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DROPS number 102-6

DROPS circular jacket in ”Silke-Alpaca” with texture pattern Size: S to XXXL
" - The knitting abstinence gets high when you see this one. Such a different jacket - such a challenge!"
Size: S - M/L - XL /XXL - XXXL

Materials: DROPS Silke-Alpaca from Garnstudio
1200-1300-1450-1600 g colour no 4305, grey-blue

DROPS circular needles size 4.5 mm (80 cm): 2 pcs –
or the needle size needed to obtain correct knitting tension
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Knitting tension: 17 sts x 22 rows stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm

Pattern: See diagram M.1. Diagrams are seen from RS. NOTE: Each size has own diagram.

Turns: Turn are knit to ensure circular shape of piece. Knit turns as follows:
1st / 2nd row: Knit 102-112-124-140 sts, turn piece and knit back.
3rd / 4th row: Knit back and forth over 18-16-20-20 first sts on row (these sts = outermost on circle) – read knitting tip 1 below.
Repeat 1st to 4th rows, but reduce stitch number by 2 sts on every 1st/2nd row before turning piece – repeat this 10-10-12-12 times in total, then reduce sts number knitted by 4 sts before piece is turned – repeat this 6-9-8-12 times in total and
from this point reduce sts number by 8 sts before piece is turned – repeat 5-5-6-6 times in total.
Remaining are 18-16-20-20 outermost sts of circle.
Start again from beginning over all sts.
– read Knitting tip 2 below.

Max prices as of 21.11.2009:
DROPS SILKE-ALPACA - 3.60 GBP per 50 gr skein

Remember - the DROPS collection is always «Best in Price», up to 25-35% lower than other similar yarn brands.
...AND remember that every time you buy a skein of the original DROPS / GARNSTUDIO yarn, not only you will be guaranteed the best result, but you have also made an important contribution to our designers and our development to make www.garnstudio.com to an even better net place.

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NEW DROPS CATALOGS 114, 115, 116 and 117 ARE COMING TO OUR STORES NOW!
We are now sending the new fall/winter catalogs to our DROPS dealers. They are printed in a limited edition and and each catalog costs only 1£/$2 over the counter and 2£/$4 by mail order. DROPS fall/winter 09/10 collection is very varied. From fine to heavy, garments with texture and patterned. Jackets, sweaters, ponchos, shawls and lots of accessories. The designs are chosen on the basis of an overall assessment, where voting results and accompanying comments have been important.

Good luck with your fall crafting projects!
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Note: This pattern is written in British English.
All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inch - click here.
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Knitting tip 1: When turning piece slip first sts as if to knit and tighten yarn before continuing knitting. This is done to avoid holes in the turn. This does not applies to innermost 20-20-24-24 sts of circle – when piece is turned knit all sts as normal.

Knitting tip 2: On row where all sts are knit, P 20-20-24-24 innermost sts in circle (seen from RS). Then continue as before with M.1.

Measuring tip: All measurements on circle are done with piece lying flat. Do not measure across! Measurements follow curve to 63rd - 69th -73rd - 81st sts.

Circle:
Knit piece back and forth on needle to make room for all sts. Cast on 102-112-124-140 sts on circular needle size 4.5 mm with Silke-Alpaca. Insert 1 marking thread or stitch marker after 63-69-73-81 sts, make all measurements from this point. Knit M.1 (see diagram for your size) from right to left (i.e. from outside towards inside on circle)1st row = RS. At the same time as M.1 knit Turns – see explanation above – to make circular shape. When piece measures 37-40-49-57 cm from marking thread or stitch marker – read measuring tip – knit armholes.
Armhole: Slip outermost 63-69-73-81 sts onto an extra needle size 4.5 mm (circular needle to make room for all sts). Continuing, cast off next 2 sts (= armhole). Insert 1 marking thread or stitch marker between 2 cast off sts. Leave remaining sts on needle. Continuing, knit 2 parts (sts before and after armhole) separately, but knit them at the same time on separate needles with separate balls of yarn. This is done so turns are correct on both sides of armhole. Continue with pattern and turns as earlier. When armhole measures 18-21-23-25 cm cast on 2 new sts over armhole(i.e. between the 2 parts). Continuing, slip all sts onto one needle again = 102-112-124-140 sts. Insert 1 marking thread or stitch marker after 63-69-73-81 sts. Continuing, measure piece from this point.
Now knit M.1 and turn on all sts. Continue like this until piece measures approx 15-17-19-21 cm, this should be a ½ circle. Continue until piece measures approx 30-34-38-42 cm from marking thread – read measuring tip. Now make armholes in same way. When all sts are back on one needle again insert 1 marking thread or stitch marker after 63-69-73-81 sts. Continue measuring from here. Continue with M.1 and turns until piece measures approx 37-40-49-57 cm from marking thread or stitch markers (adjust to 1 whole pattern repeat with turns). Cast off loosely.

Sleeve:
Knit piece back and forth on circular needles. Cast on 56-59-65-68 sts (incl 1 front edge sts on each side) on needles size 4.5 mm with Silke Alpaca. P1 row from WS. Continue with Rib K2/P1 and 1 edge sts on each side. When Rib measures 13-13-14-14 cm K 1 row from WS at the same time dec 10-11-13-14 sts evenly = 46-48-52-54 sts. Continue in stocking sts with WS out until complete measurement. When piece measures 16 cm inc 1 sts on each side on every 9 -4.5 -3.5 -3 cm 5-9-11-13 times in total = 56-66-74-80 sts. When piece measures 56 cm cast off top shape sleeve top on each side on every other row: 4 sts 1-2-2-2 times. Continuing, cast off 2 sts on each side until piece measures approx 61-62-62-63 cm. Then cast off 4 sts 1 time on each side. Piece measures approx 62-63-63-64 cm. Cast off remaining sts.

Assembly:
Sew circle tog in outermost edge of cast on sts and cast off edge. Sew in sleeves so seams under sleeve meet at middle of marking thread or stitch marker placed at bottom of armhole and middle of sleeve top meet marking thread or stitch marker placed on top of armhole. Sew sleeve seams.

Explanation to pattern diagram

=K from RS, P from WS
=P from RS, K from WS
=outermost on circle
=innermost of circle
=marking thread is placed here

Diagram


DROPS number 102-6

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