DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris
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Montecito

Knitted jumper with lace pattern and raglan. Sizes S - XXXL. The piece is worked in DROPS Paris.

DROPS 188-28
DROPS Design: Pattern no w-680
Yarn group C or A + A
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Sizes S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
550-650-700-750-850-900 g colour 16, white

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

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 80 CM) SIZE 5.5 MM – or the size needed to get 16 stitches and 20 rows stocking stitch on 10 cm in width and 10 cm in height.

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 80 CM) SIZE 4.5 MM for rib and garter stitch – or the size needed to get 18 stitches and 23 rows stocking stitch on 10 cm in width and 10 cm in height.

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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 Paris
DROPS Paris
100% Cotton
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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 in the round):
1 ridge = 2 rounds. Knit 1 round and purl 1 round.

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. The diagram shows all the rows in the pattern seen from the right side.

DECREASE TIP-1 (evenly spaced):
To work out how to decrease evenly, count the total number of stitches on the needle (e.g. 183 stitches) and divide by the number of decreases to be made (e.g. 11) = 16.6. In this example, alternately knit together every 15th and 16th stitch and every 16th and 17th stitch.

DECREASE TIP-2 (for the sides):
Start 3 stitches before the marker thread in the side: Knit 2 stitches together, knit 2 stitches (the marker thread sits in the middle of these 2 stitches), slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch.

RAGLAN:
Decrease to raglan on each side of A.1.
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of A.1 as follows (= 8 stitches decreased each time):
Start 2 stitches before A.1, knit 2 stitches together, work A.1, slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch.

INCREASE TIP (for sleeve):
Increase as follows mid under sleeve – start 1 stitch before the marker thread: Make 1 yarn over, knit 2 stitches (the marker thread sits in the middle of these 2 stitches), make 1 yarn over (= 2 stitches increased). On the next round, knit the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes.
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JUMPER:
The jumper is worked in the round with circular needle, bottom up. The sleeves are worked in the round with double pointed needles/short circular needle.

BODY:
Cast on 183-200-213-225-247-264 stitches with circular needle size 4.5 mm and Paris. Work 3 RIDGES – see description above. Change to circular needle size 5.5 mm. Knit 1 round where you decrease 11-12-13-13-15-16 stitches evenly on round – read DECREASE TIP-1 = 172-188-200-212-232-248 stitches. Insert a marker thread at the beginning of the round and a marker thread after 86-94-100-106-116-124 stitches = in the sides. Then work stocking stitch. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When the piece measures 7 cm decrease 1 stitch on each side of the marker threads in the sides (= 4 stitches decreased) – read DECREASE TIP-1. Decrease like this every 6 cm a total of 6 times in all sizes = 148-164-176-188-208-224 stitches. When the piece measures 39 cm work the next round as follows: Cast off the first 3-3-4-4-5-5 stitches for armhole, work the next 68-76-80-86-94-102 stitches (= front piece), cast off the next 6-6-8-8-10-10 stitches for armhole (= 3-3-4-4-5-5 stitches on each side of the marker thread), work the next 68-76-80-86-94-102 stitches (= back piece), cast off the last 3-3-4-4-5-5 stitches for armhole. Lay the piece to one side and work the sleeves.

SLEEVE:
The piece is worked in the round with double pointed needles, change to short circular needle when you have enough stitches. Cast on 40-44-44-48-56-56 stitches with double pointed needles size 4.5 mm and Paris. Knit 1 round, then work rib (= knit 2 / purl 2). When the piece measures 6 cm change to double pointed needles size 5.5 mm. Knit 1 round where you decrease 6-6-6-8-12-12 stitches evenly on round = 34-38-38-40-44-44 stitches. Insert a marker thread at the beginning of the round (= mid under sleeve). Continue with stocking stitch. When the piece measures 9-8-10-8-7-10 cm increase 2 stitches mid under sleeve – read INCREASE TIP. Increase like this every 2½-2½-1½-1½-1½-1 cm a total of 12-13-17-17-19-20 times = 58-64-72-74-82-84 stitches. When the piece measures 41-40-39-37-36-34 cm (shorter measurements in larger sizes due to longer yoke) cast off the middle 6-6-8-8-10-10 stitches (= 3-3-4-4-5-5 stitches on each side of the marker thread) = 52-58-64-66-72-74 stitches. Lay the piece to one side and work 1 more sleeve.

YOKE:
Place the sleeves on the same circular needle as the body, where the stitches were cast off for the armholes = 240-268-288-304-332-352 stitches. Insert a marker thread in each transition between body and sleeves (= 4 marker threads).
The next round is worked as follows – start the round after the first 9-8-7-9-8-9 stitches on the back piece: Work * 50-60-66-68-78-84 stitches stocking stitch, A.1 (= 15 stitches), 40-44-48-54-58-62 stitches stocking stitch, A.1 (= 15 stitches) *, work from *-* a total of 2 times. Continue this pattern and decrease to RAGLAN – see description above. Decrease like this every 2nd round a total of 19-21-23-25-27-29 times = 88-100-104-104-116-120 stitches. The yoke measures approx. 19-21-23-25-27-29 cm. Change to short circular needle size 4.5 mm. Work 4 ridges over all stitches, but on the first round decrease 6-15-16-13-19-18 stitches evenly on round = 82-85-88-91-97-102 stitches. Continue until you have worked a total of 4 ridges then cast off with knit – to avoid the cast-off edge being tight, cast off with needle size 5.5 mm.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew opening under sleeves.

Diagram

symbols = knit
symbols = purl
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over, on the next round, knit the yarn over twisted to avoid a hole
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch
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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country flag Jette Olsen wrote:

Jet strikker 188-28. En rapport A1 består af 15 masker. Når jeg har strikket en rapport er der kun 13 m tilbage. Hvordan skal jeg strikke endnu en rapport A1 på 15 masker når der kun er 13 masker tilbage? Indtagningen skal foretages udenfor A1 rapporten. Hvad har jeg gjort forkert? Det ser så simpelt ud. Giv mig venligst en god forklaring. Tak.

11.11.2022 - 14:49

country flag An Van Cuijk wrote:

Ik wil de trui Montecito breien. Het advies hiervoor is Drops Paris. Is er een glansgaren wat hierop lijkt dat ik als vervanger kan gebruiken? Liefst met dezelfde stekenverhouding zodat ik het patroon niet heel erg hoef aan te passen. Deze trui is rondgebreid. Met gewone breinaalden neem ik altijd een halve maat dikker omdat ik vast brei. Moet dat met rondbreinaalden ook? Ik hoor graag van u. Mvg An

03.08.2020 - 19:07

DROPS Design answered:

Dag An,

Voor een vervangend garen kun je ieder garen uit dezelfde garengroep, dus garengroep C nemen of 2 draden uit garengroep A, omdat je dan dezelfde stekenverhouding hebt. Maak altijd een proeflapje en pas evt. de naalddikte aan om op de aangegeven stekenverhouding te komen. Voor rechte naalden en rondbreinaalden kun je in principe dezelfde dikte aanhouden, maar sommige mensen brein losser/vaster op rondbreinaalden tov rechte naalden, dus houd dit ook even in de gaten.

31.08.2020 - 10:07

country flag An Mulder wrote:

L.S.\r\nIk brei Drops model 188-28. Moet bij de PAS de patroonrij iedere keer twee keer herhaald worden?\r\nMet vriendelijke groet,\r\nA. Mulder

27.04.2020 - 20:34

country flag Martina Hußmann wrote:

Liebe Mitarbeiter/innen, Ich freue mich jedesmal über Ihr so tolles älteres Modell in der häufigsten Durchschnitts-Größe!!! Da sitzen die Pullis super! Ich würde mich über noch viel mehr Modelle in unterschiedlichen Größen und Alter sehr freuen!!! Liebe Grüße, Martina

29.08.2019 - 15:46

country flag Åsa wrote:

Hvor er det dejligt med et voksent menneske som model, mere af det.

17.01.2019 - 08:34

country flag Ramona Fe wrote:

Hallo liebes Drops ( Garnstudioteam) ich habe jetzt den ersten Ärmel fast fertig. Wo messe ich am Besten für die 34cm? An den zunahme punkt , da hätte ich 34cm. Oder etwas weiter hinten, da hätte ich allerdings erst 32cm. Ist das so richtig das die zunahmestelle etwas erhöt ist? Vielen Lieben Dank für eure Hilfe und Geduld die ihr alle für Uns aufbringt 😘

25.11.2018 - 12:44

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Ramona, legen Sie die Arbeit flach und messen Sie von der Anschlagskante bis zur Nadel (in der Strickrichtung) in der Mitte von Ärmel (nicht wo die Zunahmen gestrickt wurden = dh Ende/Anfang der Runde aber an der Gegenseite= Mitte oben der Ärmel ). Viel Spaß beim stricken!

26.11.2018 - 09:34

country flag TanjaK. wrote:

Hallo... Eine kleine frage hätte ich......wie wird gemesssen? Inkl.bündchen oder ab Rechte Maschen?

19.11.2018 - 14:40

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe TanjaK, unter Rumpfteil sowie unter Ärmel wird es von der Anschlagskante gemessen, dh inkl. Bündchen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

19.11.2018 - 14:46

country flag Mona wrote:

Hallo Liebes Drops Team Ich habe eine Frage zecks Maße. Ich habe (glaube ich) hier bei Drops gelesen das man 2 verschieden Möglichkeiten hat seine Maße für den Pulli raus zufinden . 1x ein Passendees Oberteil ausmessen *laut skizze* oder seinen Brustumpfang. jetzt sind es bei mir 2 verschiedene Maße. Welche empfiehlt ihr, die Größere ( die Durch das Oberteil ermittelt wurde) oder Die Maße die Durch den Brustumpfang ermittelt wurde. Danke

07.11.2018 - 19:39

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Mona, vergleichen Sie diese Maßen mit einem ähnlichen Pullover, und je nach dem Sie den Pullover etwas eng oder lieber locker möchten, entscheiden Sie für die kleinere oder die grössere Größe. Hier lesen Sie mehr über die Maßen und Grössen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

08.11.2018 - 09:04

country flag Sarah wrote:

Lovely to see older models

12.03.2018 - 23:55

country flag Adelle Lindsay wrote:

Love this pattern but don't knit in the round. Is there a 'pieced, flat' version available or a similar pattern of the same shape/style?

12.03.2018 - 14:08

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Lindsay, you will find here some notes explaining how to adjust a pattern onto straight needles, you can also browse our patterns to find a similar one worked in several parts. Happy knitting!

12.03.2018 - 16:13