DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk uni colour 77% Alpaca, 23% Silk |
2.90 £ /25g |
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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 Brushed Alpaca Silk uni colour 77% Alpaca, 23% Silk 2.90 £ /25g Order |
Clicking the ORDER button will redirect you to Wool Warehouse Direct Ltd website
Clicking the ORDER button will redirect you to Wool Warehouse Direct Ltd website
The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!
This pattern has been corrected. Click here to see the correction/s.
= knit from the right side, purl from the wrong side | |
= purl from the right side, knit from the wrong side | |
= Cable: Place 6 stitches on cable needle behind the piece, knit 6, knit 6 from the cable needle | |
= Cable: Place 6 stitches on cable needle in front of the piece, knit 6, knit 6 from the cable needle | |
= Cable: Place 5 stitches on cable needle behind the piece, knit 5, knit 5 from the cable needle | |
= Cable: Place 5 stitches on cable needle in front of the piece, knit 5, knit 5 from the cable needle |
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Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?
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
How do I know how many balls of yarn I need?
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.
Can I use a different yarn than what the pattern suggests?
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?
What are the yarn groups?
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.
How do I use the yarn calculator?
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.
Why do you show discontinued yarns in the patterns?
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.
What size should I knit?
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
Why do I get the wrong knitting tension with the suggested needle size?
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
Why is the pattern worked top-down?
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.
How do I work according to a knitting diagram?
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
How do I work according to a crochet diagram?
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
How do I work several diagrams simultaneously on the same row/round?
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
Why are the sleeves shorter in larger sizes?
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.
Where on the garment is the length measured?
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
What is a repeat?
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.
Why does the piece start with more chain stitches than it’s worked with?
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.
Why increase before the rib edge when the piece is worked top-down?
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.
Why increase in the cast-off edge?
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)
How do I increase/decrease on every 3rd and 4th row/round alternately?
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
How can I work a jacket in the round instead of back and forth?
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
Can I work a jumper back and forth instead of in the round?
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?
Why is the pattern slightly different than what I see in the photo?
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!
How do I make a women’s size garment into a men’s size one?
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.
How do I prevent a hairy garment from shedding?
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.
Why does my garment pill?
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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Knitted jumper with cables and shawl collar. Sizes S - XXXL. The piece can be worked in 2 strands DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk or 1 strand DROPS Melody.
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INFORMATION FOR THE PATTERN: DECREASE TIP: Decrease 2 stitches by each marker as follows: Work until there are 3 stitches left before the marker, slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over (= 1 stitch decreased), knit 2 (the marker sits in the middle of these stitches), knit 2 together (= 1 stitch decreased). PATTERN: See diagrams A.1 to A.3. The diagrams show all the rows in the pattern seen from the right side. Choose diagram for your size. ---------------------------------------------------------- JUMPER: The jumper is worked in the round with circular needle as far as the armholes, then the front and back pieces are worked back and forth separately. The sleeves are worked in the round with double pointed needles. BODY: Cast on 138-146-158-170-178-190 stitches with circular needle size 9 and 2 strands Brushed Alpaca Silk or 1 strand Melody. Work as follows: Insert 1 marker at the beginning of the round, knit 25-27-30-31-33-36 stitches, A.1 (= 24-24-24-30-30-30 stitches), knit 25-27-30-31-33-36 stitches, insert 1 marker (= front piece), knit 64-68-74-78-82-88 stitches (= back piece). Continue pattern in this way. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When the piece measures 8 cm, decrease 1 stitch on each side of each marker – read DECREASE TIP (= 4 stitches decreased). Decrease in this way every 14-12-8-7-7-5 cm a total of 2-3-4-5-5-7 times = 130-134-142-150-158-162 stitches. When the piece measures 34-35-36-37-38-39 cm, adjust so that the next round is round 6 or 8 of A.1, cast off stitches for armhole as follows: Cast off the first 3-3-4-4-5-5 stitches, knit and work A.1 as before until there are 3-3-4-4-5-5 stitches left before the marker, cast off the next 6-6-8-8-10-10 stitches, knit until there are 3-3-4-4-5-5 stitches left before the marker, cast off the last 3-3-4-4-5-5 stitches. Cut the strand. FRONT PIECE: The piece is now worked back and forth. Now divide the front piece for the neck as follows: LEFT SHOULDER: = 32-33-34-37-38-39 stitches. Now work from the side towards mid front from the right side as follows: 20-21-22-22-23-24 stitches stocking stitch and A.2 over the first 12-12-12-15-15-15 stitches of A.1 (adjust the cable so that there are 13-13-13-15-15-15 rows of stocking stitch between the cable in A.1 and the cable in A.2), turn the piece. Continue the pattern back and forth in this way until the piece measures 20-21-22-23-24-25 cm from where you cast off for the armhole (the piece has a total length of 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm). On the next row from the right side cast off the first 20-21-22-22-23-24 stitches for the shoulder = 12-12-12-15-15-15 stitches. Work shawl collar as follows: Continue with A.2 over the remaining stitches until the shawl collar measures 6 cm. Cast off. RIGHT SHOULDER: = 32-33-34-37-38-39 stitches. Now work from mid front towards the side from the right side as follows: A.3 over the 12-12-12-15-15-15 stitches of A.1 (adjust the cable so that there are 13-13-13-15-15-15 rows of stocking stitch between the cable in A.1 and cable in A.3) and 20-21-22-22-23-24 stitches stocking stitch, turn the piece. Continue the pattern back and forth in this way until the piece measures 20-21-22-23-24-25 cm from where you cast off for the armhole, adjust to match the left shoulder. On the next row from the wrong side, cast off the first 20-21-22-22-23-24 stitches for the shoulder = 12-12-12-15-15-15 stitches. Work shawl collar as follows: Continue with A.3 over the remaining stitches until the shawl collar measures 6 cm. Cast off. BACK PIECE: = 54-56-58-60-62-64 stitches. Work stocking stitch until the piece measures 18-19-20-21-22-23 cm from where you cast off for the armholes. On the next row from the right side, cast off the middle 14-14-14-16-16-16 stitches for the neck (= 20-21-22-22-23-24 stitches left on each shoulder). Now finish each shoulder separately. Work until the piece measures 20-21-22-23-24-25 cm from where you cast off for the armholes, adjust to match the front pieces, cast off. Work the other shoulder in the same way. SLEEVE: The sleeve is worked in the round with double pointed needles. Cast on 32-32-34-34-36-38 stitches with double pointed needles size 9 mm and 2 strands Brushed Alpaca Silk or 1 strand Melody. Insert 1 marker at the beginning of the round = mid under the sleeve. Knit. When the piece measures 8 cm increase 1 stitch on each side of the marker. Increase in this way every 10-8-7-6-6-6 cm a total of 4-5-5-6-6-6 times = 40-42-44-46-48-50 stitches. When sleeve measures 42-42-41-41-40-40 cm, divide the piece at the marker (= mid under the sleeve) and work back and forth from here. Cast off when the piece measures 45 cm (same length in all sizes because of the shoulder width). Work another sleeve. ASSEMBLY: Sew shoulder seams – make sure the seam is not tight. Sew the shawl collar together mid back with grafting stitches and sew it to the neckline at the back of the neck – the seam should turn in towards the wrong side. Sew in the sleeves i.e. sew the cast-off edge from sleeve to the armhole. The opening on the underside of sleeve should be sewn to the stitches that where cast off for armhole on the body. |
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Comments / Questions (22)
Davesne wrote:
Bonjour , j'ai fait l'échantillon avec la laine brushed alpaca silk en double et en respectant les mailles indiquées et la mesure cela fait un tricot extrêmement lache et transparent ,ce n'est pas l'impression que j'ai en voyant la photo sur le site ! N'y a t'il aucune erreur ? Ou bien le tricot se tasse t'il un peu une fois fini ?
18.10.2017 - 14:31DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Madame Davesne, c'est l'effet souhaité avec 2 fils DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk avec l'échantillon indiqué. Bon tricot!
19.10.2017 - 17:01Sandra wrote:
When I look at the project posted I see that the bottom of the sweater appears fitted and in the photo of the model it the bottom looks flared. The diagram looks flared as well, is it a flared bottom?
19.07.2017 - 21:26DROPS Design answered:
Dear Sandra, the sweater has a A-line, you will dec on each side a total of 2-7 times so that there are then less sts when you reach armholes than when you cast on. Happy knitting!
20.07.2017 - 10:00Sandra wrote:
I would like to knit this in a worsted weight yarn would that work? Thank you!
18.07.2017 - 16:37DROPS Design answered:
Dear Sandra, this pattern is worked with 2 strands Brushed Alpaca Silk (= worsted weight yarn, 10 ply, approx. 153 yds/0.9 oz) or 1 strand Melody (12 ply, chunky yarn). You will have to make a swatch and check if you get correct tension and nice fabric. Happy knitting!
19.07.2017 - 08:27Anja Rolf wrote:
Hallo Wenn ich das alternativgarn Melodie nehmen möchte, bleibt es dann auch bei der Nadel 9 . Natürlich im Bezug auf die Maschenprobe. Wegen der Wollmenge. Lg Anja
15.07.2017 - 07:16DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Frau Rolf, mit Melody sollen Sie auch die selbe Maschenprobe haben, dh 10 M x 14 R glatt gestrickt = 10 x 10 cm, Wollmenge für diese Alternative finden Sie unter "Materials" für Ihre Größe. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
17.07.2017 - 08:44Roswitha wrote:
Hallo, vielen Dank für die schnelle Antwort! Ich habe es leider noch nicht verstanden. Der Ärmel wird ohne Naht rund gestrickt. Wird die Seitennaht an die abgeketteten Maschen genäht? Soll ich den Ärmel auf den letzten drei Zentimetern dann besser offen stricken auf der Rundnadel anstelle des Nadelspiels? Nochmals danke!
11.07.2017 - 16:10DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Roswitha, Anleitung wurde angepasst, schauen Sie mal bitte unter ÂRMEL. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
28.08.2017 - 10:11Roswitha wrote:
Hallo, eine Frage zum Ärmel: Der Ärmel hat oben 40 M (S) = 40 cm. Der Armausschnitt hat in der Höhe 20 cm. Das bedeutet, ich muss nun 40 cm auf 46 cm nähen. Die 46 cm setzen sich aus 2 x 20 cm Höhe des Armausschnittes plus die 6 abgeketteten Maschen unter dem Arm zusammen. Wie ist das zu bewerkstelligen? Danke im voraus. Gruß Roswitha
11.07.2017 - 12:59DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Roswitha, die 40 cm der Ärmel sollen Sie im Armausschnitt (= 2 x 20 cm) zusammennähen - die letzten cm ganz oben an der Ärmel werden an den abgeketteten Maschen (Vorder- bzw Rückenteil) zusammengenäht. Viel Spaß beim fertigstellen!
11.07.2017 - 15:52Sharon wrote:
Do you have a chart that shows the chest sizes for S, M, L, XL? I think a 40 inch chest is a large but I don't see any measurements on the schematic in the chest area
30.06.2017 - 22:35DROPS Design answered:
Dear Sharon, There is no chart, the measures are always specified below each pattern.This model is quite wide, so you should use the measure of your hips to choose which size you want.
02.07.2017 - 12:36Ines wrote:
Muito giro, pá! Gostei!!
10.06.2017 - 00:15Nicole wrote:
Ein Traum - meine Hundewolle wartet auf ein Modell wie dieses
09.06.2017 - 21:48Elaine Shaw wrote:
This would be nice in my handspun gotland
05.06.2017 - 01:58