DROPS Merino Extra Fine
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
100% Wool
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Knitted DROPS top with cables and round yoke in ”Merino Extra Fine”. Size S to XXXL.

DROPS 123-7
DROPS design: Pattern no ME-029
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials: DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio
500-550-600-650-700-750 g colour no 22, medium purple

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) size 4 mm - or size needed to get 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS SHELL BUTTON w/hole, no 525, 8-8-8-9-9-9 pcs.

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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 Merino Extra Fine
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
100% Wool
from 3.50 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 35.00£.

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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.
PATTERN: See diagram M.1, diagram shows the pattern from RS.
BUTTONHOLES:
Make buttonholes on right front band.
1 buttonhole = K tog 3rd and 4th st from mid front and make 1 YO.
Make buttonholes when piece measures:
SIZE S: 3, 10, 17, 25, 33, 41, 49 and 57 cm.
SIZE M: 3, 11, 19, 27, 35, 43, 51 and 59 cm.
SIZE L: 3, 11, 19, 27, 35, 43, 52, 61 cm.
SIZE XL: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 39, 47, 55 and 63 cm.
SIZE XXL: 3, 10, 17, 25, 33, 41, 49, 57 and 65 cm.
SIZE XXXL: 3, 11, 19, 27, 35, 43, 51, 59 and 67 cm.
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BODY PIECE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle.
Cast on 181-193-211-235-259-283 sts (includes 5 front band sts each side towards front edge) on circular needle size 4 mm with Merino. Work 4 rows GARTER ST – see above! K 1 row from RS and continue as follows from WS: 5 garter sts, * P3, K3 *, repeat from *-* and finish with P3 and 5 garter sts. Remember BUTTONHOLES on right front band – see above. Work 3 cm rib, then continue in stocking st with 5 garter sts each side. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! Insert 2 markers in piece, 48-51-55-62-67-73 sts in from each side (back piece = 85-91-101-111-125-137 sts). When piece measures approx 37-38-39-40-41-42 cm (adjust so that next row is from WS) K 2 rows on 16 sts each side (= 8 sts each side of marker) with remaining sts as before. On next row cast off the middle 8 sts each side for armhole (= 4 sts each side of marker) – cast off with K sts from WS, work remaining sts on row. There are now 165-177-195-219-243-267 sts on needle. Work next row as follows from RS: work 44-47-51-58-63-69 sts (= front piece), cast on 59-61-65-67-71-76 new sts over the 8 cast off sts, work 77-83-93-103-117-129 sts (= back piece), cast on 59-61-65-67-71-76 new sts over the 8 cast off sts, work 44-47-51-58-63-69 sts (= front piece) = 283-299-325-353-385-419 sts. K 3 rows on all sts. K 1 row from RS, at the same time inc 30-34-38-40-48-54 sts evenly (do not inc on front bands) = 313-333-363-393-433-473 sts. P 1 row (5 front band sts in garter st as before). NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! Continue as follows from RS: 5 garter sts, M.1 (= 3 sts), * P7, M.1 *, repeat from *-* a total of 30-32-35-38-42-46 times and finish with 5 garter sts. Continue this pattern, AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 2 cm dec 1 st in each P-section, and repeat the dec on every 3.5-3.5-3.5-4-4-4.5 cm a total of 6 times, dec by P2 tog on the right and left side of P-section alternately = 133-141-153-165-181-197 sts. Continue until piece measures 20-21-22-23-24-25 cm, K 1 row from RS, AT THE SAME TIME K tog the first 2 sts in each M.1 = 102-108-117-126-138-150 sts. K 1 row, work 4 rows garter st and cast off.

Sew buttons on left front band.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = 1 YO, K YO on next row
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K2, 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 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 (21)

country flag Silvia wrote:

Quisiera patron de mañanita con mangas tejida a dos agujas con canesu redondo pero me complico para repartir los puntos para las mangas. Desde ya gracias por su ayuda.

04.08.2020 - 17:11

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Silvia. En nuestra colección tenemos varios modelos de capas con el canesú redondo. En la pagina principal en el buscador escribe CAPA o MINI PONCHO.

16.08.2020 - 17:13

country flag Chollet wrote:

Il me reste 7 pelotes de merino extra fine ,en aurais-je assez pour faire ce modele? je fais du xxl merc ipour votre reponse

10.04.2020 - 11:13

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Chollet, vous n'aurez pas assez car en taille XXL il faut 700 g DROPS Merino Extra Fine, soit 14 pelotes de 50 g. Retrouvez ici tous nos modèles tricotés en Merino Extra Fine - cf également comment trouver le nombre de pelotes nécessaires Bon tricot!

14.04.2020 - 10:29

country flag Lucia wrote:

Noch eine Frage zu: "Von der Vorderseite wie folgt stricken: 5 M. Krausrippe, M1 (= 3 M.), * 7 M. li., M1 *, von *-* total 30-32-35-38-42-46 Mal und mit 5 M. Krausrippe abschliessen." Wie werden die 7 M. links in der Rückreihe gestrickt? Auch links wie die Rückreihe von M1, dann gibt es bei den 7 Maschen Krausrippen oder sollen sie glatt links gestrickt werden? Auf dem Foto der Jacke ist es nicht gut erkennbar.

05.04.2020 - 08:43

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Lucie, die 7 linke Maschen zwischen jedem M.1 werden rechts bei den Rückreihen gestrickt (diese Maschen sind glatt links gestrickt). Viel Spaß beim stricken!

09.04.2020 - 13:33

country flag Lucia wrote:

Ich habe eine Frage zu folgendem Teil der Anleitung: "Danach 1 R. auf der Vorderseite stricken und gleichzeitig gleichmässig verteilt 30-34-38-40-48-54 M. aufnehmen (nicht über der Blende) = 313-333-363-393-433-473 M." Was meinen Sie mit "nicht über der Blende"? Meinen Sie mit Blende die Ärmel, so dass ich die Maschen nur über den beiden Vorderteilen und dem Rückenteil aufnehme? Vielen Dank für Ihre Antwort.

05.04.2020 - 08:34

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Lucia, die Blende sind die 5 ersten und 5 letzten Maschen die krausrechts gestrickt sind, dh diese Maschen sollen nicht abgenommen nur die inzwischen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

09.04.2020 - 13:32

Patricia wrote:

Quisiera saber como desde el inicio del cuello se colocan 181 puntos y se comienzan a realizar las pequeñas trenzas que no esta explicado y en la foto se ve como va aumentando de tamaño y se ve que hay mas distancia entre trenza ytrenza y en la explicacion no esta!!aguardo vuest de a respuesta paracomenzar el tejido gracias

12.09.2015 - 16:10

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Patricia. El chaleco se trabaja de abajo arriba. Montamos 181 pts para el borde inferior. La parte del canesú con trenzas está explicada en el patrón. Vamos a disminuir el nº de pts de revés entre las trenzas para dar la forma del canesú. Lee atentamente todo el patrón antes de comenzar a trabajar.

15.09.2015 - 09:08

Patricia wrote:

Quisiera saber como desde el inicio del cuello se colocan 181 puntos y se comienzan a realizar las pequeñas trenzas que no esta explicado y en la foto se ve como va aumentando de tamaño y se ve que hay mas distancia entre trenza ytrenza y en la explicacion no esta!!aguardo vuest de a respuesta paracomenzar el tejido gracias

12.09.2015 - 16:09

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Patricia. El chaleco se trabaja de abajo arriba. Montamos 181 pts para el borde inferior. La parte del canesú con trenzas está explicada en el patrón. Vamos a disminuir el nº de pts de revés entre las trenzas para dar la forma del canesú. Lee atentamente todo el patrón antes de comenzar a trabajar.

15.09.2015 - 09:10

country flag Lyda wrote:

D'abord bonsoir. voila j'ai terminé le gilet,je tenais a vous remercier car c'est en parti grace a vous merci pour votre aide .heureusement car sans vous,j'étais parfois bloquée.en tout ças merci encore il est super beau.bonne soirée

28.02.2015 - 18:01

country flag Lyda wrote:

Bonjour voila j'ai un probleme au diminutions.on demande de faire 6 diminutions sur 7 mailles envers a chaque dim il faut dim d'une maille a gauche et d'une a droite au bout de la troisime dim il va me rester 1 maille je ne voit pas comment faire six diminutions.merci

20.02.2015 - 11:56

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Lyda, les diminutions se font alternativement au début et à la fin des sections env, c'est-à-dire à la 1ère diminution, vous tricotez 2 m ens à l'env au début de chacune des sections envers, à la 2ème diminution, vous tricotez 2 m ens à l'env à la fin de chacune des sections envers et ainsi de suite. Bon tricot!

20.02.2015 - 13:47

country flag Lyda wrote:

Bonjour. j'ai un petit problème.(pour moi taille l)il est ecrit monter 65 mailles sur les 8 rabattues comment fait-on? faut-il prendre une autre pelote.la je bloque.merci pour votre future réponse et bonne journée

12.02.2015 - 15:13

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Lyda, les 8 m ont été rabattues pour l'emmanchure, vous montez ensuite les mailles pour la manche, soit 65 m après avoir tricoté le devant droit, vous tricotez ensuite le dos, puis montez 65 m pour la 2e manche, au-dessus des 8 m rabattues pour l'emmanchure et continuez en tricotant le devant gauche - cf vidéo ci-dessous pour monter les mailles entre le devant droit et le dos + entre le dos et le devant gauche. Bon tricot!

12.02.2015 - 15:39

country flag Calsat wrote:

Bonjour. a ce gilet je voudrais le tricoter en y ajoutant du glitter argenté ,combien de bobines me faudrait-il svp.merci

16.09.2014 - 15:29

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Calsat, il vous faut calculer le métrage total nécessaire pour votre taille et diviser par le métrage d'une bobine de Glitter pour connaître le nbe de Glitter nécessaire. Pensez à demander conseil auprès de votre magasin DROPS si vous n'êtes pas sûre. Bon tricot!

16.09.2014 - 16:51