DROPS Snow
DROPS Snow
100% Wool
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Men's jumper with cables mid front in DROPS Snow or DROPS Andes, Size S to XXXL.

DROPS Extra 0-553
DROPS design: Pattern no EE-272-A

Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials: DROPS SNOW from Garnstudio
colour no 47m, light beige mix.
800-900-1000-1050-1150-1300 g.

Or use:
Materials: DROPS Andes from Garnstudio
colour no 0619, beige.
900-1000-1100-1100-1200-1400 g.

DROPS POINTED NEEDLES size 8 mm – or size needed to get 11 sts x 15 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) size 7 mm – for rib.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
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DROPS Snow
DROPS Snow
100% Wool
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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 M.1 to M.3 - pattern in diagram is seen from RS.
In M.2 number of sts inc from 31 to 37 sts.
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FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 69-75-81-87-93-99 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 7 mm with Snow. P 1 row from WS and work next row as follows from RS:
SIZE S + L + XXL: 1 edge st, * P3, K3 * repeat from *-* a total of 3-4-5 times, M.1 (= 31 sts), * K3, P3 *, repeat from *-* a total of 3-4-5 times and finish with 1 edge st.
SIZE M + XL + XXXL: 1 edge st, K3, * P3, K3 * repeat from *-* a total of 3-4-5 times, M.1 (= 31 sts), * K3, P3 *, repeat from *-* a total of 3-4-5 times and finish with K3 and 1 edge st.
Continue in pattern like this. When piece measures 11 cm - adjust so that next row is from WS – work 1 row with M.2 instead of M.1 with remaining sts as before. There are now 6 inc sts mid front = 75-81-87-93-99-105 sts in total. Change to needle size 8 mm and continue in stocking st with the middle 37 sts in M.3, AT THE SAME TIME on row 1 dec 6-7-8-8-8-7 stocking sts evenly each side of M.3 = 63-67-71-77-83-91 sts. Continue in stocking st and M.3 with 1 edge st each side. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When piece measures 53-55-57-59-61-62 cm cast off for armhole each side at the beg of every row: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 0-0-1-1-2-3 times and 1 st 1-2-1-3-3-4 times = 55-57-59-61-63-65 sts.
When piece measures 65-68-71-73-76-78 cm K2 tog on all sts on the 2 cables and dec 1 st in the P-section on the outside of each cable = 10 dec sts. On next row slip the middle 11-11-11-13-13-13 sts on a stitch holder for neck and complete each shoulder separately. Cast off to shape the neckline on every other row: 2 sts 1 time and 1 st 2 times = 13-14-15-15-16-17 sts left on shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 73-76-79-82-85-87 cm.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on 65-71-77-83-89-95 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 7 mm with Snow. P 1 row from WS and work next row as follows from RS:
SIZE S + L + XXL: 1 edge st, * K3, P3 *, repeat from *-*, finish with K3 and 1 edge st.
SIZE M + XL + XXXL: 1 edge st, * P3, K3 *, repeat from *-* and finish with P3 and 1 edge st.
When piece measures 12 cm change to needle size 8 mm. Continue in stocking st, AT THE SAME TIME dec 12-14-16-16-16-14 sts evenly on first row = 53-57-61-67-73-81 sts. When piece measures 53-55-57-59-61-62 cm cast off for armhole each side as described for front piece = 45-47-49-51-53-55 sts. When piece measures approx 71-74-77-80-83-85 cm (adjust to 2 cm before finished measurements – adjust to front piece) cast off the middle 17-17-17-19-19-19 sts for neck and complete each shoulder separately. Cast off 1 st on neckline on next row = 13-14-15-15-16-17 sts left on shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 73-76-79-82-85-87 cm.

SLEEVE:
Cast on 32-32-38-38-38-38 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 7 mm with Snow. P 1 row from WS and continue in rib, K3/P3, with 1 edge st each side. When piece measures 10 cm change to needle size 8 mm and continue in stocking st, AT THE SAME TIME dec 2-0-4-2-0-0 sts evenly on first row = 30-32-34-36-38-38 sts. When piece measures 12 cm inc 1 st each side and repeat the inc on every 6.5-6.5-5.5-5-5-4 cm a total of 6-6-7-7-7-8 times = 42-44-48-50-52-54 sts. When piece measures 49-48-48-46-45-43 cm (less for the larger sizes because of longer sleeve cap and wider shoulder) cast off for sleeve cap at the beg of every row each side: 4 sts 1 time, 2 sts 1 time and 1 st 0-1-1-2-2-3 times, then 2 sts each side until piece measures 54 cm for all sizes, now cast off 4 sts 1 time each side and cast off remaining sts, Piece measures approx 55 cm for all sizes.

ASSEMBLY: Sew shoulder seams.

NECK:
Pick up approx 56 to 80 sts (divisible by 6 + 2, includes sts on stitch holder mid front) round neck on circular needle size 7 mm. Work rib, K3/P3 – make sure to have K sts over K sts in M.3 mid front and K4 instead of K3 on cables mid front. Cast off loosely with K over K and P over P when neck measures 14-14-14-16-16-16 cm

FURTHER ASSEMBLY: Set in sleeves. Sew sleeve and side seams inside 1 edge st.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 06.10.2009
chart:
= slip 4 sts on cable needle behind piece, K4, K4 from cable needle.
= slip 4 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K4, K4 from cable needle.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
symbols = P2 in this st
symbols = slip 4 sts on cable needle behind piece, K4, K4 from cable needle.
symbols = Slip 4 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K4, K4 from cable needle
diagram
diagram

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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.

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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.

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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 (35)

country flag Anne Sherber wrote:

In the M.1 sequence, although the pattern says that there are 31 stitches, there are only 29, unless I am counting wrong. I am knitting the size L and the total stitches with 2 edge stitches is 79, not the 81 that the pattern says to cast on

31.12.2014 - 15:08

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Sherber, M1 is 31 sts and is worked as follows: P3, K3, P3, K5, P3, K5, P3, K3, P3 so that in size L, you cast on 81 sts and work 1 edge st, (P3,K3) 4 times, M1, (K3, P3) 4 times and 1 edge st. Happy knitting!

02.01.2015 - 17:13

country flag Marianne Vermeulen wrote:

Brei 1 nld av aan de verkeerde kant. Hoe moet ik dat doen, vr.gr. Marianne

29.11.2014 - 17:48

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Marianne. De eerste nld is de verkeerde kant. Je breit 1 nld av en breit door als beschreven (2e nld is dan de goede kant).

01.12.2014 - 14:52

Annet wrote:

I am confused about the measurements. If the sweater is supposed to be 50cm wide (as in diagram size M) and 11 stitches is 10 cm, 75 stitches would be much wider than 50 cm? I just started knitting, and on the rib part using 7mm needles I'm already at 60cm wide. Please advise?

15.11.2014 - 14:32

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Annet, you should get 11 sts for 10 cm in stocking st, when you work front pieces, when working in rib (K and P sts) you then need more sts than when working stocking st. Remember to check your tension, if you have too few sts for 10 cm change to smaller needles. Happy knitting!

17.11.2014 - 09:41

country flag Tilia wrote:

Modèle tricoté avec drops love you 2. Rendu magnifique. Passe pour une stature trapue. Bémol: la laine a rétréci à lavage à froid, programme laine (c'était en février). ??? J'espère que l'eskimo supportera la machine.

02.11.2014 - 13:07

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Tilia, rappelez-vous de bien suivre les consignes d'entretien de chaque qualité que vous trouvez sur les étiquettes des pelotes, sur la page de chaque nuancier : ex pour Eskimo mais aussi ici. Si vous souhaitez une laine lavable en machine, pensez aux équivalences. Bon tricot!

03.11.2014 - 09:55

country flag Lucienne Verheijen wrote:

Ik heb zelf alpacawol gesponnen van onze eigen dieren. Dit is een schitterend patroon voor deze wol. Dank je wel.

14.10.2014 - 22:56

country flag Carine wrote:

Il faut élargir les manches pour un gars biscotté. Les côtes tombent un peu en jupe.

07.10.2013 - 10:23

country flag Cristina wrote:

Buonasera. ho iniziato l'esecuzione di questo modello adattandolo al filato ed ai ferri adatti richiesti da un cliente, ma non capisco una cosa. dalla foto pubblicata sembra che nel davanti le coste ai lati della treccia centrale mantengano la stessa larghezza, diminuendo poi agli scalfi. nella spiegazione invece leggo di dover diminuire la maglia rasata laterale quando passo ai ferri numero 8. mi potete spiegare questa diminuzione per favore? grazie

17.01.2013 - 00:04

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno, nel M.2 come vede, vengono aumentate 6 maglie là dove si lavorerà le trecce. Questo perché il lavoro tende a stringersi un po' dove sono le trecce. Invece al 1° ferro (il 1° ferro di trecce) bisogna ridiminuire questa maglie per tornare al numero di maglie corretto. In questo modo si da più volume là dove verranno lavorate le trecce.

20.01.2013 - 16:22

country flag Thorsten wrote:

Hab den Pullover grad in graugrün fertiggestellt, sieht klasse aus. Allerdings hab ich den Kragen länger gestrickt, damit man ihn umschlagen kann. Hab für Größe L gut 18 Knäule verbraucht´(100-150g-Knäule wären deutlich kundenfreundlicher...)

04.01.2013 - 19:34

country flag Lella wrote:

Confermo spiegazioni inappropriate (vedi lunghezza dal bordo allo scalfo 57 cm.) ma vi pare ?? io l'ho fatto lungo 40 cm e gia' mi sembra lungo!

25.01.2012 - 11:00

country flag DROPS Deutsch wrote:

Nein, das stimmt so, die Maschen werden abgenommen.

08.09.2011 - 08:39