DROPS Merino Extra Fine
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Knitted DROPS jacket with lace pattern in ”Merino Extra Fine”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 159-14
DROPS design: Pattern no me-075
Yarn group B
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials:
DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio
300-350-400-450-450-500 g colour no 24, light yellow

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (80 cm) SIZE 5 mm - or size needed to get 19 sts x 25 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTON: Arched (white), NO 521: 6-6-6-6-6-6 pieces

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Merino Extra Fine
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
100% Wool
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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 (back and forth):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1-A.2. The diagrams show all rows in pattern seen from RS.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec 1 st before marker as follows: Work until 2 sts remain before marker, slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.
Dec 1 st after marker as follows: K 2 tog.
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BODY:
Worked back and forth on circular needle from mid front. Cast on 198-214-230-250-274-294 sts (incl 5 band sts in each side of piece) on circular needle size 5 mm with Merino Extra Fine. Work 2 ridges in GARTER ST - see explanation above, AT THE SAME TIME insert 2 markers in the piece as follows: K 52-56-60-65-71-76, insert 1 marker, K 94-102-110-120-132-142 (= back piece), insert 1 marker, K 52-56-60-65-71-76. Then work as follows from RS: A.1 (= 15 sts) 1 time, stocking st until 15 sts remain, work A.2 (= 15 sts) 1 time. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION Continue this pattern until finished measurements. When piece measures 8 cm, dec 1 st on each side of every marker (= 4 sts dec) - READ DECREASE TIP! Repeat dec every 3½-4-4-4-4½-4½ cm 6 more times = 170-186-202-222-246-266 sts. When piece measures 33-34-35-36-37-38 cm, divide the piece, finish front and back piece separately as follows: Slip the first 45-49-53-58-64-69 (= right front piece) and the last 45-49-53-58-64-69 sts (= left front piece) on a stitch holder, cut the yarn, continue only over the middle 80-88-96-106-118-128 sts (= back piece).

BACK PIECE:
= 80-88-96-106-118-128 sts. Now cast on new sts for sleeve in each side of piece at the end of every row as follows: Cast on 5-4-4-3-3-2 st 4 times in total in each side and then cast on 7-8-6-7-3-4 sts 1 time = 134-136-140-144-148-152 sts on row. Work inc sts in stocking st. When all sts have been inc, work next row from RS as follows: A.1, stocking st until 15 sts remain, finish with A.2. Continue pattern like this. When piece measures 48-50-52-54-56-58 cm, cast off the middle 28-30-32-34-36-38 sts for neck and finish each shoulder separately. Continue to cast off 1 st on next row from neck = 52-52-53-54-55-56 sts remain on row. When piece measures 49-51-53-55-57-59 cm, K 1 row from RS, K 1 row from WS, then cast off all sts, piece measures approx. 50-52-54-56-58-60 cm.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
= 45-49-53-58-64-69 sts. Continue with stocking st and pattern. AT THE SAME TIME cast on for sleeve at the end of every row from RS as follows: Cast on 5-4-4-3-3-2 st 4 times in total in the each side and then cast on 7-8-6-7-3-4 sts 1 time = 72-73-75-77-79-81 sts. Work inc sts in stocking st. When all sts have been inc, work next row from RS as follows: A.1, stocking st until 15 sts remain, finish with A.2. Continue pattern like this. When piece measures 44-46-48-50-52-54 cm - adjust after 1 whole repetition of lace pattern - slip the first 14-15-16-17-18-19 sts on a stitch holder for neck and cast off on every row from the neck as follows: 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 2 times = 52-52-53-54-55-56 sts remain for shoulder. When piece measures 49-51-53-55-57-59 cm, K 1 row from RS, K 1 row from WS, then cast off all sts, piece measures approx. 50-52-54-56-58-60 cm.

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Work as right front piece but reversed. Work A.1 over sleeve sts instead of A.2. Cast off for neck at beg of row from WS.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew shoulder seams inside cast-off edge. Sew sleeve seams in outer loops of edge sts. Sew on 6 buttons evenly on left band - button through holes on right band, adjust according to these.

NECK EDGE:
Pick up 82-102 sts around the neck (incl sts on stitch holders) work 2 ridges. Cast off.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = K from WS
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts, on next row P YO
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso
diagram
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 (18)

country flag Patricia wrote:

There are no directions for buttonholes. Please let me know how best to do them Thank you

17.11.2020 - 02:20

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Patricia, there are no buttonholes worked on this jacket, you will use the holes on right band to button through. Happy knitting!

17.11.2020 - 10:48

country flag Silvia wrote:

Buenas tardes: He vuelto a leer el patrón y me he dado cuenta de mi error. Ya he visto que terminan igual. Gracias

12.06.2020 - 14:15

country flag Silvia wrote:

¿por qué terminan diferente los delanteros? El delantero derecho remata los puntos por el lado derecho y el delantero izquierdo remata los puntos por el lado revés

10.06.2020 - 18:11

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Silvia. para obtener el mismo número de filas en cada delantero y debido a que las disminuciones para el escote se trabajan a la inversa en cada delantero, una parte se cierra por el lado derecho y la otra parte se cierra en una fila por el lado revés.

13.06.2020 - 20:24

country flag Richard wrote:

Hi all. After binding off for the neck & continuing as instructed until 53 sts remain with the piece measuring 53cms. Binding off all sts, I will then knit the left side as front piece. The neck edge instructions are to pick up 82-102 sts around neck (includes sts on stitch holders). I am confused, there are a total of 32sts on stitch holders (left/right pieces). How many sts do I have to make up around the neck, excluding the 32sts? Thanks.

26.05.2020 - 11:06

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Richard, for the neck you will pick up along the sts slipped on a thread/cast off for neck on each front piece (= 16 sts + 2 sts 2 times + 1 st 2 times on each front piece) + pick up sts along the last row to the shoulder seam on front pieces and on back piece + pick up sts along the 32 middle sts on back piece (see this video and this one. The number of stitches is not that important, make sure to pick up enough sts so that the neck edge won't be too tight nor too loose - adjust the number of sts on first row from WS if necessary. Happy knitting!

26.05.2020 - 12:23

country flag Richard wrote:

Hi everybody. I'm knitting the right front in (L size)., picking up from the 53 sts that were cast off when doing the back. I knit until the piece measures 48cms - then you say "adjust after 1 WHOLE REPETITION of lace pattern - slip the first 16sts on a stitch holder for neck". When you say "repetition", do you mean a total of 10 row (A1 & A2); or approximately 4cms? Finishing on a WS row. Your help is always invaluable. Thank you & be safe. Richard.

25.05.2020 - 17:03

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Richard, yes correct, "repetition" means here when the last row of diagrams have been worked (after 10 rows, last row worked from WS). Happy knitting!

26.05.2020 - 08:17

country flag Richard wrote:

Hello. I have aborted knitting this pattern. I should explain - although my tension was correct & using 5mm needles, I was knitting with 'cotton merino' yarn. Now I will use the 'Extra Fine' yarn as specifiedspecified, but the Drops label that came with the yarn states the needle size as 4mm. What should I do? Thank you.

13.05.2020 - 22:11

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Richard, please knit a gauge swatch and check agaist what is given in the pattern and go up or down a needle size accordingly. Happy Knitting!

14.05.2020 - 01:41

country flag Richard wrote:

Good morning all. I am making this in size 'L', & my tension is correct . Having cast on 230 stitches, I have made the calculation that this will give a 'circle' measuring 121 cms approx. The measurement shown in the pattern is 58cm (x2) = 116cm. This seems very large (48.42 in). I have completed 10 rows in stocking stitch & it measures 4 cms. Please can you confirm, the measurements are correct. Thank you. ALWAYS WEAR A FACE MASK WHEN YOU ARE OUT...

28.04.2020 - 11:48

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Richard, make sure to keep the correct tension, your work might be somewhat larger than it should be - the 5 front band sts on each side are not including, so that it should be right with 19 sts s= 10 cm. Happy knitting!

28.04.2020 - 12:02

country flag Karen wrote:

I'm making the small size and the 80 stitches for the back when cast on the 5 4x is 20 correct? Then 7 on each side is 14..so 80 plus 34 is 114 but says we should have 134..am I missing something..thanks in advance!! Love your patterns!!

19.07.2017 - 23:28

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Karen, 80 sts remain on back piece after dividing piece, you then cast on in each side 5 sts 4 times + 7 sts 1 time = 2 x 20 sts + 2 x 7 sts = 54 sts are inc in total (27 sts in each side for each sleeve) so that 80 sts + 54 = 134 sts. Happy knitting!

20.07.2017 - 09:58

country flag Anna Svendsen wrote:

Det står inget om knapphål??

12.10.2016 - 22:09

Oksana wrote:

When it says: cast off on every row from the neck - does that mean in every next (2-d) row or in every row (every first row)? Thank you in advance for the prompt answer!

30.04.2015 - 18:28

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Oksana, you cast off for neck at the beg of every row starting from neck towards shoulder (= every other row). Happy knitting!

02.05.2015 - 14:18