DROPS Paris
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Echo Mountain Top

Knitted jumper in DROPS Paris. The piece is worked top down, with round yoke, lace pattern and short sleeves. Sizes S - XXXL.

DROPS 230-19
DROPS Design: Pattern no w-869
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZES:
S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

MATERIALS:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
350-400-400-450-500-550 g colour 100, light wash

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5 MM: Length 40 cm and 60-60-80-80-80-80 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 MM: Length 40 cm and 60-60-80-80-80-80 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 5 MM.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 MM.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need circular needle of 80 cm in each size.

KNITTING TENSION:
17 stitches in width and 22 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

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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 Paris
DROPS Paris
100% Cotton
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Pattern instructions

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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. Choose diagram for your size.

DECREASE TIP (for sleeves):
Decrease 1 stitch on either side of the marker thread as follows: Work until there are 3 stitches left before the marker thread, knit 2 together, knit 2 (marker thread sits between these 2 stitches), slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch (2 stitches decreased).

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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JUMPER – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The neck and yoke are worked in the round with circular needle, from mid back and top down. The yoke is divided for body and sleeves and the body is continued in the round with circular needle. The sleeves are worked in the round, with double pointed needles/short circular needle.

NECK:
Cast on 80-84-88-88-92-96 stitches with short circular needle size 4 mm and DROPS Paris.
Knit 1 round, then work rib (knit 1 twisted, purl 1) in the round for 3 cm. On the next round increase every other purl-1 to purl-2 by making 1 yarn over after every 2nd purled stitch = 100-105-110-110-115-120 stitches.
Continue this rib. NOTE: On the first round purl the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes.
When the rib measures 4 cm, knit 1 round where you increase 8-9-10-14-17-20 stitches evenly spaced = 108-114-120-124-132-140 stitches.

YOKE:
Change to circular needle size 5 mm. Work stocking stitch for 2-3-3-4-4-5 cm – AT THE SAME TIME on the last round increase 12-16-20-26-28-30 stitches evenly spaced = 120-130-140-150-160-170 stitches. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
Work A.1, 12-13-14-15-16-17 times on the round and increase as shown in the diagram.
When A.1 has been completed in height there are 216-234-252-285-304-323 stitches.
Continue with stocking stitch – AT THE SAME TIME on the first round increase 0-2-8-3-4-1 stitches evenly spaced = 216-236-260-288-308-324 stitches.
Work until the piece measures 20-22-24-26-28-30 cm from the cast-on edge.
Now divide for the body and sleeves as follows: Work 31-34-37-41-45-49 stitches (½ back piece), place the next 46-50-56-62-64-64 stitches on a thread for the sleeve, cast on 6-6-8-8-10-12 stitches (in side under sleeve), work 62-68-74-82-90-98 stitches (front piece), place the next 46-50-56-62-64-64 stitches on a thread for the sleeve, cast on 6-6-8-8-10-12 stitches (in side under sleeve), work 31-34-37-41-45-49 stitches (½ back piece).
The body and sleeves are finished separately. THE PIECE IS NOW MEASURED FROM HERE!

BODY:
= 136-148-164-180-200-220 stitches. Continue with stocking stitch for 14 cm. Knit 1 round where you increase 14-14-16-18-20-22 stitches evenly spaced = 150-162-180-198-220-242 stitches. Change to circular needle size 4 mm. Work rib (knit 1 twisted, purl 1) for 4 cm. Cast off with knit, a little loosely. The jumper measures approx. 42-44-46-48-50-52 cm from the shoulder down.

SLEEVES:
Place the 46-50-56-62-64-64 stitches from the thread on the one side of the piece on short circular needle/double pointed needles size 5 mm and knit up 1 stitch in each of the 6-6-8-8-10-12 stitches cast on under the sleeve = 52-56-64-70-74-76 stitches. Insert a marker thread in the middle of the 6-6-8-8-10-12 stitches under the sleeve. Allow the thread to follow your work onwards; it will be used when decreasing under the sleeve.
Start at the marker thread and work stocking stitch in the round for 3 cm. Now decrease 2-2-2-2-0-0 stitches under the sleeve – read DECREASE TIP = 50-54-62-68-74-76 stitches.
Continue working until the sleeve measures 7-6-5-4-3-2 cm from the division. Change to double pointed needles size 4 mm and work rib (knit 1 twisted, purl 1) for 4 cm. Cast off with knit, a little loosely. The sleeve measures approx. 11-10-9-8-7-6 cm. Work the other sleeve in the same way.

Diagram

symbols = knit
symbols = knit twisted
symbols = purl
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over; on the next round knit the yarn over to leave a hole
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over; on the next round knit the yarn over twisted to avoid a hole
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, slip the next stitch and place it back twisted on the left needle, place the first slipped stitch back on the left needle, knit these 2 stitches together
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit twisted, knit 2 twisted together and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted together stitches
diagram
diagram

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 (26)

country flag Marie Fuller wrote:

What is the group C means?

04.03.2024 - 02:18

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Fuller, our yarns are divided into groups according to their thickness, see all yarns group C here; find all alternatives/new amount for each size here. Happy knitting!

04.03.2024 - 10:21

country flag Matras wrote:

Bonjour, Merci pour votre réponse rapide. Ce modèle est superbe, il est très simple et agréable à tricoter. Bien cordialement, Eliane

27.10.2023 - 23:37

country flag Matras wrote:

Bonjour, Je suis arrivée là où on sépare les manches. Il est précisé qu'il faut continuer de tricoter sur les 220 mailles pendant 14 cm, mais il faut augmenter 22 mailles. A quel moment on augmente les 22 mailles ? Merci pour votre réponse Eliane

25.10.2023 - 11:42

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Matras, vous tricotez d'abord 14 cm sur les 220 mailles puis vous tricotez 1 tour en augmentant 22 mailles à intervalles réguliers = 242 mailles et tricotez ensuite ces 242 mailles en côtes pendant 4 cm. Bon tricot!

25.10.2023 - 15:19

country flag Oleksandra Hrynko wrote:

"DROPS Design answered: Hi Oleksandra, please check out carefully our videos and make sure you do not knit twisted stitches. Sometimes it happens that the piece twist when the yarn is twisted to much, but it is not the case of cotton yarn. What yarn did you use?" I use DROPS PARIS and 100% sure, that I don't knit twisted stitches

25.07.2023 - 16:28

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Oleksandra, could you please take a photo and send it to my email: poland@dropsproject.com? I need to have a closer look.

25.07.2023 - 16:31

country flag Oleksandra Hrynko wrote:

When I knit the stocking stitch , my canvas begins to twist and mow to the right (i mean rows). How can this be fixed? I clearly follow the instructions and work knit and purl stich in continental method (as in your training videos)

25.07.2023 - 00:52

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Oleksandra, please check out carefully our videos and make sure you do not knit twisted stitches. Sometimes it happens that the piece twist when the yarn is twisted to much, but it is not the case of cotton yarn. What yarn did you use?

25.07.2023 - 10:17

country flag Barbro wrote:

Hej. Förstår inte hur man kommer fram till 136 maskor för fram- och bakstycke? 31 maskor (1/2 bakst) + 62 maskor (framst) + 31maskor (1/2 bakst) = 124 maskor Hälsningar Barbro

31.05.2023 - 18:11

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Barbro, du lägger upp 6 m under varje ärm: 31+6+62+6+31=136 :)

01.06.2023 - 14:42

country flag Kirsten Nielsen wrote:

Jeg strikker str. XL og har et problem med at forstå ærmelængden. Hvorfor er ærerne kortere i de store størrelser end i de mindre? Jeg tror, der er fejl her. Ligeledes at der kun skal tages ind e gang på ærmet. Hvis man ser på tegningen er ærmerne længere end opskriften siger.

21.05.2023 - 15:57

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Kristen. Nei, ingen feil. Det er kortere mål i de større størrelsene pga bredere skuldervidde. Målskissen er kun en skisse der målene står og det er en felles målskisse for alle størrelser. Følge oppskriften og det skal bli riktig i den str. du strikker. mvh DROPS Design

22.05.2023 - 14:19

country flag Anni Sørensen wrote:

Hej Hvis jeg bestiller mere garn af DROPS Paris colour 102 kan jeg så være sikker på det har samme indfarvning (Dyelot 533) ? Mvh Anni Sørensen

13.04.2023 - 11:31

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Anni, det er du nødt til at spørge om i butikken hvor du har købt garnet. Held og lykke!

13.04.2023 - 11:50

country flag Sophie wrote:

Hi, I still don't understand. What do you mean by working A1 13 times? I interpret it as working the first 13 rows in the diagram. Is that not correct?

10.03.2023 - 12:46

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sophie, you repeat 13 times the diagram in the round, ie there are 130 stitches in size M and you repeat 13 times the 10 sts (on first row) in A.1, so that 10 sts x 10 repeats on the round = 130. When the diagram is done in height, there are 18 sts in each A.1 x 10 repeats in the round = 134 sts on needle. this lesson might help you understanding how to read diagrams. Happy knitting!

10.03.2023 - 13:35

country flag Sophie wrote:

Hi. I'm knitting a size M. When knitting the yoke, it says to repeat A1 13 times but then it says "when A1 has been completed in height". Should I just knit the first 13 rows according to A1 or should i complete A1?

09.03.2023 - 17:22

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sophie, in size M you work A.1 a total of 13 times in the round but A.1 will be worked only one time in height, this means work all rows in A.1/the whole diagram (= 26 rows) until there are 18 sts in each A.1 and a total of 234 sts on the needle. Happy knitting!

10.03.2023 - 09:56