DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk
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Knitted DROPS jumper with lace pattern and round yoke in ”BabyAlpaca Silk”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 145-17
DROPS design: Pattern no bs-042
Yarn group A
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials: DROPS BABYALPACA SILK from Garnstudio
350-350-400-450-450-500 g colour no 7402, light sea green

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 80 cm) SIZE 3 mm - or size needed to get 24 sts x 32 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

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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 BabyAlpaca Silk
DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk
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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 (in the round on circular needle):
* K 1 round and P 1 round *, repeat from *-*. 1 ridge = 2 rounds.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.5. Diagrams show the pattern seen from RS.
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BODY:
Worked in the round on circular needle. Cast on 190-212-232-256-284-314 sts on circular needle size 3 mm with BabyAlpaca Silk. Insert 2 markers in piece, one marker after 95-106-116-128-142-157 sts and one marker after last st on round (= mid of each side). Work 4 ridges in GARTER ST - see explanation above. Continue in stocking st. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures 7 cm, dec 1 st on each side of both markers (i.e. work 2 sts tog). Repeat dec every 3 cm 3 more times (4 dec in total) = 174-196-216-240-268-298 sts. Continue in stocking st. When piece measures 22 cm, inc 1 st on each side of both markers by K 2 sts in the st before and after the marker. Repeat inc every 3½-4-4-4½-4½-5 cm 3 more times (4 inc in total) = 190-212-232-256-284-314 sts. When piece measures 36-38-37-39-39-41 cm, cast off the middle 8 sts each side for armholes (i.e. cast off 4 sts each side of markers) = 174-196-216-240-268-298 sts remain on needle. Put piece aside and knit the sleeves.

SLEEVE:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 55-56-60-62-64-69 sts on double pointed needles size 3 mm with BabyAlpaca Silk. Work 4 ridges in GARTER ST. Insert 1 marker at beg of round (= mid under sleeve). Continue in stocking st. When piece measures 8-8-6-6-8-8 cm, inc 1 st on each side of marker by working 2 sts in the st before and after the marker. Repeat inc every 2½-2½-2-2-1½-1½ cm 13-13-18-17-21-20 more times (14-14-19-18-22-21 inc in total) = 83-84-98-98-108-111 sts. When piece measures 46-46-44-44-43-43 cm, cast off 8 sts mid under sleeve (i.e. cast off 4 sts each side of marker) = 75-76-90-90-100-103 sts remain on needle. Put piece aside and knit another sleeve.

YOKE:
K 1 round on body while AT THE SAME TIME working the sleeves on to needle = 324-348-396-420-468-504 sts. Then work A.1 over all sts (27-29-33-35-39-42 repetitions). When A.1 has been worked one time vertically, there are 270-290-330-350-390-420 sts on round. Continue with A.2 over all sts (27-29-33-35-39-42 repetitions). When A.2 has been worked one time vertically, there are 216-232-264-280-312-336 sts on round. Continue with A.3 over all sts (27-29-33-35-39-42 repetitions). When A.3 has been worked one time vertically, there are 162-174-198-210-234-252 sts on round. Then work A.4 over all sts (27-29-33-35-39-42 repetitions). Work A.4 a total of 1-1-2-2-3-3 times vertically, then work A.5 over all sts. When A.5 has been worked one time vertically, there are 108-116-132-140-156-168 sts on round. K 1 round from RS while AT THE SAME TIME dec 4-8-20-24-36-44 sts evenly = 104-108-112-116-120-124 sts. Now work an elevation in the back of neck. K all rows. Work as follows from mid front: Work 62-64-66-68-70-72 sts, turn and work 20 sts back. Turn and work 30 sts. Turn and work 40 sts. Turn and work 50 sts. Turn and work 60 sts. Turn and work 70 sts. Turn and work 80 sts. Turn and work over all sts on round until mid front. Then work 3 ridges in garter st over all sts. Cast off.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the openings under the sleeves.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso
symbols = this st has been dec
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.

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.

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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 (50)

country flag Anne-Kristin Nybø Hansen wrote:

Jeg skjønner ikke hvordan jeg skal felle øverst på diagram a.det står 10 masker

23.07.2023 - 19:33

country flag Francine Guimond wrote:

Que veux dire « tricoter une re-hausse » pour l’encolure du dos?

14.02.2019 - 18:42

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Guimond, une réhausse consiste à tricoter quelques rangs raccourcis sur les mailles du dos de l'ouvrage pour que l'encolure dos et devant soient différentes. La vidéo ci-dessous vous montre un exemple de réalisation. Bon tricot!

15.02.2019 - 08:44

country flag Tove Larsen wrote:

Hei. Jeg har begynt på mønster på denne modellen. Det skal bli mindre masker på pinnen etter hver omgang. Jeg forstår det slik at jeg skal ta et kast - 1m løs av,1 rett og løfte den løse masken over. Da omgangen er slutt har jeg jo like mange masker på pinnen. Hva gjør jeg galt? Trenger hjelp.

03.04.2018 - 22:30

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Tove, det er øverst i diagrammerne du begynder at tage ind. Du kan se de små sorte trekanter (som betyder at du tager 2 masker ind) hvor du ikke har et omslag på samme pind. Her tager du ind :)

04.04.2018 - 14:03

country flag Guichard wrote:

Regarder dans les commentaires je pose deux fois la question et ca le let dans les commentaires je n'arrive pas à placer le motif A1 sur les manches 90 n'est pas divisible par 12....je peux juste les placer sur dos et devant qui font chacun 108 mailles divisibles par 12 le nombre de pailles du motif A1... Merci m aider

31.01.2017 - 12:02

country flag Guichard wrote:

Je tricote taille L et probleme : au moment où on rassemble dos devant et manche pour tricoter A1, je n'arrive pas à disposer les motifs sur les manches. Dos et devant ont chacun 108 mailles donc 108/12 font 33 motifs mais pour les manches 90/12 ça fait Pas un compte rond...comment faire ? Regarder dans les commentaires j'ai un peu plus détaillé espérons que vous pourrez m'aider je suis bloquée. Merci

31.01.2017 - 11:55

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Guichard, on tricote les 33 motifs de A.1 sur les 396 mailles, soit 33x12= 396, les motifs ne sont pas centrés sur chaque pièce. Bon tricot!

31.01.2017 - 13:15

country flag Guichard wrote:

Je tricote taille L et probleme :au moment où on rassemble dos,devant et manches pour commencer A1, vous annoncez 33 fois le diagramme. Pour moi ça ferait 66 motifs (33 sur le dos 33 sur le devant) Car on a 108 m sur le devant , autant sur le dos doit donc 108/12 = 33 motifs (12 étant le nb de mailles d'un motif) et sur les manches j'ai 90 mailles....pas divisibles par 12....donc je n'arrive pas à positionner mes motifs A1sur les manches.

31.01.2017 - 10:48

country flag Linda wrote:

Buongiorno non ho capito come lavorare la "cresta" a maglia legaccio, è composta da 2 giri uno a diritto e uno a rovescio? O come nelle spiegazioni devo fare due giri a diritto e due a rovescio? Grazie.

01.10.2016 - 19:04

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Linda. La cresta a legaccio è formata da 2 giri, uno a dir e uno a rov. Abbiamo corretto il testo. Buon lavoro!

01.10.2016 - 19:14

country flag Sara wrote:

Salve scusate ancora la mia domanda di prima era riferita infatti alla lavorazione delle maniche che mi piacerebbe lavorare con i ferri a doppia punta...quale lunghezza devo usare? Scusate ancora grazie mille per la risposta

21.08.2016 - 18:54

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Sara, generalmente i ferri a doppia punta sono lunghi 20 cm, ma esistono anche da 15 e da 10 cm, soprattutto nei calibri più piccoli. Buon lavoro!

21.08.2016 - 19:48

country flag Sara wrote:

Salve scusate ancora la mia domanda di prima era riferita infatti alla lavorazione delle maniche che mi piacerebbe lavorare con i ferri a doppia punta...quale lunghezza devo usare? Scusate ancora grazie mille per la risposta

21.08.2016 - 17:24

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Sara. Generalmente per le maniche si usano i ferri a doppia punta lunghi 20 cm. Buon lavoro!

21.08.2016 - 18:20

country flag Sara wrote:

Salve io ho un dubbio sulla misura dei ferri a doppia punta da usare, come mi oriento?

21.08.2016 - 17:21

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Sara. Generalmente i ferri a doppia punta sono lunghi 20 cm l'uno. Buon lavoro!

21.08.2016 - 18:22