DROPS Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 3.30 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 52.80$.

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DROPS AW2425

Autumn Reflections Cardigan

Knitted jacket in DROPS Nepal. The piece is worked top down with round yoke, multi-colored pattern and double neck. Size S - XXXL.

Highlight Size:
DROPS 244-23
DROPS Design: Pattern ne-374
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZES:
S - M - L - XL - XXL – XXXL

Finished measurements:
Chest measurements: 104-114-122-136-148-158 cm = 41"-45"-48"-53½"-58⅜"-62⅛"
Full length: 64-66-68-70-72-74 cm = 25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½"-28⅜"-29⅛"
All measurements in charts are in cm.

YARN:
DROPS NEPAL from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
500-550-600-700-750-850 g color 0300, beige
100-100-100-150-150-150 g color 0618, camel
50-50-50-50-50-100 g color 8906, forest
50-50-50-50-50-50 g color 0206, light beige
50-50-50-50-50-50 g color 7139, grey green
50-50-50-50-50-50 g color 8917, walnut

BUTTONS:
DROPS BUTTONS NO 629: 6-6-7-7-7-7 items.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLES SIZE 5.5 MM = US 9: Length 40 cm = 16" and 80 cm = 32".
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4.5 MM = US 7: Length 80 cm = 32".
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 5.5 MM = US 9.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4.5 MM = US 7.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need 80 cm = 32" circular needle in each size.

KNITTING GAUGE:
16 stitches in width and 20 rows in height with stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4" x 4".
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4", change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4", 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 Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 3.30 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 52.80$.

The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!

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.
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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:
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GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth):
Knit all rows.
1 ridge = knit 2 rows.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.6. The diagrams show all rows in the pattern from the right side. The whole pattern is worked in stockinette stitch.

INCREASE TIP (evenly spaced):
To work out how to increase evenly, count the total number of stitches on the needle (e.g., 96 stitches) minus the bands (e.g., 14 stitches) and divide the remaining stitches by the number of increases to be made (e.g., 14) = 5.8.
In this example, increase by making 1 yarn over after alternately each 5th stitch and 6th stitch (approx.). Do not increase over the bands. On the next row work the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes.

EDGE STITCHES:
Work 2 edge stitches at the beginning of the row:
Slip the first stitch purl-wise with the strand in front, knit 1.
Work 2 edge stitches at the end of the row:
Work until there are 2 stitches left, slip 1 stitch purl-wise with the strand in front, knit 1.
Repeat at the beginning and end of all rows.

BUTTONHOLES:
Work buttonholes on the right band (when the garment is worn). Work from the right side when there are 5 stitches left on the row as follows: Make 1 yarn over, knit 2 together and knit 3. On the next row (wrong side), knit the yarn over to leave a hole.
The first buttonhole is worked when the neck is finished. Then the other 5-5-6-6-6-6 buttonholes are worked with approx. 10-10-9-9-10-10½ cm = 4"-4"-3½"-3½"-4"-4⅛" between each one.

KNITTING TIP:
To avoid the knitting gauge losing its elasticity when working pattern, it is important that the strands at the back are not tight. Use a size larger needle when working pattern if the piece becomes tight.

DECREASE TIP (for sleeves):
Decrease 1 stitch on each 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 knit-wise, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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

DOUBLE NECK:
Cast on 84-88-92-96-100-104 stitches with circular needle size 4.5 MM = US 7 and color camel DROPS Nepal. Purl 1 row (= wrong side).
Work as follows from the right side: 1 GARTER STITCH – read description above, * knit 2, purl 2 *, work from *-* until there are 3 stitches left, knit 2 and 1 garter stitch.
Continue this rib back and forth for 5 cm = 2".
Cast on 6 stitches at the end of the next 2 rows = 96-100-104-108-112-116 stitches. Then work as follows from the right side: 2 EDGE STITCHES – see description above, 5 garter stitches (= 7 band stitches), * knit 2, purl 2 *, work from *-* until there are 9 stitches left, knit 2, 5 garter stitches and 2 EDGE STITCHES (= 7 band stitches). Continue this rib for 5 cm = 2" (10 cm = 4" rib in total).
Work as follows from the right side: 7 band stitches as before, knit 82-86-90-94-98-102 and increase 14-18-20-24-26-28 stitches evenly over these stitches – read INCREASE TIP, 7 band stitches as before = 110-118-124-132-138-144 stitches.

YOKE:
Change to circular needle size 5.5 MM = US 9. Remember the BUTTONHOLES – read description above. Work stockinette stitch, with 7 band stitches on each side and color camel, for 4 cm = 1½". On the next row from the right side increase 15-19-21-25-27-29 stitches evenly spaced = 125-137-145-157-165-173 stitches. Purl back from the wrong side (band stitches as before). Read KNITTING TIP and work as follows from the right side:
7 band stitches as before, work A.1, A.2 until there are 11 stitches left, work A.3 and 7 band stitches as before. The bands are worked with color camel as far as the row with the arrow in A.2, then with color beige (if beige is not used in the pattern, twist the strand between the band and the front piece to avoid a hole. To avoid carrying the strand across the row you can use a separate small ball for the bands on each side).
On the last row in A.1/ A.2 / A.3 increase 0-4-2-6-4-2 stitches evenly spaced = 233-261-275-303-317-331 stitches. Then work as follows: 7 band stitches as before, A.4, A.5 until there are 13 stitches left, work A.6 and 7 band stitches as before. When A.4, A.5 and A.6 are finished there are 265-297-313-345-361-377 stitches.

Continue with stockinette stitch and the bands as before in color beige. When the yoke measures 25-25-26-26-28-30 cm = 9¾"-9¾"-10¼"-10¼"-11"-11¾" (measure from after the neck), divide for the body and sleeves as follows:
Work 46-50-52-58-62-65 stitches as before (front piece), place the next 48-56-60-64-64-66 stitches on 1 thread for the sleeve, cast on 6-6-8-8-10-12 stitches (in side under sleeve), work 77-85-89-101-109-115 stitches (back piece), place the next 48-56-60-64-64-66 stitches on 1 thread for the sleeve, cast on 6-6-8-8-10-12 stitches (in side under sleeve), work the remaining 46-50-52-58-62-65 stitches as before (front piece). The body and sleeves are finished separately. THE PIECE IS NOW MEASURED FROM HERE!

BODY:
= 181-197-209-233-253-269 stitches. Continue stockinette stitch and 7 band stitches in color beige for a further 29-31-32-34-34-34 cm = 11⅜"-12¼"-12½"-13⅜"-13⅜"-13⅜". Work 1 row from the right side and increase 19-19-19-23-27-27 stitches evenly spaced (do not increase over the bands) = 200-216-228-256-280-296 stitches.
Change to circular needle size 4.5 MM = US 7 and work as follows from the wrong side: 7 band stitches as before, * purl 2, knit 2 *, work from *-* until there are 9 stitches left, purl 2 and 7 band stitches as before. Continue this rib for 6 cm = 2⅜". Bind off a little loosely with knit from the right side. The jacket measures approx. 64-66-68-70-72-74 cm = 25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½"-28⅜"-29⅛" from the shoulder.

SLEEVES:
Place the 48-56-60-64-64-66 stitches from the thread on the one side of the piece on short circular needle/double pointed needles size 5.5 MM = US 9 and knit up 1 stitch in each of the de 6-6-8-8-10-12 stitches cast on under the sleeve = 54-62-68-72-74-78 stitches. Insert a marker-thread in the middle of the new stitches under the sleeve.
Start at the marker-thread and work stockinette stitch in the round with color beige.
When the sleeve measures 3 cm = 1⅛", decrease 2 stitches under the sleeve – read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this every 14-6½-4½-3½-4-3 cm = 5½"-2½"-1⅝"-1¼"-1½"-1⅛" a total of 3-5-6-8-7-9 times = 48-52-56-56-60-60 stitches. Continue working until the sleeve measures 33-33-33-33-31-30 cm = 13"-13"-13"-13"-12¼"-11¾" from the division (or to desired length. There is approx. 6 cm = 2⅜" left). Knit 1 round and increase 8-8-8-8-8-8-8 stitches evenly spaced = 56-60-64-64-68-68 stitches. Change to double pointed needles size 4.5 MM = US 7 and work rib (knit 2, purl 2) for 6 cm = 2⅜". Bind off a little loosely with knit. The sleeve measures approx. 39-39-39-39-37-36 cm = 15¼"-15¼"-15¼"-15¼"-14½"-14¼" from the division.
Work the other sleeve in the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Fold the neck double to the inside and sew down. To avoid the neck being tight and rolling outwards, it is important that the seam is elastic.
Sew the openings on the bands with small stitches. Sew the buttons onto the left band.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = beige
symbols = forest
symbols = walnut
symbols = grey green
symbols = light beige
symbols = camel
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over, which is worked twisted on the next row to avoid a hole
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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 (4)

country flag Irene Rameckers wrote:

Bestaat er een filmpje over wat gedraaid breien is?

17.09.2024 - 06:35

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Irene,

In een van de video's die bij het patroon staat, wordt dit getoond. Deze video heet 'Hoe meerdert u met een omslag (omsl). In de tweede helft van de video zie je de eerste omslag niet gedraaid gebreid wordt op de averechte kant en hoe de tweede omslag gedraaid gebreid wordt. Als je de omslag gedraaid recht wilt breien op de volgende naald, dan steek je de naald in de achterste lus.

17.09.2024 - 20:20

country flag Anneke Van Wijk wrote:

Er staat een fout in bij de mouwen. Het minderen bij de mouw kan nooit oom de 14 cm zijn bij maat S. Als de mouw 33 cm is een je moet 3x minderen, kom je nooit uit. Het klopt ook niet vergeleken met de andere maten. Ik denk dat jullie bedoelen om de 8 cm. Zoiets. Groetjes, Anneke

17.06.2024 - 07:07

country flag Karina Haupt Larsen wrote:

Dream catcher

05.08.2023 - 19:30

country flag Cindy Newhouse wrote:

Dream catcher

04.08.2023 - 15:43