DROPS Muskat
DROPS Muskat
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DROPS AW2425
DROPS 64-1
Sizes: Small - Medium/Large - Extra Large/Extra-Extra Large
Finished measurements: 102-120-138 cm [40-⅛" - 47.25" - 54-⅜"]

Materials: DROPS MUSKAT from Garnstudio
100% mercerized Egyptian cotton, 50 g./100 m./109 yards
950-1100-1300 g color no. 05, light purple.

DROPS 3.5 mm [US 4] straight and double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

DROPS 3 mm [US C] crochet hook, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

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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 Muskat
DROPS Muskat
100% Cotton
from 2.80 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 53.20$.

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!

Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from inches to cm here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in British English here.
Gauge: 22 sts x 30 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm
[4" x 4"].

Pattern: See charts (1 chart = 1 repeat). The patterns are seen from the right side. The chart for Pattern 1 has arrows indicating the starting points for different sizes; the charts for Patterns 2, 3 and 4 are identical for all sizes.

Garter st, when knitting flat: Knit all sts, all rows.

Front: Cast on 116-136-154 sts. Knit 4 rows garter st, increasing 34-40-42 sts evenly distributed on the last row = 150-176-196 sts. Knit Pattern 1 - start at the appropriate arrow on the chart - but keep 2 sts at each side in garter stitch throughout. NOTE: the right side starts with the lace pattern after the 2 edge sts, and the left side finishes with 1 cable, then the 2 edge sts. This centers a cable across the front. Continue in pattern as established. When the work measures 48-50-51 cm [18-⅞" - 19.75" - 20"], bind off 6 sts at the right side and 2 sts at the left side of the work - different numbers of sts are bound off at each side -- this evens out when seamed with the back.
Bind off for the armhole every other row: 4 sts 0-1-1 time, 3 sts 1-3-3 times, 2 sts 2-4-4 times, 1 st 3-3-3 times = 122-120-140 sts. Continue in pattern and keep 2 edge sts in garter st at each side. When the work measures 63-65-67 cm [24.75" - 25-⅝" - 26⅜"] put the center 28-26-28 sts on a st holder for the neck. Bind off at each neck edge every other row: 3 sts 2 times, 2 sts 4 times, 1 st 2 times = 31-31-40 sts on each shoulder. When the work measures 70-72-74 cm [27-⅝" - 28.25" - 29-⅛"], dec 8 sts evenly distributed on each shoulder. On the next row, bind off all sts.

Back: Cast on and knit as for the front. Bind off for armholes as on the front. When the work measures 68-70-72 cm [26.75" - 27-⅝" - 28.25"], dec 12 sts evenly distributed over the center 60-58-60 sts. On the next row, bind off the center 48-46-48 sts for the neck = 31-31-40 sts on each shoulder. When the work measures 70-72-74 cm [27-⅝" - 28.25" - 29⅛"], dec 8 sts evenly distributed on each shoulder. On the next row, bind off all sts.

Sleeve: Cast on 54-54-54 sts. Knit 2 rows garter st, increasing 14-14-14 sts evenly distributed on the last row = 68-68-68 sts. Knit Pattern 1, keeping 1 st at each side in garter st throughout - start at the arrow on the chart indicating sizes XL/XXL for all sizes. When the work measures 8-8-8 cm [3-⅛"], inc 1 st at each side (make all increases inside the edge st) 20-20-21 times:
Size S: Alternately every 5th and every 6th row.
Size M/L: Every 5th row.
Size XL/XXL: alternately every 4th and every 5th row = 108-108-110 sts - knit the increased sts in Pattern 3 (lace pattern) until a sufficient number of sts have been increased to knit Pattern 4 (small cable). When the work measures 45-43-40 cm [17.75" - 16-⅞" - 15.75"] bind off at each side for sleeve cap every other row: 3 sts 2-2-2 times, 2 sts 6-3-4 times, 1 st 0-12-10 times, 2 sts 6-3-4 times, 3 sts 2-2-2 times. The work measures approx. 56-58-55 cm [22" - 22-⅞" - 21-⅝"]. Bind off.

Assembly: Sew the shoulder seams. Pick up 110 to 120 sts (divisible by 10) - including sts on the st holder at the front, around the neck on double pointed needles; join and place a marker at the join. Knit Pattern 2, increasing 10 sts evenly distributed on the 1st row = 120 to 130 sts. When the neck measures approximately 7 cm [2.75"], dec 2 sts over each cable (K 2 tog 2 times). Bind off on the next row.
Sew the sleeve seams. Sew the side seams (the 2 edge sts are used as a seam allowance) and then sew in the sleeves (the 2 edge sts are used as a seam allowance).
Work a row of single crochet (sc) around the bottom edge of the body and sleeves and around the neck edge - approx. 19 sc per 10 cm [4"].

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = knit
symbols = purl
symbols = K 2 tog, yarn over (yo)
symbols = yo, sl 1, K 1, pass the slipped st over (psso)
symbols = put 3 sts on a cable needle in front of the work, K 3, K 3 from the cable needle.
symbols = put 3 sts on a cable needle behind the work, K 3, K 3 from the cable needle.
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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 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 (6)

country flag Iwona Harris wrote:

Thank you for your answer; however it does not solve my problem. I understand I have to cast off the same amount of stitches for armholes on both sides, but before you do that the pattern states "When piece measures 48-50-51 cm cast off 6 stitches in right side and 2 stitches in left side of piece - you cast off a different stitch-number in the sides; this evens out when sewn together with back piece". This is what my question was about. Please help.

29.12.2022 - 20:04

DROPS Design answered:

Hello Iwona Harris! It is to make a pattern fit at the side. Hope it helps!

30.12.2022 - 12:12

country flag Iwona Harris wrote:

Could you please explain the reason for casting off a different amount of stitches for armhole on the right and left side of piece (i.e. 6 and 2). Also, is right and left understood as facing you or as worn on the person. Thank youl

26.12.2022 - 14:17

DROPS Design answered:

Hello Iwona Harris! You must cast off armholes on both sides with the same amount of stitches. Meaning you cast off at the beginning of the row: 4 stitches 0-1-1 time (on both sides), then 3 stitches 1-3-3 times (on both sides), then 2 stitches 2-4-4 times (on both sides) and so on. Also, sides are given as worn on the person. Hope it helps!

29.12.2022 - 19:34

country flag Metha Nielsen wrote:

Jeg er nået til at strikke ærmerne, men er lidt i tvivl om hvorledes jeg skal strikke de udtagne masker. Hvis jeg strikker M3 på de udtagne masker, som der står i opskriften, får jeg to hulmønstre ved siden af hinanden, er det korrekt? Bh. Metha

20.09.2021 - 09:29

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Metha. Ja det blir så under ärmen att hålmönstret blir lite bredare under ärmen pga de ökade maskorna. Du kan självklart välja att sticka de i t.ex. glatstrik om du hellre vill det. Mvh DROPS Design

22.09.2021 - 10:06

country flag Janice Todd wrote:

Could you please explain the decrease in the front and back panel

22.06.2018 - 09:58

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Todd, not sure which decrease you are thinking about. If you are talking about the decrease in the diagrams, they are included in the diagram, work either K2 tog (then YO) or (first YO then) slip 1 as if to K, K1, psso (= 3rd and 4th symbol under diagram text) - the decrease are here compensated with a YO so that the number of sts keep constant. Happy knitting!

22.06.2018 - 16:44

country flag Lis Fredborg wrote:

Kan antal m passe? 150m minus 4 kantm og reporten er 16m. Er det rigtigt? Det er forstykket.

23.03.2016 - 17:31

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lis. Rapporten er ikke 16 m. Du begynder med at strikke ved pilen og til slut (= 16 m). Herefter gentager du hele M.2 = 26 m, saa gaar det op.

24.03.2016 - 15:15

country flag Lis Fredborg wrote:

Jeg vil gerne lave trøjen smallere, da jeg er meget lille en xs. Hvordan kan jeg lave den så det passer med mønsteret?

13.02.2016 - 10:36

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lis, hvis du vælger at slå færre antal masker op, så skal du sørge for at diagrammerne går op i det nye maskeantal. God fornøjelse!

03.03.2016 - 12:26