DROPS Muskat
DROPS Muskat
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Size: Small/Medium (Large/XLarge)
Materials: DROPS Muskat, from Garnstudio
200 (250) g colour no. 21, rust
150 (200) g colour no. 45, olive green
150 (200) g colour no. 04, purple
150 (150) g colour no. 39, dark pink
100 (150) g colour no. 28, orange
100 (100) g colour no. 03, light green

DROPS Circular needle and Double pointed needles size 3,5 and 4 mm.

Tension: 21 sts x 28 rows on needle size 4 mm and stocking stitches = 10 x 10 cm.
Remember needle size is only recommended!!

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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 Muskat
DROPS Muskat
100% Cotton
from 1.30 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 22.10£.

The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!

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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.
Pattern: English translations for the wording in the diagram are given at the bottom of this pattern, and they are given in the vertical order in which they appear in the diagram. See diagram1 + See diagram2 (1 diagram = 1 repeat). Diagram is showing pattern from RS. Whole pattern is knitted in stocking stitches.

Front- and Back piece: The sweater knits in the round on circular needle and cuts up for armholes afterwards. Cast on 240 (264) sts on circular needle size 3,5 mm with rust and work 4 cm in stocking sts, P1 round (= foldmeasure piece from here). Change to circular needle size 4 mm and work according to diagram M.1. Check your tension. When piece measures 30 (34) cm inc 5 new sts in each side (these sts is to cut up in afterwards and should not be knitted into the pattern) = 120 (132) sts = front piece = back piece. Make sure to get a repeat mid front. After M.1 knit for S/M: M.2 to finished measure, for L/XL: M.3 to finished measure. When piece measures 50 (55) cm cast off center 24 (26) sts front of for neck. Work piece back and forth on needle. Continue cast off towards neck on every other row: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 2 times, 1 st 2 times. At the same time when piece measures 53 (58) cm cast of center 38 (40) sts back for neck and cast off additional 2 sts each side on next row towards neck bak. Cast off rem sts when piece measures approx 55 (60) cm.

Sleeve: Cast on 52 (56) sts on double pointed needles size 3,5 mm with rust and work 4 cm in stocking sts, P1 round (= fold – measure piece from here). Change to double pointed needles size 4 mm and work M.4 and then M.5 to finished measure - make sure to get a repeat mid upon sleeve. At the same time when piece measures 5 cm inc 2 sts mid under sleeve 27 (27) times alternately on every 3rd and 4th row = 106 (110) sts. When piece measures 45 (43) cm slip 8 sts on a thread or stitch holder mid under sleeve. Continue to slip sts on the thread for top shaping in each side on every other row: 10 sts 3 times. Piece measures approx 48 (46) cm, put sts on the thread back on needle and work 2 cm reversed stocking sts with rust as for edge over the cutting edge on front- and back piece, cast off.

Assembly: Sew in a marking thread down the middle of inc sts in each side. Sew two seams on sewing machine round marking threads, 1st seam = 1/2 st from the thread, 2nd seam = 1/2 sts from 1st seam. Cut up for armhole. Sew shoulder seams. Pick up approx 95-105 sts round the neckline on double pointed needles size 3,5 mm with rust and work 1,5 cm stocking sts, P1 round (= fold), 1,5 cm stocking sts, cast off. Fold edges double towards WS and sew by hand. Sew in sleeves to front- and back piece from RS as follows: Sew alternately one stitch in last K round on sleeve before edge and one stitch on body piece after machine seam. ´Turn sweater inside out and sew edge from sleeve over cutting edge on body piece by hand.

Diagram

symbols = rust
symbols = olive green
symbols = purple
symbols = light green
symbols = dark pink
symbols = orange
symbols = M.1a + M.1b
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Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.

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 (31)

country flag Pharmacie wrote:

Good web site you have got here.. It's difficult to find quality writing like yours these days. I seriously appreciate people like you! Take care!!

18.10.2023 - 12:06

country flag Lori Moran wrote:

're. PERSIAN FLOWER . Have completed successfully up to 26 St. Cast off for front neck. Unsure of how to complete remaining cast offs with circular needles. How and where do I "knit back and forth on needle" with tubular body to complete cast offs. Pls. Help!

03.05.2023 - 18:16

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Moran, the work is now worked back and forth from cast on stitches for neck; and you will cast off the new stitches for neck at the beginning of every row on each side (both from right side and from wrong side).Then you will also cast off the middle stitches for neckline on back piece and finish each shoulder (side) separately. Happy knitting!

04.05.2023 - 07:59

country flag Valentine wrote:

Hello, Thank you for this beautiful pattern. I have a question for the steeking process. In the pattern, it is written to do 2 machine seams per armhole and to cut in the middle. However, on the video you shared "How to knit steek and cut open", there is 4 seams per armhole, and we cut where the marker previously was. Should I follow as it is in the video? Thank you!

24.10.2022 - 14:26

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Valentine, you should sew 2 seams on each side: 1st seam is 1/2 stitch from the marking thread (on each side of this m arking thread) and 2nd seam is 1/2 st from the first seam, just as shown in the video. Happy knitting!

24.10.2022 - 16:29

country flag Mascha wrote:

Nimmt man für das Annähen der Ärmel das Strickgarn (Muskat) oder ein dünnes Nähgarn?

06.10.2022 - 15:00

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Mascha, man nimmt das Strickgarn (Muskat) für das Annähen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

06.10.2022 - 15:22

country flag Mascha wrote:

Nimmt man für das Annähen der Ärmel das Strickgarn (Muskat) oder ein dünnes Nähgarn? Und welche Farbe? Sieht man die Naht nachher von außen, wenn man das Strickgarn verwendet?

05.10.2022 - 21:31

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Mascha, die 2 cm glatt links am Ende der Ärmel werden mit Muskat rost gestrickt - den Beleg sieht man dann nicht von außen, da er inne/bei der Rückeseite wird. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

06.10.2022 - 08:20

country flag Nicole Termier-Levc wrote:

Hallo, kann es sein, dass das Garn nicht mehr zu bekommen ist? Farbe 21 und 45 finde ich nicht zu kaufen. Gibt es Alternativen?

16.07.2022 - 21:58

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Nicole, DROPS Muskat ist immer noch erhältlich, nur die Farben gibt es nicht mehr alle. Statt Nr. 21 rost könnten Sie vielleicht Nr. 41 burgunder versuchen und statt 45 helloliv z.B. 90 moosgrün oder 88 pistazie nehmen. Sie können sich aus der Farbkarte von DROPS Muskat natürlich auch einfach die Farben zusammenstellen, die Ihnen gut gefallen - da sind Ihrer Fantasie keine Grenzen gesetzt. :-) Gutes Gelingen!

18.07.2022 - 10:08

country flag Mascha wrote:

Moin! Ich habe ein paar Fragen zum Einnähen der Ärmel. Werden sie von Hand eingenäht? Welche Art Garn verwendet man, das Strickgarn oder ein dünnes Nähgarn? Was mache ich, wenn der Armausschnitt größer ist als die Öffnung des Ärmels? - Ich kann mir auch noch nicht vorstellen, wie es nachher mit den aufgeschnittenen Kanten aussieht. Werden diese nach innen umgeklappt? - Und zuletzt nochmal die Frage: Aus welchem Jahr stammt die Anleitung ungefähr? - Vielen Dank!

06.05.2022 - 23:24

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Mascha, dieses Video zeigt, wie man die Armausschnitte arbeitet (hier finden Sie ein anderes Video mit Steek Maschen). Stimmt Ihre Maschenprobe? Mit 21 M = 10 cm, sollten die 106-110 M ca 50-52 cm breit sein, dh doppelt wie beim Armausschnitt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

09.05.2022 - 08:13

country flag Mascha wrote:

... noch eine Frage: Aus welchem Jahr ist dieses Strickmuster eigentlich? (Und sind die Fotos auch original von damals?) ... Ich stricke den Pullover jedenfalls mit Begeisterung und freue mich immer wieder an den leuchtenden Farben. Vielen Dank für die Anleitung und auch für die Antworten auf meine Fragen! :-)

08.03.2022 - 21:41

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Masche, sorry für die späte Antwort, dieses Modell wurde in den 90er Jahren veröffentlicht. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

13.05.2022 - 11:52

country flag Mascha wrote:

Hallo! Ich möchte gern diesen Pullover stricken, aber es gibt offenbar nicht mehr alle Garnfarben zu kaufen. Wie kann ich Rost (21), Orange (47) und Helloliv (45) ersetzen?

19.02.2022 - 16:43

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Mascha, seit diesem Modell veröffentlicht wurde, wurde die Farbkarte aktualisiert; gerne wird Ihnen Ihr DROPS Laden damit - auch telefonisch oder per E-Mail helfen, die besten passenden Farben zu finden. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

21.02.2022 - 09:22

country flag Steffi wrote:

Moin, auf dem Bild sind meiner Meinung nach noch zwei weitere Musterstreifen vor der ersten Reihe (Muster1). Ist das künstlerische Freiheit? Bei den Anfangsreihen geht es doch gleich mit der Blume los.

06.10.2021 - 13:02

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Steffi, die ersten 13 Reihen in M.1 sehen wie aus dem Foto, nur die 3. ist etwas kleiner (= 3 Reihen: 1 Reihe Rost, 1 Reihe erika, 1 Reihe Rost). Dann beginnt der Blumen. Viel Spaß beim Stricken!

06.10.2021 - 16:27