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Dazzling Diamonds Vest by DROPS Design
Knitted top/vest in DROPS Muskat or DROPS Cotton Merino. Piece is knitted top down with lace pattern, straps and button band. Size: S - XXXL
DROPS 240-7
DROPS design: Pattern r-816
Yarn group B
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SIZE:
S - M - L - XL - XL/XXL - XXL/XXXL
YARN:
DROPS MUSKAT from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
250-300-300-350-350-400 g colour no 08, off white
Or use:
DROPS COTTON MERINO (belongs to yarn group B)
250-250-300-300-350-350 g colour 01, off white
BUTTONS:
DROPS BUTTON NO 628: 4-4-5-5-5-5 pieces
NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 mm: Length: 80 cm
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 mm
KNITTING TENSION:
21 stitches in width and 28 rows vertically in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE! Remember that needle size is only a suggestion. If you have too many stitches on 10 cm switch to larger needles. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm switch to smaller needles.
DROPS design: Pattern r-816
Yarn group B
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SIZE:
S - M - L - XL - XL/XXL - XXL/XXXL
YARN:
DROPS MUSKAT from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
250-300-300-350-350-400 g colour no 08, off white
Or use:
DROPS COTTON MERINO (belongs to yarn group B)
250-250-300-300-350-350 g colour 01, off white
BUTTONS:
DROPS BUTTON NO 628: 4-4-5-5-5-5 pieces
NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 mm: Length: 80 cm
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 mm
KNITTING TENSION:
21 stitches in width and 28 rows vertically in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE! Remember that needle size is only a suggestion. If you have too many stitches on 10 cm switch to larger needles. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm switch to smaller needles.
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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.
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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN:
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GARTER STITCH (back and forth):
Knit all rows.
1 ridge vertically = knit 2 rows.
PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.13. Choose diagram for your size (applies to A.5). Diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from the right side.
BUTTONHOLES:
Decrease for buttonholes on right band (when garment is worn). Decrease from right side when 3 stitches remain on row as follows: Make 1 yarn over, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit last stitch. On next row (wrong side) knit the yarn over to make a hole.
Decrease for first buttonhole when piece measures approx. 2 cm from where piece was put together. Then decrease the next 3-3-4-4-4-4 buttonholes, approx. 7-7½-6-6-6½-7 cm apart.
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START THE PIECE HERE:
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TOP - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Piece is worked back and forth, top down. Work front pieces and back piece separately, then slip the parts together and work body back and forth until finished measurements.
RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 7 stitches on a short circular needle size 4 mm with DROPS Muskat or DROPS Cotton Merino. Work back and forth in GARTER STITCH - read explanation above. Work until piece measures 2-3-4-1-1-2 cm lightly stretched (strap).
Work diagram A.1.
When diagram A.1 is done, there are 25 stitches on row.
Work diagram A.2 over 12 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 35 stitches on needle.
Now work in the different sizes as follows:
SIZE S, M and L:
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 10 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have worked vertically, there are 45-45-45 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 18-19-20 cm. Increase in size S, M and L are done.
SIZE XL, XL/XXL and XXL/XXXL:
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 10 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 45-45-45 stitches on needles.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 20 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have worked vertically, there are 55-55-55 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 22-22-23 cm. Increase in size XL, XL/XXL and XXL/XXL is done.
ALL SIZES:
= 45-45-45-55-55-55 stitches. Cut the yarn and slip stitches on a thread or an extra circular. Now work back piece.
BACK PIECE:
Cast on 7 stitches on 1 double pointed needle size 4 mm with DROPS Muskat or DROPS Cotton Merino. Work in garter stitch back and forth until piece measures 4-5-6-8-3-4 cm lightly stretched (strap). First strap is done. Cut the yarn and put piece aside.
Knit another strap the same way on a circular needle size 4 mm. At the end of last row cast on 51-51-51-61-61-61 new stitches on row, then work over the 7 stitches from first strap (make sure that the ridges fit on both straps). There are 65-65-65-75-75-75 stitches on needle.
Work in garter stitch back and forth until 3 ridges have been worked over all stitches.
Now work pattern as follows in the different sizes:
SIZE S:
Work the first 2 stitches as first stitch in A.4, work A.4 until 3 stitches remain on needle and work the last 3 stitches as first stitch in A.4. Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.6 over 7 stitches, A.4 until 8 stitches remain and work A.7 over 8 stitches.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have worked vertically, there are 80 stitches on needle and piece measures 18 cm.
SIZE M, L and XL:
Work A.6 over 7 stitches, A.4 until 8 stitches remain and work A.7 over 8 stitches.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.3 over 13 stitches.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically. There are 75-75-85 stitches on needles.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 90-100-110 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 19-20-22 cm.
SIZE XL/XXL AND XXL/XXXL:
Work A.6 over 7 stitches, A.4 until 8 stitches remain and work A.7 over 8 stitches.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.3 over 13 stitches.
Work diagrams 2 times vertically. There are 95-95 stitches on needle.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 120-130 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 22-23 cm.
ALL SIZES:
= 80-90-100-110-120-130 stitches. Cut the yarn and slip stitches on a thread or an extra needle. Now work left front piece.
LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 7 stitches on a short circular needle size 4 mm with DROPS Muskat or DROPS Cotton Merino. Work back and forth in garter stitch. Work until piece measures 2-3-4-1-1-2 cm lightly stretched (strap).
Work diagram A.1.
When diagram A.1 is done, there are 25 stitches on row.
Work diagram A.2 over 12 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 35 stitches on needle.
Now work in the different sizes as follows:
SIZE S, M and L:
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 10 stitches and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 50-50-60 stitches on needle. Increase in size S, M and L is done and piece measures approx. 18-19-20 cm.
SIZE XL, XL/XXL and XXL/XXXL:
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 10 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 45-45-45 stitches on needle.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 20 stitches and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 70-70-80 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 22-22-23 cm. Increase in size XL, XL/XXL and XXL/XXL is done.
ALL SIZES:
= 50-50-60-70-70-80 stitches. Slip stitches from threads on to same circular needle as left front piece. Slip them on so that they can be worked from right side in this order: left front piece, back piece and right front piece.
BODY:
= 175-185-205-235-245-265 stitches.
Work A.8 over 12 stitches, work A.4 until 13 stitches remain on needle and A.9 over 13 stitches. Decrease for BUTTONHOLES - read explanation above.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically. There are 181-191-211-241-251-271 stitches on needle. Now work as follows:
* Work A.10 over 10 stitches, A.4 until 11 stitches remain and A.11 over 11 stitches. Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.12 over 15 stitches, A.4 until 16 stitches remain and A.13 over 16 stitches. Work diagrams 1 time vertically. *. Work from *-* until piece measures 26-27-28-28-30-31 cm from where the work was put together or after one whole or half repetition vertically.
Cast off knitting from right side.
ASSEMBLY:
Sew tog straps on shoulder. Sew the buttons on to left front piece.
EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN:
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GARTER STITCH (back and forth):
Knit all rows.
1 ridge vertically = knit 2 rows.
PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.13. Choose diagram for your size (applies to A.5). Diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from the right side.
BUTTONHOLES:
Decrease for buttonholes on right band (when garment is worn). Decrease from right side when 3 stitches remain on row as follows: Make 1 yarn over, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit last stitch. On next row (wrong side) knit the yarn over to make a hole.
Decrease for first buttonhole when piece measures approx. 2 cm from where piece was put together. Then decrease the next 3-3-4-4-4-4 buttonholes, approx. 7-7½-6-6-6½-7 cm apart.
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START THE PIECE HERE:
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TOP - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Piece is worked back and forth, top down. Work front pieces and back piece separately, then slip the parts together and work body back and forth until finished measurements.
RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 7 stitches on a short circular needle size 4 mm with DROPS Muskat or DROPS Cotton Merino. Work back and forth in GARTER STITCH - read explanation above. Work until piece measures 2-3-4-1-1-2 cm lightly stretched (strap).
Work diagram A.1.
When diagram A.1 is done, there are 25 stitches on row.
Work diagram A.2 over 12 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 35 stitches on needle.
Now work in the different sizes as follows:
SIZE S, M and L:
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 10 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have worked vertically, there are 45-45-45 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 18-19-20 cm. Increase in size S, M and L are done.
SIZE XL, XL/XXL and XXL/XXXL:
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 10 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 45-45-45 stitches on needles.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 20 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have worked vertically, there are 55-55-55 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 22-22-23 cm. Increase in size XL, XL/XXL and XXL/XXL is done.
ALL SIZES:
= 45-45-45-55-55-55 stitches. Cut the yarn and slip stitches on a thread or an extra circular. Now work back piece.
BACK PIECE:
Cast on 7 stitches on 1 double pointed needle size 4 mm with DROPS Muskat or DROPS Cotton Merino. Work in garter stitch back and forth until piece measures 4-5-6-8-3-4 cm lightly stretched (strap). First strap is done. Cut the yarn and put piece aside.
Knit another strap the same way on a circular needle size 4 mm. At the end of last row cast on 51-51-51-61-61-61 new stitches on row, then work over the 7 stitches from first strap (make sure that the ridges fit on both straps). There are 65-65-65-75-75-75 stitches on needle.
Work in garter stitch back and forth until 3 ridges have been worked over all stitches.
Now work pattern as follows in the different sizes:
SIZE S:
Work the first 2 stitches as first stitch in A.4, work A.4 until 3 stitches remain on needle and work the last 3 stitches as first stitch in A.4. Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.6 over 7 stitches, A.4 until 8 stitches remain and work A.7 over 8 stitches.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have worked vertically, there are 80 stitches on needle and piece measures 18 cm.
SIZE M, L and XL:
Work A.6 over 7 stitches, A.4 until 8 stitches remain and work A.7 over 8 stitches.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.3 over 13 stitches.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically. There are 75-75-85 stitches on needles.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 90-100-110 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 19-20-22 cm.
SIZE XL/XXL AND XXL/XXXL:
Work A.6 over 7 stitches, A.4 until 8 stitches remain and work A.7 over 8 stitches.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.3 over 13 stitches.
Work diagrams 2 times vertically. There are 95-95 stitches on needle.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 until 13 stitches remain and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 120-130 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 22-23 cm.
ALL SIZES:
= 80-90-100-110-120-130 stitches. Cut the yarn and slip stitches on a thread or an extra needle. Now work left front piece.
LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 7 stitches on a short circular needle size 4 mm with DROPS Muskat or DROPS Cotton Merino. Work back and forth in garter stitch. Work until piece measures 2-3-4-1-1-2 cm lightly stretched (strap).
Work diagram A.1.
When diagram A.1 is done, there are 25 stitches on row.
Work diagram A.2 over 12 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 35 stitches on needle.
Now work in the different sizes as follows:
SIZE S, M and L:
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 10 stitches and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 50-50-60 stitches on needle. Increase in size S, M and L is done and piece measures approx. 18-19-20 cm.
SIZE XL, XL/XXL and XXL/XXXL:
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 10 stitches and A.3 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 45-45-45 stitches on needle.
Work A.2 over 12 stitches, A.4 over 20 stitches and A.5 over 13 stitches.
When diagrams have been worked vertically, there are 70-70-80 stitches on needle and piece measures approx. 22-22-23 cm. Increase in size XL, XL/XXL and XXL/XXL is done.
ALL SIZES:
= 50-50-60-70-70-80 stitches. Slip stitches from threads on to same circular needle as left front piece. Slip them on so that they can be worked from right side in this order: left front piece, back piece and right front piece.
BODY:
= 175-185-205-235-245-265 stitches.
Work A.8 over 12 stitches, work A.4 until 13 stitches remain on needle and A.9 over 13 stitches. Decrease for BUTTONHOLES - read explanation above.
Work diagrams 1 time vertically. There are 181-191-211-241-251-271 stitches on needle. Now work as follows:
* Work A.10 over 10 stitches, A.4 until 11 stitches remain and A.11 over 11 stitches. Work diagrams 1 time vertically.
Work A.12 over 15 stitches, A.4 until 16 stitches remain and A.13 over 16 stitches. Work diagrams 1 time vertically. *. Work from *-* until piece measures 26-27-28-28-30-31 cm from where the work was put together or after one whole or half repetition vertically.
Cast off knitting from right side.
ASSEMBLY:
Sew tog straps on shoulder. Sew the buttons on to left front piece.
This pattern has been corrected. Click here to see the correction/s.
Updated online: 10.05.2023
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Diagram
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= knit from the right side, purl from the wrong side |
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= knit from wrong side |
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= between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over, on next row knit yarn over to make a hole |
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= between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over, on next row knit yarn over twisted to avoid a hole |
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= knit 2 together |
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= slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked |
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= slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over stitches worked together |
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= cast on 1 new stitch at the end of row |
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What can you do with our patterns? You can share DROPS patterns online, using the pattern original picture, materials, name and number. But you are NOT ALLOWED to reproduce the complete pattern digitally in any way. Yarn stores are welcome to use the DROPS pattern database to promote the sale of our assortment. You can print out our patterns, make as many copies as you’d like. The only thing we ask is that you don't make any changes / additions to the original printed document. And that the patterns according to the DROPS philosophy are given out to the consumers for free. Editorials that wish to publish our patterns in printed books or magazines can contact us for more information. The sale of garments based on DROPS patterns is permitted as long as they are sold as single items or per order. Further commercial use of the patterns is not permitted. It has to be clearly stated that the garment is made based on a design from DROPS DESIGN. The use of clothing labels of which DROPS DESIGN forms part is conditioned by the inclusion of the following text: “A DROPS DESIGN made by …..”. The use of DROPS photos for marketing purposes/sales is only permitted in connection with the use/sale of DROPS products. The photos may not be cut or edited and the logo should be clearly visible.
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Hva med høyre forstykke? Strikkes det make til venstre eller må det speilvendes?
07.11.2023 - 11:30DROPS Design answered:
Hej Berasp, jo du starter med Højre forstykke ifølge opskriften :)
10.11.2023 - 15:06Hello, I have made this lovely top in Bordeaux colour but it has stretch so much that I can’t wear it. Do you have any tips how to shrink it back to the size? Thank you.
05.08.2023 - 09:17The diagram for A10 and A11 is missing. Please can it be added! I’ve got all the way to the body and now I’m stuck!
23.07.2023 - 19:47DROPS Design answered:
Dear Jane, A.10 and A.11 are found between A.9 and A.8 and A.13 and A.12. If the whole charts are not loading well, please try again at a later time or with a different browser. Happy knitting!
23.07.2023 - 20:23Ruutupiirrokset eivat avaudu suomenkielellä. Koska ne mahtavat olla saatavilla? Vieraskielisestä ohjeesta kuvioselosteiden kääntäminen on kovin haasteellista.
11.07.2023 - 13:08DROPS Design answered:
Nyt piirrokset avautuvat taas.
18.07.2023 - 17:28Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?
05.06.2023 - 05:48DROPS Design answered:
Hi An Yeun, The knitting/crochet tension is important because you then get the measurements given in the diagram and the size you want with your number of stitches and rows. Happy crafting!
05.06.2023 - 07:42Knitted top/vest in DROPS Muskat or DROPS Cotton Merino. Piece is knitted top down with lace pattern, straps and button band. Size: S - XXXL
05.06.2023 - 05:44Hello, On A5 diagram, last two rows has extra stitches on left hand site. Does it mean we need to add them on, like we have done for back? So I am knitting size L. Do I have to add extra 15 stitches once I complete row 11? Thank you
02.06.2023 - 12:25DROPS Design answered:
Dear Ally, at the end of last row from RS in A.5 cast on 14 new stitches (there will be a total of 15 new stitches thanks to the extra yarn over worked inside the last 2 sts). These will be the stitches for under arm. Happy knitting!
02.06.2023 - 14:54No puedo ver las fotos de los diagramas, alguien más no lo ve bien?
22.05.2023 - 22:15DROPS Design answered:
Hola Anna, los diagramas se habían quitado porque tenían alguna falta; ahora deberían estar actualizados y correctos. Sentimos las molestias.
28.05.2023 - 17:06Bonjour, Si je prends le diagramme A4 en lecture rang 1 de la droite vers la gauche, et rang 2 de la gauche vers la droite, je me retrouve avec du jersey en lisière, est-ce normal ? Si je veux avoir du point mousse, il faudrait que je lise les rangs dans l'autre sens, du coup j'ai peur que tout soit décaler après Je vous remercie.
02.05.2023 - 22:14DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Marilyn, lisez les rangs sur l'envers (les rangs impairs) de gauche à droite, autrement dit, les cases blanches vont se tricoter à l'envers sur l'envers et le carré noir à l'endroit sur l'envers; au rang 2 vous tricoterez par exemple 8 m env, 1 m end pour A.4. Bon tricot!
03.05.2023 - 07:58Buenas tardes. Necesito ayuda con esta parte: "Trabajar los primeros 2 puntos como el primer punto de A.4, trabajar A.4 hasta que queden 3 puntos en la aguja y trabajar los últimos 3 puntos como el primer punto de A.4". Gracias.
29.04.2023 - 23:04DROPS Design answered:
Hola Catalina, quiere decir que los primeros 2 puntos se trabajan como el 1º símbolo en esa fila del diagrama A.4, después trabajar todos los puntos de A.4 y repetir el diagrama A.4 tantas veces en la fila como sea necesario hasta que queden 3 puntos en la aguja, que se trabajan igual que los 2 primeros, es decir, como el 1º símbolo de la fila de A.4.
30.04.2023 - 21:47