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INFORMATION FOR PATTERN:
PATTERN:
Sweater: See diagrams A.1 to A.6. Choose diagram for your size.
Hat: See diagram A.7.
Work the entire pattern in stockinette stitch.
DECREASE/INCREASE TIP:
To calculate how to decrease or increase evenly, use the total number of stitches on round (e.g. 84 stitches) and divide stitches by number of decreased/increases to be done (e.g. 6) = 14.
I.e. in this example knit approx. every 13th and 14th stitch together when decreasing.
When increasing make 1 yarn over after every 14th stitch. On next round knit yarn over twisted to avoid holes.
ELEVATION:
Insert 1 marker at beginning of round = mid back. Begin from right side with north sea and knit as before until 7-7-8-8-9-9 stitches have been worked past marker, turn, tighten yarn and purl 14-14-16-16-18-18. Turn, tighten yarn and knit 21-21-24-24-27-27, turn, tighten yarn and purl 28-28-32-32-36-36. Turn, tighten yarn and knit 35-35-40-40-45-45, turn, tighten yarn and purl 42-42-48-48-54-54. Turn piece, tighten yarn and knit until mid back.
KNITTING TIP-1:
To avoid the knitting gauge to tighten when working pattern, it is important not to tighten the strands on back side of piece. Switch to a higher needle number when working pattern if the pattern is somewhat tight.
KNITTING TIP-2 (applies to yoke on sweater):
If knitting gauge is incorrect in height and there are more rows vertically on 10 cm / 4'' than stated in pattern the round yoke will be too short and the armholes too small. To avoid this work 1 extra round in stockinette stitch evenly in the unicolored sections on yoke.
DECREASE TIP-1 (applies to mid under sleeve):
Begin 2 stitches before marker thread and knit 2 together, marker thread, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked (= 2 stitches decreased).
DECREASE TIP-2 (applies to hat):
Decrease as follows after marker: Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked (= 1 stitch decreased).
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SWEATER:
Worked in the round on circular needle, top down. Work sleeves in the round on double pointed needles. Rounds begin mid back.
NECK EDGE:
Cast on 84-88-88-96-96-100 stitches on a short circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4 with north sea. Knit 1 round. Then work rib in the round (= knit 2/purl 2) for 3 cm / 1''. Knit 1 round while decreasing 6-4-4-6-6-4 stitches evenly - read DECREASE/INCREASE TIP = 78-84-84-90-90-96 stitches. Then work yoke
as explained below.
YOKE:
Switch to circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 and work ELEVATION at the back of neck - see explanation above. When elevation has been worked, finish by knitting 0-0-2-3-0-2 rounds with north sea. Read KNITTING TIP-1 AND KNITTING TIP-2!
Then work A.1 in the round (= 13-14-14-15-15-16 repetitions of 6 stitches). Continue pattern and increase as shown in diagram. REMEMBER THE GAUGE! On round marked with arrow-1 in A.1 there are 117-126-126-135-135-144 stitches on needle. Work round as shown in diagram and increase AT THE SAME TIME 18 stitches evenly in all sizes - remember DECREASE/INCREASE TIP = 135-144-144-153-153-162 stitches. Work A.1 (there is now room for 15-16-16-17-17-18 repetitions of 9 stitches). On round marked with arrow-2 in A.1 increase 21-24-24-27-27-30 stitches evenly = 156-168-168-180-180-192 stitches. When A.1 has been worked, work A.2 in the round (= 13-14-14-15-15-16 repetitions of 12 stitches). Continue A.2 and increase as shown in diagram. On round marked with arrow-3 in A.2 there are 208-224-224-240-240-256 stitches. Work round as shown in diagram and increase at the same time 4-0-12-0-12-8 stitches evenly on this round = 212-224-236-240-252-264 stitches.
When A.2 has been worked, work A.3 in the round (= 53-56-59-60-63-66 repetitions of 4 stitches). After A.3 piece measures approx. 17-17-18-19-20-21 cm / 6 3/4"-6 3/4"-7"-7½"-8"-8 1/4'' from cast-on edge mid front. Work next round as follows with light beige: work 31-33-35-36-38-40 stitches in stockinette stitch (= ½ back piece), slip the next 45-47-49-49-51-53 stitches on 1 stitch holder for sleeve, cast on 6-6-6-8-8-8 new stitches on needle (= in the side under sleeve), work 61-65-69-71-75-79 stitches in stockinette stitch (= front piece), slip the next 45-47-49-49-51-53 stitches on 1 stitch holder for sleeve, cast on 6-6-6-8-8-8 new stitches on needle (= in the side under sleeve) and work the remaining 30-32-34-35-37-39 stitches in stockinette stitch (= ½ back piece).
Cut the strand. Finish body and sleeves separately. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE!
BODY:
= 134-142-150-158-166-174 stitches. Begin in one side of piece, in the middle of the 6-6-6-8-8-8 stitches cast on under sleeve. Work A.4 in the round and increase at the same time 2 stitches evenly on first round = 136-144-152-160-168-176 stitches on needle and 17-18-19-20-21-22 repetitions of 8 stitches.
When A.4 has been worked, work A.5 in the round (= 17-18-19-20-21-22 repetitions of 8 stitches). Repeat A.5 until piece measures approx. 13-17-20-23-26-29 cm / 5"-6 3/4"-8"-9"-10 1/4"-11½'' from division – adjust so that 2-4 rounds have been worked after a round with dots. Work A.6 in the round (= 34-36-38-40-42-44 repetitions of 4 stitches). When A.6 has been worked, piece measures approx. 17-21-24-27-30-33 cm / 6 3/4"-8 1/4"-9½"-10½"-11 3/4"-13'' from division. Knit 1 round while increasing 24-28-28-32-32-32 stitches evenly = 160-172-180-192-200-208 stitches. Switch to circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4. Work rib in the round = knit 2/purl 2 for 4 cm / 1½''. Bind off with knit over knit and purl over purl but to avoid at tight bind-off edge make 1 yarn over after every 4th stitch AT THE SAME TIME bind off (bind off yarn overs as stitches). Sweater measures approx. 38-42-46-50-54-58 cm / 15"-16½"-18"-19 3/4"-21 1/4"-22 3/4'' from shoulder and down.
SLEEVE:
Slip the 45-47-49-49-51-53 stitches from stitch holder in one side of piece on double pointed needles size 4 mm / US 6 and pick in addition up 1 new stitch in each of the 6-6-6-8-8-8 stitches cast on under sleeve = 51-53-55-57-59-61 stitches on needle. Insert a marker thread in the middle of the 6-6-6-8-8-8 stitches under sleeve and 1 marker thread in the middle stitch on round (= mid on top of sleeve. Read the rest of sleeve before continuing!
Begin at marker thread mid under sleeve and work A.4 in the round but note that the pattern will not fit an entire repetition mid under sleeve. Begin with 3rd-2nd-1st-8th-7th-6th stitch in A.4 and repeat A.4 in the round as long as you can. Pattern will be symmetrical mid under sleeve and stitch with marker thread mid on top of sleeve should now fit 4th stitch in A.4.
When A.4 has been worked, work A.5 in the round but adjust so that A.5 fits nicely over A.4 (stitch with marker thread should fit placement of a dot). Repeat A.5 onwards.
AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 2 cm / 3/4'', decrease 2 stitches mid under sleeve - read DECREASE TIP-1. Decrease like this every 3-3-5-5-7-6 cm / 1"-1"-2"-2"-2 3/4"-2 1/4'' 5-6-5-6-5-6 times in total = 41-41-45-45-49-49 stitches.
When piece measures approx. 12-16-20-24-28-31 cm / 4 3/4"-6 1/4"-8"-9½"-11"-12 1/4'' from division – adjust so that 2-4 round with forest green have been worked after a round with dots, work A.6 in the round – begin round so that pattern fits nicely over dots in A.5. When A.6 has been worked, switch to double pointed needles size 3.5 mm / US 4. Knit 1 round with forest green while decreasing 1 stitch evenly in all sizes = 40-40-44-44-48-48 stitches. Work rib in the round = knit 2/purl 2 for 4 cm / 1½''. Bind off with knit over knit and purl over purl but to avoid at tight bind-off edge make 1 yarn over after every 4th stitch AT THE SAME TIME bind off. Sleeve measures approx. 20-24-28-32-36-39 cm / 8"-9½"-11"-12½"-14 1/4"-15 1/4'' from division under sleeve. Work the other sleeve the same way.
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HAT:
Worked in the round on circular needle, switch to double pointed needles when needed. Cast on 104-112-112-120 stitches on circular needle size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 with forest green. Knit 1 round. Then work rib (= knit 2/purl 2) for 3 cm / 1''. Switch to circular needle size 3 mm / US 2.5. Knit 1 round while decreasing 8 stitches evenly in all sizes - read DECREASE/INCREASE TIP = 96-104-104-112 stitches. Work A.7 in the round (= 12-13-13-14 repetitions of 8 stitches). REMEMBER THE GAUGE! When A.7 has been worked, work in stockinette stitch with light beige until finished measurements. When piece measures 15-16-17-17 cm / 6"-6 1/4"-6 3/4"-6 3/4'', insert 8 markers in the piece, 12-13-13-14 stitches between each marker. On next round decrease after every marker - read DECREASE TIP-2 (= 8 stitches decreased). Decrease like this on every other round a total of 6-7-7-8 times = 48 stitches remain on needles in all sizes.
* Knit 1 round, on next round knit together all stitches 2 by 2* = 24 stitches. Repeat from *-* 1 more time = 12 stitches remain on needles. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitches, tighten together and fasten. Hat measures approx. 20-21-22-23 cm / 8"-8 1/4"-8 3/4"-9'' from top and down.
POMPOM:
Make a pompom with forest green with an approx. of diameter 4-5 cm / 1½"-2'' and fasten it at the tip of the hat.
Diagram
All measurements in charts are in cm.
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= northsea |
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= light beige |
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= mustard |
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= forest green |
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= between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over with base colour in pattern stripe, on next round knit yarn over twisted to avoid holes |
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= increase round |


Was bedeutet "Läusemuster"? Oder "nach einer Laus"?
10.02.2023 - 17:34DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Frau Winkler, dies betrifft das Muster mit 1 Masche hellbeige und die anderen Maschen waldgrünn wie im A.5 oder bei den oberen Reihen in A.7 (1 Masche waldgrünn und die anderen 7 Maschen hellbeige). Viel Spaß beim stricken!
13.02.2023 kl. 08:48Hi, the chart for the yoke pattern is no longer visible in this pattern. I’m halfway through the chart but can’t seem to find it here anymore! Help?! Thank you for such a beautiful pattern! Allegra
25.10.2022 - 01:08DROPS Design answered:
Hi Allegra, All the charts are at the bottom of the pattern. Happy knitting!
25.10.2022 kl. 06:58Hallo. Ich stricke gerade den ersten Ârmel, Grösse 3/4. Ich beginne bei A.4 in jeder Runde mit der 2. Masche. Das habe ich verstanden aber dann kommen ja die Abnahmen. Verschiebt sich durch die Abnahmen das Muster? Stricke ich nach den Abnahmen einfach ganz normal weiter, also weiterhin immer bei der 2. Masche starten? Vielen Dank
12.03.2022 - 22:30DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Frau Schmidt, am Anfang und am Ende der Runde stricken Sie nicht ein komplett A.4, wenn Sie dann abnehmen werden das erste A.4 und das letzte A.4 auch abnehmen, dh das Muster stricken Sie wie zuvor in der Höhe, damit die Maschen nicht verschoben werden, aber es wird am Anfang/Ende der Runde immer weniger Maschen im Muster. Viel Spaß beim stricken!
14.03.2022 kl. 10:54Skal man virkelig øke 32masker (str 9/10) når man begynner med vrangborden nede på genseren+
12.03.2022 - 18:35DROPS Design answered:
Hei Marit, Dette er anbefalt for at vrangborden ikke blir stram. God fornøyelse!
14.03.2022 kl. 07:47Jeg stikker størrelse 2 år. Efter A 1 skal jeg begynde at tage ud, men hvor mange masker skal jeg tage ud hver gang?
06.12.2021 - 09:10Mönster A1 och A2 har försvunnit från mönstret. Jag är mitt i A2. Hur ska jag kunna sticka klart?
23.08.2021 - 20:10DROPS Design answered:
Hej Pia. Jag ser de diagrammen här på min pc så de finns kvar. Kanske du kan prova en annan webläsare eller uppdatera sidan för att se de? Mvh DROPS Design
24.08.2021 kl. 09:38Står jag ska ha 40+60 c kabel eller 80.. Men fattar noll ska jag ha 100cm kabel eller 80 tanke på 40+60=100 eller en både 40 & 60cm eller 80
10.08.2021 - 17:25Ik zou graag de wol willen bestellen maar wil graag de echte kleuren zien. Is het mogelijk kleur staaltjes toe te sturen? Alvast dank voor uw antwoord. Anneke
30.05.2021 - 17:19Hej, ich möchte den Pullover in Gr.3/4 stricken und komme mit der Maschenzahl in der Passe nicht klar. Anschlag= 88M, 4 Abnahme=84M, in der mit Pfeil1 markierten Runde sind es dann 126M. Wo werden die fehlenden 42 Maschen zugenommen? In der Strickschrift finde ich keinen Hinweis. Wäre dankbar für Hilfe! LG
29.03.2021 - 13:46DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Kirstin, Sie stricken ja A.1 14x in der Runde. In jedem A.1 werden bis zum ersten Pfeil 3 Maschen zugenommen (in der 3., 5. und 7. Runde) - 14 x 3 = 42 Maschen. Gutes Gelingen weiterhin!
05.04.2021 kl. 00:26Hej! Ärm storlek 2-3 år: Står att man ska Minska var 3:e cm 6 gånger. Ska man minska var 3:e cm eller var 3:e varv? Se kommentar angående detta från 11.11. 2019. Tack på förhand!
03.12.2020 - 07:25DROPS Design answered:
Hej Nadia. Det ska vara på var 3:e cm du gör minskningen som det står i mönstret. Mvh DROPS Design
03.12.2020 kl. 11:55