DROPS Cotton Frise
DROPS Cotton Frise
85% Cotton, 15% Polyamide
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DROPS 65-5
Sizes: Small - Medium - Large
Finished measurements:
Wrist to center back: 156-156-158 cm
Back length: 26-28-31 cm

Materials: DROPS Cotton Frise from Garnstudio
85% cotton, 15% nylon, 50 g./145 m./158 yards
200-200-200 g col. no. 01, white.
Or use:
Materials: DROPS Alpaca Boucle from Garnstudio
200-200-250 g col. no. 0100 off white

and use: DROPS MUSKAT
100% mercerized Egyptian cotton, 50 g./100 m./109 yards
50-50-50 g col. no. 18, white.

DROPS 3 mm double pointed and circular needles, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Alternate yarns:
* DROPS BOMULL-LIN, 53% Egyptian cotton, 47% linen, 50 g./85 m.
* DROPS DEN-M-NIT, 100% Egyptian cotton, 50 g/92 m.
* DROPS KARISMA SUPERWASH, 100% superwash wool, 50 g/110 m

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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 Cotton Frise
DROPS Cotton Frise
85% Cotton, 15% Polyamide
Discontinued
find alternatives
DROPS Muskat
DROPS Muskat
100% Cotton
from 1.30 £ /50g

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Valid until 12.04.2024

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.
Gauge: 22 sts x 30 rows with Cotton Frisé or Alpaca Boucle in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm.

Garter st, when knitting in the round: *Rnd 1, knit. Rnd 2, purl.* Repeat from * - *.

Seed stitch (on an even number of sts):
Row 1: * K 1, P 1 *
Row 2: * P 1, K 1 *
repeat these two rows
Seed stitch (on an odd number of sts): All rows: K 1, *P 1, K 1*

Right side: Cast on 48-50-52 sts on double pointed needles with Cotton Frisé or Alpaca Boucle; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 4 rows garter st. Change to stockinette st. When the work measures 10-10-10 cm, inc 1 st each side of marker as follows:
Size S: 8 times every 3 cm, then 12 times every 2 cm = 88 sts.
Size M: 23 times every 2 cm = 96 sts.
Size L: 19 times every 2 cm, then 8 times every 1 cm = 106 sts.
When the work measures 58-56-56 cm, divide it at the marker and knit the rest back and forth on the needles. Measure the work from here.
After dividing, dec on one side of the work (the front) and at the same time inc on the other side of the work (the back). Dec 2 sts every other row 22-24-26 times at the front and inc 1 st every other row 14-14-14 times at the back. After all front decreases and back increases are complete, there are 58-62-68 sts on the needles. When the work measures 15-17-17 cm, put 7 sts from the back edge on a st holder every other row 7-7-8 times = 9-13-12 sts remain on the needles.
The shrug has now been knit to the center back (halfway); now knit the other half with reversed shaping as follows: After the last 7 sts have been put on the st holder, knit 1 row, then put 7 sts from the st holder back on the needles every other row 7-7-8 times = 58-62-68 sts on the needles.
When the work measures 25-27-29 cm (from the division under the sleeve and up to the neck, where sts have not been put on a st holder), inc on one side (the front - the side where sts were bound off earlier) every other row: 2 sts 22-24-26 times. After 8-10-12 increases, dec on the other side (the back - the side where sts were increased earlier) every other row: 1 st 14-14-14 times. After all increases at the front and decreases at the back there are 88-96-106 sts on the needles.
Change to double pointed needles; join and place a marker at the join – now measure the work from here. Knit stockinette st to finished dimensions. At the same time, when the work measures 1-2-2 cm (from the marker), dec 1 st each side of marker as follows:
Size S: 12 times every 2 cm and then 8 times every 3 cm = 48 sts.
Size M: 23 times every 2 cm = 50 sts.
Size L: 8 times every cm and then 19 times for every 2 cm = 52 sts. When the work measures 57-55-55 cm, knit 4 rows of garter st then bind off.

Assembly: Pick up approx. 180-200 sts (divisible by 2) around the neck/sleeve opening on circular needles with Muskat. Knit seed st for 3 cm. Bind off loosely with double yarn.

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 (22)

country flag Madelon De Graaff wrote:

Goedemiddag, hebben jullie een afbeelding van de achterkant van deze bolero? Daar zou ik erg mee geholpen zijn! bij voorbaat dank

18.10.2023 - 15:40

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Madelon,

Helaas hebben we alleen deze foto van de bolero.

18.10.2023 - 18:33

country flag Helen Due wrote:

PS bil Belle på p 4 kunne bruges i stedet for Cotton frise?

25.06.2022 - 16:50

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Helen. Ja, så lenge du får den strikkefastheten som er opplyst i oppskriften. Begge kvalitetene tilhører garngruppe B. Bare husk at DROPS Belle ikke gir det sammen uttrykket som DROPS Cotton Frisé. mvh DROPS Design

27.06.2022 - 09:28

country flag Helen Due wrote:

Hej. Jeg forstår ikke hvordan Sky, alpaca boucle og soft tweed kan erstatte Cotton frise. De tre nævnte Garner skal jo strikkes på tykkere pinde end 3, som der står i opskriften. Mange Garner har da strikkefasthed på 22 i glat og p 3. Jeg er lidt forvirret :-) Mvh Helen

25.06.2022 - 15:05

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Helen. Ettersom DROPS Cotton Frisé er utgått fra vårt sortiment er det valgt 3 kvalitere som ligner mest. DROPS Cotton Frisé tilhørte garngruppe B, som DROPS Sky og DROPS Soft Tweed også tilhører, mens DROPS Alpaca Bouclé tilhører garngruppe C. men er mest lik DROPS Cotton Frisé utseendemessig. Så lenge du overholder strikkefastheten som er oppgitt i oppskriften, vil de andre kvalitetene passe (mulig du må bytte pinner for å få den oppgitte strikkefastheten). mvh DROPS Design

27.06.2022 - 09:25

country flag Lise Brissette wrote:

Bonjour! Patron 65-5 Placer 7 m côté dos en attente 7 fois tous les 2 rangs = 9m. Pouvez-vous me montrer comment réaliser ceci? Surtout, comment le nombre de maille diminue en faisant des rangs raccourcis? Selon la technique démontrée associée à ce patron, il n\'y a aucune diminution et les 7 m mises en attente sont toujours les 7 dernières? Ouf!! Merci de m\'éclairer ;)

15.01.2021 - 16:52

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Brissette, vous pouvez utiliser cette technique (en mettant plusieurs mailles au lieu d'une seule sur le fil) - comme vous glissez 7 mailles en attente tous les rangs côté dos, vous tricotez 7 mailles en moins à chaque fois, vous diminuez ainsi votre nombre de mailles en ne tricotant que celles côté devant, puis tricotez à nouveau 7 mailles tous les rangs se terminant côté dos jusqu'à ce que toutes les mailles ont été tricotées de nouveau. Vous pouvez tout à fait utiliser votre technique préférée pour les rangs raccourcis. Bon tricot!

18.01.2021 - 07:40

country flag Sharon wrote:

Hello. I bought drops alpaca to make this with but its not listed as a suitable alt. When your alpaca can be knitted at this gauge, why is it not then suitable please? The packet says 23stitches, so i could just make the bolero a little bigger at 23 stitches, or make the stitches looser to get 22sts. Is alpaca not good otherwise? Perhaps it will loose its shape easily or something like that? Thanks.

19.05.2019 - 22:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sharon, DROPS Alpaca belongs to our yarn group A while this pattern is worked with DROPS Cotton Frisé who was yarn group B - you can find all possible alternatives using our yarn converter. Happy knitting!

20.05.2019 - 12:55

country flag Rachel wrote:

Merci pour toutes vos explications. je pense qu il aurait été judicieux d indiquer dès le début du modèle qu il se tricote en un seul morceau. Codialement.

04.04.2019 - 12:00

country flag Rachel wrote:

Je ne comprends pas ce qu il faut faire à partir de: Continuer avec les aiguilles doubles pontes, joindre et placer un marqueur – mesurer à partir de là. Continuer en jersey jusqu\'à la fin. EN MÊME TEMPS, à 1-2-2 cm de hauteur du marqueur, diminuer 1 m de chaque côté du marqueur :\r\nTaille S : 12 fois tous les 2 cm et 8 fois tous les 3 cm = 48 m\r\nTaille M : 23 fois tous les 2 cm = 50 m\r\nTaille L : 8 fois tous les 1 cm puis 19 fois tous les 2 cm = 52 m.Merci d avance

28.03.2019 - 21:02

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Rachel, quand toutes les augmentations et les diminutions sont terminées et que vous avez le bon nombre de mailles, répartissez les mailles sur les aiguilles doubles pointes à la fin d'un rang sur l'endroit et continuez en rond, placez un marqueur au niveau du début du tour et diminuez ensuite 1 maille avant + 1 maille après le marqueur (= 1 m à la fin du tour + 1 m au début du tour). Bon tricot!

01.04.2019 - 09:54

country flag Rachel wrote:

Je ne comprends pas ce qu il faut faire à partir de: Continuer avec les aiguilles doubles pontes, joindre et placer un marqueur – mesurer à partir de là. Continuer en jersey jusqu\'à la fin. EN MÊME TEMPS, à 1-2-2 cm de hauteur du marqueur, diminuer 1 m de chaque côté du marqueur :\r\nTaille S : 12 fois tous les 2 cm et 8 fois tous les 3 cm = 48 m\r\nTaille M : 23 fois tous les 2 cm = 50 m\r\nTaille L : 8 fois tous les 1 cm puis 19 fois tous les 2 cm = 52 m.\r\nMerci d avance

28.03.2019 - 20:57

country flag Rachel wrote:

Je ne comprend pas les explications des rangs raccourcis. Dans mon ouvrage il me reste 58mailles et non 9. De plus j' ai tricoté la seconde manche et je ne comprends pas les explications après les 22 diminutions et 14 augmentations. Pour résumé je suis perdue :j ai deux manches et c'est tout. Merci pour vos explications

25.03.2019 - 21:43

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Rachel, pour les rangs raccourcis, mettez en attente 7 mailles côté dos jusqu'à ce qu'il ne reste que 9 mailles sur l'aiguille, puis vous tricotez 7 mailles en plus jusqu'à ce que toutes les 58 mailles aient à nouveau été tricotées., vous augmentez ensuite du côté où vous avez diminué (devant) et diminuez du côté ou vous avez augmenté avant (dos) = on a alors 88 m. Bon tricot!

26.03.2019 - 09:12

country flag RACHEL wrote:

Bonsoir . je ne comprends pas cette phrase ". Placer 7 m côté dos en attente 7-7-8 fois tous les 2 rangs = 9-13-12 m ". Comment dois je procéder ? Merci. Cordialement

21.02.2019 - 22:33

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Rachel, vous tricotez des rangs raccourcis en commençant par le devant: à la fin de chaque rang commençant par le devant vers le dos, laissez 7 mailles en attente, tournez et tricotez le rang suivant, répétez 7-8 fois au total tous les 2 rangs, il reste 9-13-12 m sur l'aiguille (côté devant). Bon tricot!

22.02.2019 - 09:15