DROPS Silke-Tweed
DROPS Silke-Tweed
52% Silk, 48% Wool
Discontinued
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DROPS Extra 0-19
Size: S – M/L – XL. Chest: 102-114-124 cm. Full length: 55-56-57 cm.
Materials: DROPS Silke-Tweed
200-200-250 g colour no 09, flint
200-200-200 g colour no 17, off-white
50-50-50 g colour no 12, mustard
50-50-50 colour no 13, rust
50-50-50 g colour no 21, lime green

DROPS circular and double pointed needles size 3 mm and 3.5 mm and circular needle size 2.5 mm ( for neck and zip-pocket) – or size needed to get 23 sts x 30 rows in pattern on needle size 3.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS zip, no 7104, 50 cm or DROPS buttons, 7 pcs.

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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 Silke-Tweed
DROPS Silke-Tweed
52% Silk, 48% Wool
Discontinued
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Pattern instructions

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.
Pattern: See diagram. The diagram shows the pattern from the RS. English Translations for the wording in the diagrams are given at the bottom of this pattern, and they are given in the vertical order in which they appear in the diagram.

If buttons instead of zip: Instead of working zip-pocket as described under assembly work front bands as follows: Pick up approx 90 to 100 sts along left front piece on needle size 2.5 mm with off-white and work M.3, P 1 row (= folding edge), 9 rows stocking st (approx 3 cm), cast off. Repeat along right front piece, but after 1 cm make 6 buttonholes evenly distributed. 1 buttonhole = cast off 2 sts and cast on 2 new sts in the same place on the return row – remember buttonholes on the piece in stocking sts to be folded towards WS! The last buttonhole is made on neckline. Pick up sts round neckline as described under assembly, but after 1 cm make 1 buttonhole in line with the others on right front band.

Body: The jacket is worked in the round on circular needle after P row in Edge and cut for armholes and mid front afterwards. Cast on 237-263-289 sts (includes 2 edge sts) on circular needles size 3 mm with off-white and work 3 cm stocking st back and forth on needle, P 1 row (= folding edge, measure piece from here). Change to circular needle size 3.5 mm and continue in M.1 in the round, at the same time inc 3 sts mid front (these 3 sts + 2 edge sts are for cutting afterwards and not incl in pattern) on first round. After M.1 complete piece in M.2. Remember the knitting tension! When piece measures 30-31-31 cm work next round as follows: 5 sts for cutting mid front, 59-65-72 sts = front piece, cast off 6-8-10 sts for armhole, 117-131-143 sts = back piece, cast off 6-8-10 sts for armhole, 59-65-72 sts = front piece. On next round cast on 5 new sts over the cast off sts each side (these are to be cut for armhole afterwards and are not included in pattern) and continue in the round, at the same time dec for armhole on each side of the 5 sts for cutting each side as follows: 1 st 2-3-5 times on every round, 1 st 1-3-3 times on every other round and 1 st 1-2-3 times on every 4th round 104-106-112 sts + 5 sts on front piece and 103-107-111 sts on back piece. When piece measures 44-45-46 cm cast off the middle 16-16-18 sts + 5 sts mid front on front piece and complete piece back and forth on needle. Cast off to shape the neckline at the beg of every row from mid front: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 2 times, 1 st 3 times. When piece measures 53-54-55 cm cast off the middle 31-33-33 sts on back piece and cast off 2 sts on neckline on next row. Cast off remaining sts when piece measures 55-56-57 cm.

Sleeve: Cast on 58-58-60 sts on double pointed needles size 3 mm with off-white and work 3 cm stocking st, P 1 round (= folding edge, measure piece from here). Change to needle size 3.5 mm, work 1 round in flint and then 2 vertical repeats of M.1. After M.1 complete piece in M.4. At the same time when piece measures 6 cm inc 2 sts mid under arm on every 4th round for size S and on every 3rd and 4th round alternately for size M/L + XL a total of 29-29-30 times = 116-116-120 sts. When piece measures 47-45-44 cm slip 6-8-10 sts mid under arm on a stitch holder and continue back and forth on needle, at the same time slip 4-3-3 sts on stitch holder each side on every other row a total of 8-11-14 times. Piece now measures approx 47-45-44 cm. Slip all sts back on needle and continue in the round in reverse stocking st with flint (= edge for sewing on sleeves to body piece). Cast off when piece in reverse stocking st measures 2 cm.

Assembly: Insert a marking thread in the centre of the inc sts each side of the body piece and mid front. Sew 2 seams on a sewing machine around the marking thread 1st seam = ½ st from the MT, 2nd seam = ½ st from the 1st seam. Cut for armholes and mid front. Sew the shoulder seam.
Zip-pocket (for buttons, see above): Pick up approx 90-100 sts along left front piece on needle size 2.5 mm with off-white and work M.1 back and forth on needle, cast off. Pick up in the same sts from WS and work 9 rows stocking st, cast off. Repeat along right front piece.
Neckline: Pick up approx 110-120 sts round neckline, incl zip pocket, on needle size 2.5 mm with off-white and work M.1 back and forth on needle, P 1 row (= folding edge), 9 rows stocking st, cast off.
Fold all edges double towards WS and fasten. .
Set in sleeves from the RS as follows: Alternate between 1 st in the last row on the sleeve before the edge in reverse stocking sts and then 1 st in the body part after the machine sewn seam. Sew on zip/buttons.

English translations for the diagram:

= mustard
= lime green
= flint
= rust
= off-white

Diagram

symbols = mustard
symbols = lime green
symbols = flint
symbols = rust
symbols = off-white
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 (10)

country flag Lilou Dutour wrote:

Comment faites vous pour de nouveau avoir les fils du jacquard au tour suivant ? faites vous suivre les fils dans le dos ? Ou alors le dos est en jacquard lui aussi ?

05.02.2024 - 11:41

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Dutour, on doit effectivement tricoter le jacquard tout le tour, autrement dit devant et dos (sauf les 5 mailles du milieu devant que vous pouvez tricoter alternativement d'une couleur et de l'autre, 1 rang sur 2). Bon tricot!

05.02.2024 - 15:44

country flag DOMINIQUE KESSLER HEUSSCHEN wrote:

Tout simplement "magnifique"

03.05.2021 - 17:09

country flag DOMINIQUE KESSLER HEUSSCHEN wrote:

Bonjour, Pourriez vous m'indiquer une laine de remplacement pour le modèle DROPS EXTRA 0-19 s'il vous plaît? Merci beaucoup.

03.05.2021 - 17:05

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Kessler Heusschen, ce modèle se tricotait dans une laine du groupe de fils A: DROPS Silke-Tweed, vous pouvez utiliser une autre laine du groupe A - notre convertisseur vous donnera la quantité correspondant à la couleur/taille, cliquez ensuite sur le nom pour ouvrir le nuancier de la laine choisie; Bon tricot!

04.05.2021 - 07:56

country flag Lolo Sörelius wrote:

Vilket annat garn föreslår ni istället? Jag vet inte hur jag använder mig av konverteraren!

30.03.2021 - 14:30

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lolo. Du kan byta ut garnet mot ett annat garn i Garngrupp A, som tex DROPS Alpaca, DROPS Flora, DROPS Nord. Se som vanligt bara till att få den stickfasthet som uppges i mönstret och beräkna rätt garnåtgång. Mvh DROPS Design

08.04.2021 - 08:28

country flag Verene Maeder wrote:

Partie DOS & DEVANT: M1 et M2 base de 26 mailles. Pourquoi multiple de 26 mailles + 3 mailles (2 mailles lisières)? Une maille en plus? Pour les emmanchures, exemple XL: 5 (mailles steek) + 72 (devant) + 10 (rabattues) + 143 (dos) + 10 (rabattues) + 72 (devant) = 312 mailles, alors que l\'on en a monté 289 + 3 mailles steek .. = 292 mailles. Il y a 20 mailles de trop. Correction?

11.04.2018 - 18:04

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Maeder, votre question a été transmise à nos stylistes qui vont vérifier les nombres dès que possible. Merci d'avance pour votre patience.

12.04.2018 - 08:17

Borm wrote:

Moi aussi je trouve cette model super (comme votre site d’ailleurs !!!!) , mais comme Claudine, j'aimerai bien avoir un croquis avec les mesures - vous avez répondue de l'avoir ajouter, mais je ne le retrouve pas.

24.02.2018 - 17:00

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Borm et merci. Vous trouverez le schéma des mesures en bas de la page, juste entre la légende des diagrammes et les diagrammes. Bon tricot!

26.02.2018 - 08:08

country flag Cllaudine MERLI wrote:

Bonjour, Pourquoi n'existe-t-il pas de croquis avec les mesures en bas des explications de ce modèle ? Serait-il possible de l'installer ? Ce modèle a l'air assez délicat et cela aiderait un peu plus ... Ceci dit, votre site est superbe, très pratique et convivial. Felicitations !

14.12.2017 - 10:46

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Merli, et merci. Nous avons ajouté le schéma des mesures pour ce modèle. Bon tricot!

18.12.2017 - 13:33

country flag Astrid R wrote:

Masketallet går ikke opp når vi kommer til felling til armhull str M

13.09.2015 - 18:52

country flag Astrid R wrote:

Masketallet går ikke opp når vi kommer til felling til armhull str M

13.09.2015 - 16:31

country flag Pia Friis wrote:

En fejl med maskeantal i forbindelse med ærmegab ses nu at være rettet. Der er dog også fejl i længdeangivelsen ved ærme. Str. S: "når arb måler 47 cm. sættes 6 m midt under ærmet...." Efter strikning af ærmekuppel angiver I, at " Arb. måler nu ca 47 cm." Arbejdet bør vel ikke stadigvæk måle 47 cm.???

22.05.2013 - 22:21

DROPS Design answered:

Så er det rettet! Tak for info!

21.08.2013 - 11:56