DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
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DROPS 101-31
Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials: DROPS Paris from Garnstudio
650-750-800-850-950-1050 g colour no 23, light grey

DROPS circular needles size 5 mm – or the needle size needed to obtain correct knitting tension.

DROPS silver button, no 534: 5 pcs.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
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DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
100% Cotton
from 0.75 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 9.75£.

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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.
Knitting tension: 16 sts x 25 rows on needles size 5 mm in double moss stitch/M.4 = 10 x 10 cm

Pattern: See diagram M.1 to M.4. Pattern seen from RS.

Garter sts back and forth: Knit all rows.
Garter sts (in round on circular needles): 1st round: K and 2nd round: P

Decreasing tip (applies to neck):
Dec for neck within 4 sts garter sts. Make all dec from RS. As pattern is moss stitch /M.4 it will vary if it is K or a P sts to be knit next after 4 garter sts. Therefore dec as follows:
Before 4 sts garter sts: K2 tog or P 2 tog.
After 4 sts garter sts: Slip 1 st as if to knit, K1, psso or P2 tog.

Buttonholes: Cast off for buttonhole on right front band.
1 buttonhole = cast off 3rd sts from edge. On next row cast on 1 new sts over each cast off st.
Cast off for button holes when piece measures:
Size S: 12, 18, 25, 32, 39 cm.
Size M: 12, 19, 26, 33, 40 cm.
Size L: 12, 20, 27, 34, 41 cm.
Size XL: 12, 20, 28, 35, 42 cm.
Size XXL: 12, 20, 28, 36, 43 cm.
Size XXXL: 12, 20, 28, 36, 45 cm.
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Back and front pieces:
Knit piece back and forth from mid front. Double circular needles size 5 mm (or use 2 circular needles) and cast on 195-212-229-246-263-280 sts (incl 4 front band sts each side knitted in garter sts throughout ) over 2 needles with Paris (this is done to ensure elasticity of cast on edge). Pull out the one needle and knit 2 rows garter sts – see explanation above. Continuing knit M.1. Continue until M.1 is knitted 6 times in height (piece measures approx 11 cm). Continue with 1 row garter sts (from RS) at the same time dec 25-24-29-28-33-32 sts evenly (not on front band sts) = 170-188-200-218-230-248 sts. P1 row. Remember to cast off for button hole on right front band – see explanation above. Continue with M.2 until piece measures 23-23-24-24-25-25 cm. Now continue with M.3 at the same time as dec 20-26-26-28-20-22 sts on 1st row evenly (not on front band sts) = 150-162-174-190-210-226 sts. When M.3 is knit 1 time in height continue with M.4 until complete measurement.
At the same time when piece measures 28-30-32-30-32-34 cm cast off 1 st on each side for armhole (i.e. cast off the 40th -43rd -46 th -50 th -55 th -59 th sts and the 111 th -120 th -129 th -141st-156 th -168 th sts).
Complete each piece separately.

Back piece:
= 70-76-82-90-100-108 sts. Cast on 9-7-6-5-3-3 new sts at beginning of row, continue over sts on row as previously. At the end of row cast on 9-7-6-5-3-3 sts = 88-90-94-100-106-114 sts in total. Continue with M.4 until piece measures 52-54-56-58-60-62 cm. Now knit garter sts over middle 24-26-26-28-28-30 sts (knit other sts as before). After approx 2 cm cast off middle 14-16-16-18-18-20 sts for neck. (Continue with 5 sts garter sts on each side of neckline) and cast off 1 sts on next row to shape neckline = 36-36-38-40-43-46 sts left on each shoulder (4 sts garter st on each side at neckline). Piece measures approx 56-58-60-62-64-66 cm. Cast off loosely.

Left front piece:
= 39-42-45-49-54-58 sts (incl 4 sts front band). Cast on 9-7-6-5-3-3 new sts on side = 48-49-51-54-57-61 sts. Continue with M.4 until piece measures 40-41-42-43-44-46 cm. Now knit 2 rows garter sts on 4 sts on front band (do not knit remaining sts). Continue on all sts at the same time dec for V-neck – read Decreasing tip – as follows: Dec 1 st on every other row 12-13-13-14-14-15 times in total = 36-36-38-40-43-46 sts left on needle for shoulder. Knit until piece measures 56-58-60-62-64-66 cm. Cast off loosely.

Right front piece:
= 39-42-45-49-54-58 sts. Knit as left but reversed. Remember to continue dec for buttonholes – see explanation above.

Sleeve:
Knit piece back and forth on needles. Double circular needle size 5 mm (or use 2 circular needles) and cast on 104-104-104-121-121-121 sts (incl 1 edge st on each side) over 2 needles with Paris (this is done to ensure elasticity of cast on edge). Pull out the one needle and knit 2 rows garter sts – see explanation above. Continuing knit M.1 with 1 edge st on each side. Continue until M.1 has been knit 6 times on height (piece measures approx 11 cm).
Continue with 1 row garter sts (from RS) at the same time dec 12-12-12-17-17-17 sts evenly = 92-92-92-104-104-104 sts. P 1 row. Continue with M.2 and 1 edge st on each side. When piece measures 25-25-25-24-23-22 cm knit M.3 with 1 edge st on each side, when M.3 has been knitted 1 time in height piece measures approx 27-27-27-26-25-24 cm (shorter sleeves on larger sizes due to shoulder width). Cast off loosely.

Assembly:
Sew shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew new sts on back and front pieces and under arm seams in one within 1 edge st. Sew in buttons.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = K from WS, P from RS
symbols = yo
symbols = slip 1 st as if to knit, K1, psso
symbols = K2 tog
diagram

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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 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.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

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 (43)

country flag Cantelouves Muriel wrote:

Bonjour, Je ne comprends pas pourquoi avec le diagramme M2 ça ne fait pas comme sur la photo du modèle. Bonne journée

23.03.2024 - 15:24

country flag Sabine wrote:

Hallo hab ein Frage nach dem ersten Satz M1 . Wenn ich den zweiten Satz rechts beginnen zu stricken komme ich nicht überein mit den Muster umschlag rechte 6x das verschiebt sich und ist nicht in einer Linie. Was mache ich falsch. Lg Sabine

03.02.2024 - 10:07

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Sabine, die 1. Reihe in M.1 ist eine Hin-Reihe, die 2. eine Rückreihe, bei dieser Reihe werden die Maschen links gestrickt (so entstehen sie als rechte Maschen von der Vorderseite gesehen). Viel Spaß beim stricken!

05.02.2024 - 08:23

country flag Sylvie wrote:

Merci pour votre aide. J'ai sauté des lignes d'explication, c'est pourquoi je suis partie sur 150 m au lieu de 170.

28.01.2022 - 18:20

country flag Sylvie wrote:

Bonjour Je suis entrain de tricoter le dos et le devant. Pour M 2 : 150 m - 8 m de bande = 142. Ce n'est pas un multiple de 6 et je ne finis pas par 6 m pour faire les dernières m de M2 mais par 4 m. Merci pour votre aide

28.01.2022 - 14:42

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sylvie, lorsque vous tricotez M.2, vous devez avoir 170 mailles en taille S (= nombre de mailles après M.1); tricotez ainsi: 4 m de bordure devant, répétez les 12 mailles de M.2 jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 10 mailles (soit 13 fois x 12 = 156 m), tricotez les 6 premières mailles de M.2 et terminez par 4 mailles de bordure devant = 4+ 156+6+4=170 m. À 23 cm, tricotez M.3 en diminuant 20 mailles au 1er rang et tricotez: 4 m , 17 fois M.3(puis M.4), tricotez les 6 premières m de M.3 (M.4),4 m = 150 m. Bon tricot!

28.01.2022 - 15:39

country flag Sylvie wrote:

Bonjour. Je suis entrain de tricoter le devant gauche. Il est écrit que l'on a 39 mailles ; il faut en monter 8 et on a 49 mailles . Pourtant le résultat de 39+8 est égal a 47 mailles et non pas 49. Merci pour votre réponse

30.07.2017 - 16:47

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sylvie, on doit effectivement monter 9 m et non 8 en taille S, ce qui donne 48 m. La correction a été faite, merci. Bon tricot!

31.07.2017 - 10:25

country flag Sylvie wrote:

Bonjour, Je suis entrain de tricoter le dos et devant en taille S pour le point M2. Il me reste 6 mailles à la fin du rang plus les 4 mailles de bande. Dois je tricoter ces 6 mailles en reprenant au début de M2 ou en tricoter 3 au début du rang et 3 à la fin du rang ? Merci pour votre réponse Cordialement

22.06.2017 - 11:55

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sylvie, terminez par les 6 premières m de M2 + le 4 m de la bordure devant. Bon tricot!

22.06.2017 - 13:06

country flag Sylvie wrote:

Merci pour votre réponse. Cordialement. Sylvie

31.05.2017 - 10:50

country flag Sylvie wrote:

Bonjour. Pour les manches à la fin du 1er rg de M2 il me reste 7 m. Dois je reprendre au début du rg ou pas (pour la taille S). Merci

30.05.2017 - 22:45

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sylvie, effectivement, vous répétez 7 fois M.2 en largeur et vous terminez ensuite par les 6 premières mailles de M.2. Bon tricot!

31.05.2017 - 08:32

country flag ZIRNHELT wrote:

Je ne comprend pas comment il faut faire pour les diminution des emmanchures à quoi correspond rabat 40éme- 43éme- 46éme............168éme m

29.03.2016 - 13:14

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Zirnhelt, il faut rabattre 2x 1 m pour les emmanchures, soit en taille S: rabattez la 40ème et la 111ème m, en taille M, rabattez la 43ème et la 120ème m et ainsi de suite pour chaque taille. Bon tricot!

29.03.2016 - 15:21

country flag Sabine Fritsch wrote:

Wie ist das Diagramm M.1 zu verstehen? Sechs Umschläge am Stück oder Umschlag/Masche/Umschlag ? Danke für kurze Antwort.

20.08.2015 - 10:10

DROPS Design answered:

Es wird zwischen den Umschlägen immer 1 M gestrickt, es folgen nie 2 Umschläge aufeinander. Gutes Gelingen und viel Spaß beim Stricken!

21.08.2015 - 20:57