DROPS Fabel
DROPS Fabel
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
from 4.15 CAD /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 58.10CAD.

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DROPS 106-26
Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Finished measurements:
Bust: 33"-37"-40"-43 3/8"-48"-53½"
Hem: 37 3/4"-41 3/4"-44"-48"-52 3/4"-58 1/8"
Full length: 30 3/4"-31½"-32 1/4"-33"-33 7/8"-34 5/8"

Materials: DROPS Fabel from Garnstudio
Color no 161, pink dream: 350-400-450-450-500-550 g
Color no 153, tex mex: 350-400-450-450-500-550 g

DROPS needles size 5 mm [US 8] – or needle size needed to obtain correct knitting gauge 17 sts x 22 rows stockinette st with 2 threads = 10 x 10 cm [4’’ x 4’’]

DROPS metal button, no 542: 6-6-6-7-7-7 pcs

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Fabel
DROPS Fabel
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
from 4.15 CAD /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 58.10CAD.

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!

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.

Open garter st: 1 repeat = 4 rows.
Row 1 = K from RS
Row 2 = P from WS.
Row 3 = K from RS
Row 4 = K from WS.

Buttonhole: Bind off for buttonholes on right front band. 1 buttonhole = bind off 3rd st from mid front and cast on 1 new st on return row.
bind off for buttonhole when piece measures:
Size S: 30, 38, 46, 53, 60 and 67 cm [11 3/4’’-15’’-18’’-21’’-23 5/8’’and 26 3/8’’].
Size M: 30, 38, 46, 54, 62 and 69 cm [11 3/4’’-15’’-18’’-21 1/4’’-24 3/8’’and 27 1/8’’].
Size L: 30, 39, 47, 55, 63 and 71 cm [11 3/4’’-15 1/4’’-18½’’-21 5/8’’-24 3/4’’and 28’’].
Size XL: 30, 38, 45, 52, 59, 66, 73 cm [11 3/4’’- 15’’-17 3/4’’-20½’’-23 1/4’’-26’’ and 28 3/4’’].
Size XXL: 30, 38, 46, 54, 61, 68, 75 cm [11 3/4’’-15’’-18’’-21 1/4’’-24’’-26 3/4’’ and 29½’’].
Size XXXL: 30, 38, 46, 54, 62, 70, 77 cm [11 3/4’’-15’’-18’’-21 1/4’’-24 3/8’’-27½’’ and 30 3/8’’].

Decreasing tip (for armhole): Dec inside 4 garter sts. Make all dec from RS!
Dec as follows after 4 sts: Slip 1 st as if to knit, K1, psso.
Dec as follows before 4 sts: K2 tog

Back piece: Cast on 82-90-96-104-114-126 sts on needle size 5 mm [US 8] with 1 thread of each color (= 2 threads). Work 8 rows garter st – see explanation above – and now work 4 repeats of Open garter st - see explanation above, but with 4 sts each side in garter st. Remember knitting gauge! Continue in stockinette st with 4 garter sts each side. When piece measures 18 cm [7’’] cast on 1 edge st each side = 84-92-98-106-116-128 sts. Now continue in stockinette st on all sts. At the same time dec 1 st each side on every 2.5 cm [7/8’’] a total of 9 times = 66-74-80-88-98-110 sts. When piece measures 44 cm [17 1/4’’] inc 1 st each side on every 4-4-4.5-4.5-5-5 cm [1½’’-1½’’-1 3/4’’-1 3/4’’-2’’-2’’] a total of 4 times = 74-82-88-96-106-118 sts. When piece measures 57-58-59-60-61-62 cm [22½’’-22 3/4’’-23 1/4’’-23 5/8’’-24’’-24 3/8’’] work 2 rows garter st on 7-7-7-8-8-8 sts each side, work remaining sts in stockinette st as before. On next row bind off the first 3-3-3-4-4-4 sts each side and continue with 4 garter sts each side until finished measurements. Now dec each side to shape the armhole – read Decreasing tips: 1 st 0-2-4-5-8-12 times = 68-72-74-78-82-86 sts. When piece measures 76-78-80-82-84-86 cm [30’’- 30 3/4"-31½"-32 1/4"-33"-33 7/8"] bind off the middle 26-26-28-28-30-30 sts for neck and dec 1 st on neckline on next row = 20-22-22-24-25-27 sts left on each shoulder. Bind off when piece measures 78-80-82-84-86-88 cm [30 3/4"-31½"-32 1/4"-33"-33 7/8"-34 5/8"].

Left front piece: Cast on 46-50-53-57-62-68 sts (includes 5 front band sts mid front) on needle size 5 mm [US 8] with 1 thread of each color (= 2 threads). Work 8 rows garter st and now work 4 repeats of Open garter st, but with 4 sts at side and 5 front band sts in garter st. Remember knitting gauge! Continue in stockinette st with 4 sts at side and 5 front band sts in garter st. When piece measures 18 cm [7’’] cast on 1 edge st at side = 47-51-54-58-63-69 sts. Continue in stockinette st with 5 front band sts in garter st. At the same time dec at side as described for back piece = 38-42-45-49-54-60 sts. When piece measures 44 cm [17 1/4’’] for all sizes inc at side as described for back piece = 42-46-49-53-58-64 sts. When piece measures 57-58-59-60-61-62 cm [22½’’-22 3/4’’-23 1/4’’-23 5/8’’-24’’-24 3/8’’] work 2 rows garter st on the outermost 7-7-7-8-8-8 sts at side, work remaining sts as before. On next row bind off 3-3-3-4-4-4 sts at side for armhole and continue with 4 garter sts at side until finished measurements. Now dec at side to shape the armhole as described for back piece = 39-41-42-44-46-48 sts. When piece measures 68-70-72-74-76-78 cm [26 3/4’’-27½’’-28 3/8’’-29 1/8’’-30’’-30 3/4’’] slip 7-7-8-8-9-9 sts towards mid front on a thread for neck and dec to shape the neckline on every other row: 3 sts 2 times, 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 2 times = 20-22-22-24-25-27 sts left on shoulder. Bind off when piece measures 78-80-82-84-86-88 cm [30 3/4"-31½"-32 1/4"-33"-33 7/8"-34 5/8"].

Right front piece: Like left front piece but mirrored. Remember to bind off for buttonholes – see explanation above.

Sleeves: Worked back and forth on needle. Cast on 38-40-42-44-46-48 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 5 mm [US 8] with 1 thread of each color (= 2 threads). Work 8 rows garter st and continue with 4 repeats of Open garter st. Now complete piece in stockinette st. At the same time when piece measures 8 cm [3 1/8’’] inc 1 st each side on every 3.5-3-3-2.5-2-2 cm [1 1/4’’-1 1/8’’-1 1/8’’-7/8’’-3/4’’-3/4’’] a total of 11-12-13-14-16-17 times = 60-64-68-72-78-82 sts. When piece measures 47-46-46-45-44-42 cm [18½’’-18’’-18’’-17 3/4’’-17 1/4’’-16½’’] (less on the larger sizes because of larger sleeve cap and wider shoulder) dec to shape the sleeve cap each side on every other row: 4 sts 1 time, 2 sts 3 times and 1 st 0-1-1-2-3-4 times, then 2 sts each side until piece measures 53 cm [21’’]. Now bind off 4 sts each side 1 time and bind off remaining sts on next row. Piece measures approx 54 cm [21 1/4’’].

Pockets: Make 2. Cast on 30 sts on needle size 5 mm [US 8] with 1 thread of each color (= 2 threads). Work 17 cm [6 ¾’’] garter st and bind off. Sew pockets to centre of front pieces, approx 12 cm [4 3/4’’] from bottom edge.

Assembly: Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew sleeve and side seams within 1 edge st. Leave 18 cm [7’’] open at bottom edge = split. Sew on buttons.

Hood: Pick up 80 to 95 sts (includes sts on threads or stitch holders) round neck on needle size 5 mm [US 8] with 1 thread of each color (= 2 threads). Work stockinette st with 8 garter sts each side towards the front until piece measures 35-35-36-36-37-37 cm [13 3/4’’-13 3/4’’-14 1/4’’-14 1/4’’-14½’’-14½’’]. Bind off. Fold hood double and sew tog at top with mattress sts from RS.

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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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Comments / Questions (58)

country flag Barbara Sorychta wrote:

ILiebes Drops Team Ich habe die Maschenprobe für 106-26 mit Nd. Nr.5,5 gemacht , das erscheint mir sehr locker , ist das so gewünscht ? Vielleicht damit es besser fällt ? Liebe Grüße

04.08.2023 - 09:38

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Sorychta, haben Sie mit 2 Fäden Fabel gestrickt? So sind 17 M x 22 Reihen eine ziemlich normale Maschenprobe mit 2 Fäden der Garngruppe A. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

04.08.2023 - 11:10

country flag Loredana Matei wrote:

Bonjour. Dans cet model il faut des boutons 542 qui ne sont plus disponibles . Est-ce que je peux avoir la taille des boutons pour pouvoir les remplacer ? Cordialement Loredana

18.02.2023 - 00:14

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Matei, ces boutons faisaient 23 mm de diamètre. Bon tricot!

20.02.2023 - 10:57

country flag Angelina wrote:

Ik heb maat 46. Wat is dat volgens dit patroon? Dat wijkt nl. nogal eens af (met kleding) van XL naar 3XL. Wat houd ik aan met het patroon?

01.01.2023 - 18:30

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Angelina,

Het beste is om een vergelijkbaar kledingstuk (/vest) erbij te pakken dat lekker zit en de maten hiervan te vergelijken met de maattekening onderaan het patroon, om de juiste maat te kiezen.

04.01.2023 - 21:12

country flag Iet Eysden wrote:

Ik zou graag willen weten hoe veel garen Ik moet hebben ik heb maat 44 hoe veel bollen moet ik dan hebben

14.01.2022 - 14:33

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Iet,

Het beste kun je een bestaande trui of vest vergelijken met de maattekening onderaan het patroon. Ik denk dat je maat XL of nodig hebt. Bovenaan bij de materialen staat aangegeven hoeveel garen je nodig hebt in elke kleur en in elke maalt. De reeks getallen met streepjes er tussen corresponderen met de maten. 1 bol weegt 50 gram.

16.01.2022 - 14:43

country flag Ulrika wrote:

Stickade strl xl, men ärmarna blev alldeles för vida, både längst ner och uppe vid armhålet. Tycker ofta det är så med större storlekar, men armarna blir inte så tjocka bara för att man får lite mage. Gjorde till slut en egen modell på ärmarna för att få det snyggt. Lite skumt med den spetsiga luvan, men den var lättare att ändra än ärmarna.

22.03.2020 - 22:07

country flag Cathy Gillie wrote:

Hello I am a bit confused about this patter and whether you need to buy two lots of 550g of wool or whether the materials is jut giving you alternative choices of yarn.? so the total amount of yard would be 550g?

24.01.2020 - 12:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Gillie, you need in larger size 550 g each colour and work the whole jacket with 1 strand each colour together held as if there were just one. Happy knitting!

24.01.2020 - 14:17

country flag KH wrote:

Ist die Angabe der Farbe "Pink dream" wirklich richtig? Wenn ich mir das Foto genau anschaue, sehe ich die Farbe "Sunset" (sehr kraeftige Pink und Orange Toene)? Mit TexMex gemischt Ist da evtl. ein Fehler? Bitte pruefen. Moechte bestellen & nacharbeiten und bin verunsichert.

28.12.2019 - 02:21

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe KH, die Farben sind schon die richtigen, wie im Foto. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

02.01.2020 - 12:05

country flag Nielandt Erica wrote:

Wat is midden voor ?

13.09.2019 - 22:34

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Erica,

Met midden voor wordt altijd precies het midden op de voorkant van het kledingstuk bedoeld. In dit geval is dat waar het vest dichtgeknoopt wordt, dus op de voorbiezen.

17.09.2019 - 08:30

country flag Marjan wrote:

Goedemiddag, ik wil graag dit vest 20 cm korter breien. Kunt u zeggen hoeveel minder wol ik dan nodig heb? vriendelijke groet, Marjan

23.08.2019 - 15:49

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Marjan,

Dat zal naar schatting ongeveer 1 a 2 bollen zijn, maar dat hangt ook van de maat af die je gaat breien. Je kunt je verkooppunt vragen binnen welke termijn je overgebleven bollen wol weer in kunt leveren.

31.08.2019 - 14:43

country flag Margarita wrote:

Amo sus tejidos!! Gracias por compartir!!!

27.06.2019 - 17:54