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DROPS 109-28
Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials: DROPS Alpaca
300-300-350-400-400-450 g colour no 8120 jeans blue mix
and use: DROPS Kid-Silk
150-150-175-200-200-225 g colour no 10, grey

DROPS pointed and double pointed needles size 5.5 mm - or size needed to get 16 sts x 20 rows in stocking st with 1 thread of each quality = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS Metal button, no 542: 3 pcs.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
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DROPS Alpaca
DROPS Alpaca
100% Alpaca
from 3.40 £ /50g
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DROPS Kid-Silk
75% Mohair, 25% Silk
from 4.60 £ /25g
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
Garter st, back and forth on needle): K all rows.
Garter st, in the round: K 1 round, P 1 round.
Pattern: See diagram M.1. Diagram shows the pattern from the RS.
Buttonholes: Cast off for buttonholes on right front piece. 1 buttonhole = cast off 4th st from mid front and cast on 1 new st on return row.
Cast off for buttonholes when piece measures:
Size S: 26, 29 and 32 cm.
Size M: 26, 30 and 34 cm
Size L: 26, 31 and 36 cm.
Size XL: 26, 32 and 38 cm.
Size XXL: 26, 33 and 40 cm.
Size XXXL: 26, 34 and 42 cm.

Back piece: Cast on 111-117-123-131-141-151 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 5.5 mm with 1 thread of each quality. Work 4 rows garter st – see above. Continue in stocking st with 1 edge st each side. Remember the knitting tension! When piece measures 23 cm work next row as follows from RS: 1 edge st, 17-20-23-27-32-37 stocking sts, M.1 on the next 75 sts, 17-20-23-27-32-37 stocking sts, and finish with 1 edge st. After 1 vertical repeat of M.1 there are 66-72-78-86-96-106 sts on row. Now work 10 rows garter st on the middle 30 sts (on M.1), work remaining sts in stocking st. When piece measures 30 cm inc 1 st each side and repeat the inc on every 4-4-5-5-6-6 cm a total of 3 times = 72-78-84-92-102-112 sts. When piece measures 41-42-43-44-45-46 cm cast off each side for armhole at the beg of every row: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 1-2-2-3-5-7 times and 1 st 1-1-3-4-4-5 times = 60-62-64-66-68-68 sts. When piece measures 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm cast off the middle 12-14-16-16-18-18 sts for neck and dec 1 st on neckline on next row = 23-23-23-24-24-24 sts left on each shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm.
Right front piece: Cast on 65-68-71-75-80-85 sts (includes 8 front band sts towards mid front and 1 edge st at side) on needle size 5.5 mm with 1 thread of each quality. Work 4 rows garter st and continue in stocking st with 1 edge st at side and 8 garter sts towards mid front (front band). When piece measures 23 cm work next row as follows from the RS: 8 garter sts, 8-9-11-13-15-18 stocking sts, M.1 on the next 40 sts, 8-10-11-13-16-18 stocking sts and finish with 1 edge st. After 1 vertical repeat of M.1 there are 41-44-47-51-56-61 sts on row. Remember buttonholes – see above. Now work 10 rows garter st on the middle 16 sts (on M.1), work remaining sts as before.
Read all of the following section before continuing! When piece measures 30 cm inc at side as described for back piece. At the same time when piece measures 32-34-36-38-40-42 cm inc 1 st in the outermost st towards mid front on every 8 cm a total of 4 times. Work inc sts in garter st. At the same time when piece measures 34-36-38-40-42-44 cm incl 1 extra st in front band (i.e. no of sts remain the same, but no of garter sts inc and no of stocking sts dec) on every 3.5-3.5-3-2.5-2.5-2 cm a total of 7-8-9-9-10-10 times. At the same time when piece measures 41-42-43-44-45-46 cm cast off for armhole at side as described for back piece. When all inc and dec are complete there are 42-43-44-45-46-46 sts on row (19-20-21-21-22-22 garter sts for front band and collar and 23-23-23-24-24-24 stocking sts on shoulder). When piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm cast off 23-23-23-24-24-24 sts for shoulder and work remaining 19-20-21-21-22-22 garter sts on row for collar. Now work shortened rows on collar sts from RS as follows * work 2 rows garter st back and forth on 10 sts, work 2 rows garter st back and forth on all sts *, repeat from *-* until collar measures 7-7-8-8-9-9 cm (measured where shortest) from shoulder. Cast off loosely.

Left front piece: Like right front piece, but mirrored.

Sleeve: Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 51-53-55-57-59-61 sts on double pointed needles size 5.5 mm with 1 thread of each quality. Work 4 rows garter st – see above. Insert a Marking Thread (MT) at beg of round. Continue in stocking st. When piece measures 15 cm work next round as follows: K 13-14-15-16-17-18 sts, M.1 on the next 25 sts, K 13-14-15-16-17-18 sts. After 1 vertical repeat of M.1 there are 36-38-40-42-44-46 sts on round. Now work 10 rounds garter st on the middle 10 sts (on M.1), work remaining st as before. At the same time when piece measures 18 cm inc 1 st on both sides of MT on every 3.5-3-2.5-2.5-2-1.5 cm a total of 8-9-10-11-13-13 times = 52-56-60-64-70-72 sts. When piece measures 48-48-47-47-45-43 cm – less for the larger sizes because of longer sleeve cap and wider shoulder – cast off 3 sts on both sides of MT for armhole and complete piece back and forth on needle. Cast off to shape the sleeve cap each side at the beg of every row: 2 sts 2-2-2-2-3-3 times, 1 st 2-3-4-5-5-8 times, then 2 sts each side until piece measures 55-56-56-57-57-58 cm, now cast off 3 sts each side 1 time and cast off remaining sts. Sleeve measures approx 56-57-57-58-58-59 cm.

Assembly: Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams inside 1 edge st. Set in sleeves. Sew tog collar and sew to neckline. Sew on buttons.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 30.07.2008
Right front piece:
...on every 3.5-3.5-3-2.5-2.5-2 cm a total of 7-8-9-9-10-10 times. (one number too many)
Updated online: 30.10.2008
and use: DROPS Kid-Silk from Garnstudio
color no 10, grey 150-150-175-200-200-225 g

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = K2 tog
diagram

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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 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.

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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 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 (51)

country flag Viky Srnková wrote:

Hello. I did some math and it helped me understand the front pieces st count so i want to share it. Front right size M a)30cm inc 1st at hip side total of 3x every 4cm b)34cm inc 1garter st on edge of band (8sts of garter = band) total of 4x every 8cm c)36 cm steal 1 stoc st and make it into garter st for band every 3.5cm 8x d)Dec armholes 3st 1x, 2st 2x,1st 1x a+b=7inc d=8dec c=0inc/dec og count 44sts after 43sts (+7-8)

11.01.2024 - 11:51

country flag Nanette Rosenberg wrote:

When I am increasing for the collar band where am I decreasing in the stockinette. Next to the band or on the seam side?

03.12.2022 - 23:30

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Rosenberg, in this pattern you don't decrease stitches for neck, this means the number of stitches should stay the same (except the increase for the collar), but you have to incorporate some stitches in stocking stitch into the front band/collar, ie work then 1 more stitch in garter stitch (and 1 stitch less in stocking stitch). Happy knitting!

06.12.2022 - 09:10

country flag Gunnel wrote:

Jag förstår inte riktigt vad som menas med "Samtidigt när arb mäter 32-34-36-38-40-42 cm ökas det 1 m i yttersta m mot mitt fram med 8 cm mellanrum totalt 4 ggr " Var någonstans på varvet är detta? Är det yttersta maskan på varvet som är mitt fram, eller är det någon annanstans?

03.11.2022 - 17:12

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Gunnel, det er yderst i de retstrikkede masker til krage, som skal blive flere :)

04.11.2022 - 10:34

country flag Nanette Rosenberg wrote:

Are the 4 stitches increase for collar in stockinette or like the front band. For the front band increases do you increase on the stockinette side or the front edge.

22.12.2021 - 21:53

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Nanette, the 4 stitches are worked in garter stitch and are increased in the neck edge, in the outermost stitch towards the mid-front. Happy knitting!

25.12.2021 - 19:35

country flag Nanette wrote:

I read your comments to Jessica but I am still confused. If you are adding 3 stitches on the side and 4 stitches for the collar where are the decreases? what does this mean: sts worked in garter st for collar (-7sts) When collar gets bigger how many stitches are there? 12?

17.12.2021 - 00:17

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Nanette, there are 8 stitches for front band + 4 sts increased for collar + 7 stocking stitches worked in garter stitch (to increase collar) = 19 sts for collar. Can this help?

17.12.2021 - 08:30

country flag Maria Gio wrote:

In riferimento allo schema M1.. Quindi lo schema M1 è composto da 4 ferri... Sul primo ferro faccio tre dritti e due maglie insieme su 75 maglie. poi sul secondo ferro devo fare tutto dritto. Sul terzo due maglie insieme per tutto lo scgema e sul quarto ferro tutto diritto? Grazie mille

24.11.2020 - 13:18

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Maria Gio, è corretto come ha scritto. Buon lavoro!

24.11.2020 - 16:19

country flag Maria Gio wrote:

Non riesco a capire come di esegue lo schema M1.. Prima faccio 1 maglia di vivagno poi 17 maglia rasata poi leggo M1 quindi Da destra verso sinistra: 3 maglie dritte poi 2maglie insieme e poi??? Grazie x l'aiuto...

23.11.2020 - 22:26

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Maria, deve continuare a lavorare il diagramma M.1 su 75 maglie, quindi prosegue con 3 maglie diritto e 2 maglie insieme a diritto e così via. Buon lavoro!

23.11.2020 - 23:15

country flag Marie wrote:

Bonsoir, Je souhaiterai tricoter ce modèle en taille 46, merci de me dire à quelle taille en lettre cela correspond.

18.10.2015 - 19:22

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Marie, pour trouver votre taille, comparez les mesures du schéma en bas de page à celles d'un vêtement similaire que vous avez et dont vous aimez la taille. Voir aussi ici. Bon tricot!

19.10.2015 - 09:56

country flag MTL wrote:

Bonjour, Pourriez-vous me communiquer le croquis des mesures pour savoir quelle taille je dois tricoter en lettre afin d'obtenir la taille 46. Merci

18.10.2015 - 18:36

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme MTL, pour trouver votre taille, comparez les mesures du schéma en bas de page à celles d'un vêtement similaire que vous avez et dont vous aimez la taille. Voir aussi ici. Bon tricot!

19.10.2015 - 10:10

country flag MTL wrote:

Je souhaiterais exécuter ce modèle avec une seule laine. Laquelle me conseillez-vous en remplacement. Cordialement;

11.10.2015 - 11:38

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour MTL, cliquez ici pour plus d'information sur les alternatives entre les groupes et calculez la quantité nécessaire. Rappelez-vous que votre magasin DROPS saura également vous conseiller, même par mail ou téléphone. Bon tricot!

12.10.2015 - 09:51