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Crochet jacket worked in a circle with lace pattern in DROPS Merino Extra Fine or DROPS Sky. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 164-16
DROPS design: Pattern no me-080
Yarn group B
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Size: S/M – L/XL – XXL/XXXL
Materials:
DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio
700-850-950 g colour no 23, grey blue

Or use:
DROPS SKY from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
400-500-550 g f.nr 12, jeans blue

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 5 mm – or size needed to get 14 tr = width 10 cm.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
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DROPS Merino Extra Fine
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
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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.
CROCHET INFO:
Beg every round with tr with 3 ch and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round, ch does not replace first tr.
Beg every tr row with 3 ch.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec 1 tr by working the next 2 tr tog as follows: Work 1 tr but wait with last pull through (= 2 sts on hook), then work next tr but on last pull through, pull yarn through all 3 sts on hook.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1-A.10. Diagram A.8 shows how round beg and ends. NOTE: In diagram A.2-A.4, A.6 and A.10 first round in diagram is last round on previous diagram, it is not worked but shows how to continue.
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CIRCLE:
Work 5 ch on hook size 5 mm with Merino Extra Fine or Sky and form 1 ring with 1 sl st in first ch. Then work A.1 as follows:

ROUND 1: Work 3 ch - READ CROCHET INFO, 12 tr in ch-ring, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch.
ROUND 2: Work 2 tr in back loop of every tr = 24 tr.
ROUND 3: Work * 2 tr in back loop of first/next tr, 1 tr in back loop of next tr *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 36 tr. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION!

Then work A.2 6 times in total on round. NOTE: A.8 in same diagram shows how every round beg and ends. Note if tr is worked in back loop, in or around st (applies for all diagrams). When A.2 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 96 tr and 24 ch on round (= 120 sts in total). Piece measures approx. 28 cm in diameter. Then work A.3 12 times in total on round. When 2-3-4 rounds of A.3 have been worked (circle measures approx. 36-38-40 cm in diameter), there are 156-168-192 sts on round (= 156-168-96 tr and 0-0-96 ch). Now work armholes in the different sizes:

SIZE S/M:
Round now deviates from diagram because of armhole. Work as follows:
Work 3rd round in A.3 as follows (all tr on this round are worked in back loop of tr): Work 3 ch, * 2 tr in first tr, 1 tr in each of the next 8 tr *, repeat from *-* 4 more times, 26 ch, skip 26 tr (= armhole), repeat from *-* 6 times in total, 1 tr in each of the next 5 tr AT THE SAME TIME inc 1 tr, 26 ch, skip 26 tr (= armhole), finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round = 116 tr (= 26 ch for each sleeve, 168 sts in total).
Work 4th round in A.3 as follows (all tr worked in tr, are worked in back loop on this round): Work 3 ch, ** 1 tr in first/next tr/ch, 1 ch, * 1 tr in next tr/ch, 1 ch, skip 1 tr/ch *, repeat from *-* 4 more times, 1 tr in next tr/ch, 1 ch, 1 tr in next tr/ch, 1 ch, skip 1 tr/ch **, repeat from **-** 11 more times, work like this over ch-spaces (= sleeve) too, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round = 96 tr and 96 ch (= 192 sts in total). Then work A.3 as before. When A.3 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 192 tr on round. Then work A.4 24 times in total on round.

SIZE L/XL:
Round now deviates from diagram because of armhole. Work as follows:
Work 4th round in A.3 as follows (all tr worked in tr, are worked in back loop on this round): Work 3 ch, ** 1 tr in first/next tr, 1 ch, * 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, skip 1 tr *, repeat from *-* 4 more times, 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, skip 1 tr **, repeat from **-** 2 more times, work 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, skip 1 tr, 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, skip 1 tr, 1 tr in next tr, work 28 ch, skip 28 tr (= armhole), repeat from **-** 4 times in total, work 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, skip 1 tr, 1 tr in next tr, * 1 ch, skip 1 tr, 1 tr in next tr *, repeat from *-* 1 more time, work 28 ch, skip 28 tr (= armhole), finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round = 65 tr and 119 ch (= 28 ch for each sleeve, 184 sts in total).
Work 5th round in A.3 as follows (all tr worked in tr, are worked in back loop on this round): Work 1 tr in every tr and 1 tr in every ch. Over ch-space for each sleeve work as follows: Work * 1 tr in each of the first 6 ch, 2 tr in next ch *, repeat from *-* 3 more times, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round = 192 tr. Continue working diagram A.3. When A.3 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 192 tr on round. Then work A.4 24 times in total on round.

SIZE XXL/XXXL:
Round now deviates from diagram because of armhole. Work as follows:
Work 5th round in A.3 as follows (all tr worked in tr, are worked in back loop on this round): Work 3 ch, * 1 tr in first/next tr, 1 tr around next ch *, repeat from *-* 24 more times, 1 tr in next tr, 30 ch, skip 15 tr and 15 ch (= 30 sts in total) for armhole, * work 1 tr around next ch, 1 tr in next tr *, repeat from *-* 39 more times, 1 tr around next ch, 30 ch, skip the last 15 tr and 15 ch (= armhole), finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round = 132 tr and 30 ch for each sleeve (= 192 sts in total). Then work A.4 24 times in total on round. Work first round as follows: Work 3 ch, * 3 ch, skip 3 tr/ch, 1 tr in next tr/ch, 3 ch, skip 3 tr/ch, 1 tr in next tr/ch *, repeat from *-* 23 more times, work like this over ch-spaces (= sleeves) too, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at beg of round = 48 ch-spaces.

ALL SIZES:
When A.4 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 240 tr on round. Piece measures approx. 54 cm in diameter. Then work A.5 24 times in total on round. When A.5 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 336 tr on round. Piece measures approx. 76 cm in diameter. Then work A.6 42 times in total on round AT THE SAME TIME on last round of A.6 inc 2 tr evenly by working 2 tr in same tr. When A.6 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 380 tr on round. Then work A.5 38 times in total on round as follows in the different sizes:

SIZE S/M:
Work 5 rounds of A.5 = 494 tr. Then work 1 tr in back loop of every tr AT THE SAME TIME inc 42 tr evenly (inc approx. 1 tr in every 12th tr) = 536 tr on round. Piece now measures approx. 110 cm in diameter. Then work A.6 67 times in total on round. Fasten off when the first 2 rounds of A.6 have been worked. Piece measures approx. 114 cm in diameter.

SIZE L/XL:
Work A.5. When A.5 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 532 tr on round. Then work 1 tr in back loop of every tr AT THE SAME TIME inc 36 tr evenly (inc approx. 1 tr in every 15th tr) = 568 tr. Piece measures approx. 118 cm in diameter. Then work A.6 71 times in total on round. Fasten off when the first 2 rounds of A.6 have been worked. Piece measures approx. 122 cm in diameter.

SIZE XXL/XXXL:
Work A.5. When A.5 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 532 tr on round. Then work 1 tr in back loop of every tr AT THE SAME TIME inc 36 tr evenly (inc approx. 1 tr in every 15th tr) = 568 tr. Piece measures approx. 118 cm in diameter. Then work A.6 71 times in total on round. When A.6 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 639 tr on round. Piece measures approx. 125 cm in diameter. Work 1 round with 1 tr in back loop of every tr AT THE SAME TIME inc 9 tr evenly = 648 tr. Work A.6 81 times in total on round. Fasten off when the first 2 rounds of A.6 have been worked. Piece measures approx. 130 cm in diameter.

SLEEVE:
Worked back and forth, top down. First work a sleeve cap. Work A.7 - remember CROCHET INFO. When A.7 has been worked 1 time, there are 25 tr on round. Fasten off. Work 14-16-18 loose ch, then work 1 tr in every tr from A.7, finish with 17-19-21 ch (incl 3 ch to turn with). Insert 1 marker in piece, NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE. Work 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of the next 13-15-17 ch, 1 tr in every tr, 1 tr in every ch = 53-57-61 tr. Then work 1 tr in every tr. When piece measures 4 cm, dec 1 tr in each side of piece by working the first 2 tr tog and the last 2 tr tog (= 2 tr dec) – SEE DECREASE TIP! Repeat dec every 3-3-3½ cm 10-10-9 more times = 31-35-41 tr. When piece measures 38-39-40 cm, work piece in the round as follows: Work A.9 6-7-8 times in total on round AT THE SAME TIME on first round dec 1-0-1 tr = 30-35-40 tr. On last round in A.9 dec 2-3-4 tr evenly = 28-32-36 tr. Then work A.10 7-8-9 times in total on round. Fasten off when A.10 has been worked 1 time vertically. Piece measures approx. 63-64-65 cm in total. Work another sleeve the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew sleeves into circle in outer loop of edge sts. Sew underarm seam.

Diagram

symbols = ch
symbols = dc in tr
symbols = dc in middle tr
symbols = dc around ch-space
symbols = tr in back loop of st
symbols = tr around ch-space/ring
symbols = tr in both loops
symbols = beg round with 3 ch and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch
symbols = beg round with 1 ch and finish with 1 sl st in first ch
symbols = 1 dc around ch, 3 ch, 1 dc around same ch
symbols = 7 tr around ch-space
symbols = 7 tr in dc
symbols = work 1 dtr in back loop of st but wait with last pull through (= 2 sts on hook), work 1 dtr in each of the next 3 sts the same way, pull yarn through all 5 sts on hook
symbols = 5 tr in middle ch
symbols = beg every round with 4 ch and finish with 1 sl st in 4th ch.
symbols = 5 ch, 1 sl st in first ch
symbols = 3 ch, 1 sl st in first ch
symbols = work 2 tr in same tr
symbols = last round on previous diagram, this round has already been worked
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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.

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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 (187)

country flag Kira Smith wrote:

Do you have stitch counts for each row? I am having a problem after the first round of A.2. The stitch count was fine (120 total) after completion of the first A.2. I'm not sure on how to start the second A.2 and how many stitches should be in the first row of the second A.2 or subsequent rows. When I completed the second A.2 the piece was very ruffled, so much so that blocking wouldn't help. A stitch count for each row would be great. Thank you.

21.11.2018 - 05:46

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Smith, after you have completed A.2 and there are 120 sts in total you have now to work A.3 (12 times in the round = in width) starting on the row with the black star - after row 2 there are 13 sts in each A.3 (13x12 repeats) = 156 sts. On row 3 there are 14 sts x 12 repeats = 168 sts and so on. Happy crocheting!

21.11.2018 - 08:50

country flag Amy wrote:

Good morning. After working A.3 row 2...156 stitches.\\r\\nWhen working row 3 I cannot reach 168 stitches. I get 158 and I am 12 stitches short of completing the row. Any guidance would be appreciated.

25.10.2018 - 12:59

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Amy, when working row 3 in A.3 you increase 1 stitch in the first stitch in each repeat, you'll then have 14 sts in each repeat x 12 repeats in width in the round = 168 sts. Happy crocheting!

25.10.2018 - 14:45

Cindy wrote:

I’m kinda stuck on part A3 and the armholes. Do I need to finish A3, then repeat A3 with armhole instructions or do I have to unwind the last few rounds to add the armholes? Because the description says finish A3 then add the armholes. But on the picture I see only one round of TCtogether.

20.10.2018 - 11:00

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Cindy, armholes are worked differently depending on the size, in the first 2 sizes you will finish A.3 after armholes have been done then work A.4 1 time in height, in the largest size,, you will work the armholes on the last row in A.3 and then work A.4 1 time in height. Happy crocheting!

22.10.2018 - 08:13

Tessa wrote:

Hi, I need help please on A.2. I have had 2 attempts and at the end of A.2 worked 1 time vertically I keep coming up 104dc and 26ch so two extra groups in the pattern. I have 36 dc at the end of A1 so must be going wrong somewhere in A.2 although can't work out where?? Looking at the finished work I can't see anything odd in the pattern either? Thanks for your help!

09.09.2018 - 09:32

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Tessa, you repeat A.2 a total of 6 times in the round, you should have (1 ch, 4 dc) x 4 in each repeaet on last round in A.2. You can add a marker between each repeat of A.2 to check your number of sts in each repeat at the end of each round so that you are sure to get the 96 dc + 4 ch at the end of last round in A.2. Happy crocheting!

11.09.2018 - 08:32

Payal Sharma wrote:

Hi I am working on sleeves for L/XL size with 28 chain and 28 chain+ stitches on the body equals to 56 in all. In the part for instructions for sleeves after doing A7, you have instructed to make a chain of 16. 16 plus 13 from A7 makes a total of 29 stitches to be stitched in the body with 56 stitches. I am definitely getting this wrong. I have also watched the youtube video on this but it didn't clarify the situation much as I don't understand Arabic. :(

17.08.2018 - 15:07

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Sharma, to create armholes, you will skip 28 sts from circle and replace these 28 sts by 28 chains, then continue in pattern as explained. Sleeves will then been sewn afterwards to the skipped sts (towards back piece) and to the 28 chains (towards front pieces). Happy crocheting!

03.09.2018 - 14:46

Payal Sharma wrote:

Sorry 2 bother you again. I have read the other Q&A too to clarify this step but this still not clear. for L armhole *-* is (dc ch skip) and is **-** (dc ch dc ch skip then *-*x4 then dc ch dc ch skip)? if above is clear then i don't have enough loops in my round(96dc and 96 ch from A4) to complete the armhole round. Can you simplify by stating chain 3 then XX no of sts then 28 ch for armhole then XX no of sts then 28 ch 2 b finished at beginning of round? Thanks in advance for clarification

02.08.2018 - 17:18

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Sharma, from the beg of round you will crochet a total of 28 dc (1 dc + 8 dc x3 + 4 dc), then chain for the armhole, crochet then 37 dc (8 dcx4 + 3dc + 2 dc), then chain for the 2nd armhole = 28 dc before 1st armhole + 37 dc between both armholes = 65 dc. Happy crocheting!

03.08.2018 - 08:47

Payal Sharma wrote:

In A2 round id row 3 has 168 dc and row 4 states one dc and one chain then no of sts don't increase whereas the description says"When 2-3-4 rounds of A.3 have been worked (circle measures approx. 36-38-40 cm / 14 1/4"-15"-15 3/4" in diameter), there are 156-168-192 sts on round (= 156-168-96 dc and 0-0-96 ch)" How do no of stitches increase?

02.08.2018 - 13:21

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Sharma, round 2 in A.3 is the first round with dc (= 13 dc x 12 repeats = 156 dc. Round 3 in A.3 is the one with increases = 14 dc x 12 = 168 dc . Round 4 in A.3 is the one with dc/chains = 8 dc/8 ch x 12 = 96 dc + 96 chains = 192 sts. Happy crocheting!

02.08.2018 - 14:24

Payal Sharma wrote:

Hello. When you say work A2, 6 time on the round then is A2 to be repeated 6 times? I have been in love with this type of design since past 7 years and have taken up crochet now and this is my second project in crochet and I am still learning to read the patterns by looking at the videos and coming back to pattern to compare and learn. its quite easy to get it thanks for the wonderful Pattern and instructions. hope to hear from you soon as I have already finished A2 once.

01.08.2018 - 14:19

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Sharma, yes you will repeat A.2 a total of 6 times in width (= just around), but only one time in height. Happy crocheting!

01.08.2018 - 14:54

country flag Payal Sharma wrote:

Hello. When you say work A2, 6 time on the round then is A2 to be repeated 6 times? I have been in love with this type of design since past 7 years and have taken up crochet now and this is my second project in crochet and I am still learning to read the patterns by looking at the videos and coming back to pattern to compare and learn. its quite easy to get it thanks for the wonderful Pattern and instructions. hope to hear from you soon as I have already finished A2 once.

01.08.2018 - 14:15

country flag Leni wrote:

Hallo, Ik wil dit vest gaan haken, maar ik twijfel over hoeveel wol ik nodig heb. Als ik Merino wil gebruiken heb ik (volgens het patroon) 950 gr. nodig. Maar als ik Sky wil gebruiken staat er dat ik maar 550 gr. nodig heb. Ik vind dit nogal een verschil. Er zit weinig verschil tussen de looplengte van beide soorten. Kunt u mij vertellen welke ik nu moet aanhouden? Bij voorbaat mijn dank.

14.06.2018 - 09:52

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Leny, DROPS Sky heeft toch wel een hogere looplengte, namelijk 190 m en DROPS Merino Extra Fine heeft een looplengte van 105 m. Sky is heel licht garen. Je kunt de aangegeven hoeveelheden die bij het patroon staan aanhouden

15.06.2018 - 15:27