et dont vous aimez la taille et comparez ces mesures à celles du schéma, c'est la méthode la plus sûre pour trouver un vêtement à votre taille - retrouvez plus d'infos ici. Bon tricot!
19.12.2022 - 08:57I have some Lima yarn and wish to knit this pattern. Do need to convert and if so how
21.11.2022 - 13:17DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Jordan, sine both Sky and Lima belong to yarn group B, you just have to check that you get the correct tension - you can also check that you have enough Lima using our yarn converter. Happy knitting!
21.11.2022 - 16:16Have some LIMA yarn and wish to knit this pattern. Do I need to convert
21.11.2022 - 13:12Hello . I Am bit confused with pattern diagrams . I like the drop shoulder style of Sky so blue ...which in a large is 40cm wide at shoulder but in picture of College days hers does not drop off the shoulder but is wider on diagram example of 45cm width. . I have bought the Yarn C so which Drops Design pattern is best to go with for the dropped shoulder look. Please advise. Thankyou.
28.09.2022 - 15:30DROPS Design answered:
Dear Maggie, Sky belongs to yarn group B, so you would have to completely re-calculate the pattern to match your tension - or you will find all our patterns for vests & slipovers with a yarn group C here; hope you can find inspiration. Happy knitting!
28.09.2022 - 15:38Hi ,do you have a size chart for this pattern ,or finished bust measurement? Regards Marilyn
17.09.2022 - 18:55DROPS Design answered:
Dear Marilyn, you can find all measurements in the measurement schematic drawing below the pattern instructions. For more information on how to interpret it, you can check the following lesson: https://www.garnstudio.com/lesson.php?id=24&cid=19. Happy knitting!
18.09.2022 - 18:24