DROPS Tynn Cotton Chenille
DROPS Tynn Cotton Chenille
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Close-fitting DROPS top, knitted in "Tynn Chenille" with buttons in side

DROPS 73-14
DROPS design: Pattern no H-039
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Sizes: S - M - L - XL
Materials :Tynn DROPS Chenille,
150-200-200-200 g colour no 933, brown tweed

DROPS Needle sizes 3 and 3.5 mm
DROPS Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
DROPS Mother of Pearl buttons: no 521: 9 items
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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 Tynn Cotton Chenille
DROPS Tynn Cotton Chenille
90% Cotton, 10% Polyamide
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.
Knitting tension: 18 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm with needle size 3.5 mm and stocking stitch. Remember needle size is only a guide!

Ridge/Garter stitch (back and forth on needle): 1 ridge = Knit 2 rows.

Decrease tip: All decreases are worked from the right side! Decrease on inside of the 3 garter stitch stitches in each side. Decrease as follows after these 3 stitches: Slip 1 stitch as if to knit, K1, pass slipped stitch over. Decrease as follows before these 3 stitches: K2 together.

Increase tip: All increases are worked from the right side! Increase in the fourth stitch in from each side by picking up a stitch from the previous row and working it in stocking stitch.
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Back piece: Cast on 72-80-87-94 stitches with needle size 3 mm and brown tweed. Work 2 ridges, change to needle size 3.5 mm and continue with stocking stitch with 3 garter stitch stitches in each side. Remember the knitting tension! At the same time, when piece measures 4 cm decrease in each side - see Decrease tip: 1 stitch every 2-2.5-3-3.5 cm a total of 4-4-3-3 times = 64-72-81-88 stitches. When piece measures 13-14-15-16 cm increase in each side - see Increase tip: 1 stitch every 3-3-4-4 cm a total of 6-6-5-5 times = 76-84-91-98 stitches. When piece measures 32-33-34-35 cm work 2 ridges over 6-7-8-9 stitches in each side (the other stitches are worked in stocking stitch), on the next row cast off 3-4-5-6 stitches in each side for armholes = 70-76-81-86 stitches on needle. Continue to decrease for armholes in each side - see Decrease tip: 1 stitch 19-21-23-24 times every 2nd row and then 1 stitch 2 times every 4th row = 28-30-31-34 stitches left on needle. Cast off these stitches when piece measures 50-52-54-56 cm.

Front piece: Cast on and work as for back piece.

Decrease for armholes as for back piece as far as you can, before overlapping with neck decreases. At the same time, when piece measures 47-49-51-53 cm cast off the middle 16-18-19-22 stitches for neck. Then decrease on each side of neck every 2nd row: 2 stitches 1 time and 1 stitch until all stitches are cast off. Piece measures approx. 50-52-54-56 cm.

Neckline: Cast on 8 stitches with needle size 3 mm and brown tweed. Work garter stitch for approx. 42 to 46 cm - measure around your neck so that it is not too tight, cast off. Sew the neck to the front and back pieces - sew from the right side in the outermost loop of the outermost stitch. The opening should be mid left side and 6-7 cm on each shoulder between front and back pieces.

Button loops: Crochet loops with hook size 3.5 mm in the left side of front piece as follows: Start at top with 1 double crochet, * 3 chain stitches, fasten with 1 double crochet 1 cm further down, work slip stitches for 3 cm, repeat from *-* until you have worked 7 button loops, cut strand. Work 2 button loops on left side of neck as well. Sew on buttons. Sew right side seam - sew from right side in outermost loop of outermost stitch, leave 7 to 10 cm at bottom for split (measure from bottom button in left side so that the split is the same length on both sides).

Diagram

diagram measurements

Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.

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 (9)

country flag Ceci wrote:

I found this DROPS Karisma is suitable, I am size S, may I ask how many of these would I need? I don't know how to work it out yet!

15.03.2024 - 16:05

country flag Ceci wrote:

Is it possible to use Drops Nepal yarn with a 3.5mm needles? Or would you recommend to use a slightly bigger needle for Nepal yarn?

15.03.2024 - 12:14

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Ceci, this top should be worked in a yarn group B as Nepal belongs to yarn group C, use the yarn converter to see the possible alternative as well as the new yarn amount for each yarn. Happy knitting!

15.03.2024 - 15:48

country flag Nathalie Manceau wrote:

Bonjour , je voudrais savoir à quoi correspondent les mesures données en bas sur le diagramme. La première ligne doit être la largeur totale, la 2ème ligne la largeur à la taille mais la 3ème? merci pour votre réponse.

13.06.2022 - 12:42

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Manceau, la largeur tout en bas correspond à la en bas du top (= 72-80-87-94 m), celle du milieu à celle de la taille après les diminutions (= 64-72-81-88 m) et celle du haut après les augmentations (= 76-84-91-98 m). Bon tricot!

13.06.2022 - 16:21

country flag Hyon-Jung Kim wrote:

Can this be converted to work in the circular needs without a seam until you have to shape the yoke?

17.03.2021 - 00:22

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Hyon-Jung Kim, please understand, that we cannot modify our patterns for each indivisual request. The garnment is made in pieces for a reason- it opnes on the sides with buttons. If you do decide to go ahead, and modify, you will need to take out the sttches for the button band, and the edge stitches, and recalculate from there. Happy Knitting.

17.03.2021 - 01:49

country flag Catherine wrote:

For the front, what exactly is meant by “Bind off for armhole as on back UNTIL NECK SHAPING OVERLAPS”. I have never encountered an instruction like this.

15.08.2020 - 05:16

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Catherine, this means you cast off for armhole as you made/as written for back piece - these cast off will not been finished as you will have to cast off for neck on front piece, ie continue cast off/decreases for armhole, and when piece measures 47-49-51-53 cm start to shape neck - and continue armholes as before at the same time. Happy knitting!

17.08.2020 - 08:12

country flag Ria wrote:

Hallo, meine Frage: Zum Rückenteil: Weiter für die Armlöcher abketten: 1 M 19 Mal auf alle 2.Ndl und danach 1 M 2 Mal auf alle 4.Ndl. Ich stricke doch nur mit 2 Nadeln. Sind damit Runden gemeint? Herzlichen Dank!

18.03.2020 - 20:57

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Ria, es sind hier ja Reihen als Nadeln gemeint - Anleitung wird so angepasst. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

19.03.2020 - 09:48

country flag Sandi wrote:

Yes i know which yarn, but it does not say how MANY metres or yards for size small.

04.03.2019 - 12:55

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sandi, just calculate from the amount of yarn required: 150 g in Size S divided by 50 g a ball DROPS Tynn Cotton Chenille = approx. 120 m a ball. 3 balls x 120 m. :) Happy knitting!

04.03.2019 - 16:25

country flag Sandi wrote:

How many metres for size small? Is this yarn dk weight?

03.03.2019 - 16:20

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sandi, this pattern was worked with DROPS Tynn Cotton Chenille (click to get more info). Use our yarn converter to find alternatives. Happy knitting!

04.03.2019 - 10:55

country flag Eva wrote:

Hallo liebes DROPS-Team, was meint ihr mit: „Weiter auf jeder Seite des Halses alle 2.Ndl abketten: 2 M 1 Mal und M bis alle M abgekettet sind. “ und M bis alle M abgekettet sind? Heißt das: 1x 2 Maschen abketten dann weiterstr. Bin die Länge von 50 cm erreicht ist?

06.02.2018 - 16:04

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Eva, für den Halsauschnitt werden zuerst 2 Maschen 1 Mal abgekettet, dann 1 M am Anfang jeder Reihe vom Hals bis alle Maschen abgekettet sein (und gleichzeitig für das Armloch weiter abnehmen). Viel Spaß beim stricken!

07.02.2018 - 08:22