DROPS Alpaca Bouclé
DROPS Alpaca Bouclé
 80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Polyamide
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Button 522
DROPS Buttons
Arched (white) No. 522
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Sandy Cardigan

Knitted DROPS jacket in garter st with dropped sts in ”Alpaca Bouclé”. Size: S - XXXL.

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DROPS 153-17
DROPS design: Pattern no ab-042
Yarn group C
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Finished measurements:
Bust: 100-108-118-126-138-152 cm / 39½"-42½"-46½"-49½"-54"-60"
Full length: 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm / 23½"-24½"-25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½"

Materials: DROPS ALPACA BOUCLE from Garnstudio
300-300-350-350-400-450 g color no 2020, light beige

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm / 32") SIZE 7 mm/ US 10.75 - or size needed to get 14 sts x 17 rows in stockinette st or 14 sts x 26 rows in garter st = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm).

DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTON NO 522: 5 pieces for all sizes

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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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from 5.00 $ /50g
Button 522
DROPS Buttons
Arched (white) No. 522
needles
DROPS Needles & Hooks
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 30.00$.

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from inches to cm here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in British English here.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows. 1 ridge = K2 rows.

MEASURING TIP:
Because of the pattern all measurements must be done by holding the piece up otherwise the garment will be too long when worn.

PATTERN:
Row 1-6: K all sts.
Row 7: * K 1, 2 YOs *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with K 1.
Row 8: * K 1, drop YOs off the needle *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with K 1.
Repeat row 1 to 8 until finished measurements.
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JACKET:
Worked back and forth on circular needle to make room for all the sts. The entire body is worked in PATTERN - see explanation above. Work sleeves in stockinette st with 6 ridges at the bottom.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on 72-78-84-90-98-108 sts (includes 1 edge st in each side) on circular needle size 7 mm / US 10.75 with Alpaca Bouclé. Work pattern. REMEMBER THE GAUGE! When piece measures 43-44-45-46-47-48 cm / 17"-17¼"-17¾"-18"-18½"-19" – READ MEAURING TIP – bind off 1 edge st in each side for armhole at beg of the next 2 rows = 70-76-82-88-96-106 sts. Work until piece measures 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm / 22¾"-23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26"-26¾", adjust so that next row is 1st row in pattern. Bind off the middle 20-22-24-26-26-28 sts for neck and finish each shoulder separately. Continue to bind off 1 st on next row from neck = 24-26-28-30-34-38 sts remain on the shoulder. Loosely bind off all sts when piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm / 23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½" / 23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½".

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 41-44-47-50-54-59 sts (includes 1 edge st in the side) on circular needle size 7 mm / US 10.75 with Alpaca Bouclé. Work pattern. When piece measures 43-44-45-46-47-48 cm / 17"-17¼"-17¾"-18"-18½"-19", adjust according to back piece, bind off 1 edge st in the side for armhole = 40-43-46-49-53-58 sts. Work until piece measures 52-54-56-58-60-62 cm / 20½"-21¼"-22"-22¾"-23⅝"-24⅜", adjust so that next row is 1st row in pattern. Work the 9-10-11-12-12-13 sts towards mid front before slipping them on a stitch holder for neck, then bind off at beg of every row from neck as follows: 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 3 times = 24-26-28-30-34-38 sts remain on shoulder. Loosely bind off all sts when piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm / 23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½".

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Work as right front piece but reversed.

SLEEVE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 38-40-42-44-46-48 sts (includes 1 edge st in each side) on circular needle size 7 mm / US 10.75 with Alpaca Bouclé. Work 6 ridges in garter st. Continue in stockinette st with 1 edge st in garter st in each side. When piece measures 8 cm / 3⅛", inc 1 st in each side. Repeat inc every 6-5-5-4-4-3 cm / 2½"-2"-2"-1½"-1½"-1" 5-6-6-7-7-8 more times (= 6-7-7-8-8-9 inc in total) = 50-54-56-60-62-66 sts. When piece measures 44-43-42-41-39-36 cm / 17¼"-17"-16½"-16"-15¼"-14¼" (shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of wider shoulders), bind off all sts.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew underarm seams and side seams in one inside one edge st. Sew buttons on to left front piece, fasten 1st button in the last row with YOs (i.e. 7th-8th row), * skip 2 YOs and sew on next button *, repeat from *-* until 5 buttons have been sewed on. Button through holes in pattern on right band.

NECK EDGE:
Pick up around the neck from RS 76 to 94 sts (includes sts on stitch holders) with Alpaca Bouclé on circular needle size 7 mm / US 10.75. Work 2 ridges in garter st back and forth. Bind off.

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All measurements in charts are in cm.

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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.

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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 (14)

country flag Astrid Kirmes wrote:

Hallo, ich verstehe die Halsblende am Ende nicht. Ich stricke Gr. XL. Da habe ich je Vorderteil 12 M stillgelegt und am Rückenteil 26 M abgekettet. In der Summe sind das für den Halsausschnitt also 50 M. In eurer Anleitung steht: Rund um den Halsausschnitt in einer Hin-R 76 bis 94 M (einschließlich der stillgelegten M). Wo kommen denn die fehlenden M her? Selbst auf die kleinste Zahl 76 M fehlen bei 26 M. Wo ist mein Denkfehler? :-) Vielen Dank vorab

27.07.2023 - 09:56

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Kirmes, es wurde auch 2 M x 2 + 1 M x 3 (= 7 M beidseitig) bei beiden Vorderteile + je 1 Masche beidseitig beim Rückenteil abgekettet, dann fassen Sie auch Maschen bis zum Schulter, so bekommen Sie: 12 + 7 (Vorderteil) + Maschen auffassen bis die 28 M (Rückenteil) + Maschen auffassen bis die 7-12 (Vorderteil). Viel Spaß beim stricken!

27.07.2023 - 14:11

country flag Bernadette Desloovere wrote:

Hoe kan ik dit patroon +de wol art.nr. GD008 color 3250 bestellen ik heb 450 gr nodig , Met dank ,

04.05.2021 - 10:27

country flag Bernadette Desloovere wrote:

Hoe kan ik dit patroon +de wol art.nr. GD008 color 7402 bestellen ik heb 450 gr nodig , Met dank ,

04.05.2021 - 10:09

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Bernadette,

De wol kan je bij een van onze winkels bestellen. Hier vind je een lijst met verkooppunten.

05.05.2021 - 13:58

country flag Valerie wrote:

I have just completed one sleeve for this garment using straight needles. Why does the amount of stitches left on the cast off edge of the sleeve only have 56 stitches? I would need double that amount of stitches (112 stitches) to match the armhole edge measurement on the garment. Am I misunderstanding the pattern? I am confused.

18.04.2021 - 11:16

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Valerie, the given gauge of this piece is 14 stitches X 17 rows = 10 X 10 cm. If you check, the 56 stitches should be 40 cm wide, which folded lengthwise would be 20 cm wide, which matches the sleeve / armhole shown in the schematic drawing (on the bottom of the pattern. Happy Crafting!

18.04.2021 - 11:50

country flag Marjan wrote:

Kan ik dit vest met bomull-lin breien? Verandert dan de steekverhouding, bomull-lin wordt wel als garenalternatief gegeven. Dank voor uw reactie.

11.03.2017 - 18:46

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Marjan. Je kan vervangen door Bomull-Lin, maar het is een goed idee om een proeflapje te breien om de stekenverhouding te controleren en eventueel de naalddikte aan te passen.

13.03.2017 - 11:51

country flag Reinagel wrote:

Bonjour. Est-il possible de réaliser le dos et le devant uniquement au point mousse ? et si oui faut-il augmenter la quantité de pelotes ? Merci de votre réponse

12.05.2015 - 16:44

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Reinagel, vous pouvez effectivement tricoter le dos et les devants au point mousse, comparez un modèle analogue pour vérifier la quantité nécessaire et demandez conseil à votre magasin DROPS. Bon tricot!

13.05.2015 - 10:19

country flag Bettina Wiemer wrote:

Hallo, bel glatt rechts stimmt meine Maschenprobe, beim Muster wird es viel zu breit. Außerdem habe ich immer nach einer Umschlag- reihe mehr Maschen auf der Nadel als zuvor. Was mache ich falsch? Danke.

02.04.2015 - 07:47

DROPS Design answered:

Sie müssen ja beide Umschläge wieder fallen lassen, die Umschläge stricken Sie einfach nicht ab, dann bleibt auch die Maschenzahl gleich. Die Umschläge dienen lediglich dazu, die Maschen zu verlängern, also den Rechtsmaschen mehr Faden zu geben, damit das Muster entsteht, aber es handelt sich dabei nicht um Zunahmen. Wenn Sie das nun auch bei der Maschenprobe berücksichtigen, sollte sie auch nicht mehr zu breit werden.

02.04.2015 - 09:44

country flag Roos Teyhoff wrote:

Hallo, ik vind dit vest heel erg leuk om te breien in deze wol, maar volgens de wol beschrijving wordt breinaald 5 mm aanbevolen en volgens jullie patroon breinaald 7 mm. Klopt dat wel ? ook zou ik graag willen weten of deze wol in de wasmachine gewassen kan worden zonder problemen, weten jullie dat?

28.01.2015 - 13:31

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Roos. Op de wikkel staat de standaard aanbevolen breinaalddikte/stekenverhouding van het garen. Maar het kan anders zijn op een patroon ivm structuur, model, vorm enzovoort. Dus je moet de stekenverhouding aanhouden van het patroon: 14 st x 17 nld in tricotst of 14 st x 26 nld in ribbelst. Wij raden hier nld 7 mm aan, maar brei altijd eerst een proeflapje om zeker te zijn. Deze wol is niet te wassen in de wasmachine. Kijk ook op het kleurenoverzicht hier onder WASVOORSCHRIFT.

28.01.2015 - 16:13

country flag Elisabeth Salomonsen wrote:

Super dejlig trøje den ville jeg gerne lave

01.02.2014 - 18:47

country flag Liza Engström wrote:

Jättefin. Redan köpt garnet. Mycket användbar kofta.

18.12.2013 - 19:59

Sandy Cardigan


Knitted DROPS jacket in garter st with dropped sts in ”Alpaca Bouclé”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 153-17
DROPS design: Pattern no ab-042
Yarn group C
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Finished measurements:
Bust: 100-108-118-126-138-152 cm / 39½"-42½"-46½"-49½"-54"-60"
Full length: 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm / 23½"-24½"-25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½"

Materials: DROPS ALPACA BOUCLE from Garnstudio
300-300-350-350-400-450 g color no 2020, light beige

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm / 32") SIZE 7 mm/ US 10.75 - or size needed to get 14 sts x 17 rows in stockinette st or 14 sts x 26 rows in garter st = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm).

DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTON NO 522: 5 pieces for all sizes

GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows. 1 ridge = K2 rows.

MEASURING TIP:
Because of the pattern all measurements must be done by holding the piece up otherwise the garment will be too long when worn.

PATTERN:
Row 1-6: K all sts.
Row 7: * K 1, 2 YOs *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with K 1.
Row 8: * K 1, drop YOs off the needle *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with K 1.
Repeat row 1 to 8 until finished measurements.
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JACKET:
Worked back and forth on circular needle to make room for all the sts. The entire body is worked in PATTERN - see explanation above. Work sleeves in stockinette st with 6 ridges at the bottom.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on 72-78-84-90-98-108 sts (includes 1 edge st in each side) on circular needle size 7 mm / US 10.75 with Alpaca Bouclé. Work pattern. REMEMBER THE GAUGE! When piece measures 43-44-45-46-47-48 cm / 17"-17¼"-17¾"-18"-18½"-19" – READ MEAURING TIP – bind off 1 edge st in each side for armhole at beg of the next 2 rows = 70-76-82-88-96-106 sts. Work until piece measures 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm / 22¾"-23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26"-26¾", adjust so that next row is 1st row in pattern. Bind off the middle 20-22-24-26-26-28 sts for neck and finish each shoulder separately. Continue to bind off 1 st on next row from neck = 24-26-28-30-34-38 sts remain on the shoulder. Loosely bind off all sts when piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm / 23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½" / 23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½".

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 41-44-47-50-54-59 sts (includes 1 edge st in the side) on circular needle size 7 mm / US 10.75 with Alpaca Bouclé. Work pattern. When piece measures 43-44-45-46-47-48 cm / 17"-17¼"-17¾"-18"-18½"-19", adjust according to back piece, bind off 1 edge st in the side for armhole = 40-43-46-49-53-58 sts. Work until piece measures 52-54-56-58-60-62 cm / 20½"-21¼"-22"-22¾"-23⅝"-24⅜", adjust so that next row is 1st row in pattern. Work the 9-10-11-12-12-13 sts towards mid front before slipping them on a stitch holder for neck, then bind off at beg of every row from neck as follows: 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 3 times = 24-26-28-30-34-38 sts remain on shoulder. Loosely bind off all sts when piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm / 23⅝"-24⅜"-25¼"-26"-26¾"-27½".

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Work as right front piece but reversed.

SLEEVE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 38-40-42-44-46-48 sts (includes 1 edge st in each side) on circular needle size 7 mm / US 10.75 with Alpaca Bouclé. Work 6 ridges in garter st. Continue in stockinette st with 1 edge st in garter st in each side. When piece measures 8 cm / 3⅛", inc 1 st in each side. Repeat inc every 6-5-5-4-4-3 cm / 2½"-2"-2"-1½"-1½"-1" 5-6-6-7-7-8 more times (= 6-7-7-8-8-9 inc in total) = 50-54-56-60-62-66 sts. When piece measures 44-43-42-41-39-36 cm / 17¼"-17"-16½"-16"-15¼"-14¼" (shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of wider shoulders), bind off all sts.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew underarm seams and side seams in one inside one edge st. Sew buttons on to left front piece, fasten 1st button in the last row with YOs (i.e. 7th-8th row), * skip 2 YOs and sew on next button *, repeat from *-* until 5 buttons have been sewed on. Button through holes in pattern on right band.

NECK EDGE:
Pick up around the neck from RS 76 to 94 sts (includes sts on stitch holders) with Alpaca Bouclé on circular needle size 7 mm / US 10.75. Work 2 ridges in garter st back and forth. Bind off.

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