DROPS 146-24
DROPS design: Pattern no la-013
Yarn group A
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Measurements:
Width: approx. 45 cm / 17 3/4"
Length: approx. 160 cm / 63"

Materials: DROPS LACE from Garnstudio
100 g color no 0501, light gray

DROPS STRAIGHT NEEDLES size 3.5 mm / US 4 - NOTE: Read about the gauge below.

GAUGE:
This garment is to be soaked and blocked/stretched to size afterwards so the gauge is not that important but to get a sense of whether you are working too loose/tight, work a test on needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 in stockinette st and get approx. 23 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''.

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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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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.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.9. Diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from RS.
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SHAWL:
Worked in 2 pieces that are sewn tog mid back when finished. Loosely cast on 117 sts on needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with Lace.
Work as follows (1st row = RS): 2 sts in GARTER ST - see explanation above, work diagram A.1 over 4 sts, work diagram A.2 over the next 98 sts (= A.2 is worked 7 times), 13 sts remain on row.
Work diagram A.3 over 11 sts and work 2 sts in garter st = 16 sts dec on first row = 101 sts remain on row after A.1/A.2/A.3.
Then work as follows from RS: 2 sts in garter st, work diagram A.4 over 4 sts, work diagram A.5 over the next 84 sts (= A.5 is worked 7 times), 11 sts remain on row.
Work diagram A.6 over 9 sts and work 2 sts in garter st.
Continue to work according to diagrams A.4/A.5/A.6 until diagrams have been worked 5 times vertically.
K 4 rows.
On next row from RS work as follows: 2 sts in garter st, work diagram A.7 over 2 sts, work diagram A.8 over the next 90 sts (= A.8 is worked 15 times), 7 sts remain on row.
Work diagram A.9 over 5 sts and work 2 sts in garter st.
Continue to work according to diagrams A.7/A.8/A.9 until piece measures approx. 79 cm / 31'', adjust after 1 full repetition of diagrams A.7/A.8/A.9 vertically.
K 4 rows over all sts and slip sts on a stitch holder. Knit another piece the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Graft/sew the 2 pieces tog stitch by stitch.

BLOCKING:
Place the shawl in lukewarm water until it is soaking wet. Carefully squeeze the water out of the shawl - do not twist the shawl - then roll the shawl in a towel and squeeze to remove more water - the shawl will now only be moist.
Place the shawl on a carpet, mattress (or blocking boards) - carefully stretch it out to size and fasten it with pins.
Fasten pins evenly upwards in the outermost sts on each side of shawl.
Pull the cast on edge slightly and fasten 1 pin in the middle of dec in every repetition so that the edge is shaped with small tips.
Leave to dry. Repeat the process when the shawl has been washed.


Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
diagram
Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size 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 (56)

country flag Hilly Bos wrote:

Goedemorgen, ik wil de sjaal graag iets breder maken, kan ik dan het middelste telpatroon in plaats van 7 x 8 keer breien bijvoorbeeld? Groetjes Hilly

29.01.2023 - 12:00

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Hilly,

Jazeker, dat is een goed idee om de sjaal wat breder mee te maken!

29.01.2023 - 18:33

country flag Adrie Elings-Oldenhuis wrote:

Ik snap het telpatroon niet helemaal, ik begin met patroon A4 , dan vervolgens verder een aantal malen A5 en vervolgens A6. Bij A4 krijg ik door de meerderingen steeds meer steken en bij A6 steeds minder, ik hou ook geen steken over bij A6 en kan ook niet eindigen met 2 steken in Ribbel. Wat doe ik fout? Groetjes Adrie

17.11.2022 - 23:14

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Adrie,

De steken die je in A.4 meerdert, minder je a.h.w. weer in A.6, dus het totaal aantal steken op de naald blijft het zelfde. Op de derde naald in het telpatroon begin je weer overnieuw met tellen, dus A.4 brei je over 4 steken, dus 2 steken, 1 omslag 2 steken, daarna brei je A.5 (ten opzichte van de eerste naald verschuift dus de positie van bepaalde symbolen in je breiwerk.) en tot slot heb je dan genoeg steken over om A.6 te kunnen breien.

20.11.2022 - 17:34

country flag Michele R wrote:

Dans les rangs Envers du diagramme ,est ce que je dois tricoter les jetés effectués du rang précédent juste normalement ou torse ou autrement ? Merci de votre réponse

21.02.2022 - 18:37

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Michele, sur l'envers, tricotez les jetés à l'envers, normalement, ils doivent former des trous pour le point ajouré. Bon tricot!

22.02.2022 - 09:51

country flag Rebecca wrote:

Hi when I get done with row 1 do knit the ws (row 2) with the 2nd row of diagram A1,A2,A3 ? and start on row 3 ( RS) with A4,A5,A6 ? sorry I find this pattern a little confusing .. Thanks, Rebecca

15.02.2022 - 03:04

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Rebecca, on 2nd row in A.1, A.2, A.3 purl all stitches from the wrong side. Then work A.4, repeat A.5 and finish with A.6 (from WS read diagrams from the left towards the right = all stitches will be here purled). Maybe this lesson can explain you more about diagrams? Happy knitting!

15.02.2022 - 09:17

country flag GeeskePlaisier wrote:

Hartelijk dank, ik ga het weer proberen!

01.04.2021 - 21:44

country flag Geeske wrote:

Ik gebruik stekenmarkeerders tussen elk patroon, ook zit er een stekenmarkeerder tussen A4 en A5, maar het aantal steken bij A4 klopt niet meer.

13.03.2021 - 16:43

country flag Geeske wrote:

Goedendag, Ik heb een vraag over patroon A4. Ik zag dat Liesbeth met hetzelfde probleem zit. In A4 moet ik in de eerste toer een omslag maken, maar dan heb ik in de volgende toer 5 steken in A4, want een omslag is een meerdering. Maar in het patroon staan weer 4 steken bij de volgende toer in A4. Wat zie ik over het hoofd? Alvast bedankt voor uw reactie. Vriendelijke groet, Geeske

13.03.2021 - 16:29

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Geeske,

Telpatronen A.4, A.5 en A.6 horen bij elkaar. Je breit eerst A.4 dan een aantal keren A.5 in de breedte en tot slot A.6. De extra omslagen die je in A.4 maakt worden weer gecompenseerd met minderingen in A.6 waardoor het totaal aantal steken hetzelfde blijft.

27.03.2021 - 15:28

country flag Stefania wrote:

Buongiorno, posso lavorare questa stola in un solo pezzo? grazie

03.10.2020 - 19:27

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Stefania. Viene suggerito di lavorare in 2 pezzi, per avere il motivo orientato in modo uguale alle due estremità. Lavorando in un unico pezzo, si perderebbe questa simmetria. Buon lavoro!

04.10.2020 - 18:51

country flag Marie-France wrote:

Combien de pelotes pour une taille XXL - mailles à doubler ou à tripler?

29.09.2019 - 20:51

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Marie-France! La taille est unique. Il vous faut 2 pelotes de DROPS Lace. Bon tricot!

30.09.2019 - 08:54

country flag Maria wrote:

Salve ho disfatto pensando di aver sbagliato qualcosa, ma rifacendo i diagrammi A7, A8, A9 quando sono al 7° ferro al dritto arrivata alla fine del A9 mi ritrovo un punto in più continuo a ricontrollare il ferro ma non trovo l'errore, potreste aiutarmi? In più sulle spiegazioni quando trovo: "aggiustare dopo una ripetizione del dia. A7,A8 e A9 in altezza"cosa vuol dire?

21.03.2019 - 17:28

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Maria. Provi a controllare di aver lavorato correttamente la riga 5: non ci devono essere gettati nel diag.A7, in ogni ripetizione di A8 ci sono 2 gettati e 2 diminuzioni, nel diag. A9 ha 2 gettati e 1 diminuzione. Aggiustare dopo una ripetizione, significa che quando il lavoro misura 79 cm, se non ha completato tutte le righe in verticale del diagramma, le completa e poi lavora 4 ferri a dir. Buon lavoro!

21.03.2019 - 21:23