DROPS Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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Fredrik

Knitted DROPS jumper with raglan in ”DROPS ♥ YOU #4” or “Nepal”. Size 3 - 12 years.

DROPS Extra 0-940
DROPS design: Pattern no ne-014-bn
Yarn group C
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Size: 3/4 – 5/6 – 7/8 – 9/10 – 11/12 years
Materials:
DROPS ♥ YOU #4 from Garnstudio
300-350-400-450-500 g colour no 2176, light blue

Or use:
DROPS NEPAL from Garnstudio
300-350-400-450-500 g colour no 6220, medium blue

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 cm) SIZE 6 mm - or size needed to get 15 sts x 20 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 Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 2.40 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 14.40£.

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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.
DECREASE TIP (applies to raglan):
Dec as follows in every transition between sleeve and body piece (beg 3 sts before marker): K 2 tog, K 1, (marker), K 1, slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.

KNITTING TIP: If knitting tension is incorrect in height and the knitting is too tight, the raglan dec will be too short and the armholes too small. This can be adjusted by working 1 extra round without dec evenly spaced between dec.
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BODY:
Cast on 100-104-116-128-136 sts on circular needle size 6 mm with blue and work rib K 2/P 2 until piece measures approx. 3 cm. Then continue in stocking st – AT THE SAME TIME dec 4-2-2-2-4 sts evenly on first round = 96-102-114-126-132 sts. Insert 1 marker in each side. When piece measures 7 cm, inc 1 st on each side of markers in each side every 7 cm 3 times in total = 108-114-126-138-144 sts. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures 26-29-32-35-38 cm, cast off 6-6-6-6-8 sts in each side for armholes (i.e. 3-3-3-3-4 sts on each side of markers) = 48-51-57-63-64 sts remain on front and back piece. Put piece aside and knit the sleeves.

SLEEVE:
Loosely cast on 36-36-40-40-44 sts on double pointed needles size 6 mm with blue and work rib K 2/P 2 until piece measures approx. 3 cm. Then continue in stocking st – AT THE SAME TIME dec 8-6-8-8-10 sts evenly on first round = 28-30-32-32-34 sts. When piece measures 8 cm, inc 2 sts mid under sleeve, repeat every 7-6-7-6-6 cm 3-4-4-5-6 more times = 36-40-42-44-48 sts. When sleeve measures 30-34-37-41-45 cm, cast off 6-6-6-6-8 sts mid under sleeve = 30-34-36-38-40 sts. Put piece aside and knit another sleeve.

YOKE: Slip sleeves on to same circular needle as body where armholes were cast off = 156-170-186-202-208 sts. Insert 1 marker in all transitions between sleeves and body = 4 markers. Work 3-1-1-1-1 round before dec beg.

READ ALL OF THE NEXT 2 SECTIONS BEFORE CONTINUING!

RAGLAN:
READ KNITTING TIP! Dec 1 st on each side of every marker, dec on each side of 2 sts (marker is in the middle of these (= 8 sts dec per round)). READ DECREASE TIP! Repeat dec on every other round 9-11-12-13-14 times.

NECKLINE:
AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 35-39-43-45-49 cm, slip the middle 16-17-17-17-18 sts on 1 stitch holder for neck. Working back and forth on the needle, continue to cast off at beg of every row towards the neck as follows: 2 sts 2-2-2-1-1 time and 1 st 0-0-0-3-3 times. After all dec for raglan and cast offs for neck, 60-57-65-71-68 sts remain on needle.

NECK:
Pick up between 22 and 30 sts at the front of neck (incl sts on stitch holder) with blue = approx. 80 to 100 sts. Work 1 round in stocking st while at the same time dec evenly to 60-64-64-68-72 sts. Work rib = K 2/P 2 for 3 cm, then loosely cast off with K over K and P over P.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the openings under the sleeves. Fasten off.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 09.09.2016
(correction of cm on sleeves and body)
BODY:...REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures 26-29-32-35-38 cm, cast off 6-6-6-6-8 sts in each side for armholes...
SLEEVE:...When piece measures 8 cm, inc 2 sts mid under sleeve, repeat every 7-6-7-6-6 cm 3-4-4-5-6 more times = 36-40-42-44-48 sts. When sleeve measures 30-34-37-41-45 cm, cast off 6-6-6-6-8 sts...
Updated online: 05.11.2018
Correction - NECKLINE: AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 35-39-43-45-49 cm, slip the middle 16-17-17-17-18 sts on 1 stitch holder for neck

Diagram

diagram measurements
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 (62)

country flag Linda Thorkildsen wrote:

Fant en feil i oppskriften. Det står at man skal felle 8 m til 28 m på den minste str på armene. Der skal det vel være å felle 6 m til 30 m? I og med at man skal øke 6 m til 36 m igjen når armen er ferdig. El leser jeg armen feil?

02.12.2022 - 17:26

country flag Elsa wrote:

Hva er midt under armen? Står i oppskriften at jeg skal øke midt under armen men hva betyr det? Og skal jeg øke to rett etter hverandre eller en på starten og en på slutten?

23.11.2022 - 20:32

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Elsa, Midt under erme er begynnelsen av omgangen som er den mest usynnlige delen. Du øker ved å lage en kast både etter og før den første masken på omgangen. Kastene er strikket vridd på neste omgang slik at du unngår hull. God fornøyelse!

24.11.2022 - 12:04

country flag Solveig Lykke Christensen wrote:

Udskift garnet med en god bomuldsgarn ? Hvor meget skal jeg købe ? Farver lysebrun ( Kit) og et par stk. mørkebrun til bamsehoveder langs ribben forneden. Har I disse garner? Mvh. Solveig

04.11.2022 - 17:27

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Solveig. DROPS ♥ YOU #4 fra Garnstudio tilhørte garngruppe C, og du kan erstatte garnet med DROPS Paris eller DROPS ♥ YOU #8. Du trenger sammen garnmengde som det står i oppskriften til genseren Fredrik, det er til hele gensren. Vi har ingen oversikt over garnmengden om du ønsker å strikke den i 2 farger. mvh DROPS Design

07.11.2022 - 08:00

country flag Garolle wrote:

J ai fait le modèle je l ai particulièrement réussi et offert à mon arrière petit-fils de 5 ans, mais voilà il l a mis une fois et le pull a carrément été feutré aux manches et je suis déçu et contrarié

01.04.2022 - 19:27

country flag Jacqueline Garolle wrote:

Bonjour j en suis à l encolure et je voudrais savoir pour les 17 mailles centrales c est pour le devant et le dos en même temps ?? Merci d avance pour votre réponse

14.02.2022 - 12:55

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Garolle, on ne met pas de mailles en attente pour le dos, seulement pour le devant, autrement dit, quand l'ouvrage mesure 39-43-45 cm (cf taille), vous glissez les 17 mailles du milieu devant en attente sur un fil/un arrêt de mailles, coupez le fil et continuez à tricoter en allers et retours à partir de l'encolure (après les 17 m en attente) en rabattant en même temps pour l'encolure au début de chaque rang de chaque côté - et en continuant à diminuer pour le raglan en même temps. Bon tricot!

14.02.2022 - 13:54

country flag Kathleen VH wrote:

Wanneer er hoogte staat is dat dan de totale hoogte of de hoogte gemeten vanaf het einde van de boord ?

30.12.2021 - 13:28

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Kathleen,

Tenzij anders aangegeven is dit de hoogte vanaf de opzet, dus vanaf het begin.

06.01.2022 - 10:20

country flag GORIUS DENISE wrote:

Bonjour A quelle n° d'aiguille circulaire correspond le n° 6 préconisé dans votre tableau de commande ? Merci de votre réponse

02.02.2021 - 18:30

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Gorius, ce sont des aiguilles 6 autrement dit des 6 mm en système métrique. N'hésitez pas à contacter votre magasin pour toute information complémentaire. Bon tricot!

03.02.2021 - 08:29

country flag Karolína wrote:

Dobrý den, kolik klubek příze Baby Merino budu potřeboval pro vel. 11/12 let pokud budu plést dvojitě? Budu potřebovat 500 g nebo 1000g? Děkuji.

01.02.2021 - 22:47

DROPS Design answered:

Dobrý den, Karolíno! Tyto přepočty si můžete snadno ověřit díky našemu PŘEVODNÍKU (odkaz na něj najdete v záhlaví návodu, hned pod informací o materiálu a použitých jehlicích): zadáte do něj přízi, kterou byste chtěla nahradit (tj. Nepal), její množství (zde tedy 500 g) a údaj, zda je použita jednoduše, nebo dvojitě (ppř. s přípletem). Z nabízených alternativ vychází, že Baby Merina budete potřebovat cca 450 g (doporučuji vzít raději o klubíčko víc). Hodně zdaru! Hana

02.02.2021 - 17:22

country flag Marion wrote:

Bedankt voor het antwoord. Ik zal kijken of ik eruit kom

11.01.2021 - 13:56

country flag Marion Buijs wrote:

Goedemiddag, is het mogelijk om deze trui op naalden heen en weer te breien en hoe moet ik dat doen? Ik kan echt niet met een rondbreinaald overweg en ik wil deze graag breien. Kunt u me helpen? Dan zou ik heel blij zijn. Alvast bedankt. Groetjes,Marion

06.01.2021 - 12:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Marion,

Om een patroon aan te passen zodat je hem met recht naalden kunt breien, hebben we een instructie gemaakt, Deze vind je hier. Deze trui moet je dan bij de zijnaden en de raglannaden in elkaar naaien. Voor de halsboord zul je toch een rondbreinaald of sokkenbreinaalden moeten gebruiken.

10.01.2021 - 11:00