DROPS Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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DROPS 123-10
DROPS design: Pattern no NE-005
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials: DROPS NEPAL from Garnstudio
350-400-450-500-550-600 g colour no 3112, powder pink

DROPS POINTED NEEDLES size 5 mm – or size needed to get 17 sts x 22 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS POINTED NEEDLES size 4 mm – for garter st.

DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTON no 522: 5 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 Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 2.40 £ /50g
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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.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows.

PATTERN: See diagrams M.1, M.2 and M.3 - pattern in diagram is shown from RS (Row 1 = WS).

DECREASING TIP (applies to armhole and neck):
Dec from RS inside 3 garter sts towards armhole and 5 sts garter st towards neck.
Dec as follows AFTER 3/5 sts: slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso. Dec as follows BEFORE 3/5 sts: K2 tog.

BUTTONHOLES:
Make buttonholes on right front band.
1 buttonhole = K tog 3rd and 4th st from mid front and make 1 YO.
Make buttonholes when piece measures:
SIZE S: 3, 10, 16, 22 and 28 cm.
SIZE M: 3, 10, 16, 23 and 29 cm.
SIZE L: 3, 10, 17, 23 and 30 cm.
SIZE XL: 4, 11, 18, 24 and 31 cm.
SIZE XXL: 4, 11, 18, 25 and 32 cm.
SIZE XXXL: 4, 11, 19, 26 and 33 cm.
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BACK PIECE:
Worked back and forth on needle.
Cast on 76-84-92-100-108-116 sts (includes 1 edge st each side) on needle size 4 mm with Nepal. K 3 rows. Work next row as follows (from RS): 1 edge st in garter st, K 14-17-20-23-26-29 sts, * K2 in each of the next 2 sts, K1, K2 in each of the next 2 sts *, K 36-38-40-42-44-46 sts, repeat from *-*, K 14-17-20-23-26-29 sts and 1 edge st in garter st = 84-92-100-108-116-124 sts.
Change to needle size 5 mm, and work next row as follows from WS: 1 edge st in garter st, P 5-8-11-14-17-20 sts, K3, M.1 (= 21 sts), K3, P 18-20-22-24-26-28 sts, K3, M.1 (= 21 sts), K3, P 5-8-11-14-17-20 sts and 1 edge st in garter st. Work 2 vertical repeats of M.1, remaining sts with K over K and P over P. After M.1 work M.2 with dec and inc as shown in diagram (work remaining sts as before). REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
After M.2 there are 84-92-100-108-116-124 sts on needle. Continue in M.3 over M.2 until finished measurements (work remaining sts as before). When piece measures 37-38-39-40-41-42 cm work 4 rows garter st on 7-8-9-10-11-12 sts each side (includes edge st), then cast off the first 4-5-6-7-8-9 sts each side for armhole. Cast off to shape the armhole – SEE DECREASING TIP – 1 st 2-4-6-8-10-12 times = 72-74-76-78-80-82 sts on needle. Continue in pattern as before with 3 garter sts each side towards armhole. When piece measures 55-57-59-61-63-65 cm work 4 rows garter st on the middle 24-26-28-30-32-34 sts, then cast off the middle 14-16-18-20-22-24 sts for neck and complete each shoulder (= 29 sts) separately. Continue with 5 garter sts towards neck. When piece measures approx 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm dec 4 sts evenly over M.3 = 25 sts left on needle. On next row cast off with K over K and P over P.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 43-47-51-55-59-63 sts (includes 1 edge st at the side and 5 front band sts towards front edge) on needle size 4 mm with Nepal. K 3 rows. Work next row as follows (from RS with start from the side): 1 edge st in garter st, K 14-17-20-23-26-29 sts, K2 in each of the next 2 sts, K1, K2 in each of the next 2 sts, K 18-19-20-21-22-23 sts and 5 front band sts in garter st = 47-51-55-59-63-67 sts.
Change to needle size 5 mm, work next row as follows from WS: 5 front band sts in garter st, P 9-10-11-12-13-14 sts, K3, M.1 (= 21 sts), K3, P 5-8-11-14-17-20 sts and 1 edge st in garter st. Work 2 vertical repeats of M.1, remaining sts with K over K and P over P. Then work M.2 over M.1 (with remaining sts as before). After M.2 there are 47-51-55-59-63-67 sts on needle, Continue with M.3 over M.2 until finished measurements (with remaining sts as before). AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 30-31-32-33-34-35 cm work 2 rows back and forth on the 5 front band sts only. Continue on all sts as before – AT THE SAME TIME on next row from RS dec 1 st towards neck – SEE DECREASING TIP, and repeat the dec on every other row a total of 7-8-9-10-11-12 times and then on every 4th row 5 times for all sizes. AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 37-38-39-40-41-42 cm work 4 rows garter st on the 7-8-9-10-11-12 sts towards the side, work remaining sts as before. On next row cast off 4-5-6-7-8-9 sts at the side for armhole and cast off to shape the armhole as described or back piece. When all dec for armhole and neck are complete there are 29 sts on needle. Continue in pattern with 3 garter sts towards armhole and 5 garter sts towards neck When piece measures approx 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm dec 4 sts evenly over M.3 = 25 sts left on needle. On next row cast off with K over K and P over P.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Like left front piece but mirrored. Remember BUTTONHOLES on front band – see above.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew side seams inside 1 edge st and sew shoulder seams. Sew on buttons.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 16.11.2022
Correction diagram M.1

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
symbols = slip 2 sts on cable needle behind piece, K2, K2 from cable needle
symbols = slip 2 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K2, K2 from cable needle
symbols = slip 2 sts on cable needle behind piece, K2, K2 tog from cable needle
symbols = slip 2 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K2 tog, K2 from cable needle
symbols = Slip 1 st on cable needle behind piece, K2, K2 in st on cable needle
symbols = slip 2 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K2 in next st and K2 from cable needle
diagram
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 (36)

country flag Lillan I Bradley wrote:

Hello, I'm unable to start knitting on the right side. The pattern state to do it "mirrored" from the left side. Would you please write down how to knit the FIRST ROW (with needle change) after the three knit rows for the right side. Thank you very much for your assistance. Lillan

03.03.2024 - 07:49

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Lillan, mirrored means that the shaping should be done inversed to the other front piece. For example, if, looking from the right side, the decreases for the neck were on the left side and the armholes on the right side, then on the right front piece the neck decreases should be on the right side and the armholes on the left side of the piece. In the row you indicated, the band stitches should be on the opposite side to the left front piece so you work as follows: 5 band stitches in garter stitch, K 18-19-20-21-22-23 sts, K2 in each of the next 2 sts, K1, K2 in each of the next 2 sts, K 14-17-20-23-26-29 sts, 1 edge st in garter st. Happy knitting!

04.03.2024 - 00:04

country flag FRANÇOISE DELANGLE wrote:

Bonjour, Vous dites "tricotez deux fois M1" mais M1 commence et se termine par des rangs identiques, donc on termine M1 par un rang envers et on le recommence par un rang endroit cela entraîne des torsades à faire à l'envers au 2ème rang? Merci

06.11.2022 - 16:44

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Delangle, effectivement, cette information va être transférée à nos stylistes - répétez M.1 à partir du 2ème rang pour que les torsades soient toujours sur l'endroit. Bon tricot!

07.11.2022 - 09:23

country flag Annika wrote:

Welche Art von Nadeln eignet sich am Besten zum Stricken dieser Weste?

15.09.2022 - 19:33

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Annika, wir haben Paarnadeln benutzt, aber Sie können auch hin- und zurück mit Rundnadeln stricken, solange daß Ihre Maschenprobe stimmt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

16.09.2022 - 09:26

country flag Lisbeth wrote:

Hvorfor kommer diagrammet ikke med når jeg vil udskrive opskriften??

05.12.2021 - 11:28

DROPS Design answered:

Heri Lisbeth. Husk å trykk på ikonet: Skriv ut (ikke ctrl+P). Om ikke det hjelper, må du sjekke utskriftsinnstillingene på din PC/Mobil/nettbrett. Vi har ingen problem med å få ut diagrammet. mvh DROPS Design

07.12.2021 - 14:13

country flag Emma wrote:

I am confused regarding the last 2 symbols in the key. The last 2 symbols do not mirror each other and that has confused me. (Slip one stitch on cable behind, K2, K2 in stitch on cable needle Slip 2 stitches on cable infront, K2 in next stitch and K2 from cable) With the symbol covering 3 boxes, the pattern should reflect 3 stitches, but the last symbol in the key reads as though there are 4 stitches. Does this mean I need to add a stitch somewhere when doing this part of M2 ?

21.11.2021 - 20:22

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Emma, on these 2 symbols you will increase 1 stitch, ie on next to last: K2 in st on cable needle = you work 2 sts in the stitch slipped on the cable needle; on the last: K2 in next st you will work 2 sts in the stitch after the 2 slipped on the cable needle, so that these both cables are worked over 3 sts increased to 4. Happy knitting!

22.11.2021 - 08:34

country flag Monika Fuchs wrote:

Hallo, beim Rücken habe ich 2x M1 gestrickt und soll anschließend 'M2 über M1 stricken'. Soll ich M1 dann ein drittes Mal stricken oder einfach M2 über mein 2x M1 gestricktes Stück? Vielen Dank für die Unterstützung!

01.08.2021 - 22:50

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Fuchs, jetzt stricken Sie M.2 über die M.1, die Sie schon 2 Mal in der Höhe gestrickt haben. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

02.08.2021 - 07:42

country flag Carine wrote:

Bonjour, superbe modèle. J'en suis aux emmanchures du dos, et je n'ai pas bien compris: " 4rangs point mousse sur les 9 premières mailles de chaque côté puis rabattre.. " Il faut bien tricoter toute la largeur du tricot en poursuivant le motif ? Et ensuite les dimensions se font tous les 1/2 (que sur l'endroit)/4 rangs ? Merci d'avance pour votre réponse. Cordialement

25.01.2021 - 21:39

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Carine, vous tricotez les 4 rangs suivants comme avant sauf les 4 mailles de chaque côté qui vont être tricotées au point mousse pour former ainsi 2 côtes mousse et une petite bordure d'emmanchure. Vous rabattrez ensuite 6 de ces 9 mailles, et vous continuerez avec 3 m point mousse de chaque côté en diminuant pour les emmanchures après ces 3 premières mailles et avant ces 3 premières mailles tous les rangs sur l'endroit. Bon tricot!

26.01.2021 - 08:50

country flag Nettl wrote:

Hi, ich hab ein kleines Verständnisproblem mit dem folgen Text aus der Anleitung: GLEICHZEITIG nach 30-31-32-33-34-35 cm 2 R. nur über die 5 Blendenm gegen die Mitte hin und zurück stricken (damit die Blende schön liegt). Frage: was ist mit dem Rest der Reihe? VG und danke im Voraus.

07.09.2019 - 16:22

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Nettl, hier stricken Sie verkürzten Reihen, dh Sie stricken zuerst nur 2 Reihen über die 5 BlendeMaschen, dh die anderen Maschen werden hier nicht gestrickt, dann stricken Sie über alle Maschen wie zuvor. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

09.09.2019 - 08:21

country flag Etmmy wrote:

¿Me puede explicar ese diagrama?

14.07.2019 - 19:56

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Etmmy. Aquí tienes la lección de DROPS de cómo leer un diagrama: https://www.garnstudio.com/lesson.php?id=68&cid=23

17.10.2019 - 19:14

country flag Herta Emilie wrote:

FERTIG, habe 2 Tage dafür gebraucht. Danke für diese supertolle Anleitung

06.02.2019 - 00:12