DROPS Verdi
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Knitted DROPS jacket with ¾ sleeves, wavy pattern and round yoke in ”Verdi”. Size: S - XXXL

DROPS 137-23
DROPS design: Pattern no VE-021
Yarn group D
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials: DROPS VERDI from Garnstudio
350 g for all sizes in colour no 06, light pink/beige
Garment weight: approx. 215-240-265-290-315-340 g.

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) SIZE 6 mm - or size needed to get 14 sts x 16 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) SIZE 5.5 mm – for garter st.
DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTONS NO 522: 8 pieces

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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 Verdi
DROPS Verdi
48% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 17% Polyester, 15% Mohair
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 diagrams M.1 to M.5, diagrams show pattern from RS.

GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows.

BUTTON HOLES:
Cast off for button holes on right band from RS. 1 BUTTON HOLE = K tog third and fourth st and make 1 YO. Cast off for button holes when piece measures:
SIZE S: 4, 11, 18, 25, 32, 39, 46 and 53 cm
SIZE M: 4, 11, 19, 26, 33, 41, 48 and 55 cm
SIZE L: 4, 12, 19, 27, 34, 42, 50 and 57 cm
SIZE XL: 4, 12, 20, 27, 35, 43, 51 and 59 cm
SIZE XXL: 4, 12, 20, 28, 36, 45, 53 and 61 cm
SIZE XXXL: 4, 12, 21, 29, 38, 46, 54 and 63 cm
NOTE: Cast off for last button hole after working an elevation at the back of neck.

DECREASE TIP (applies to round yoke):
All dec are done from RS by K 2 tog. Dec alternately before and after all markers. Dec 10 sts per dec.
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BODY:
Worked back and forth on circular needle.
Loosely cast on 130-145-160-175-190-205 sts (incl 5 band sts in each side) on circular needle size 6 mm with Verdi. Switch to circular needle size 5.5 mm and K 7 rows back and forth (1st row = WS). Switch back to circular needle size 6 mm. Then work as follows: 5 band sts in GARTER ST - see explanation above, diagram M.1 8-9-10-11-12-13 times and 5 band sts in garter st. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When piece measures 4 cm, beg to cast off for BUTTON HOLES – see explanation above. When piece measures approx. 12 cm (adjust after 1 whole repetition of diagram M.1), work diagram M.2 one time vertically over diagram M.1 = 114-127-140-153-166-179 sts. Continue with diagram M.3 over diagram M.2. When piece measures approx. 22 cm (adjust after 1 whole repetition of diagram M.3), work diagram M.4 one time vertically over diagram M.3 = 130-145-160-175-190-205 sts. Continue with M.5 over M.4. When piece measures approx. 36-37-38-39-40-41 cm (adjust after 1 whole repetition of diagram M.5), work next row as follows from RS: K 31-35-39-42-46-50 sts (= right front piece), cast off 8 sts for armhole, K 52-59-66-75-82-89 sts (= back piece), cast off 8 sts for armhole and K the rest of row (= K 31-35-39-42-46-50 sts for left front piece). Put piece aside and work the sleeves.

SLEEVE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle.
LOOSELY cast on 41-41-41-47-47-47 sts (incl 1 edge st in each side) on circular needle size 6 mm with Verdi. Switch to circular needle size 5.5 mm and K 7 rows back and forth (1st row = WS). Switch back to circular needle size 6 mm. Then work diagram M.3 in the 3 smaller sizes and diagram M.5 in the 3 larger sizes with 1 edge st in garter st in each side. When piece measures 10 cm, inc 1 st in each side which is worked in stocking st. Repeat inc every 6-4-3-4-3-2½ cm a total of 3-4-5-4-5-6 times = 47-49-51-55-57-59 sts (work the inc sts in stocking st). When piece measures approx. 26 cm (adjust after 1 whole repetition of diagram M.3/M.5), K 1 row while at the same time casting off 5 sts both at the beg and end of row = 37-39-41-45-47-49 sts remain, cut the thread.
Put piece aside and knit another sleeve.

YOKE:
Slip sleeves and body on to same circular needle size 5.5 mm = 188-207-226-249-268-287 sts.
Insert 10 markers in the piece as follows: First marker after 13-18-19-21-22-22 sts, then 18-19-21-23-25-27 sts between the markers, 13-18-18-21-21-22 sts remain after last marker. Then work in garter st back and forth over all sts. When 4 rows in garter st have been worked, start dec – SEE DECREASE TIP! Repeat dec every 4th row a total of 9-8-8-8-8-7 times and then every other row 2-5-6-8-9-12 times = 78-77-86-89-98-97 remain on needle. K 1 row from WS. Then work an elevation in the back as follows: K 47-47-51-52-57-57 sts, turn, tighten thread and work 16 sts back, turn, tighten thread and work 24 sts, turn, continue like this by working 8 sts more on every turn until a total of 48-48-48-48-64-64 sts have been worked. Turn and K until mid front. K 1 row back over all the sts while at the same time dec 8-5-10-11-16-11 sts evenly = 70-72-76-78-82-86 sts. Work next row as follows: K 5 sts (cast off for last button hole now), * K 2 tog, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* until 7 sts remain, K these sts. K 1 row back from WS, then LOOSELY cast off.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the sleeve seams inside 1 edge st. Sew tog the openings under the sleeves and sew on buttons.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = K from WS
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = K 2 tog
diagram
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 (35)

country flag GABRIELLA wrote:

SALVE ,STO LAVORANDO A QUESTO PROGETTO E ADESSO SONO ARRIVATA A LLA FINE DELLE DIMINUZIONI VICINO AI SEGNAPUNTI E LEGGO CHE DEVO LAVORARE UN'ALZATA SUL DIETRO LAVORANDO 51m (CENTRALI?)GIRARE IL LAVORO E LAVORARE 16m POI GIRARE E LAVORARE 24m POI GIRARE E 8m IN PIU 'OGNI VOLTA ANCORA FINO A LAVORARE 48m .NON CAPISCO COSA SIGNIFICA STRINGERE IL FILO E SE L'ALZATA DIETRO RISULTERA' PIU' ALTA NELLA PARTE CENTRALE DEL COLLO DIETRO RISPETTO A TUTTO LO SPRONE.GRAZIE

21.10.2019 - 00:17

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Gabriella, in questa sezione si lavorano i ferri accorciati per dare una maggiore vestibilità al capo: ciò vuol dire che non si lavora su tutte le maglie ma solo su una parte. In particolare, lavorare 51 maglia diritto poi deve girare il lavoro e lavorare 16 maglie, poi deve girare il lavoro e lavorare 24 maglie e così via con 8 maglie in più ad ogni giro fino a quando arriva a lavorare 48 maglie con questa tecnica. A questo punto riprende a lavorare su tutte le maglie. Si ricordi di tirare bene il filo ad ogni giro per non creare buchi. Buon lavoro!

21.10.2019 - 09:02

country flag Jeanet Vegter wrote:

Graag wil ik dit vest gaan maken. Het is gemaakt in wol categorie D, maar is niet meer leverbaar. Er is maar één ander D garen beschikbaar. Welk garen/wol adviseert u mij voor dit vest met eenzelfde uitstraling, mogen wel andere kleuren zijn.

06.01.2017 - 10:56

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Jeanet. Je kan Verdi vervangen door 1 draad Brushed Alpaca Silk met 1 draad Delight. Kijk hier voor een voorbeeld. Dan krijg je dezelfde uitstraling - en je kan kiezen van meerdere kleurcombinaties :)

09.01.2017 - 15:12

country flag Sabine Bürg wrote:

Ich habe dieses Modell schon mehrfach gestrickt. auch mit anderen Garnen.Ist mein Lieblingsmodell. Bei anderen Garnen muß man nur eine Maschenprobe nehmen!!!!

13.07.2015 - 12:37

DROPS Design answered:

Vielen Dank für Ihr Lob. Eine kleine Bemerkung: Auch beim Originalgarn sollten Sie immer vorher eine Maschenprobe machen, denn jeder strickt individuell, daher müssen Sie stets prüfen, ob die Maschenprobe stimmt, egal, mit welchem Garn Sie stricken.

20.07.2015 - 11:55

country flag Aukje wrote:

Ik zit met het probleem om wanneer de mpouwen en en lijf de pas te breien. De afgekante steken voor het armsgat hoe verwerk ik die met het breien van de pas? Er wordt toch gesproken te breien over alle steken de pas te breien?

26.04.2015 - 22:32

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Aukje. Je breit de pas over de st van de rechter voorpand - mouw - achterpand - mouw - linker voorpand. Je breit niet over de afgekante st in het armsgat. Bij het afwerken sluit je deze kleine opening onder de mouwen.

27.04.2015 - 14:48

country flag Eva wrote:

Dana- taky jsem svetr už upletla :-). Když jsem četla váš komentář a byla jste nadšená, tak jste mě nadchla taky! Díky :-)

28.12.2014 - 11:09

country flag Manoupulls wrote:

Merci beaucoup Manou

29.07.2014 - 19:30

country flag Manoupulls wrote:

Bonjour, Je suis à tricoter ce gilet un petit souci ce pendant comment se fait-il que les grilles ne soient pas toutes sur 15 mailles grille 4 ns arrivons à 17 mailles alors que grille 3 : 13 mailles ???? je suis un peu désemparée Cordialement Manou

29.07.2014 - 16:05

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Manoupulls, les diagrammes ont un nbe de mailles différents car ils se tricotent sur un nombre de mailles différents: on va tricoter en hauteur d'abord M1 puis M2 puis M3 puis M4, puis M5. Au 1er rang de M2 et M4, on diminue 2 m par rapport du diagramme à répéter. Bon tricot!

29.07.2014 - 17:07

country flag Dana wrote:

Hi Sabine, aus 350 gr. habe ich 2 Jacke gestrickt. 1x Große M + 1x Gr. S.

14.06.2013 - 10:08

Karin wrote:

350 g in allen Grössen.

10.05.2013 - 18:23

country flag Sabine wrote:

Wieviel garn braucht man in etwa für die Jacke in Größe S oder M? Ich habe vom Schultertuch noch ca. 150g übrig..

10.05.2013 - 14:50

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Sabine, leider haben wir die Jacke nicht mehr da zum Nachwiegen, daher kann ich Ihnen nicht sagen, ob Ihr Rest reicht. Vielleicht können andere Strickerinnen Auskunft geben?

13.05.2013 - 06:48