DROPS Bomull-Lin
DROPS Bomull-Lin
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Knitted DROPS jacket, worked top down with extra width in ”Bomull-Lin”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 129-21
DROPS design: Pattern no L-101
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials: DROPS BOMULL-LIN from Garnstudio
Colour no 03, beige/linen: 500-550-600-650-750-800 g

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 mm (60 cm) - or size needed to get 17 sts x 32 rows in garter st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 7 mm (80 cm) - or size needed to get 14 sts x 17 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTONS NO 521: 4 pieces in all sizes

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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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DROPS Bomull-Lin
DROPS Bomull-Lin
53% Cotton, 47% Linen
from 1.75 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 17.50£.

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows.

GARTER ST (in the round on double pointed needles):
1 ridge = 2 rounds * K 1 round and P 1 round *, repeat from *-*.

INCREASE TIP 1:
Inc 1 st by working 2 sts in the outermost st on needle.

INCREASE TIP 2:
Inc by making 1 YO on each side of st with marker in each side as follows: Work in stocking st until marker, 1 YO, work st with marker in stocking st, 1 YO. Work YOs in stocking st on next row to make holes.

BUTTON HOLES:
Cast off for button holes on right front band. 1 button hole = K tog 3rd and 4th st from WS, then make 1 YO. Cast off for button holes when piece measures (measured from the shoulder and down):
SIZE S: 11, 16, 21, 26 cm
SIZE M: 12, 17, 22, 27 cm
SIZE L: 13, 18, 23, 28 cm
SIZE XL: 14, 20, 26, 32 cm
SIZE XXL: 15, 21, 27, 33 cm
SIZE XXXL: 16, 22, 28, 34 cm
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The piece is worked top down. Front and back piece is worked back and forth separately down to and with armhole. Then all sts are slipped on the same circular needle. Then the piece is worked back and forth from mid front.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 13-13-13-14-14-14 sts on circular needle size 4 mm with Bomull-Lin. Work in GARTER ST - see explanation above. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
(SIZE XXL-XXXL: Read all of the following section before continuing)
When piece measures 7-8-9-10-11-12 cm, inc 1 st towards the neck at the end of next row from WS - READ INCREASE TIP 1! Repeat inc towards the neck at the end of every row from WS a total of 3 times.
Then cast on 2 new sts at the end of every row from WS a total of 2 times and 12-13-14-14-15-16 sts 1 time = Size S-XL: 32-33-34-35 sts. Size XXL-XXXL: 36-37 sts + the new sts cast on for armhole at the end of every row from RS.
Now piece measures approx. 10-11-12-13-14-15 cm.

Continue in garter st. AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 16-16-15-14-13-11 cm, inc 1 st at the end of every row from RS towards the armhole - READ INCREASE TIP 1! Repeat inc at the end of every row from RS a total of 3-5-8-11-15-19 times, then cast on 3 new sts at the end of next row from RS = 38-41-45-49-54-59 sts. Work 1 row from WS. Now piece measures approx. 18-19-20-21-22-23 cm. Do not cut the thread.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Work as on left front piece but with inc in the opposite side. AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 11-12-13-14-15-16 cm (approx. 1 cm after the last sts have been cast on for neck) cast off for first BUTTON HOLE - see explanation above! Finish with 1 row from WS.

BACK PIECE:
Left shoulder:
Cast on 13-13-13-14-14-14 sts on circular needle size 4 mm with Bomull-Lin. Work in garter st back and forth on needle. When piece measures 2 cm, inc 1 st towards the neck at the end of next row from RS = 14-14-14-15-15-15 sts. K 1 row from WS. Cut the thread and put piece aside.
Right shoulder: Cast on and work as left shoulder. When piece measures 2 cm, inc 1 st towards the neck at the end of next row from WS. Work 1 row from RS. Then cast on 28-30-32-32-34-36 sts for neck at the end of next row from WS = 42-44-46-47-49-51 sts. Cut the thread. Slip sts from left shoulder on to same needle = 56-58-60-62-64-66 sts. Continue in garter st, start from RS. When piece measures 16-16-15-14-13-11 cm, inc 1 st at the end of every row for armhole in each side. Repeat inc a total of 3-5-8-11-15-19 times in each side, then cast on 3 new sts at the end of the next 2 rows, finish with 1 row from WS = 68-74-82-90-100-110 sts. Cut the thread.

BODY:
Slip sts from right and left front piece on to same circular needle as back piece. Now work piece back and forth with start from mid front on left front piece = 144-156-172-188-208-228 sts. Continue in garter st until piece measures 26-28-30-32-34-36 cm, finish with 1 row from WS. Switch to circular needle size 7 mm. Continue to work as follows: 4 sts in GARTER ST, K the next sts until 4 sts remain while AT THE SAME TIME dec 16-16-16-20-24-24 sts evenly (dec 4-4-4-5-6-6 sts on each front piece and 8-8-8-10-12-12 sts on back piece), finish with 4 sts in garter st = 128-140-156-168-184-204 sts. Insert 2 markers in the piece; 34-37-41-44-48-53 sts in from each side (back piece = 60-66-74-80-88-98 sts). Continue in stocking st with 4 sts in garter st towards mid front in each side (= front bands). REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When 4 cm have been worked in stocking st (piece measures approx. 30-32-34-36-38-40 cm, measured from the shoulder and down) work 1 row from RS while inc 1 st on each side of st with marker in each side – READ INCREASE TIP 2! Continue to work as follows: 1 row without inc, 2 rows with inc. Continue inc until finished measurements = approx. 45 rows with inc (approx. 40 cm). AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 69-71-73-75-77-79 cm, measured mid front (from shoulder and down), K 4 rows over all sts. After all inc are done there are approx. 308-320-336-348-364-384 sts on circular needle. LOOSELY cast off. Piece now measures approx. 70-72-74-76-78-80 cm mid front (the sides are longer because of the inc that give extra width and length).

SLEEVE:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 30-32-34-36-38-40 sts on double pointed needles size 7 mm with Bomull-Lin. Work 6 rounds in GARTER ST - see explanation above! Insert a marker at the beg of the round. Then work in stocking st. When piece measures 8 cm, inc 1 st on each side of marker. Repeat inc every 7-7-6-5-4-3½ cm a total of 6-6-7-8-9-10 times = 42-44-48-52-56-60 sts. When piece measures 48-47-47-46-45-43 cm (NOTE! Shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of longer sleeve cap and broader shoulder width) cast off 6 sts mid under sleeve (cast off 3 sts on each side of marker). Then continue back and forth while AT THE SAME TIME casting off for sleeve cap at the beg of every row in each side as follows: 2 sts 1-1-1-1-2-2 times, 1 st 4-4-5-6-5-7 times, then cast off 2 sts in each side until piece measures 56-56-57-57-58-58 cm. Cast off 3 sts 1 time in each side. Cast off. Now sleeve measures approx. 57-57-58-58-59-59 cm. Knit another sleeve.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams. Sew in the sleeves. Sew the buttons on to the left front band.

NECKLINE:
Knit up 90-94-100-102-106-112 sts around the neck edge on circular needle size 4 mm with Bomull-Lin. Work 8 rows in garter st. Cast off.

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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

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 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.

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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.

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 tension/gauge 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 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

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 (50)

country flag Helene wrote:

J'adore le gilet fait avec ce modèle ! en général, je trouve toujours à mon goût. Merci

25.04.2023 - 14:19

country flag Agneta wrote:

Ska ökningarna i sidorna på nedre delen av koftan göras endast från rätsidan. 1 varv utan ökning, 2 varv med ökning innebär ju annars att man även gör en ökning från avigsidan?????

30.04.2019 - 08:02

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Agneta. Det økes fra både rettsiden og vrangsiden. Du strikker først 1 pinne fra rettsiden og øker. Videre strikker du slik: strikk 1 pinne uten økninger (fra vrangsiden) og strikk 2 pinner med økninger (1 pinne fra rettsiden og 1 pinne fra vrangsiden, det økes på begge). God fornøyelse

30.04.2019 - 14:42

country flag Lies De Kort wrote:

Bij het 2de gedeelte van de beschrijving van het voorpand staat: Meerder TEGELIJKERTIJD bij een hoogte van 16-16-15-14-13-11 cm. 1 steek ....... enz. Waarom hier aflopende cm. Een kleinere maat wordt dan langer en het grotere patroon krijgt een hoog armsgat. Of zie ik het verkeerd? Alvast bedankt! Lies

02.02.2016 - 19:37

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Lies. Je begint eerder omdat je vaker moet meerderen: "Herhaal dit meerderen aan het einde van iedere nld aan de goede kant in totaal 3-5-8-11-15-19 keer". De kleinere maat wordt niet langer, zie ook cm aan het eind van dit stukje.

03.02.2016 - 17:33

country flag Marianne Ouwehand wrote:

Bij het LINKER VOORPAND moet gemeerderd worden aan het einde van de volgende naald aan de verkeerde kant. Bij het RECHTER VOORPAND moet gemeerderd worden aan de tegengestelde kant. Betekent dit dat ik het meerderen aan het begin van de goede kant van het werk moet doen? Of aan het einde van de goede kant? Groeten, Marianne

09.10.2015 - 23:04

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Marianne. Je meerdert nog steeds aan de verkeerde kant, maar dan aan het begin van de nld ipv aan het einde van de nld

12.10.2015 - 15:22

country flag Kathleen Campanaro wrote:

Can this pattern be converted to crochet?

11.11.2014 - 18:25

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Campanaro, to convert this pattern into crochet you can request help from your DROPS store or any knitting/crochet forum - or look in our crocheted jackets. Happy crocheting!

12.11.2014 - 09:35

country flag Fran Hoffman wrote:

Normally a finished size 40 inch bust fits me. What size should I use with this pattern?

12.03.2014 - 19:06

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Hoffman, you will find at the bottom of the written pattern a measurement chart with all measures in cm taken flat from side to side. Please click here for a converter inch-cm. Depending on how you want it somewhat fit or loose, you will find the matching size. Happy knitting!

13.03.2014 - 08:53

country flag DROPS Design wrote:

Jo, det er meningen: Kastene strikkes i glattstrikk på neste p, slik at det blir hull.

13.01.2012 - 15:31

country flag Karin Tingström wrote:

Om jag ökar i sidorna med tips 2 får jag ju hål. Det ska det väl inte vara? Mvh Karin

12.01.2012 - 21:59

country flag Monica wrote:

Underbar!! Kommer mönstret snart? =)

02.02.2011 - 21:27

country flag Marie-Alice wrote:

J'ai très envie de tricoter ce modèle qui cachera mes rondeurs. Vivement que les explications arrivent. Est-ce difficile à tricoter pour une débutante?

31.01.2011 - 13:58