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Knitted jumper with lace pattern and split in the sides. Sizes S - XXXL. The piece is worked in 2 strands DROPS Air and 1 strand DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk.

DROPS 188-5
DROPS Design: Pattern no ai-122
Yarn group C + C + C
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Sizes: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
400-450-500-500-550-650 g colour 08, light pink

And use:
DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA SILK from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
100-125-125-150-150-175 g colour 12, powder pink

The piece can also be knitted with yarn from:
"Alternative yarn (Yarn group C)" – see link below.

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 or 80 cm) SIZE 9 MM – or the size needed to get 9 stitches with 3 strands in stocking stitch on 10 cm in width.

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 + 60 or 80 cm) SIZE 8 MM - for rib
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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 Air
DROPS Air
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
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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.
INFORMATION FOR THE PATTERN:

RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth):
1 ridge = Knit 2 rounds.

DECREASE/INCREASE TIP:
To work out how to decrease/increase evenly, count the number of stitches to be decreased over (e.g. 43 stitches) and divide by the number of decreases to be made (e.g. 6) = 7.2.
In this example work approx. every 6th and 7th stitch together when decreasing.
When increasing, make 1 yarn over after approx. every 7th stitch. On the next round work the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2. Choose diagram for your size.
The diagrams show all the rows in the pattern seen from the right side.

INCREASE TIP:
Increase 1 stitch on the inside of the 1 edge stitch in garter stitch by making 1 yarn over. On the next row work the yarn over twisted to avoid a hole.
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JUMPER:
The piece is worked back and forth with circular needle in parts, which are sewn together to finish.

FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 61-61-67-76-76-82 stitches with circular needle size 8 mm and 2 strands Air + 1 strand Brushed Alpaca Silk (= 3 strands). Purl 1 row (= wrong side). The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 3 edge stitches in GARTER STITCH – see description above, * knit 1, purl 2 *, work from *-* until there are 4 stitches left on the row, knit 1 and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue the rib like this for 3 cm.
The next row is worked as follows from the wrong side:
Sizes S + XL:
3 edge stitches in garter stitch, knit 2 together, knit 2-5, knit 2 together, purl the next 43-52 stitches and decrease at the same time 6-9 stitches evenly over these 43-52 stitches – read DECREASE/INCREASE TIP, knit 2 together, knit 2-5, knit 2 together and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch.
Size L:
3 edge stitches in garter stitch, knit 2 together, knit 7, purl the next 43 stitches and decrease at the same time 6 stitches evenly over these 43 stitches – read DECREASE/INCREASE TIP, knit 7, knit 2 together and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch.
Sizes M + XXL + XXXL:
3 edge stitches in garter stitch, knit 6-9-12, purl the next 43-52-52 stitches and decrease at the same time 6-9-9 stitches evenly over these 43-52-52 stitches – read DECREASE/INCREASE TIP, knit 6-9-12 stitches and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch.

ALL SIZES:
There are now 51-55-59-63-67-73 stitches on the needle. Change to circular needle size 9 mm.
The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 3 edge stitches in garter stitch, 4-6-8-7-9-12 stitches stocking stitch with the wrong side out, A.1 (= 37-37-37-43-43-43 stitches), 4-6-8-7-9-12 stocking stitch with the wrong side out and 3 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue the pattern like this back and forth. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When the piece measures 49-50-51-52-53-54 cm insert 1 marker in each side to mark the armholes. Continue the pattern as before with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch in each side. When the piece measures 60-62-64-66-68-70 cm place the middle 13-13-15-15-17-17 stitches on 1 thread for neck and each shoulder is finished separately. Then cast off for the neck at the beginning of each row from the neck as follows: Cast off 2 stitches 1 time and 1 stitch 1 time = 16-18-19-21-22-25 stitches left on shoulder. Continue working until there is 1 row left before the piece measures 66-68-70-72-74-76 cm. Knit 1 row from the wrong side and loosely cast off with knit from the right side. Work the other shoulder in the same way.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on 61-61-67-76-76-82 stitches with circular needle size 8 mm and 2 strands Air + 1 strand Brushed Alpaca Silk (= 3 strands). Purl 1 row (= wrong side). The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 3 edge stitches in GARTER STITCH – see description above, * knit 1, purl 2 *, work from *-* until there are 4 stitches left on the row, knit 1 and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue the rib like this for 3 cm.
Knit 1 row from the wrong side with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch in each side and decrease AT THE SAME TIME 10-6-8-13-9-9 stitches evenly on this row (do not decrease over the edge stitches) = 51-55-59-63-67-73 stitches. Then work stocking stitch with the wrong side out and 3 edge stitches in garter stitch in each side.
When the piece measures 49-50-51-52-53-54 cm insert 1 marker in each side to mark the armholes. When the piece measures 64-66-68-70-72-74 cm cast off the middle 17-17-19-19-21-21 stitches for neck and each shoulder is finished separately. Cast off 1 stitch on next row from neck = 16-18-19-21-22-25 stitches left on the shoulder. Continue working until there is 1 row left before the piece measures 66-68-70-72-74-76 cm. Knit 1 row from the wrong side and loosely cast off with knit from the right side. Work the other shoulder in the same way.

SLEEVE:
Cast on 21-21-24-24-27-27 stitches with circular needle size 8 mm and 2 strands Air + 1 strand Brushed Alpaca Silk (= 3 strands). Purl 1 row (= wrong side).
The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, * knit 1, purl 2*, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches left on the row, knit 1 and finish with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Continue the rib like this for 3 cm. Purl 1 row from the wrong side where you increase 4-6-5-7-4-6 stitches evenly on row = 25-27-29-31-31-33 stitches. Change to circular needle size 9 mm.
The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, 5-6-7-7-7-8 stitches stocking stitch with the wrong side out, A.2 (= 13-13-13-15-15-15 stitches), 5-6-7-7-7-8 stitches stocking stitch with the wrong side out and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Continue the pattern like this. When the piece measures 10 cm in all sizes, increase 1 stitch in each side – read INCREASE TIP. Increase like this every 10 cm a total of 3 times in each side (the increased stitches are purled from the right side and knitted from the wrong side) = 31-33-35-37-37-39 stitches. Continue working until the piece measures 45-44-42-41-40-38 cm. Cast off with knit from the right side. Work the other sleeve in the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew shoulder seams inside the cast off edge. Sew the sleeve seams edge to edge in the outermost loop of the outermost stitch so that the seam is flat.
Sew the side seams from the armholes down, but stop the seam when you have 18 cm left in each side (= split). Sew in sleeves.

NECK:
Knit up from the right side approx. 48 to 60 stitches around the neck (including the stitches from the thread in front) with short circular needle size 8 mm and 2 strands Air + 1 strand Brushed Alpaca Silk (= 3 strands). NOTE: If you knit up more (or less) stitches than suggested, you will need to decrease/increase evenly on the first round.
Work rib in the round (= knit 1 / purl 2) for 3 cm. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl.

Diagram

symbols = knit from right side, purl from wrong side
symbols = between 2 stitches make 2 yarn overs; on the next row purl the one yarn over (= hole), and drop the other
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted together stitches
diagram
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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.

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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 (13)

country flag Jacqueline Schwarzenberger wrote:

Hallo. Braucht man wirklich nur 400g von dem Air für den Pulli in s? Das kommt mir sehr wenig vor,wenn man es doppelt nehmen soll. Wäre das ja nur 600m für den ganzen Pulli?? Oder muss man 2mal 400g nehmen? Was aber nicht da steht. ich wollte das Garn bestellen, und da würde ich mich über eine Antwort freuen. Das ich weiß wie und was. Vielen lieben Dank

21.01.2023 - 18:26

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Schwarzenberger, dieser Pullover wird mit 3 Fäden gestrickt, so brauchen Sie (in S) 400 g DROPS Air + 100 g DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk - so brauchen Sie 8 Knäuel Air + 4 Knäuel Brushed Alpaca Silk und Sie sollen dann mit 2 Fäden Air +1 Faden Brushed Alpaca Silk stricken. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

23.01.2023 - 09:15

country flag Theresa Suszko wrote:

The arm hole is bigger then the sleeves ? I knitted a sweater from your company before and it turned out beautiful and is working on the sweater northern exposure! If you could help me with the sleeve portion ? Thank you ! You are awesome!

07.12.2020 - 21:01

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Theresa, The armholes and sleeves should match in size. It could be that your knitting tension is too tight, giving you narrower sleeves. Happy knitting!

08.12.2020 - 07:09

country flag Theresa Suszko wrote:

I tried this sweater. And took it apart and redid it 4 to 5 times cause I had problems with the sleeves fitting ! It would be nice if you had a video with sound to talk me through it . Is there a certain way of doing the sleeves?

07.12.2020 - 03:51

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Suszko, could you please tell us more about the problem you had with sleeves? I'm sorry to not be able to underestand the issue. Thanks for your comprehension.

07.12.2020 - 09:14

country flag Tina wrote:

Hallo! ich würde es gerne den Pullover mit zwei Fäden Drops You 8 und einem Faden Brushed Alpaca Silk probieren. Könnt ihr mir das empfehlen? Oder lieber nur mit Drops You 8? Vielen lieben Dank

12.06.2018 - 11:20

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Tina, Drops loves you 8 und Air sind beide Garngruppe C, beachten Sie nur, daß das Strickstück etwas unterschiedlich aussehen wird, da beide Garne (DROPS loves You 8 und Air) auch unterschiedlich sind. Hier lesen Sie mehr über Garnalternativen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

12.06.2018 - 14:45

Sarah Inkpen wrote:

The sleeves for size small are 10 cm longer than for xxl is that correct?

30.05.2018 - 06:43

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Inkpen, yes that's correct, sleeves are shorter in larger size since shoulders are larger - see measurement chart - and adjust to your own size if needed. Happy knitting!

30.05.2018 - 08:58

country flag Sue wrote:

I was hoping to make this in a cotton. Can you tell me suitable alternatives please?

18.05.2018 - 15:46

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sue, you will find here relevant informations about alternatives. For any individual assistance choosing a yarn please contact your DROPS store, even per mail, telephone or via social medias. Happy knitting!

18.05.2018 - 15:49

country flag Montarone wrote:

Bonjour le pull ce tricote avec la laine en double devant et derrière ?? merci

22.04.2018 - 11:32

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Montarone, ce pull se tricote entièrement (= devant, dos, manches et col) avec 3 fils au total: 2 fils DROPS Air + 1 fil DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk. Bon tricot!

23.04.2018 - 09:28

country flag Cinzia wrote:

Questo modello mi piace tantissimo e lo farò presto!

17.01.2018 - 14:49

country flag Liz Hecht wrote:

A lovely pattern, I'm wondering if it is for maternity?

11.01.2018 - 21:27

country flag Rumpelstiltzchen wrote:

A nice, relaxed piece to keep you warm in cool summer nights. Love the design and patterns

28.12.2017 - 11:31