DROPS Bomull-Lin
DROPS Bomull-Lin
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DROPS 129-31
DROPS design: Pattern no L-103
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials: DROPS BOMULL-LIN from Garnstudio
350-350-400-400-450-500 g colour no 20, grayblue

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5 mm (60 or 80 cm) - or size needed to get 17 sts x 22 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS STRAIGHT NEEDLE SIZE 4 mm - for garter st and mussel pattern.

DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTONS NO 521: 3 pieces

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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 12.25£.

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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.

MUSSEL PATTERN:
ROW 1 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 2 (= WS): * P 1, (P 1, 3 loose YO), repeat from (-) a total of 5 times *, repeat from *-* and finish with P 1.
ROW 3: K 1, * (slip 3 YO off needle, slip next st as if to K), repeat from (-) a total of 5 times, slip the 5 slipped sts over to left needle and then work into them as follows (without slipping them off the needle): K 5 tog, 3 loose YO, P 5 tog, 3 loose YO, K 5 tog, 3 loose YO, P 5 tog, 3 loose YO, K 5 tog, 3 loose YO, then K 1 into next stitch *, repeat from *-*.
ROW 4: * P 1, (slip 3 YO off needle, K 1), repeat from (-) a total of 5 times *, repeat from *-* and finish with P 1.

DECREASE TIP (applies to neckline):
All dec are done from RS! Dec 1 st inside the outermost 4 sts in garter st as follows:
Dec after 4 sts in garter st as follows: Slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.
Dec 2 sts before 4 sts in garter st as follows: K 2 tog.

BUTTON HOLES:
Cast off for button holes on right front band. 1 BUTTON HOLE = work first and second band st from mid front, make 1 YO, K third and fourth band st tog.
Cast off for button holes when piece measures:
SIZE S: 8, 14 and 20 cm
SIZE M: 9, 15 and 21 cm
SIZE L: 10, 16 and 22 cm
SIZE XL: 9, 16 and 23 cm
SIZE XXL: 10, 17 and 24 cm
SIZE XXXL: 10, 17 and 24 cm
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BACK PIECE:
Cast on 81-87-99-111-117-129 sts (incl 1 edge st in each side) on needle size 4 mm with Bomull-Lin. Work 6 rows in GARTER ST - see explanation above (1st row = RS). Then work MUSSEL PATTERN - see explanation above - with 1 edge st in each side. After mussel pattern, K 1 row from RS and K 1 row from WS. Then K 1 row from RS while AT THE SAME TIME dec 6-7-11-14-9-11 sts evenly = 75-80-88-97-108-118 sts. Switch to circular needle size 5 mm and continue with stocking st back and forth on needle (1st row = P from WS). AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 7 cm, dec 1 st in each side. Repeat the dec on every 3rd row a total of 6 times = 63-68-76-85-96-106 sts. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures 18-19-20-21-22-22 cm, inc 1 st each side. Repeat inc every 3-3-3-3-4½-5 cm a total of 4-4-4-4-3-3 times = 71-76-84-93-102-112 sts. When piece measures 28-29-30-31-32-33 cm, cast on new sts for sleeves at the end of every row in each side as follows: 1 st 3 times, 2 sts 1 time, 4 sts 1 time and 20-21-21-21-21-21 sts 1 time = a total of 129-136-144-153-162-172 sts on needle. Continue in stocking st but work the outermost 4 sts in each side in garter st (= edge at the bottom of each sleeve). When piece measures 51-53-55-57-59-61 cm - adjust so that next row is worked from WS -, insert a marker mid back (in Size S + Size XL insert the marker in the middle st on needle, in the other sizes insert the marker between the 2 middle sts).
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING!
NECK: Now K 3 rows over the middle 29-30-30-33-34-34 sts on needle, i.e. 14-15-15-16-17-17 sts on each side of marker/st with marker (work the other sts as before). On next row from RS, cast off the middle 21-22-22-25-26-26 sts for neck, i.e. 10-11-11-12-13-13 sts on each side of marker + st with marker (applies to Size S + Size XL), and finish each shoulder separately.
LEFT SHOULDER (seen from RS): Continue to dec 1 st on the next row from neckline - READ DECREASE TIP = 53-56-60-63-67-72 sts remain on the shoulder. Continue in stocking st and 4 sts in garter st each side. When piece measures 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm, K 1 row from WS. Loosely cast off.
RIGHT SHOULDER (seen from RS):
Work as left shoulder but reversed.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING!
Cast on 48-48-54-60-66-72 sts (incl 1 edge st in the side and 4 band sts towards mid front) on needle size 4 mm with Bomull-Lin. Work 6 rows in GARTER ST (1st row = RS). Then work next row from RS as follows: 4 band sts in garter st, MUSSEL PATTERN over the next 43-43-49-55-61-67 sts and finish with 1 edge st. After mussel pattern, K 1 row from RS and K 1 row from WS. Then K 1 row from RS while AT THE SAME TIME dec 7-4-6-8-8-9 sts evenly (do not dec over band sts) = 41-44-48-52-58-63 sts. Switch to circular needle size 5 mm and continue with stocking st back and forth on needle (1st row = P from WS), but work the outermost 4 sts towards mid front in garter st until finished measurements. AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 7 cm, beg dec in the side as on back piece. REMEMBER BUTTON HOLES ON BAND. When piece measures 18-19-20-21-22-22 cm, beg to inc in the side as on back piece. AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 21-22-23-24-25-25 cm, dec 1 st for neckline towards mid front as follows - READ DECREASE TIP. Repeat dec on every other row a total of 5-6-6-6-6-6 times, on every 4th row a total of 7-7-7-9-9-9 times and then on every 8th row a total of 3-3-3-2-3-3 times. AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 28-29-30-31-32-33 cm, cast on new sts for sleeve at the end of every row towards the side as follows: 1 st 3 times, 2 sts 1 time, 4 sts 1 time and 20-21-21-21-21-21 sts 1 time. Continue in stocking st but work the outermost 4 sts in each side in garter st. After all inc and dec there are 53-56-60-63-67-72 sts on the needle. When piece measures 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm, K 1 row from WS. Loosely cast off.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on and work as right front piece but reversed and without button holes.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew shoulder seams inside cast off edge so that there are 2 rows in P sts (seen from RS) against each other. Sew the side and sleeve seams inside 1 edge st. Sew on buttons.

Diagram

diagram measurements
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 (40)

country flag Ingrid Van Leeuwen wrote:

Ik zou graag de mouwen iets langer willen maken. Kan ik dit doen door meer steken voor de mouw op te zetten?

12.03.2023 - 17:43

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Ingrid,

Ja, dit kun je inderdaad doen door meer steken op te zetten. Aan de hand van de stekenverhouding zou je uit kunnen rekenen hoeveel steken je extra op moet zetten.

16.03.2023 - 20:46

country flag Noella wrote:

Bonjour, puis je tricoter avec aiguilles droite

22.09.2019 - 17:31

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Noella, tout à fait, ce modèle se tricote entièrement en allers et retours, on utilise des aiguilles droites ici pour avoir suffisamment de placer pour y loger toutes les mailles. Vous trouverez ici plus d'infos sur l'adaptation d'un modèle sur des aiguilles droites. Bon tricot!

23.09.2019 - 09:29

country flag Gio wrote:

Buongiorno, sui metà davanti, quando dice di " iniziare a diminuire a lato come sul dietro", significa che si deve diminuire solo dalla parte del fianco e non prima dei bordi centrali altrimenti le maglie da diminuire si raddoppierebbero . Ho capito bene? Grazie mille !!

17.04.2016 - 10:40

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Gio, è corretto, deve diminuire solo sul lato, non sul bordo davanti, 1 m ogni 3 f per un totale di 6 volte. Buon lavoro!

17.04.2016 - 14:42

country flag Åsa wrote:

Jättefin blir den nog, när jag fått hem mer garn. Jag kommer behöva närmare 500gr till storl XL. Är det bara jag som haft problem med det?

06.08.2013 - 00:53

country flag AKIBODE Marie-FRANCE wrote:

J'ai tricoté ce gilet en taille L qui est ma taille habituelle. Il est trop étroit du fait des diminutions qui resserre la taille. Comment faire pour l'élargir sans tout recommencer ? Puis-je connaitre les équivalence des tailles? Merci pour vos jolis modèles.

13.03.2013 - 10:42

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Madame Akibode, pour trouver la bonne taille, nous recommandons de comparer les mesures d'un vêtement analogue à celles du schéma en bas de page. Si votre tension correspond à celle de l'échantillon, vous obtiendrez les mesures indiquées. Bon tricot!

13.03.2013 - 14:56

country flag Agnetha Vesterdahl wrote:

Tack för snabb feedback med jättebra instruktionsvideo! Nu kan jag äntligen gå vidare =)

13.04.2011 - 19:00

country flag Drops Design wrote:

Nu ligger den en instruktionsvideo. Klik på Muslingemønster lige efter opskriften. God fornøjelse!

13.04.2011 - 15:07

country flag Anne Kip wrote:

Bedankt voor jullie vlotte antwoord, net naar video gekeken, dat wordt dus (toch) een naald vol met veel steken, omslagen, veel geduld tellen! Opletten dus. Anne.

13.04.2011 - 13:29

country flag DROPS Design NL wrote:

Hoi Anne. We hebben een video gemaakt, die uitlegt hoe dit patroon gebreid wordt. Kijk in ons gedeelte met instructievideo's. Succes.

13.04.2011 - 10:36

country flag DROPS Design wrote:

Hej Agnetha, vi har gjort en video som visar hur du skall göra:-) Lycka till!

13.04.2011 - 09:50