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Knitted DROPS jumper with texture, high collar, vent in the sides and rib in 2 strands ”Brushed Alpaca Silk”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 166-48
DROPS design: Pattern no as-044
Yarn group C+C or E
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials:
DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA SILK from Garnstudio
275-325-350-375-425-450 g color no 13, denim blue

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 and 40 cm / 24" and 16") SIZE 6 mm/US 10 - or size needed to get 13 sts x 17 rows in stockinette st = 4'' x 4'' (10 x 10 cm) with 2 strands.

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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 Brushed Alpaca Silk
DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk
77% Alpaca, 23% Silk
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Pattern instructions

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

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. The diagram shows all rows in pattern seen from RS.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st by making 1 YO, on next row K YO twisted (i.e. work in the back loop of st instead front) to avoid holes.
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JUMPER:
Piece is worked back and forth on circular needle in parts and sewn tog when finished.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on 69-75-81-87-93-102 sts on circular needle size 6 mm / US 10 with 2 strands Brushed Alpaca Silk. Work rib as follows: 1 st in garter st, * K 1, P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain, K 1, 1 st in garter st. When rib measures 5 cm / 2'', work as follows: 1 st in garter st, K 1, P 2, A.1 (= 3 sts) until 5 sts remain, K 1, P 2, K 1, 1 st in garter st. REMEMBER THE GAUGE! When piece measures 12 cm / 4¾'', insert a marker in each side (marks vent). Now work pattern A.1 over all sts inside 1 edge st in garter st in each side. NOTE: Work next to last st on row seen from RS in stockinette st. When piece measures 45-46-47-48-49-50 cm / 17¾''-18''-18½''-19''-19¼''-19¾'', bind off 2 sts in all sizes in each side for armholes = 65-71-77-83-89-98 sts. When piece measures 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm / 22¾''-23 5/8''-24 3/8''-25¼''-26''-26¾'', bind off the middle 19-19-19-21-21-22 sts for neck and finish each shoulder separately. Continue to dec 1 st on next row from neck = 22-25-28-30-33-37 sts remain on the shoulder. When piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm / 23 5/8''-24 3/8''-25¼''-26''-26¾''-27½'', work 1 ridge over all sts before binding off. Work the other shoulder the same way.

FRONT PIECE:
Cast on and work as back piece. When piece measures 54-56-57-59-60-62 cm / 21 1/4"-22"-22½"-23 1/4"-23½"-24½", slip the middle 11-11-11-13-13-14 sts on a stitch holder for neck and finish each shoulder separately. Then bind off sts on every row from neck as follows: 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 1 time = 22-25-28-30-33-37 sts remain for shoulder. When piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm / 23 5/8''-24 3/8''-25¼''-26''-26¾''-27½'' - adjust after back piece, work 1 ridge before binding off. Work the other shoulder the same way.

SLEEVE:
Cast on 33-33-33-36-36-36 sts (includes 1 edge st in garter st in each side) with 2 strands Brushed Alpaca Silk on circular needle size 6 mm / US 10. Work rib as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, * K 1, P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain, K 1, 1 edge st in garter st. When rib measures 4 cm / 1½'', work pattern as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, A.1 until 2 sts remain, work first st in A.1, 1 edge st in garter st. Continue like this until finished measurements. When piece measures 10-10-9-9-10-10 cm / 4'', beg inc inside 1 edge st in garter st in each side - read INCREASE TIP. Work the inc sts in pattern. Repeat inc every 12-9-7-6½-4½-3½ cm / 4 3/4"-3½"-2 3/4"-2½"-1 3/4"-1 1/4" 3-4-5-5-7-8 more times = 41-43-45-48-52-54 sts. When piece measures 50-49-47-46-45-42 cm / 19 3/4"-19 1/4"-18½"-18"-17 3/4"-16½", bind off with K over K and P over P. Make another sleeve the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams tog. Sew sleeves to body inside 1 edge st in garter st. Sew underarm seams and side seams in one inside 1 edge st in garter st but leave 12 cm / 4¾'' for vent at the bottom of body.

NECK:
Beg mid back and pick up from RS 1 st in every st around the entire neck opening on circular needle size 6 mm / US 10 with 2 strands Brushed Alpaca Silk. Work 1 round in stockinette st AT THE SAME TIME adjust no of sts to 66-66-66-69-69-69. Then work A.1 for 10 cm / 4'', adjust after one whole repetition vertically. Bind off sts with K over K and P over P.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
diagram
Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size only serve as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn converter, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the converter will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be converted separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn converter

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn converter, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn converter will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder (usually closest to the neckline), and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (18)

country flag Rene Gould wrote:

Can you take me through the a1=3 in this pattern I don't understand chart please get me through it I love the pattern but don't no about these 3 stitches thank you pattern is 166-48

19.09.2020 - 16:38

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Renee, HEREis a tutorial that helps you understand, how you can read knitting pattern-diagrams. If you are still having troubles, don't forget that you can always as for help - in person or over the phone, in the store, where you bought your DROPS yarn from. Happy knitting!

20.09.2020 - 02:14

country flag Saskia wrote:

Für die Armlängen, ist es richtig, dass für Größe S 50cm aber für Größe XXL nur 42cm Gesamtlänge gestrickt werden müssen?

23.04.2020 - 11:00

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Saskia, ja genau, die Länge ist immer kürzer in den kleineren Grössen, weil die Schulter breiter in den grösseren Grösse sind. Sehen Sie die Maßskizze und damit können Sie anpassen wenn nötig ist. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

23.04.2020 - 14:55

country flag Lefebvre wrote:

Bonjour, Je viens de commander en ligne 9 pelotes du fil indiqué et je compte faire ce pull en S pour ma petite fille ! je m'aperçois que vous indiquez 11 pelotes ! puis-je le tricoter un peu plus court et réussir à le terminer ?

30.09.2019 - 12:56

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Lefebvre, il faut effectivement 11 pelotes Brushed Alpaca Silk pour ce pull en taille S, nous ne sommes malheureusement pas en mesure de pouvoir vous dire quels ajustements vous devriez faire pour 9 pelotes seulement, il vaut mieux que vous regardiez avec votre magasin pour qu'ils vous en ajoutent 2. Bon tricot!

30.09.2019 - 13:19

country flag Sophia wrote:

In front piece pattern say slip the middle 11st on st holder.how can I make the decreases ? Isn't the same way with back piece to decrease for neck?thank you.

12.02.2019 - 10:10

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sophia, on front piece work each shoulder separately while slipping the middle 11 sts on a thread instead of casting them off (as on back piece), then continue each shoulder separately back and forth casting off at the beg of every row from neck 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 1 time. you will then later slip sts from thread back on needle and pick up sts around neck for neck edge. Happy knitting!

12.02.2019 - 11:39

country flag Sophia wrote:

What do you mean in NoTE:work next to last st.on row seen fromRs In stocking st?thank you.

03.02.2019 - 22:12

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sophia, the next to last stitch will be worked in stocking stitch, ie K from RS and P from WS. Happy knitting!

04.02.2019 - 13:53

country flag Majbrith Havn Christensem wrote:

Hej Jeg kan ikke få ærmerne til st passe. Det er som om det er for få masker. Strikker i medium og ærmet bliver simpelthen for smalt, hvis jeg strikker efter opskriften. Jeg tror heller ikke længden af ærmerne passer, da ærmet er længere i str. Small i forhold til xl. Er der mon en fejl? Mvh Majbrith

25.12.2017 - 17:38

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Majbrith, Jo hvis du har 43 masker til sidst som der står i opskriften, så måler det 33 cm hvis du overholder strikkefastheden (43/1,3= 33cm). Luk LØST af! Strikker du med 2 tråde Brushed Alpaca Silk?

02.01.2018 - 11:42

country flag Asma wrote:

Bonjour, comment se tricote les 5 premières et les 5 dernières mailles du dos après les 5 cm de côtes sur les rangées envers? Merci!

29.10.2016 - 17:49

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Asma, on commence par 1 m point mousse, 1 m end, 2 m env, on répète A.1 et on termine par 1 m end, 2 m env, 1 m end et 1 m point mousse. Sur l'envers, on tricote: 1 m point mousse, 1 m env, 2 m end, 1 m env, on tricote A.1 et on termine par 2 m end, 1 m env, 1 m point mousse. Bon tricot!

31.10.2016 - 10:06

country flag Lisa Szkotak Jensen wrote:

Jeg vil stikke denne model (166-48) str. Large. Kan jeg bruge garn Melody med 1 tråd og tilpasse pinde efter opskriftens strikkeprøve. Kan du regne det ud for mig. Regner med at købe 400 gr Melody fv 14. På forhånd tak. Venlig hilsen Lisa

28.01.2016 - 15:03

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lisa. Du kan sagtens strikke denne med 1 traad Melody og du skal holde strikkefastheden som angivet i mönstret. Saa strik en pröve först og brug den pind som du skal bruge for at faa 13 m x 17 p glatstrik paa 10 x 10 cm.

01.02.2016 - 16:04

country flag Brummer wrote:

Wie muss man für den Arm zunehmen? Ich sehe dazu nichts in der Anleitung.

15.01.2016 - 09:02

DROPS Design answered:

Unter Ärmel steht, wie Sie zunehmen müssen: "Bei einer Gesamtlänge von 10-10-9-9-10-10 cm beidseitig neben der Rand-M mit den Zunahmen beginnen - ZUNAHMETIPP lesen!" - Sie müssen also zusätzlich noch oben am Beginn der Anleitung den Zunahmetipp lesen. Und weiter: "Diese Zunahmen alle 12-9-7-6½-4½-3½ cm noch weitere 3-4-5-5-7-8 x wdh".

23.01.2016 - 18:07

country flag Dilianne wrote:

Inderdaad zeg, dan wordt de trui wel erg zwaar en heb ik heel veel nodig. Het is dus niet mogelijk om deze met 1 draad te breien in plaats van met een dubbele draad Paris (ik vind die brushed alpaca wel mooi maar het is zo warm)?

17.12.2015 - 18:53

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Dilianne. Ik denk dat het wel kan, wel wordt de steek wat losser. Dus brei eerst een proeflapje met de juiste stekenverhouding en beslis of je het mooi vindt.

18.12.2015 - 15:44