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Knitted jumper with short sleeves and raglan in DROPS Muskat. Piece is knitted top down with lace pattern. Size: S - XXXL
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---------------------------------------------------------- EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN: ---------------------------------------------------------- PATTERN: See diagrams A.1 and A.2. INCREASE TIP-1 (evenly): To calculate how to increase evenly, use the total number of stitches on row (e.g. 100 stitches) and divide stitches by number of increases to be done (e.g. 12) = 8.3. In this example increase by making 1 yarn over after approx. every 8th stitch. On next round work yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. INCREASE TIP-2 (applies to sides of body): Work until 2 stitches remain before marker thread, 1 yarn over, knit 4 (marker thread is in the middle of these stitches), 1 yarn over. On next round knit yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. Then work the new stitches in stocking stitch. RAGLAN: Increase 1 stitch on each side of 3 knit stitches in every transition between front/back piece and sleeves (= 8 stitches increased on round). Increase 1 stitch by making 1 yarn over. On next round knit yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. Then work the new stitches in pattern/stocking stitch. DECREASE TIP: Decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker thread as follows: Work until 3 stitches remain before marker thread and knit 2 together, knit 2 (marker thread is between these stitches), slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked. CAST-OFF TIP: To avoid a tight cast-off edge you may use a larger needle. If this also is too tight, make 1 yarn over after approx. every 4th stitch and cast off these as regular stitches. ---------------------------------------------------------- START THE PIECE HERE: ---------------------------------------------------------- JUMPER - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE: Neck edge and yoke are worked in the round on circular needle, top down. Now divide yoke for body and sleeves. Then work the body in the round on circular needle. Work sleeves in the round on double pointed needles/short circular needle, top down. NECK EDGE: Cast on 100-105-110-115-120-125 stitches on circular needle size 3 mm with Muskat. Knit 1 round. Then work rib (= knit 3/purl 2) in the round for 2 cm. When rib is done, knit 1 round while increasing 12-7-10-5-16-19 stitches evenly - read INCREASE TIP-1 = 112-112-120-120-136-144 stitches. Knit 1 round (knit yarn overs twisted to avoid holes). Switch to circular needle size 4 mm. Insert 1 marker after rib at the beginning of round, measure yoke from this marker! YOKE: Now insert 4 marker threads in piece, work pattern as follows: Insert a marker thread at the beginning of round (= in transition between left sleeve and back piece), * knit 1, make 1 yarn over, knit 0-0-1-1-3-4, A.1 (= 10 stitches) over the next 30 stitches, work the first 5 stitches in A.1, knit 0-0-1-1-3-4, make 1 yarn over, knit 1, insert a marker thread here, knit 2, make 1 yarn over, knit 0-0-1-1-3-4, A.1 over the next 10 stitches, work the first 5 stitches in A.1, knit 0-0-1-1-3-4, make 1 yarn over, knit 2, insert a marker thread here *, work from *-* 1 more time on round, but do not insert a marker thread at the end of round. There are now 4 marker threads in piece (i.e. 1 marker thread in every transition between body and sleeves), and 1 stitches has been increased on each side of every marker thread for RAGLAN - read explanation above. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION. READ THE WHOLE NEXT SECTION BEFORE WORKING – increase for raglan and work pattern as follows: Increase for raglan every other round 20-24-27-30-32-35 times in total = 272-304-336-360-392-424 stitches. Then increase 1 more time in each side of front piece and back piece (but do not increase in each side of sleeves) = 276-308-340-364-396-428 stitches. AT THE SAME TIME when increasing stitches, there is room for more repetitions with lace pattern towards each raglan. There should always be 2-2-3-3-5-6 knit stitches between increase for raglan and the outermost yarn over towards raglan on 5th and 15th round in A.1. When A.1 has been worked 1 time vertically, repeat diagram 1 more time vertically. Then work A.2 (= 10 stitches) over A.1, and work as many lace patterns you can towards every raglan when increasing stitches. When A.2 has been worked vertically, continue with stocking stitch until finished measurements. When all increases are done, the piece measures approx. 15-18-20-22-24-26 cm. Continue to work until piece measures 18-20-22-24-26-28 cm. Now divide piece for body and sleeves. In size S, M and L divide piece for body at the marker threads and in size XL, XXL and XXXL work 1-3-4 stitches from each side of sleeve in on front and back piece. Work next round as follows: Knit the first 79-87-95-102-112-121 stitches (= back piece), slip the next 59-67-75-79-83-89 stitches on a stitch holder for sleeve, cast on 10-10-10-12-12-14 new stitches on needle (= in the side under sleeve), work the next 79-87-95-103-115-125 stitches (= front piece), insert the next 59-67-75-79-83-89 stitches on a stitch holder for sleeve, cast on 10-10-10-12-12-14 new stitches on needle (= in the side under sleeve), work the last 0-0-0-1-3-4 stitches (= 79-87-95-103-115-125 stitches for back piece). Cut the yarn. Then finish body and sleeves separately. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! BODY: = 178-194-210-230-254-278 stitches. Insert 1 marker thread in the middle of the new stitches cast on in the side under the sleeves (= 89-97-105-115-127-139 stitches between marker threads). Move the marker threads upwards when working; they are used when increasing and decreasing in the sides later. Begin round at marker thread in one of the sides. Continue in the round in stocking stitch. When piece measures 3 cm from division, decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker threads - read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this approx. every 2½ cm 4 times in total = 162-178-194-214-238-262 stitches. When piece measures 14 cm from division in all sizes, increase 1 stitch on each side of marker thread - read INCREASE TIP-2. Repeat increase when piece measures 16 cm = 170-186-202-222-246-270 stitches. When piece measures 21 cm from division, increase 15-19-23-23-29-35 stitches evenly = 185-205-225-245-275-305 stitches. Switch to circular needle size 3 mm. Work rib (knit 3/purl 2) in the round for 2 cm. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl - read CAST-OFF TIP. Jumper measures approx. 46-48-50-52-54-56 cm from shoulder and down. SLEEVES: Slip the 59-67-75-79-83-89 stitches from stitch holder in one side back on a short circular needle/double pointed needles size 4 mm and pick in addition up 1 stitch in each of the new 10-10-10-12-12-14 stitches cast on in the side under sleeve = 69-77-85-91-95-103 stitches. Insert a marker thread in the middle of the new stitches cast on under sleeve. Move the marker thread upwards when working. Use marker later when decreasing under sleeve. Work in stocking stitch in the round. When sleeve measures 3-3-3-3-2-2 cm from division, decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker thread - remember DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this approx. every 3-2-1½1-1-1 cm 5-6-7-7-7-6 times in total = 59-65-71-77-81-91 stitches. When all decreases are done, work in stocking stitch until sleeve measures 16-14-13-11-9-8 cm (shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of longer yoke). Knit 1 round while increasing 1-0-4-3-4-4 stitches evenly = 60-65-75-80-85-95 stitches. Switch to double pointed needles size 3 mm. Work rib (knit 3/purl 2) in the round for 2 cm. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl - remember CAST-OFF TIP. Work the other sleeve the same way. |
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Comments / Questions (47)
Hei, jeg lurte på diagrammet på bærestykket på denne toppen. Det står at at jeg skal strikke de 5 første maskene i diagram A.1 når diagrammet viser at begynner med 4 masker? håper dere forstår spørsmålet mitt og at dere kan forklare det nærmere for meg. Vennlig hilsen Unni G. Mossestad.
12.05.2021 - 21:26DROPS Design answered:
Hej Unni, jeg kan ikke finde det du beskriver i opskriften. Hvis du strikker den største størrelse strikker du således: 1r, 1oms, 4 ret, A.1 (10m)x3, 5 masker fra A.1, så 4 ret, 1 omslag, 1 ret, mærketråd osv....
14.05.2021 - 09:34Hello, for the raglan increase of 1 stitch on each side, do I knit 3 stitches first and then make 1 yarn over for the increase (after the marker) and 1 yo, knit 3 stitches before the marker?\r\nIf so, how do I knit row 5 of A1 since the increase is between the eyelets.\r\n\r\nThank you\r\n\r\nEvelyn
06.03.2021 - 09:23DROPS Design answered:
Dear Evelyn, you should continue to increase for raglan as explained under row 1? in other words: either make 1 yarn over, knit 1, the marker thread is here, knit 2, make 1 yarn over or make 1 yarn over, knit 2, the marker thread is here, make 1 yarn over, so that there is 1 yarn over on each side of the 3 knitted stitches with a marker inbetween. Happy knitting!
08.03.2021 - 10:00I wanted to add to my previous post that in order to obtain gauge, I had to move up a needle size. Instead of a US 6, I am using a US 7. I also increased the size of needle for ribbing. US 3 which is 3.25mm.
26.01.2021 - 18:33DROPS Design answered:
Dear Ann, try the suggestions in the previous answer - you can also contact the store where you bought the yarn, they might have even more tipps for you. Happy knitting!
27.01.2021 - 07:25I am a new knitter and have only knitted a couple pairs of socks. This is the first top I am attempting. I obtained the gauge and cast on the required 115 stitches and worked the ribbing, however, the circumference doesn't look like it will fit over my head ,let alone provide a neckline as pictured . I used a long tail cast on. Not sure what is going on or what I need to change?
26.01.2021 - 18:26DROPS Design answered:
Dear Ann, you can try using the continental cast-on - make sure the cast on edge is elastic enough, use even a larger needle to cast on or even try castin on with double strand. Happy knitting!
27.01.2021 - 07:24Because there are 2 needle sizes used in this pattern, can you please tell me if the gauge is made with the bigger or smaller needle size? Also, if I have to go to a bigger needle size to obtain the gauge, do I increase the other needle a size bigger too?
25.01.2021 - 20:47DROPS Design answered:
Hi Ann, the gauge is made with the bigger needle size (needles 4). If the gauge is correct, use needles no 3 for ribs. Please also see the lesson HERE. Happy knitting!
25.01.2021 - 20:56Hi, Do you have a size chart anywhere so I know which size to follow? Thanks
09.11.2020 - 12:48DROPS Design answered:
Dear Diana, measure a similar garment you have and like the shape and compare them to the measurements in chart - this is the best way to find out the matching size for each pattern - read more about charts here. Happy knitting!
09.11.2020 - 12:52Hej, jag får fel stickmönster när jag stickar efter diagrammet. Det är inte samma sak som på bilden. Sticker storlek S. Kanske jag gör fel? När jag är färdig med 10 maskorna enligt mönster börjar jag igen i höger hörn . Rätt? Tacksam Evin
24.08.2020 - 21:36DROPS Design answered:
Hej Evin. Ja det stämmer att du börjar om från höger till vänster när du stickar enligt diagrammet. Du kan läsa mer om hur man läser ett stickdiagram här och vi har även videor som kan vara till hjälp som du hittar under måttskissen. Lycka till!
25.08.2020 - 08:04Ok so I followed your video for joining yarn I am all set for that. Now another issue. I decided that i need to make Size Small not Medium. I finished the required increases at Row1 of diagram A.2. The instructions say ‘When increases are done the piece measures approx 7” and it did. But I have not finished A.2. Directions also say “When A.2 has been worked vertically.“ So do I divide for sleeves after work measures 7” or after A.2 has been worked in its entirety? Thank You
16.08.2020 - 23:24DROPS Design answered:
Hi Lorinda, You divide for the sleeves after A.2 has been completed. Happy knitting!
17.08.2020 - 07:02Hello. I hope this will be my last question. Loving the pattern and the Muskat yarn by the way. Can you recommend the best way to join the next ball of yarn? Should I just tie a knot, use Russian Join, Magic Knot? Something else? Knitting in the round does not give me a side to weave in later. This yarn has such pronounced stitch definition, I don’t want the joins to be obvious.
15.08.2020 - 10:52DROPS Design answered:
Dear Lorinda, just use the one you are used to, it should work with Muskat too - you can then divide the strand/threads and weave the end separately as shown in this video. Happy knitting!
17.08.2020 - 08:16I am an idiot. I answered my own second question. It is because of the increase that I have to count that extra stitch which, of course, moves everything to the left and there it is! Duh!
13.08.2020 - 19:01DROPS Design answered:
Dear Lorinda, just insert other markers between each repeat of the diagram, this could help you to line up the patterns. Happy knitting!
14.08.2020 - 07:19