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Long DROPS jacket with short sleeves knitted from side to side in Alpaca and Vivaldi or Brushed Alpaca Silk. Size S - XXXL

DROPS 119-1
DROPS design: Pattern no Z-490

Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL – XXXL
NOTE: Because of the knitting direction and the elasticity of the yarn the jacket will be approx 3-5 cm longer than measurements in chart when worn.

Materials: DROPS ALPACA from Garnstudio
250-300-300-350-400-400 g colour no 2917, turquoise

And use: DROPS VIVALDI from Garnstudio
200-200-200-250-250-300 g colour no 22, light turquoise
Or: DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA SILK from Garnstudio
200-200-200-250-250-300 g colour no 15, light sea green

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) size 6 mm – or size needed to get 15 sts x 20 rows in stocking st with 1 thread of each quality = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) size 5 mm – for garter st.

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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 Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
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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.
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JACKET:
Worked back and forth on circular needle in order to fit in all sts. Beg mid front on left front piece and knit towards the side, cast off for armhole and continue to mid back and cast off. Work right front piece in the same way but mirrored and sew tog the 2 pieces mid back. Work the sleeves separately and set in.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
LOOSELY cast on 113-117-121-126-130-135 sts on circular needle size 5 mm with Alpaca and Vivaldi or Brushed Alpaca Silk (= 2 threads). Work 4 rows GARTER ST - see above (first row = RS). Change to circular needle size 6 mm and continue in stocking st with 2 garter sts each side. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures approx 46-51-56-63-70-80 cm - adjust so that next row is from RS – slip 44-45-46-51-52-54 sts on left side of piece (as seen from RS) on a stitch holder. Work 4-4-4-8-8-8 rows stocking st with 2 garter sts each side (= 2-2-2-4-4-4 cm) on the remaining 69-72-75-75-78-81 sts on needle. Now slip these sts on a stitch holder. Slip the 44-45-46-51-52-54 sts from the first stitch holder back on circular needle size 6 mm and work armhole as follows from RS:
Size S + M + L: Cast off the first 29-30-31 sts at beg of row, work remaining 15 sts on needle as before. Insert a marker in the outermost st on right side of piece (as seen from RS – this marks where sleeve cap is sewn to armhole). Turn piece, work the 15 sts on needle as before and then cast on 29-30-31 sts at the end of row.
Size XL + XXL + XXXL: Cast off the first 16-17-18 sts at beg of row, work remaining 35-35-36 sts on needle as before, turn piece. Work the 35-35-36 sts on needle as before, turn piece. Cast off the first 17-17-18 sts at beg of row and work remaining 18 sts as before. Insert a marker in the outermost st on right side of piece (as seen from RS – this marks where sleeve cap is sewn to armhole). Turn piece, work the 18 sts as before, cast on 17-17-18 new sts at the end of row, turn piece. Work the 35-35-36 sts on needle as before, turn piece. Work the 35-35-36 sts on needle as before and cast on 16-17-18 new sts at the end of row.
ALL SIZES: Now slip the 69-72-75-75-78-81 sts from stitch holder back on needle and continue in stocking st with 2 garter sts each side on all 113-117-121-126-130-135 sts again. When piece measures 61-67-73-82-90-101 cm (measured on left side of piece as seen from RS, piece measures approx 62-68-74-84-92-103 cm on right side) work shortened rows to create extra width mid back as follows (beg from WS = from neckline): Work the first 30-33-36-41-45-48 sts on needle and then slip these sts on a stitch holder, work the remaining sts on needle, turn piece and work return row, * work the first 11-8-7-7-6-5 sts on needle, slip these sts on the same stitch holder and work remaining sts on needle, turn piece and work return row *, repeat from *-* a total of 7-9-11-11-13-15 times. Turn piece, work the remaining 6-12-8-8-7-12 sts. Now slip the 107-105-113-118-123-123 sts from stitch holder back on needle and work 2 rows garter st on all sts, cast off LOOSELY = mid back. Piece measures approx 62-68-74-83-91-102 cm on left side of piece (as seen from RS) and 72-80-88-98-108-121 cm on right side of piece – measured in the knitting direction.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on and work like left front piece, but mirrored, i.e. make all measurements on right side of piece - as seen from RS. When working the 4-4-4-8-8-8 rows under sleeve, adjust so that first row is worked from WS (and not RS) and slip the outermost 44-45-46-51-52-54 sts on left side of piece as seen from WS (and not RS) on a stitch holder. Work armhole as described for left front piece, but from WS (and not RS). Beg working shortened rows mid back from RS (and not WS).

SLEEVE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 41-43-44-47-50-53 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on circular needle size 5 mm with Alpaca and Vivaldi or Brushed Alpaca Silk (= 2 threads). Work 4 rows garter st, change to circular needle size 6 mm and work stocking st. When piece measure 5 cm dec 1 st at beg of following 2 rows, repeat dec at 10 cm, and now dec 1 st at the beg of every row a total of 4-4-5-6-7-8 times each side. Cast off 4 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows and then cast off remaining sts. Sleeve measures approx 15-15-16-17-18-19 cm.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew jacket tog mid back inside cast off rows. Set in sleeves - NOTE: Sew sleeve cap to marker on shoulder and set in sleeve each side along the armhole marked by stars in diagram (no seam mid under sleeve, i.e. leave open where the 4-4-4-8-8-8 rows were knitted).

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 17.02.2010
SLEEVE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 41-43-44-47-50-53 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on circular needle size 5 mm with Alpaca and Vivaldi (= 2 threads). Work 4 rows garter st, change to circular needle size 6 mm and work stocking st. When piece measure 5 cm dec 1 st at beg of following 2 rows, repeat dec at 10 cm, and now dec 1 st at the beg of every row a total of 4-4-5-6-7-8 times each side. Cast off 4 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows and then cast off remaining sts. Sleeve measures approx 15-15-16-17-18-19 cm.

Diagram

symbols = knitting direction
symbols = mid front
symbols = sew sleeve to here
symbols = mid back
diagram

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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.

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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 (173)

country flag Martina wrote:

I have the same question as Debbie had earlier (13.4.2017). I don't understand, how to proceed with the sleeve opening without adding new yarn? Working yarn is on the far right side on the stitch holder. In your answer to Debbie you say to put stitches at the end of a row. At which point exactly? In the instructions the casting of the new stitches comes later on. My problem comes at this point: Slip the 44 sts from the first stitch hoIder back on circular needle and work armhole as follows..

15.11.2023 - 15:14

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Martina, you will first work the bottom of jacket (under sleeve) (the top 44 sts on the left are not worked now) and cut the yarn when these 2 cm are worked; then join the yarn working the 44 stitches on the left side slipped on a thread: start casting off (from RS) the first 29 stitches for armhole, work to the end of the row (15 sts), turn and work the next row from WS casting on the same number of stitches as you cast off, ie purl 19 sts and cast on 15 sts = 44 sts. Work now the 69 sts from the side. Happy knitting!

16.11.2023 - 09:24

country flag Marla wrote:

How do I save this file as a pdf to use it on knit companion?

26.10.2023 - 14:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Maria, to save the patterns as a .PDF you will have to print the pattern choosing a virtual printer - but it might not work on knit companion. Happy knitting!

27.10.2023 - 08:14

country flag Hanna-Maija Lahtinen wrote:

Voiko ohjeen tehdä pitkillä hihoilla? Miten sitä pitäisi muuttaa?

30.12.2022 - 17:16

country flag Rita Coenen wrote:

Is het niet mogelijk om middenrug gewoon verder te breien, en dus alles in 1 stuk zonder middenachter-naad? Wat zou de reden kunnen zijn om dit niet te doen?

14.03.2022 - 14:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Rita,

Blijkbaar heeft de ontwerper het zo bedacht met een naad midden achter :) Jou zou hem inderdaad uit 1 stuk kunnen breien, waarbij je na het linker pand verder breit voor het rechter pand, maar dan in spiegelbeeld, dus je breit dan voor het rechter voorpand vanaf midden achter naar voren.

18.03.2022 - 08:20

country flag Arga Moree wrote:

Waar kan ik vinden hoeveel draadlengte ik nodig heb voor dit leuke vest? Maat XL . Ik zou graag een dun garen willen voor naald 3 ongeveer. Ik dacht aan bamboe/katoen, maar zag dat niet op jullie site.

22.03.2021 - 15:29

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Arga,

Bovenaan bij de lijst met materialen staat per maat aangegeven hoeveel gram je nodig hebt. Het vest wordt met 2 draden gebreid, 1 draad Alpaca en 1 draad Vivaldi. Bij niet meer leverbare garens (onder de knop garens in het menu vind je een link) kun je de looplengte checken en op basis daarvan ander garen aanschaffen.

22.03.2021 - 21:14

country flag Mary Jones wrote:

HI! I've started the Fly Away and know I'm going to love it. I need help clarifying the Right front piece. If I work the pattern knitting everything as though it's a wrong side then it will match the Left front piece? Sorry...not used to a pattern that says to mirror.

27.01.2021 - 17:13

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Jones, working a piece mirrored means that everything that was worked on the right side will be worked now on the left side and reversed. So that you will work the same way but slip the stitches on the right side (= beg of row from RS) ie starting on a WS row, work the first stitches and slip the remaining sts on a thread. And then cast off stitches for amrhole starting from WS (instead of from RS). Happy knititng!

28.01.2021 - 09:19

country flag Maryel Campos Cardoso wrote:

Solo comentar que me encanta mucho todo lo que veo de su página aunque no entiendo muchas cosas o no sé descifrarlas me encanta todo porque tejer 🧶 es una de las cosas que más me gusta y lo disfruto mucho

23.04.2019 - 20:08

country flag Maurisa Solomon wrote:

Do you have a guide for the small and medium sizes for pattern 119-1? I would appreciate knowing before I make a commitment. Thank you.

21.12.2018 - 02:04

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Solomon, you will find a measurement chart at the bottom of the pattern with all measurements for each size taken flat from side to side. Compare these to a similar garment you have and like the shape to find out the matching size. read more about sizing here. Happy knitting!

21.12.2018 - 08:08

country flag Camilla Jansson wrote:

Hej. Har stickat 56cm för storlek L sedan 4 varv på drygt hälften medan nästan hälften vilat på garn. Har sedan bytt så de första som har 2cm extra i höjd sitter på garn och de som vilade sitter nu på sticka igen. Garnet befinner sig i mitten på stycket vid brytpunkten. Allt sett från rätsidan. Skall jag öppna ett nytt nystan? Alternativt klippa av och skarva på senare? Eller fortsätter jag bara med samma nystan trots 2 cm/4varv höjdskillnad????

09.09.2017 - 21:23

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Camilla, du måste klippa tråden och/eller börja på ett nytt nystan. Det nya nystanet kommer du att kunna fortsätta med när du har alla m tillbaka på stickan. Lycka till!

19.09.2017 - 16:05

Marilyn wrote:

I cannot find the gauge for pattern 119-1. What is the gauge? Thank you

04.08.2017 - 01:11

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Marilyn, you will find gauge under tab "Materials". Happy knitting!

04.08.2017 - 08:49