DROPS Snow
DROPS Snow
100% Wool
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DROPS AW2425
DROPS 122-1
DROPS design: Pattern no EE-324
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Size: XS/S - M/L - XL/XXL - XXXL
Finished measurements:
Bust: 84-100-116-132 cm / 33"-39½"-45¾"-52"
Full length: 68-72-76-78 cm / 26¾"-28½"-30"-30¾"

Materials: DROPS SNOW from Garnstudio
700-800-950-1150 g color no 46, medium gray
150-200-250-250 g color no 01, off-white
50-50-50-100 g color no 08, red

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 80 cm / 16" and 32") size 9 mm /US 13 - or size needed to get 10 sts x 14 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm / 4" x 4".
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 80 cm / 16" and 32") size 8 mm / US 11 – for rib.

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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 Snow
DROPS Snow
100% Wool
from 2.65 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 58.30$.

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.
PATTERN: See diagram M.1 and M.2. Diagram shows the pattern from RS.

DECREASING TIP:
Dec as follows before marker: Beg 2 sts before marker. Slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso.
Dec as follows after marker: K2 tog.

INCREASING TIP: Inc by making 1 YO. On next row work YO into back of loop to avoid a hole.
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BODY PIECE:
Worked in the round. Cast on 96-112-132-148 sts on circular needle size 8 mm / US 11 with medium gray. K 1 round and continue in rib K2/P2 until rib measures approx 6 cm / 2½". Now K 1 round, AT THE SAME TIME dec 8 sts evenly = 88-104-124-140 sts. Insert a marker at beg of round and 1 marker after 44-52-62-70 sts (= the sides). Change to circular needle size 9 mm / US 13. Continue in stockinette st. When piece measures approx 10 cm / 4" dec 2 sts each side (i.e. 1 st each side of marker) - See DECREASING TIP! Repeat the dec on every 7-8-13-13 cm / 2¾"-3⅛"5⅛"-5⅛" a total of 4-4-3-3 times = 72-88-112-128 sts. Continue until piece measures 40-42-44-45 cm / 15¾"-16½"-17¼"-17¾". Now inc 2 sts each side (i.e. 1 st each side of marker) - See INCREASING TIP!
SIZE XS/S and M/L: repeat the inc on every 2 cm / ¾" a total of 3-3 times = 84-100-116-132 sts.
When piece measures 44-46-48-49 cm / 17¼"-18"-19"-19¼" (all inc are now complete) work M.1 on all sts (= 10.5-12.5-14.5-16.5 repeats). After M.1 work 1 round with medium gray on all sts and work next round with medium gray as follows: bind off 3 sts, work 36-44-52-60 sts, bind off 6 sts, work 36-44-52-60 sts and bind off the last 3 sts on round. Cut the thread and put piece aside.

SLEEVE:
Worked in the round. Cast on 32-32-36-36 sts on double pointed needles size 8 mm / US 11 with medium gray. K 1 round and continue in rib K2/P2 until rib measures approx 8 cm / 3⅛". Now K 1 round, AT THE SAME TIME dec 6-4-8-6 sts evenly = 26-28-28-30 sts. Insert a marker at beg of round (= mid under sleeve). Change to double pointed needles size 9 mm / US 13 and continue in stockinette st. When piece measures 10 cm / 4" inc 2 sts under sleeve (i.e. 1 st each side of marker) and repeat the inc on every 14-9-5.5-4.5 cm / 5½"-3½"-2¼"-1¾" a total of 3-4-6-7 times = 32-36-40-44 sts. When piece measures 40-40-39-39 cm / 15¾"-15¾"-15¼"-15¼" (all inc are now complete) work M.1 on all sts (= 4-4.5-5-5.5 repeats). After M.1 work 1 round with medium gray on all sts and work next round with medium gray as follows: bind off 3 sts, work 26-30-34-38 sts, bind off 3 sts. Cut the thread. Put piece aside and knit the other sleeve.

YOKE:
Slip sleeves on the same circular needle as body piece where bind off for armhole = 124-148-172-196 sts. Beg mid back on back piece (= after 18-22-26-30 sts). Work 1 round with medium gray on all sts, AT THE SAME TIME dec 4 sts evenly = 120-144-168-192 sts. Work 0-1-1-2 rounds with medium gray on all sts and then continue in M.2 on all sts (= 10-12-14-16 repeats). After M.2 there are 60-72-84-96 sts on needle. Now work 1 round with medium gray on all sts, AT THE SAME TIME dec 12-16-28-32 sts evenly = 48-56-56-64 sts. Continue with shortened rows mid back as follows, back and forth on needle (row 1 = RS): work 6 sts, turn and work 12 sts. Turn and work 18 sts, turn and work 24 sts. Turn and work 30 sts, turn and work 36 sts. Turn and work 1 row on all sts to mid back. Change to circular needle size 8 mm / US 11. Continue in the round in rib K2/P2 until rib measures approx 10 cm / 4". Bind off with K over K and P over P.

BOBBLES:
Work 10-12-14-16 bobbles on needle size 8 mm / US 11 with red as follows: Cast on 1 st. Work K1, 1 YO, K1, 1 YO, K1 in the same st (= 5 sts), turn piece. Work 4 rows stockinette st back and forth on these 5 sts. Then pass 2nd st over first st, 3rd st over first st, 4th st over first st and 5th st over first st (= 1 st left). Pull thread through the last st, leave approx 15 cm / 6" and use this when sewing on the bobble.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew openings under sleeves. Sew on bobbles.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = off-white
symbols = medium gray
symbols = red
symbols = K2 tog
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 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.

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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 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 (76)

country flag Mascha wrote:

Wenn ich diesen Pulli (in XL) etwa 10 cm kürzer stricken möchte, wie viel Garn benötige ich dann? (Ich würde das Vorder- und Rückenteil unten nicht so lang stricken wie auf dem Foto, bräuchte also weniger von dem grauen Garn.)

03.10.2024 - 14:05

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Mascha, am besten lassen Sie sich von einem ähnlichen Pullover (mit der gewünschten Länge) auch mit Snow inspirieren, Ihr DROPS Händler kann Ihnen auch gerne damit - auch per Telefon oder per E-Mail - weiterhelfen. Viel Spaß beim Stricken!

03.10.2024 - 16:22

country flag Gillian Bryant wrote:

Due to a wool allergy, I need to find an acrylic alternative to Drops Snow. What can you recommend? Thanks.

29.09.2024 - 20:17

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Gillian, we don't work with fully acrylic yarns. You could work with 2 threads of a cotton yarn that is in Yarn Group C, like Paris or Bomull-Lin or 4 threads of a Yarn Group A cotton yarn, like DROPS Love You or Safran. Happy knitting!

29.09.2024 - 23:44

country flag Myriam wrote:

Bonjour, c’est un très beau model, j’adore mais je ne comprends pas les augmentations avec jetés, ça fait des trous. Un jete avant le marqueur un autre après le marqueur, comment faut-il procéder, pouvez vous m’expliquer avec précisions s’il vous plaît ? Merci d’avance.

27.02.2023 - 17:59

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Myriam, pour augmenter sur les côtés, vous pouvez tricoter 2 mailles entre chacun des jetés, par ex ainsi: tricotez 1 m après le marqueur du début du tour, 1 jeté, tricotez jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 1 m avant le 2ème marqueur, faites 1 jeté, tricotez 2 m (le marqueur est entre ces 2 m), faites 1 jeté, tricotez jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 1 m avant la fin du tour, faites 1 jeté et tricotez la dernière maille. Tricotez les jetés torse (dans le brin arrière) au tour suivant. Bon tricot!

28.02.2023 - 10:34

country flag Jane wrote:

Hei jeg ønsker å bruke Viking garn pinne 31/2 hvor mange masker må til i str M da? Mvh Jane H.

17.11.2022 - 12:35

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Jane, DROPS Genseren er strikket i DROPS Snow, du kan også bruge DROPS Wish :)

17.11.2022 - 13:29

country flag Lucia Milti wrote:

Buongiorno vorrei fare questo modello ma per problemi di pelle vorrei usare la big Merino, come posso fare con gli schemi? Grazie

10.11.2022 - 08:34

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Lucia, potrebbe provare a fare un campione utilizzando 2 capi di Big Merino e vedere se corrisponde a quello indicato e poi seguire le istruzioni riportate. Buon lavoro!

10.11.2022 - 21:52

country flag Monique wrote:

Hallo, is er ook een uitleg filmpje voor het breien van de noppen op de Rudolphtrui. Ik kom er maar niet uit met die omslag 🥴. Dank u wel!

23.04.2022 - 20:24

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Monique.

Er is wel video voor een vergelijkbare bobbel alleen zijn het aantal steken anders; in het patroon brei je over 5 steken, in de video over 7 steken. Hier is de link.

28.04.2022 - 08:57

country flag Monique wrote:

Hallo, ik bij de laatste 2 pennen het telpatroon van Rudolph by DROPS Design DROPS trui / kersttrui met raglan en rendier patroon op de pas van ”Snow”. Dat zijn de 2 pennen voorafgaand aan het halsboord, maar ik begrijp de open vakjes niet tussen de steken op het telpatroon M2. Heeft u voor mij simpele uitleg? Mijn trui is bijna klaar en kom niet verder aan het laatste stukje😅, bedankt!

31.03.2022 - 13:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Monique,

Deze open vakjes zijn de steken die op de vorige naald zijn geminderd. Hier ziet dus geen steek. (Als je het telpatroon uit zou knippen met een schaar, dan zou je die open vakjes weg moeten knippen en de andere steken tegen zeg maar elkaar aan moeten schuiven.)

04.04.2022 - 13:57

country flag Sonca wrote:

This pattern seems to be using the bottom up technique however the child version of this pattern uses the top down method. Can you use the top down method with the adult pattern and if so, iare there instructions ?

27.01.2022 - 13:32

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sonca, probably, but remember that the stitches would be then "top down" if you work the jumper top down instead of bottom up. Happy knitting!

28.01.2022 - 10:18

country flag Sonca Lengoc wrote:

Which DROPS yarn can you use other than SNOW for this pattern?

26.01.2022 - 20:59

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sonca, you can use DROPS Wish or DROPS Andes. See our Yarn Groups and more detailed information on yarn substitution here. Happy knitting!

26.01.2022 - 23:40

country flag Marianne wrote:

Hei. Hvor mange nøster totalt går det i denne oppskriften i en L/XL størrelse? Tenker å bruke oppskriften til å strikke med ensfarget og ikke følge mønsteret.

21.01.2022 - 13:51

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Marianne. Ettersom denne ikke er strikket kun i 1 farge og vi ikke har noen utregning til en str midt mellom 2 str, kan vi ikke gi noen 100% riktig svar. Men tipper et sted mellom 850-950 gram. Mvh DROPS Design

25.01.2022 - 09:50