DROPS Bomull-Lin
DROPS Bomull-Lin
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DROPS 137-28
DROPS design: Pattern no L-110
Yarn group C
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Finished measurements:
Bust: 80-90-100-110-120-130 cm / 31½''-35½''-39 3/8''-43 3/8''-47¼''-51''
Full length: 57-57-60-63-66-66 cm / 22½"-22½"-23½"-24 3/4"-26"-26"

Materials: DROPS BOMULL-LIN from Garnstudio
Color no 02, off white:
450-500-550-600-650-700 g

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE size 4.5 mm / US 7 (80 cm / 32'') - or size needed to get 16 sts x 26 rows in diagram M.1 (20 sts x 26 rows in stockinette st) = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''. 1 repetition of diagram M.1 measures approx. 5 cm / 2'' in width and 3 cm / 1 1/8'' vertically.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE size 4 mm / US 6 (60 cm / 24'') - for rib

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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 2.40 $ /50g
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows.

PATTERN:
See diagram M.1. The diagram shows the pattern from RS. NOTE: The YOs are not worked on return row but slipped off the needle to make holes.
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BACK PIECE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 80-88-96-106-114-122 sts with Bomull-Lin on circular needle size 4 mm / US 6. Work 1st row from RS as follows: 1 edge st in garter st - See explanation above, * K 1, P 1 *, repeat from *-*, 1 edge st in garter st. Work rib like this for 6 cm / 2 3/8''.
On next row from RS, switch to circular needle size 4.5 mm / US 7 and work diagram M.1 with 1 edge st in garter st in each side - AT THE SAME TIME on 1st row dec 14-14-14-16-16-16 sts evenly = 66-74-82-90-98-106 sts (= 8-9-10-11-12-13 repetitions of diagram M.1 + 1 edge st in garter st in each side).
REMEMBER THE GAUGE!
When diagram M.1 has been worked 7-7-7-8-8-8 times vertically (piece measures approx. 27-27-27-30-30-30 cm / 10½"-10½"-10½"-11 3/4"-11 3/4"-11 3/4") cast on new sts for sleeves in each side as follows (beg from RS) – NOTE: Work the new sts in the pattern: Cast on 1 new st in each side on every 4th row (i.e. on every other row from RS) a total of 4 times, then cast on 2 new sts at the end of every row a total of 6 times in each side, then cast on 8 new sts at the end of the next 2 rows and finally 16 new sts at the end of the next 2 rows = 146-154-162-170-178-186 sts (= 40 new sts in each side, diagram M.1 has now been worked 11-11-11-12-12-12 times vertically and piece measures approx. 39-39-39-42-42-42 cm / 15 1/4"-15 1/4"-15 1/4"-16½"-16½"-16½").
Continue until M.1 has been worked 15-15-16-17-18-18 times vertically (piece measures approx. 51-51-54-57-60-60 cm / 20"-20"-21 1/4"-22½"-23½"-23½"). On next row from RS bind off the middle 22-22-24-24-26-26 sts for neck = 62-66-69-73-76-80 sts remain on each shoulder. Now finish each shoulder separately.

RIGHT SHOULDER:
bind off for neck at the beg of every row from RS as follows: bind off 3 sts 1 times, 2 sts 1 time, and 1 st 2 times = 55-59-62-66-69-73 sts.
When diagram M.1 has been worked 16-16-17-18-19-19 times vertically (piece measures approx. 54-54-57-60-63-63 cm / 21 1/4"-21 1/4"-22½"-23½"-24 3/4"-24 3/4"), work in garter st over all sts until finished measurements – while AT THE SAME TIME binding off for diagonal shoulder at the beg of every row from WS as follows: 8-8-8-12-12-12 sts 2 times and then 8 sts 2 times = 23-27-30-26-29-33 sts remain on needle.
Loosely bind off all sts on next row from RS (piece measures approx. 57-57-60-63-66-66 cm / 22½"-22½"-23½"-24 3/4"-26"-26").

LEFT SHOULDER:
Work as right shoulder but reversed.

FRONT PIECE:
Work front piece the same way as back piece.

ASSEMBLY:
Graft/sew shoulder/sleeve seams from RS.

SLEEVE EDGE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Pick up from RS 50-50-60-60-70-70 sts along bottom edge on sleeve with circular needle size 4 mm / US 6. Work rib as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, * K 1, P 1 *, repeat from *-*, 1 edge st in garter st. Work rib for 5 cm / 2'', loosely bind off all sts with K over K and P over P.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew side and under arm seams in one inside 1 edge st.

NECK EDGE:
The neck edge is worked in the round on circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 as follows: Beg mid back, pick up from RS approx. 100 - 110 sts inside 1 edge st around the neck. K next round while at the same time adjusting no of sts to 98-98-102-102-106-106. Then work rib (K 1/P 1) for approx. 2 cm / 3/4'', loosely bind off all sts with K over K and P over P.


Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = K from RS
symbols = K from WS
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = 2 YO between 2 sts
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 only serve 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 converter, 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 converter 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 converted 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 converter

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 converter, 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 converter 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 gauge tension 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 (usually 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.

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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country flag Bugnon Elisabeth wrote:

Merci pour votre réponse. Je comprends bien cette impossibilité. Je vais chercher parmi vos modèles, une forme similaire que je pourrais adapter. Bonne journée et meilleures salutations.

09.12.2020 - 12:38

country flag Bugnon Elisabeth wrote:

Bonsoir, j'ai encore une question au sujet du pull Drops 137-28. Je le fais pour ma fille en taille M. Elle m'a demandé de le rallonger de 10cm , ce qui ne me pose pas de problème normalement, mais elle aimerait aussi des manches plus longues. A la place d'une longueur totale de 105cm (taille M) elle aimerait 140cm. Comment puis-je faire pour avoir des manches correctes? Merci et bonne soirée!

08.12.2020 - 20:00

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Bugnon, nous ne sommes malheureusement pas en mesure de pouvoir adapter chacun de nos modèles à chaque demande, merci pour votre compréhension. N'hésitez pas à vous adresser à votre magasin et/ou à un forum spécialisé. Bon tricot!

09.12.2020 - 06:55

country flag Bugnon Elisabeth wrote:

Merci pour votre réponse!

04.12.2020 - 11:22

country flag Bugnon Elisabeth wrote:

Bonjour, je vais commencer le pull DROPS 137-28 et je lis sur le diagramme: ...1 jeté entre 2 mailles et 2 jetés entre 2 mailles. Par contre, dans le tutoriel, vous faites 2 jetés entre 2 mailles et 3 jetés entre 2 mailles. Je veux juste être sûre de faire juste! merci de me préciser ceci.

03.12.2020 - 18:30

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Bugnon, la vidéo montre la technique de ce type de point, autrement dit, il s'agit ici une autre façon de tricoter ce genre de point avec des jetés que l'on lâche au rang suivant, suivez bien les indications du diagramme: *3 m end, 1 jeté, 1 m end, 2 jetés, 1 m end, 2 jetés, 1 m end, 1 jeté, 2 m end* et répétez de *-* au 3ème rang. Bon tricot!

04.12.2020 - 07:33

country flag Irena wrote:

Nie rozumiem końcówki opisu wykonania ramienia (rozmiar L). „ Kiedy schemat M1 zostanie wykonany 18 razy na wysokość, przer. ściegiem francuskim przez wszystkie o. do końca”. Skoro do końca przerabiamy robótkę ściegiem francuskim, to dlaczego na końcu w opisie jest informacja: „ W sumie zostało wykonanych 19 powtórzeń na wysokość”?

04.05.2018 - 16:02

DROPS Design answered:

Witaj Ireno, faktycznie to jest nielogiczne. Moim zdaniem w rozmiarze L będzie 18 powtórzeń wg schematu M1 na wysokość, a dalej tylko ścieg francuski. Jeszcze to sprawdzę, jeśli się to potwierdzi naniesiemy korektę do wzoru. Dziękuję za zwrócenie uwagi. Pozdrawiam

05.05.2018 - 10:40

country flag Cindy wrote:

Ich hab zwar erst das gute stück angefangen mit stricken aber mir kommt es irgendwie klein vor. Ich habe eigentlich XS und stricke daher die S, weil ich es doch etwas weiter mag. Fällt es klein aus????

27.07.2017 - 20:45

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Cindy, alle Maßen für jede Größe finden Sie in der Schnittübersicht dargestellt, wenn Ihre Maschenprobe stimmt (dh hier 16 M. x 26 R. in M1 gestrickt (20 M. x 26 R. glatt) ) dann haben Sie die richtigen Größe. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

28.07.2017 - 08:22

country flag Jennie Nybro wrote:

När man maskar av för halsen så maskar man ju hela tiden av från rätsidan. Så när man stickat M1 16 gånger och ska börja maska av i början av varje varv från avigsidan, är det alltså längst ut på ärmen man maskar av då, inte mot halsringningen?

10.05.2017 - 19:38

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Jennie, Ja det stämmer, du börjar maska av längst ut på ärmen, så den blir smalare ytterst mot handen.

11.05.2017 - 11:51

country flag Marije wrote:

Dit is het eerste project (op een paar sjaals na) wat ik heb afgerond. Kun je de trui gelijk dragen? Of moet deze eerst gewassen of behandeld worden met een of ander spulletje? Ik heb iemand wel eens horen zeggen dat je breiwerk eerst moet wassen om de vorm te behouden. Klopt dat?

16.06.2014 - 09:50

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Marije. Je kan de trui wassen volgens de wasvoorschrift van jouw gekozen garen.

16.06.2014 - 16:46

country flag Marije wrote:

Gister de trui afgemaakt. En ben er helemaal blij mee. De hals valt echter minder wijd dan ik vanaf de foto had verwacht. Maar nog blijft het een fijne trui

15.06.2014 - 20:41

country flag Marije wrote:

In het patroon staat aangegeven dat ik voor de halsboord een aantal steken moet opnemen. De video laat zien hoe ik steken op moet nemen aan de zijkant van het werk (zeg maar voor de mouwboorden), maar niet aan de bovenzijde (afgekante zijde) van het werk. Werkt dit op dezelfde manier? Of moet je dat daar toch anders doen?

05.06.2014 - 09:01

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Marije. Je kan deze techniek gebruiken:

05.06.2014 - 13:27