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Tauriel Cardigan

Knitted DROPS jacket in garter st with domino squares, stripes and shawl collar in ”Fabel”. Size: S - XXXL.

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DROPS design: Pattern no fa-351
Yarn group A
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials:
DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio
300-300-350-350-400-450 g color no 200, gray
100-150-150-150-150-200 g color no 651, sand

NOTE: Jacket worked in one color = 350-400-450-500-550-600 g Fabel.

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 or 80 cm / 24'' or 32'') SIZE 3.5 mm/US 4 - or size needed to get 23 sts x 45 rows in garter st = 4'' x 4'' (10 x 10 cm).
DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTON: Arched (white), NO 521: 5-5-5-6-6-6 pieces

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from inches to cm here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in British English here.
GARTER ST (back and forth):
K all rows. 1 ridge = K2 rows.

STRIPES:
* Work 1 ridge in GARTER ST - see explanation above, with sand. Work 1 ridge with gray. *, repeat from *-* until finished measurements. First row with new color is always from RS.

DOMINO SQUARE:
Insert 1 marker in the middle st.
ROW 1 (= RS): K until st with marker, 1 YO, K 1 (st with marker), 1 YO, K the rest of row (= 2 sts inc).
ROW 2 (= WS): K all sts.
Repeat 1st and 2nd row, i.e. inc 2 sts in the middle of the square on every row from RS.

HALF A DOMINO SQUARE LEFT:
Insert 1 marker in the first st.
ROW 1 (= RS): K 1 (st with marker), 1 YO, K the rest of row.
ROW 2 (= WS): K all sts.
Repeat 1st and 2nd row, i.e. inc 1 st inside 1 st of square at beg of every row from RS.

HALF A DOMINO SQUARE RIGHT:
Insert 1 marker in the last st.
ROW 1 (= RS): K until st with marker, 1 YO, K 1 (st with marker).
ROW 2 (= WS): K all sts.
Repeat 1st and 2nd row, i.e. inc 1 st inside 1 st of square at end of every row from RS.

INCREASE TIP (applies to sleeve):
Work until 2 sts remain before marker, 1 YO (= 1 st inc), K 4 (marker is in the middle of these sts), 1 YO (= 1 sts inc). Work YO twisted on next round.

PATTERN (applies to sleeve):
Work * 3 ridges with sand, work 1 ridge with gray *, repeat from *-* 4 times in total, then work stripes as follows: Work * 1 ridge with sand, work 1 ridge with gray *, repeat from *-* 4 times in total. Now work piece in gray until finished measurements. Turn piece inside out to that WS is outwards and continue in stockinette st.

BUTTONHOLES:
Dec for buttonholes on right band. 1 buttonhole = K 2 tog and make 1 YO.
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JACKET:
Work first 3 domino squares – see square on chart, then work 1 edge to sts on domino squares (i.e. bottom edge of jacket) with short rows - see star on chart. Edge is worked from mid front to mid back and mid front again. Finally work a yoke on jacket over domino square - se cross on chart.

BACK PIECE:
DOMINO SQUARE:
Cast on 5 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with gray. K 1 row from WS. Switch color to sand and work DOMINO SQUARE - see explanation above, back and forth and STRIPES – see explanation above. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE Work Domino square and stripes until piece measures 38-42-46-50-56-62 cm / 15"-16½"-18"-19 3/4"-22"-24½" at the widest = approx. 62-68-74-82-90-100 ridges, adjust so that last ridge is with sand, and approx. 64-70-76-84-92-102 sts on each side of st with marker (= approx. 129-141-153-169-185-205 sts in total on needle). Work 1 ridge with gray and inc as before (i.e. 1 st on each side of st with marker) and inc 4 sts evenly on each side of mid st on row from RS (= 10 sts inc in total on row from RS) = approx. 69-75-81-89-97-107 sts on each side of st with marker (= approx. 139-151-163-179-195-215 sts in total on needle). Slip sts on a stitch holder and work left front piece domino square.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
DOMINO SQUARE:
Cast on 3 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with gray. K 1 row from WS.
Switch color to sand and work HALF DOMINO SQUARE LEFT – see explanation above, back and forth and stripes, until piece measures 19-21-23-25-28-31 cm / 7½"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-11"-12 1/4" on the widest = approx. 62-68-74-82-90-100 ridges, adjust with back piece (= approx. 65-71-77-85-93-103 sts).

Work 1 ridge with gray and inc as before (i.e. 1 st after st with marker) and inc 4 sts evenly on row from RS (= 5 sts inc in total on row from RS) = approx. 70-76-82-90-98-108 sts. Slip sts on a stitch holder and work right front piece domino square.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
DOMINO SQUARE:
Cast on 3 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with gray. K 1 row from WS. Switch color to sand and work HALF DOMINO SQUARE RIGHT – see explanation above, back and forth in stripes, until piece measures 19-21-23-25-28-31 cm / 7½"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-11"-12 1/4" on the widest = approx. 62-68-74-82-90-100 ridges, adjust with back piece (= approx. 65-71-77-85-93-103 sts).

Work 1 ridge with gray and inc as before (i.e. 1 st before st with marker) and inc 4 sts evenly on row from RS (= 5 sts inc in total on row from RS) = approx. 70-76-82-90-98-108 sts.

Slip all sts from domino back on needle in sequence without working them as follows: Sts from right front piece domino square are on needle, insert 1 marker, slip sts from back piece domino square back on needle, insert 1 marker, slip sts from left front piece domino square back on needle = approx. 279-303-327-359-391-431 sts in total. Then work bottom edge from right front piece, over back piece, to left front piece as follows:

BOTTOM EDGE:
Work piece tog with sts from mid front (i.e. tip of domino on right front piece) and to the side, down to tip mid back, up to the side and down to mid front (i.e. tip of domino on left front piece). Cast on 16-16-12-12-12-12 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with gray. Work short rows and stripes as follows:

RIGHT FRONT PIECE BOTTOM EDGE:
Work tog with sts from tip mid front and out to marker in the side as follows:
ROW 1 (= RS): K 1, 1 YO and K rest of row (= 1 st inc).
ROW 2 (= WS): K until 1 st remains on row, work next st tog with the first 2 sts from domino (= K 3 tog = 2 sts dec from domino)
Switch to sand.
ROW 3 (= RS): As 1st row.
ROW 4 (= WS): K until 5 sts remain on row, turn piece.
ROW 5 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 6 (= WS): K until 3 sts remain on row, turn piece.
ROW 7 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 8 (= WS): K until 1 st remains on row, work next st tog with the first 2 sts from domino (= K 3 tog = 2 sts dec from domino).
Switch color to gray.
Repeat 1st to 8th row until all sts from tip of domino out to the side until marker (i.e. right front piece domino square = approx. 70-76-82-90-98-108 sts) has been worked tog with the edge.

RIGHT BACK PIECE BOTTOM EDGE:
Worked tog with sts from the side and down to tip of domino square on back piece as follows:
ROW 1 (= RS): K 1, 1 YO, K 2 twisted tog, K 2 twisted tog, K the rest of row (= 1 st dec).
ROW 2 (= WS): K until 1 st remains on row, work next st tog with the first 2 sts from domino (= K 3 tog = 2 sts dec from domino).
Switch to sand.
ROW 3 (= RS): As 1st row.
ROW 4 (= WS): K until 5 sts remain on row, turn piece.
ROW 5 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 6 (= WS): K until 3 sts remain on row, turn piece.
ROW 7 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 8 (= WS): K until 1 st remains on row, work next st tog with the first 2 sts from domino (= K 3 tog = 2 sts dec from domino)
Switch color to gray.
Repeat 1st to 8th row down to tip mid back (= approx. 69-75-81-89-97-107 sts). NOTE: On last repetition of 8th or 2nd row slip the first 3 sts from domino back on needle. ( = K 4 sts tog = 3 sts dec).

LEFT BACK PIECE BOTTOM EDGE:
Work tog with sts from tip of domino square on back piece and out to marker in the side as right front piece bottom edge.

LEFT FRONT PIECE BOTTOM EDGE:
Worked tog with sts from the side and down to tip of domino square on front piece as right back piece bottom edge.

BACK PIECE:
Now work yoke on back piece with gray as follows:

RIGHT BACK PIECE:
Pick up 64-70-76-84-92-102 sts with gray from RS on needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 on one side of domino, pick up 2 sts on tip of domino, pick up 64-70-76-84-92-102 sts down the other side of domino = 130-142-154-170-186-206 sts. K 1 row from WS and inc 15-13-13-11-13-9 sts evenly on each side of tip (= 30-26-26-22-26-18 sts inc in total) = 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts on each side (= 160-168-180-192-212-224 sts in total). Then work over the first 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts (i.e. in right side of piece seen from RS) as follows:

READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING! WORK SHORT ROWS, SHORT RIDGES AND INC IN THE SIDE AT THE SAME TIME AS FOLLOWS:
SHORT ROWS:
Row 1 (= RS): K the first 2 sts tog, turn piece (= 1 st).
Row 2 (= WS): K back.
Row 3 (= RS): K 1, insert 1 marker, K the next 2 sts from domino tog, turn piece (= 2 sts).
Move the marker upwards when working.
Row 4 (= WS): K back.
Row 5 (= RS): K 2, K the next 2 sts tog, turn piece (= 3 sts).
Row 6 (= WS): K back.
Row 7 (= RS): K 3, K the next 2 sts tog, turn piece (= 4 sts).
Row 8 (= WS): K back.
Continue the short rows like this, i.e. work over 2 sts more on every row from RS but work them 2 K tog, i.e. 2 sts become 1 st. Continue like this until all sts up to tip of domino have been worked.
SHORT RIDGES:
Applies only to size L-XL-XXL-XXXL:
When piece measures 0-0-2-2-2-2 cm / 0-0-3/4"-3/4"-3/4"-3/4'', work 0-0-1-1-1-1 short ridge (i.e. work from RS until where the last turn was, turn piece and work back = 2 rows = 1 short ridge) over the sts already worked, work short ridge every 0-0-5-4-3-2 cm / 0-0-2"-1½"-1"-3/4'' 0-0-4-6-8-11 times in total.
INC IN THE SIDE:
When yoke measures 1 cm / 3/8'', inc 1 st inside 1 edge st at beg of next row from RS. Inc like this every 1½-1-1- ½-½-½
cm/½"-3/8"-3/8"-1/4"-1/4"-1/4" 9-12-14-17-19-22 times in total = 10-13-15-18-20-23 sts before marker. When yoke measures 15-14-15-14-15-14 cm / 6"-5½"-6"-5½"-6"-5½" (measured along the side), bind off for armhole at beg of every row from RS as follows:
bind off 3 sts a total of 1-1-2-2-2-3 times, 2 sts a total of 1-2-2-3-4-4 times and 1 st a total of 4-5-4-5-5-5 times (i.e. 1 st remains before marker).

Piece measures approx. 19-21-23-25-28-31 cm / 7½"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-11"-12 1/4" measured in the side from domino and up. When the short rows have been worked, there are 40-42-45-48-53-56 sts in total on needle. Slip sts on 1 stitch holder and work left back piece.

LEFT BACK PIECE:
= 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts.

READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING! WORK SHORT ROWS, SHORT RIDGES AND INC IN THE SIDE AT THE SAME TIME AS FOLLOWS:
SHORT ROWS:
Row 1 (= WS): Work the first 2 sts from domino, turn piece.
Row 2 (= RS): Work the 2 sts K tog (= 1 st).
Row 3 (= WS): K 1, insert 1 marker, work the next 2 sts from domino, turn piece (= 3 sts).
Move the marker upwards when working.
Row 4 (= RS): K 2 tog, K 1 (= 2 sts).
Row 5 (= WS): K 2, work the next 2 sts from domino, turn piece (= 4 sts).
Row 6 (= RS): K 2 tog, K the rest of row.
Row 7 (= WS): K, work the next 2 sts from domino, turn piece (= 4 sts).
Row 8 (= RS): K 2 tog, K the rest of row.
Continue the short rows like this, i.e. work over 2 sts more from domino on every row from WS and dec 1 st at beg of the every row from RS, i.e. 2 sts become 1 st. Continue like this until all sts up to tip of domino have been worked.
SHORT RIDGES:
Applies only to size L-XL-XXL-XXXL:
When piece measures 0-0-2-2-2-2 cm / 0-0-3/4"-3/4"-3/4"-3/4'', work 0-0-1-1-1-1 short ridge (i.e. work from WS until where the last turn was, turn piece and work back = 2 rows = 1 short ridge) over the sts already worked, work short ridge every 0-0-5-4-3-2 cm / 0-0-2"-1½"-1"-3/4" 0-0-4-6-8-11 times in total.
INC IN THE SIDE:
When yoke measures 1 cm / 3/8'', inc 1 st inside 1 edge st at end of next row from RS. Inc like this every 1½-1-1- ½-½-½
cm/3/8"-3/8"-1/4"-1/4"-1/4" 9-12-14-17-19-22 times in total = 10-13-15-18-20-23 sts before marker. When yoke measures 15-14-15-14-15-14 cm / 6"-5½"-6"-5½"-6"-5½" (measured along the side), bind off for armhole at beg of every row from WS as follows: bind off 3 sts a total of 1-1-2-2-2-3 times, 2 sts a total of 1-2-2-3-4-4 times and 1 st a total of 4-5-4-5-5-5 times (i.e. 1 st remains after marker).

Piece measures approx. 19-21-23-25-28-31 cm / 7½"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-11"-12 1/4" measured in the side from domino and up. When the short rows have been worked, there are 40-42-45-48-53-56 sts in total on needle.

BACK PIECE:
Slip sts from right and left back piece on to same needle = 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts. Work in garter st. When piece measures 13-11-11-9-8-5 cm / 5"-4½"-4½"-3½"-3"-2'' from tip of domino (approx. 2 cm / 3/4'' remain), bind off the middle 24-24-26-26-28-28 sts for neck and finish each shoulder separately = 28-30-32-35-39-42 sts remain on shoulder. On next row from the neck dec 1 st = 27-29-31-34-38-41 sts. Work in garter st until piece measures 15-13-13-11-10-7 cm / 6"-5"-5"-4½"-4"-2 3/4" from tip of domino. Bind off. The whole piece measures approx. 60-62-64-66-71-74 cm / 23½"-24½"-25 1/4"-26"-28"-29''. Work the other shoulder the same way.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Pick up 66-72-78-86-94-104 sts with gray from RS on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 on the side of domino. K 1 row from WS and inc 14-12-12-10-12-8 sts evenly = 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts. Cut the yarn. Then work short rows and inc as on left back piece (beg from WS): When all sts from domino have been worked, cast on 8 sts at the end of next row from WS for band = 48-50-53-56-61-64 sts (includes 8 band sts). Continue in garter st.

When piece measures 60-62-64-66-71-74 cm / 23½"-24½"-25 1/4"-26"-28"-29'' in total (adjust with back piece), bind off the first 27-29-31-34-38-41 sts for shoulder on next row from WS = 21-21-22-22-23-23 sts remain on needle, work the rest of row. Then work shawl collar in garter st, beg from RS as follows:
* Work 2 rows back and forth over the first 15-15-16-16-17-17 sts, work 2 rows back and forth over all sts *, repeat from *-* until shawl collar measures 8-8-9-9-10-10 cm / 3 1/8''-3 1/8''-3½''-3½''-4''-4'' at the shortest. Bind off.

RIGHT BAND:
Pick up approx. 104-113-117-127-140-154 sts with gray in edge sts from RS from bottom edge of jacket up along domino mid front up to where the 8 band sts were cast on (adjust no of sts to avoid a wavy band or a tight band). Work band in garter st tog with the 8 band sts as follows: Pick up 1 st in each of the 8 band sts from RS on double pointed needle size 3.5 mm / US 4, leave sts on double pointed needle and work the tog with ridges as follows: On every row from RS work last st from band tog with 1 st from the 8 band sts. When 5 ridges have been worked, dec for 5-5-5-6-6-6 BUTTONHOLES – see explanation above, evenly on next row from RS (top button hole is in the transition between band and front piece). Bind off when the 8 band sts have been worked tog with band.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Pick up 66-72-78-86-94-104 sts with gray from RS on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 on the side of domino. K 1 row from WS and inc 14-12-12-10-12-8 sts evenly = 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts. Then work short rows and inc as on right back piece. When all sts from domino have been worked, cast on 8 sts at the end of next row from RS for band = 48-50-53-56-61-64 sts (includes 8 band sts). Work in garter st. When piece measures 60-62-64-66-71-74 cm / 23½"-24½"-25 1/4"-26"-28"-29'' in total (adjust with back piece), bind off the first 27-29-31-34-38-41 sts for shoulder on next row from RS = 21-21-22-22-23-23 sts remain on needle, work the rest of row.
Then work shawl collar in garter st, beg from WS as follows: * Work 2 rows back and forth over the first 15-15-16-16-17-17 sts, work 2 rows back and forth over all sts *, repeat from *-* until shawl collar measures 8-8-9-9-10-10 cm / 3 1/8''-3 1/8''-3½''-3½''-4''-4'' at the shortest. Bind off.

LEFT BAND:
Pick up approx. 104-113-117-127-140-154 sts with gray in edge sts from RS from where the 8 band sts were cast on, over domino and down along the entire jacket (adjust no of sts to avoid a wavy band or a tight band). Work band in garter st tog with the 8 band sts as follows: Pick up 1 st in each of the 8 band sts from RS on double pointed needle size 3.5 mm / US 4, leave sts on double pointed needle and work the tog with ridges as follows: On every row from WS work last st from band tog with 1 st from the 8 band sts. Bind off when the 8 band sts have been worked tog with band.

SLEEVE:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 46-48-50-54-56-58 sts on double pointed needles size 3.5 mm / US 4 with sand. Work PATTERN - see explanation above. When piece measures 14-12-10-8-3 cm / 5½"-4 3/4"-4"-3"-1", insert 1 marker at beg of round, inc 1 st on each side of marker – see INCREASE TIP. Inc like this every 1½ cm / ½" 21-22-23-24-25-26 times in total = 88-92-96-102-106-110 sts. When piece measures 48-47-46-45-43-42 cm / 19"-18½"-18"-17 3/4"-17"-16½" (shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of longer sleeve cap and wider shoulders). Continue to work back and forth and bind off for sleeve cap at beg of every row in each side of piece as follows: bind off 4 sts 2 times, 2 sts 3 times and 1 st 2 times, then bind off 2 sts in each side until piece measures 56-56-56-56-55-54 cm / 22"-22"-22"-22"-21½"-21 1/4", then bind off 3 sts 1 time in each side of piece. Bind off the remaining sts. Make another sleeve the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Assemble with gray. Sew the shoulder seams. Sew the collar tog mid back and sew it to the neckline. Sew in sleeves with WS outwards, i.e. stockinette st is turned inwards. Sew side seams down to bottom edge in outer loop of edge sts. Sew on buttons.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

domino square = domino square
bottom edge = bottom edge
yoke = yoke
this is on an approx. measurement, measurement depend on how many sts there are on domino = this is on an approx. measurement, measurement depend on how many sts there are on domino
knitting direction = knitting direction
Diagram for DROPS 173-15
Diagram for DROPS 173-15
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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.

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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.

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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 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 Anne Gregory wrote:

I seem to have run out of stitches shaping the top of the sleeve and the head of the sleeve needs to be stretched to match the armhole of the body. The first part of the shaping I understand as it matches the armhole shaping in the main body, but should I then cast off 2 stitches at the beginning of every row or should I continue to cast off 1 stitch at the beginning of each row? I have knitted the sleeves flat rather than in the round.

18.05.2024 - 21:28

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Anne, cast off 2 stitches at the beginning of every row until the piece measures a certain amount of cm. It's important to cast off slightly loosely so that the edge will not be too tight. Happy knitting!

20.05.2024 - 00:56

country flag Judith Williams wrote:

Hello. I am making the large size. I have reached the centre back of the bottom border and have 18 stitches on the needle. Is this correct as the right front edge had 12 to start and I am worried that I will have too many when I reach the end of the left bottom edge. Thank you

18.08.2023 - 08:44

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Williams, you should have also 12 sts as when starting, make sure you made enough decreases. Happy knitting!

18.08.2023 - 16:06

country flag Hanneke wrote:

Langs de oplopende schuine kant wordt gemeerderd en langs de aflopende schuine kant wordt geminderd. De verkorte toeren vormen de uitwaaiering aan de onderkant van de trui.

05.11.2022 - 10:15

country flag Hanneke wrote:

Zet de domino’s naast elkaar op de rondbreinaald 3.5. De onderrand van de trui wordt overdwars gebreid ( zie modelfoto). Begin middenachter, dus op de onderste punt van een domino. Zet nu (16-16-12-12-12-12) nieuwe steken op een naald met knop 3,5. Brei de eerste toer vlgs de beschrijving. Het einde van iedere volle toer wordt bevestigd aan de domino, door de laatste steek samen te breien met de volgende twee steken van de domino. ( zie de video)

05.11.2022 - 10:14

country flag Hanneke wrote:

ONDERKANT:Zet de domino’s naast elkaar op de rondbreinaald 3.5. De onderrand van de trui wordt overdwars gebreid ( zie modelfoto). Begin middenachter, dus op de onderste punt van een domino. Zet nu (16-16-12-12-12-12) nieuwe steken op een naald met knop 3,5. Brei de eerste toer vlgs de beschrijving. Het einde van iedere volle toer wordt bevestigd aan de domino, door de laatste steek samen te breien met de volgende twee steken van de domino. ( zie de video)

05.11.2022 - 10:13

country flag Lene Østergaard wrote:

Vedr. D.D Strikket jakke i \" Fabel\" med dominoruder, nr. 173 - 15, Tauriel Cardigan, står der under materialer kun 2 farver, - en Drops Fabel grå nr. 200 og en sand nr. 651. På billedet ser jeg også en brun nuance og en beige farvet , - måske en lidt mørkere beige, eller er der to nuancer i sandfarvet? hvilke nr. har disse farver?\r\nmvh. Lene Østergaard

07.03.2022 - 14:35

country flag Marina wrote:

Hi! I have not completely understood how to knit sleeves. First we knit stripes in garter st. Then when stripes are done, we knit with grey in garter st. or turn the piece inside out and work in stocking st from WS? In this case all the knitting will be done in opposite direction, correct?

26.08.2021 - 14:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Marina, you work following PATTERN (applies to sleeve):, ie in garter stitch following the stripes (= 4 ridges x 4 = 16 ridges) + (2 ridges x 4 = 8 ridges) = 16+8=24 ridges in total, then continue in stocking stitch, but the purl side shoul be the right side, so yes turn and knit from the other direction (you will work now from WS and turn right side out at the end). Hope this will help. Happy knitting!

26.08.2021 - 16:29

country flag Виктория wrote:

Большая просьба! Снимите видео по вязанию кокетки Tauriel. Очень сложное описание. Ваши модели прекрасны!

25.02.2021 - 13:13

DROPS Design answered:

Спасибо Виктория. Каждый день мы выпускаем новые видео. Следите за новыми выпусками в социальных сетях .Ваша просьба направлена в отдел дизайна

28.02.2021 - 20:10

country flag Beth Swindell wrote:

For this pattern (173-15), is the yardage for the solid part of the jacket (where NOTE is) in addition to amounts for the two colors above it?

23.12.2020 - 17:26

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Swindell, the amount of yarn is always given in grams, not in yards nor in meters, ie if you work this jacket with 1 colour in S you will need 350 g /50 g a ball DROPS Fabel = 7 balls one colour, if you work the jacket as shown with 2 colours, you will need 6 balls color 200 + 2 balls color 651 (or any matching color). Happy knitting!

04.01.2021 - 07:32

country flag Iris Borowski-Mashi wrote:

Braucht man wirklich nur zwei Farben? Sieht deutlich farbiger aus

03.09.2020 - 23:23

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Borowski-Mashi, ja genau Farbe Nr 651 ist "Printfarben" und hat slebs regelmäßig unterchiedliche Farbrapporte - siehe Farbkarte. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

04.09.2020 - 08:18

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Tauriel Cardigan / DROPS 173-15 - Knitted DROPS jacket in garter st with domino squares, stripes and shawl collar in ”Fabel”. Size: S - XXXL.
 Tauriel Cardigan / DROPS 173-15 - Knitted DROPS jacket in garter st with domino squares, stripes and shawl collar in ”Fabel”. Size: S - XXXL.

Knitted DROPS jacket in garter st with domino squares, stripes and shawl collar in ”Fabel”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 173-15
DROPS design: Pattern no fa-351
Yarn group A
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials:
DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio
300-300-350-350-400-450 g color no 200, gray
100-150-150-150-150-200 g color no 651, sand

NOTE: Jacket worked in one color = 350-400-450-500-550-600 g Fabel.

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 or 80 cm / 24'' or 32'') SIZE 3.5 mm/US 4 - or size needed to get 23 sts x 45 rows in garter st = 4'' x 4'' (10 x 10 cm).
DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTON: Arched (white), NO 521: 5-5-5-6-6-6 pieces

GARTER ST (back and forth):
K all rows. 1 ridge = K2 rows.

STRIPES:
* Work 1 ridge in GARTER ST - see explanation above, with sand. Work 1 ridge with gray. *, repeat from *-* until finished measurements. First row with new color is always from RS.

DOMINO SQUARE:
Insert 1 marker in the middle st.
ROW 1 (= RS): K until st with marker, 1 YO, K 1 (st with marker), 1 YO, K the rest of row (= 2 sts inc).
ROW 2 (= WS): K all sts.
Repeat 1st and 2nd row, i.e. inc 2 sts in the middle of the square on every row from RS.

HALF A DOMINO SQUARE LEFT:
Insert 1 marker in the first st.
ROW 1 (= RS): K 1 (st with marker), 1 YO, K the rest of row.
ROW 2 (= WS): K all sts.
Repeat 1st and 2nd row, i.e. inc 1 st inside 1 st of square at beg of every row from RS.

HALF A DOMINO SQUARE RIGHT:
Insert 1 marker in the last st.
ROW 1 (= RS): K until st with marker, 1 YO, K 1 (st with marker).
ROW 2 (= WS): K all sts.
Repeat 1st and 2nd row, i.e. inc 1 st inside 1 st of square at end of every row from RS.

INCREASE TIP (applies to sleeve):
Work until 2 sts remain before marker, 1 YO (= 1 st inc), K 4 (marker is in the middle of these sts), 1 YO (= 1 sts inc). Work YO twisted on next round.

PATTERN (applies to sleeve):
Work * 3 ridges with sand, work 1 ridge with gray *, repeat from *-* 4 times in total, then work stripes as follows: Work * 1 ridge with sand, work 1 ridge with gray *, repeat from *-* 4 times in total. Now work piece in gray until finished measurements. Turn piece inside out to that WS is outwards and continue in stockinette st.

BUTTONHOLES:
Dec for buttonholes on right band. 1 buttonhole = K 2 tog and make 1 YO.
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JACKET:
Work first 3 domino squares – see square on chart, then work 1 edge to sts on domino squares (i.e. bottom edge of jacket) with short rows - see star on chart. Edge is worked from mid front to mid back and mid front again. Finally work a yoke on jacket over domino square - se cross on chart.

BACK PIECE:
DOMINO SQUARE:
Cast on 5 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with gray. K 1 row from WS. Switch color to sand and work DOMINO SQUARE - see explanation above, back and forth and STRIPES – see explanation above. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE Work Domino square and stripes until piece measures 38-42-46-50-56-62 cm / 15"-16½"-18"-19 3/4"-22"-24½" at the widest = approx. 62-68-74-82-90-100 ridges, adjust so that last ridge is with sand, and approx. 64-70-76-84-92-102 sts on each side of st with marker (= approx. 129-141-153-169-185-205 sts in total on needle). Work 1 ridge with gray and inc as before (i.e. 1 st on each side of st with marker) and inc 4 sts evenly on each side of mid st on row from RS (= 10 sts inc in total on row from RS) = approx. 69-75-81-89-97-107 sts on each side of st with marker (= approx. 139-151-163-179-195-215 sts in total on needle). Slip sts on a stitch holder and work left front piece domino square.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
DOMINO SQUARE:
Cast on 3 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with gray. K 1 row from WS.
Switch color to sand and work HALF DOMINO SQUARE LEFT – see explanation above, back and forth and stripes, until piece measures 19-21-23-25-28-31 cm / 7½"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-11"-12 1/4" on the widest = approx. 62-68-74-82-90-100 ridges, adjust with back piece (= approx. 65-71-77-85-93-103 sts).

Work 1 ridge with gray and inc as before (i.e. 1 st after st with marker) and inc 4 sts evenly on row from RS (= 5 sts inc in total on row from RS) = approx. 70-76-82-90-98-108 sts. Slip sts on a stitch holder and work right front piece domino square.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
DOMINO SQUARE:
Cast on 3 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with gray. K 1 row from WS. Switch color to sand and work HALF DOMINO SQUARE RIGHT – see explanation above, back and forth in stripes, until piece measures 19-21-23-25-28-31 cm / 7½"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-11"-12 1/4" on the widest = approx. 62-68-74-82-90-100 ridges, adjust with back piece (= approx. 65-71-77-85-93-103 sts).

Work 1 ridge with gray and inc as before (i.e. 1 st before st with marker) and inc 4 sts evenly on row from RS (= 5 sts inc in total on row from RS) = approx. 70-76-82-90-98-108 sts.

Slip all sts from domino back on needle in sequence without working them as follows: Sts from right front piece domino square are on needle, insert 1 marker, slip sts from back piece domino square back on needle, insert 1 marker, slip sts from left front piece domino square back on needle = approx. 279-303-327-359-391-431 sts in total. Then work bottom edge from right front piece, over back piece, to left front piece as follows:

BOTTOM EDGE:
Work piece tog with sts from mid front (i.e. tip of domino on right front piece) and to the side, down to tip mid back, up to the side and down to mid front (i.e. tip of domino on left front piece). Cast on 16-16-12-12-12-12 sts on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with gray. Work short rows and stripes as follows:

RIGHT FRONT PIECE BOTTOM EDGE:
Work tog with sts from tip mid front and out to marker in the side as follows:
ROW 1 (= RS): K 1, 1 YO and K rest of row (= 1 st inc).
ROW 2 (= WS): K until 1 st remains on row, work next st tog with the first 2 sts from domino (= K 3 tog = 2 sts dec from domino)
Switch to sand.
ROW 3 (= RS): As 1st row.
ROW 4 (= WS): K until 5 sts remain on row, turn piece.
ROW 5 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 6 (= WS): K until 3 sts remain on row, turn piece.
ROW 7 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 8 (= WS): K until 1 st remains on row, work next st tog with the first 2 sts from domino (= K 3 tog = 2 sts dec from domino).
Switch color to gray.
Repeat 1st to 8th row until all sts from tip of domino out to the side until marker (i.e. right front piece domino square = approx. 70-76-82-90-98-108 sts) has been worked tog with the edge.

RIGHT BACK PIECE BOTTOM EDGE:
Worked tog with sts from the side and down to tip of domino square on back piece as follows:
ROW 1 (= RS): K 1, 1 YO, K 2 twisted tog, K 2 twisted tog, K the rest of row (= 1 st dec).
ROW 2 (= WS): K until 1 st remains on row, work next st tog with the first 2 sts from domino (= K 3 tog = 2 sts dec from domino).
Switch to sand.
ROW 3 (= RS): As 1st row.
ROW 4 (= WS): K until 5 sts remain on row, turn piece.
ROW 5 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 6 (= WS): K until 3 sts remain on row, turn piece.
ROW 7 (= RS): K all sts.
ROW 8 (= WS): K until 1 st remains on row, work next st tog with the first 2 sts from domino (= K 3 tog = 2 sts dec from domino)
Switch color to gray.
Repeat 1st to 8th row down to tip mid back (= approx. 69-75-81-89-97-107 sts). NOTE: On last repetition of 8th or 2nd row slip the first 3 sts from domino back on needle. ( = K 4 sts tog = 3 sts dec).

LEFT BACK PIECE BOTTOM EDGE:
Work tog with sts from tip of domino square on back piece and out to marker in the side as right front piece bottom edge.

LEFT FRONT PIECE BOTTOM EDGE:
Worked tog with sts from the side and down to tip of domino square on front piece as right back piece bottom edge.

BACK PIECE:
Now work yoke on back piece with gray as follows:

RIGHT BACK PIECE:
Pick up 64-70-76-84-92-102 sts with gray from RS on needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 on one side of domino, pick up 2 sts on tip of domino, pick up 64-70-76-84-92-102 sts down the other side of domino = 130-142-154-170-186-206 sts. K 1 row from WS and inc 15-13-13-11-13-9 sts evenly on each side of tip (= 30-26-26-22-26-18 sts inc in total) = 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts on each side (= 160-168-180-192-212-224 sts in total). Then work over the first 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts (i.e. in right side of piece seen from RS) as follows:

READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING! WORK SHORT ROWS, SHORT RIDGES AND INC IN THE SIDE AT THE SAME TIME AS FOLLOWS:
SHORT ROWS:
Row 1 (= RS): K the first 2 sts tog, turn piece (= 1 st).
Row 2 (= WS): K back.
Row 3 (= RS): K 1, insert 1 marker, K the next 2 sts from domino tog, turn piece (= 2 sts).
Move the marker upwards when working.
Row 4 (= WS): K back.
Row 5 (= RS): K 2, K the next 2 sts tog, turn piece (= 3 sts).
Row 6 (= WS): K back.
Row 7 (= RS): K 3, K the next 2 sts tog, turn piece (= 4 sts).
Row 8 (= WS): K back.
Continue the short rows like this, i.e. work over 2 sts more on every row from RS but work them 2 K tog, i.e. 2 sts become 1 st. Continue like this until all sts up to tip of domino have been worked.
SHORT RIDGES:
Applies only to size L-XL-XXL-XXXL:
When piece measures 0-0-2-2-2-2 cm / 0-0-3/4"-3/4"-3/4"-3/4'', work 0-0-1-1-1-1 short ridge (i.e. work from RS until where the last turn was, turn piece and work back = 2 rows = 1 short ridge) over the sts already worked, work short ridge every 0-0-5-4-3-2 cm / 0-0-2"-1½"-1"-3/4'' 0-0-4-6-8-11 times in total.
INC IN THE SIDE:
When yoke measures 1 cm / 3/8'', inc 1 st inside 1 edge st at beg of next row from RS. Inc like this every 1½-1-1- ½-½-½
cm/½"-3/8"-3/8"-1/4"-1/4"-1/4" 9-12-14-17-19-22 times in total = 10-13-15-18-20-23 sts before marker. When yoke measures 15-14-15-14-15-14 cm / 6"-5½"-6"-5½"-6"-5½" (measured along the side), bind off for armhole at beg of every row from RS as follows:
bind off 3 sts a total of 1-1-2-2-2-3 times, 2 sts a total of 1-2-2-3-4-4 times and 1 st a total of 4-5-4-5-5-5 times (i.e. 1 st remains before marker).

Piece measures approx. 19-21-23-25-28-31 cm / 7½"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-11"-12 1/4" measured in the side from domino and up. When the short rows have been worked, there are 40-42-45-48-53-56 sts in total on needle. Slip sts on 1 stitch holder and work left back piece.

LEFT BACK PIECE:
= 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts.

READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING! WORK SHORT ROWS, SHORT RIDGES AND INC IN THE SIDE AT THE SAME TIME AS FOLLOWS:
SHORT ROWS:
Row 1 (= WS): Work the first 2 sts from domino, turn piece.
Row 2 (= RS): Work the 2 sts K tog (= 1 st).
Row 3 (= WS): K 1, insert 1 marker, work the next 2 sts from domino, turn piece (= 3 sts).
Move the marker upwards when working.
Row 4 (= RS): K 2 tog, K 1 (= 2 sts).
Row 5 (= WS): K 2, work the next 2 sts from domino, turn piece (= 4 sts).
Row 6 (= RS): K 2 tog, K the rest of row.
Row 7 (= WS): K, work the next 2 sts from domino, turn piece (= 4 sts).
Row 8 (= RS): K 2 tog, K the rest of row.
Continue the short rows like this, i.e. work over 2 sts more from domino on every row from WS and dec 1 st at beg of the every row from RS, i.e. 2 sts become 1 st. Continue like this until all sts up to tip of domino have been worked.
SHORT RIDGES:
Applies only to size L-XL-XXL-XXXL:
When piece measures 0-0-2-2-2-2 cm / 0-0-3/4"-3/4"-3/4"-3/4'', work 0-0-1-1-1-1 short ridge (i.e. work from WS until where the last turn was, turn piece and work back = 2 rows = 1 short ridge) over the sts already worked, work short ridge every 0-0-5-4-3-2 cm / 0-0-2"-1½"-1"-3/4" 0-0-4-6-8-11 times in total.
INC IN THE SIDE:
When yoke measures 1 cm / 3/8'', inc 1 st inside 1 edge st at end of next row from RS. Inc like this every 1½-1-1- ½-½-½
cm/3/8"-3/8"-1/4"-1/4"-1/4" 9-12-14-17-19-22 times in total = 10-13-15-18-20-23 sts before marker. When yoke measures 15-14-15-14-15-14 cm / 6"-5½"-6"-5½"-6"-5½" (measured along the side), bind off for armhole at beg of every row from WS as follows: bind off 3 sts a total of 1-1-2-2-2-3 times, 2 sts a total of 1-2-2-3-4-4 times and 1 st a total of 4-5-4-5-5-5 times (i.e. 1 st remains after marker).

Piece measures approx. 19-21-23-25-28-31 cm / 7½"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-11"-12 1/4" measured in the side from domino and up. When the short rows have been worked, there are 40-42-45-48-53-56 sts in total on needle.

BACK PIECE:
Slip sts from right and left back piece on to same needle = 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts. Work in garter st. When piece measures 13-11-11-9-8-5 cm / 5"-4½"-4½"-3½"-3"-2'' from tip of domino (approx. 2 cm / 3/4'' remain), bind off the middle 24-24-26-26-28-28 sts for neck and finish each shoulder separately = 28-30-32-35-39-42 sts remain on shoulder. On next row from the neck dec 1 st = 27-29-31-34-38-41 sts. Work in garter st until piece measures 15-13-13-11-10-7 cm / 6"-5"-5"-4½"-4"-2 3/4" from tip of domino. Bind off. The whole piece measures approx. 60-62-64-66-71-74 cm / 23½"-24½"-25 1/4"-26"-28"-29''. Work the other shoulder the same way.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Pick up 66-72-78-86-94-104 sts with gray from RS on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 on the side of domino. K 1 row from WS and inc 14-12-12-10-12-8 sts evenly = 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts. Cut the yarn. Then work short rows and inc as on left back piece (beg from WS): When all sts from domino have been worked, cast on 8 sts at the end of next row from WS for band = 48-50-53-56-61-64 sts (includes 8 band sts). Continue in garter st.

When piece measures 60-62-64-66-71-74 cm / 23½"-24½"-25 1/4"-26"-28"-29'' in total (adjust with back piece), bind off the first 27-29-31-34-38-41 sts for shoulder on next row from WS = 21-21-22-22-23-23 sts remain on needle, work the rest of row. Then work shawl collar in garter st, beg from RS as follows:
* Work 2 rows back and forth over the first 15-15-16-16-17-17 sts, work 2 rows back and forth over all sts *, repeat from *-* until shawl collar measures 8-8-9-9-10-10 cm / 3 1/8''-3 1/8''-3½''-3½''-4''-4'' at the shortest. Bind off.

RIGHT BAND:
Pick up approx. 104-113-117-127-140-154 sts with gray in edge sts from RS from bottom edge of jacket up along domino mid front up to where the 8 band sts were cast on (adjust no of sts to avoid a wavy band or a tight band). Work band in garter st tog with the 8 band sts as follows: Pick up 1 st in each of the 8 band sts from RS on double pointed needle size 3.5 mm / US 4, leave sts on double pointed needle and work the tog with ridges as follows: On every row from RS work last st from band tog with 1 st from the 8 band sts. When 5 ridges have been worked, dec for 5-5-5-6-6-6 BUTTONHOLES – see explanation above, evenly on next row from RS (top button hole is in the transition between band and front piece). Bind off when the 8 band sts have been worked tog with band.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Pick up 66-72-78-86-94-104 sts with gray from RS on circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 on the side of domino. K 1 row from WS and inc 14-12-12-10-12-8 sts evenly = 80-84-90-96-106-112 sts. Then work short rows and inc as on right back piece. When all sts from domino have been worked, cast on 8 sts at the end of next row from RS for band = 48-50-53-56-61-64 sts (includes 8 band sts). Work in garter st. When piece measures 60-62-64-66-71-74 cm / 23½"-24½"-25 1/4"-26"-28"-29'' in total (adjust with back piece), bind off the first 27-29-31-34-38-41 sts for shoulder on next row from RS = 21-21-22-22-23-23 sts remain on needle, work the rest of row.
Then work shawl collar in garter st, beg from WS as follows: * Work 2 rows back and forth over the first 15-15-16-16-17-17 sts, work 2 rows back and forth over all sts *, repeat from *-* until shawl collar measures 8-8-9-9-10-10 cm / 3 1/8''-3 1/8''-3½''-3½''-4''-4'' at the shortest. Bind off.

LEFT BAND:
Pick up approx. 104-113-117-127-140-154 sts with gray in edge sts from RS from where the 8 band sts were cast on, over domino and down along the entire jacket (adjust no of sts to avoid a wavy band or a tight band). Work band in garter st tog with the 8 band sts as follows: Pick up 1 st in each of the 8 band sts from RS on double pointed needle size 3.5 mm / US 4, leave sts on double pointed needle and work the tog with ridges as follows: On every row from WS work last st from band tog with 1 st from the 8 band sts. Bind off when the 8 band sts have been worked tog with band.

SLEEVE:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 46-48-50-54-56-58 sts on double pointed needles size 3.5 mm / US 4 with sand. Work PATTERN - see explanation above. When piece measures 14-12-10-8-3 cm / 5½"-4 3/4"-4"-3"-1", insert 1 marker at beg of round, inc 1 st on each side of marker – see INCREASE TIP. Inc like this every 1½ cm / ½" 21-22-23-24-25-26 times in total = 88-92-96-102-106-110 sts. When piece measures 48-47-46-45-43-42 cm / 19"-18½"-18"-17 3/4"-17"-16½" (shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of longer sleeve cap and wider shoulders). Continue to work back and forth and bind off for sleeve cap at beg of every row in each side of piece as follows: bind off 4 sts 2 times, 2 sts 3 times and 1 st 2 times, then bind off 2 sts in each side until piece measures 56-56-56-56-55-54 cm / 22"-22"-22"-22"-21½"-21 1/4", then bind off 3 sts 1 time in each side of piece. Bind off the remaining sts. Make another sleeve the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Assemble with gray. Sew the shoulder seams. Sew the collar tog mid back and sew it to the neckline. Sew in sleeves with WS outwards, i.e. stockinette st is turned inwards. Sew side seams down to bottom edge in outer loop of edge sts. Sew on buttons.

Diagram explanations
domino square = domino square
bottom edge = bottom edge
yoke = yoke
this is on an approx. measurement, measurement depend on how many sts there are on domino = this is on an approx. measurement, measurement depend on how many sts there are on domino
knitting direction = knitting direction
Diagram for DROPS 173-15
Diagram for DROPS 173-15

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