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Emmelie

Knitted jumper in English rib with round yoke and 3/4 sleeves in DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk. Size: S - XXXL

DROPS 176-32
DROPS design: Pattern as-066
Yarn group C or A + A
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials:
DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA SILK from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
125-125-150-150-175-200 g color 12, powder pink

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 80 cm / 16'' and 32'') SIZE 6 mm/US 10 – or size needed to get 15 stitches and 19 rows in stockinette stitch = width 10 cm / 4'' and 10 cm / 4'' vertically (12 stitches English rib = 10 cm / 4'' in width).

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm / 16'') SIZE 5 mm/US 8 for rib – or size needed to get 17 stitches and 22 rows in stockinette stitch = width 10 cm / 4'' and 10 cm / 4'' vertically.

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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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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
ENGLISH RIB ON BODY (worked in the round on circular needle)
ROUND 1:
* 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit 1 *, repeat from *-*.
ROUND 2:
* Purl together yarn over and slipped stitch, 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl *, repeat from *-*.
ROUND 3:
* 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit together yarn over and slipped stitch *, repeat from *-*.
Repeat rounds 2 and 3.

ENGLISH RIB FOR SLEEVES (worked back and forth on needle):
ROW 1 (= right side):
1 edge stitch, * knit 1, 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl *, repeat from *-* until 1 stitch remains, finish with 1 edge stitch.
ROW 2:
1 edge stitch, * knit yarn over and slipped stitch together, 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl *, repeat from *-* until 1 stitch remains, finish with 1 edge stitch. Repeat 2nd row upwards.

COUNTING ENGLISH RIB STITCHES:
When counting the stitches, the yarn overs are not counted as stitches.

DECREASE TIP (applies to body):
Decrease 2 stitches on each side of every marker thread (= 8 stitches on every decrease round):

1ST DECREASE:
Begin 9 stitches before marker thread, pass next yarn over over stitch (so that it is behind this stitch), slip this stitch knitwise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over stitches worked together.
Continue with English rib until 7 stitches have been worked passed marker thread, knit the next 3 stitches together. Repeat at the other marker thread.

2ND DECREASE:
Begin 7 stitches before marker thread, pass next yarn over over stitch (so that it is behind this stitch), slip this stitch knitwise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over stitches worked together. Continue with English rib until 5 stitches have been worked passed marker thread, knit the next 3 stitches together. Repeat at the other marker thread.

3RD DECREASE:
Begin 5 stitches before marker thread, pass next yarn over over stitch (so that it is behind this stitch), slip this stitch knitwise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over stitches worked together. Continue with English rib until 3 stitches have been worked passed marker thread, knit the next 3 stitches together. Repeat at the other marker thread.

INCREASE TIP (applies to sleeves):
Increase 1 stitch inside 1 edge stitch in each side of piece. Increase 1 stitch by making 1 yarn over, on next row work yarn over twisted. NOTE: Work the increased stitches in English rib.

GARTER STITCH (back and forth):
1 ridge = knit 2 rows.
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JUMPER:
Worked in the round on circular needle, bottom up. Work sleeve back and forth on circular needle. Slip sleeves on to same circular needle as body and work yoke in the round on circular needle.

BODY:
Worked in the round on circular needle size 6 mm / US 10 with Brushed Alpaca Silk. Cast on 180-192-210-228-246-270 stitches. Work first round as follows: * Purl 2 together, knit 1 *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 120-128-140-152-164-180 stitches.
Insert 2 marker threads in each side of piece as follows: Insert 1 marker thread at beginning of round, insert 1 marker thread after 60-64-70-76-82-90 stitches. Move the marker threads upwards when working. Now work ENGLISH PATTERN FOR BODY - see explanation above. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE
When piece measures 10 cm / 4'', decrease 4 stitches in each side of piece on 2nd round in English rib - read DECREASE TIP for 1st DECREASE (= 8 decreased stitches in total on round). Repeat decrease when piece measures 20 and 30 cm / 8" and 11 3/4'' – READ DECREASE TIP for 2nd and 3rd DECREASE = 96-104-116-128-140-156 stitches. Continue until piece measures approx. 34-34-35-35-35-35 cm / 13½"-13½"-13 3/4"-13 3/4"-13 3/4"-13 3/4", adjust to finish after 3rd round in English rib. On next round (= 2nd round in pattern), bind off 3-3-3-4-4-4 stitches on each side of each marker thread for armholes (yarn overs are not counted as stitches - Read ENGLISH RIB STITCH above) = 42-46-52-56-62-70 stitches on front/back piece. Put piece aside and work the sleeves.

SLEEVE:
Work piece back and forth on circular needle size 6 mm / US 10. Cast on 44-47-50-50-50-53 stitches (including 1 edge stitch in each side). Work in stockinette stitch for 8 cm / 3 1/8'', then work as follows from wrong side: 1 edge stitch in GARTER STITCH – see explanation above, * knit 1, purl 2 together, *, repeat from *-* until 1 stitch remains, work 1 edge stitch in garter stitch = 30-32-34-34-34-36 stitches. Then work English rib with 1 edge stitch in each side - Read ENGLISH RIB FOR SLEEVES. When piece measures 12-12-11-8-8-8 cm / 4 3/4"-4 3/4"-4½"-3"-3"-3", increase 1 stitch on each side – read INCREASE TIP. Increase every 13-13-6-4-4-4 cm / 5"-5"-2 1/4"-1½"-1½"-1½" 2-2-3-4-4-4 times in total = 34-36-40-42-42-44 stitches. When piece measures 29-28-27-26-24-23 cm / 11½"-11"-10½"-10 1/4"-9½"-9", bind off 4-4-4-5-5-5 stitches at beginning of the next 2 rows, start bind off on a right side row = 26-28-32-32-32-34 stitches, cut the yarn. Work another sleeve the same way.

YOKE:
Worked in the round on circular needle size 6 mm / US 10. Slip sleeves on to same circular needle as body where armholes were bound off = 136-148-168-176-188-208 stitches. Then work English rib in the round. When yoke measures 15-17-18-20-22-24 cm / 6½"-6 3/4"-7"-8"-8 3/4"-9½" from where body and sleeves where put together, switch to circular needle size 5 mm / US 8, and work 1 round rib (= knit 1/purl 1, work yarn overs together with the slipped stitches). On next round decrease as follows: * Knit 2 twisted together (work in back loop of stitch), purl 2 together *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 68-74-84-88-94-104 stitches. Continue with rib until yoke measures 18-20-21-23-25-27 cm / 7"-8"-8 1/4"-9"-9 3/4"-10½", then bind off all stitches with knit over knit and purl over purl.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the sleeve seams inside 1 edge stitch. Sew the opening under the sleeves.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

diagram measurements
Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size 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.

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 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.

Click here to see our yarn converter

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 (21)

country flag Maria Fjørtoft wrote:

Når man skal felle i 1.felling etter ca 10 cm, hvordan strikkes disse maskene senere? Skal man fortsette patentmønsteret så det jevner seg ut i sidene? Får det ikke til å gå opp med å strikke kastet og en maske til vrangt, og så kast og løst av i omgangen etter.

09.01.2024 - 17:25

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Maria. Får litt problemer med 1. felling jeg også, så spørsmålet er oversendt til design avd. for en dobbeltsjekk, evnt rettelse. mvh DROPS Design

18.01.2024 - 07:56

country flag Liz Nybegynner wrote:

? Skal maskeantallet bolen halveres etter opplegget på 1 omg??; BOLEN: Arbeidet strikkes rundt på rundpinne 6 med Brushed Alpaca Silk. Legg opp 180-192-210-228-246-270 masker. Første omgang strikkes slik: * 2 vrang sammen, 1 rett *, gjenta fra *-* omgangen ut = 120-128-140-152-164-180 masker.

23.01.2023 - 11:50

country flag Anne wrote:

I do not understand the decrease section. If you hold the working yarn in your right hand how what do you do with the yarn over? I do not understand your previous instructions about passing it over the left hand needle. Also do you decrease on the knit or purl row?

18.01.2022 - 12:52

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Anne, slip the yarn over worked over the next stitch on left needle off the needle (the stitch is now "alone" and not with its yarn over anymore). Decrases are worked on a round worked as round 2 English rib. Happy knitting!

18.01.2022 - 14:34

country flag Diana wrote:

Ich habe leider noch eine Frage... ich habe die ersten 10 cm gestrickt und soll nun 4x2 Maschen abnehmen und trotzdem im Muster weiter stricken. Wie soll das funktionieren? Es geht nicht mehr auf/ nicht mehr durch 3 Teilbar. Es wiederholt sich doch eigentlich immer: 2 zus. Gestr., Umschlag, eine abgehobene M, nehme ich 2 Maschen ab, bleibt eins davon „übrig“. Ich freue mich schon auf die Antwort. Liebe Grüße 💁🏼‍♀️

07.03.2020 - 17:33

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Diana, nach den ersten 10 cm nimm man ab, wie es unter 1. ABNAHME beschrieben wird -siehe auch vorrige Antwort. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

09.03.2020 - 10:06

country flag Diana wrote:

Hallo, ich soll die Umschläge nicht als Maschen zählen - aber 3 Maschen rechts zusammen stricken. Ich habe doch aber nur immer 2 Maschen nebeneinander. U Und die Abnahme erfolgt dann eigentlich in 2 Runden, wenn ich erst vor dem Markierungsfaden beginne und nicht schon nach dem Rundenbeginn - oder habe ich einen Denkfehler? Vielen lieben Dank und liebe Grüße Diana

06.03.2020 - 22:31

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Diana, Am Anfang der Runde stricken Sie 7 M nach der Markierer, dann die Abnahme, dann bis zur 2. Markierung stricken und abnehmen(= 1 Abnahme, 7 M, Markierer, 7 M, 1 Abnahme) dann die letzte Abnahme vor der Rundeende stricken = Abnahme, 7 M, Markierer. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

09.03.2020 - 09:48

country flag Monica wrote:

Secondo me non dovreste dare questo non-servizio, 21 giorni per una risposta rendono quasi inutile una eventuale richesta di spiegazioni. Fino a qualche tempo fa era un aiuto utilissimo, poi è cambiato qualcosa e non funziona più.

27.11.2019 - 06:30

country flag Monica wrote:

Posto che le diminuzioni del corpo è previsto vengano eseguite partendo dal giro 2, alcune maglie prima e dopo di ciascun marcapunto, è corretto che l'ultima delle diminuzioni sia effettuata all'inizio del giro 3? Grazie saluti

06.11.2019 - 20:12

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Monica. Sì, se la prima diminuzione la lavora all’altezza del segnapunti a metà del giro, l’ultima diminuzione avviene all'inizio del giro 3. Buon lavoro!

27.11.2019 - 13:34

country flag Anne-Marie Hagen wrote:

Hej. Skal der bruges dobbelt garn, altså 2 tråde af brusede alpaka?

09.05.2019 - 19:46

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Anne-Marie. Nei, det strikkes med kun 1 tråd. Strikkefastheten din skal være 15 masker og 19 pinner glattstrikk på 10 cm i bredden og 10 cm i høyden. God fornøyelse

10.05.2019 - 08:57

country flag Elfa SIgurdardottir wrote:

Fitja upp 180 lykkjur sem small er það ekki fullmikið?

30.03.2019 - 17:38

DROPS Design answered:

Þetta er lykkjufjöldinn sem hönnuður gefur upp.

06.04.2019 - 01:14

country flag Ingvild wrote:

Heisann! Når det står strikk kastet og den løse masken sammen, betyr det at man skal strikke tre masker sammen? Begge fra den kastede og den man har tatt løst av?

04.12.2018 - 23:24