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Frozen Cranberries

Knitted sweater with raglan in DROPS Andes. Worked top down. Size: S - XXXL

DROPS 205-35
DROPS design: Pattern an-059
Yarn group E or C + C
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SIZE:
S - M - L - XL - XXL – XXXL

Finished measurements:
Chest measurements: 94-106-112-124-134-146 cm = 37”-41 3/4”-44”-48 3/4”-52 3/4”-57 3/8”
Full length: 52-54-56-58-60-62 cm = 20 1/2"-21 1/4"-22"-22 3/4"-23 5/8"-24 3/8"

All measurements in chart are in cm.

MATERIALS:
DROPS ANDES from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group E)
700-800-900-1000-1100-1200 g color 3740, raspberry

KNITTING GAUGE:
11 stitches in width and 15 rows vertically in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4”.

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 8 mm = US 11
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 8 mm = US 11: Length 40 and 80 cm = 16” and 32” for stockinette stitch.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 7 mm = US 10,75
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 7 mm = US 10,75: Length 40 and 80 cm = 16” and 32” for rib.
Needle size is only a suggestion! If you have too many stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to larger needles. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to smaller needles.

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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 Andes
DROPS Andes
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN:

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INCREASE TIP (evenly):
To calculate how to increase evenly, use the total number of stitches on row (e.g. 48 stitches) and divide stitches by number of increases to be done (e.g. 4) = 12.
In this example increase by making 1 yarn over after every 12th stitch. On next round work yarn overs twisted to avoid holes.

RAGLAN:
Increase 1 stitch on each side of 5 stitches in stockinette stitch (raglan line) in every transition between body and sleeves (= 8 stitches increased on round). Increase 1 stitch by making 1 yarn over. On next round knit yarn-overs (= holes). Then work the new stitches in stockinette stitch.

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1.

BIND OFF TIP:
To avoid a tight bind-off edge you may use a needle ½ size larger.

DECREASE TIP (applies to sleeves):
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker thread as follows: Work until 3 stitches remain before marker thread and knit 2 together, knit 2 (marker thread is between these stitches), slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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SWEATER - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Work neck edge, yoke and body in the round on circular needle from mid back, top down. Work sleeves in the round on double pointed needles/a short circular needle, top down.

NECK EDGE:
Cast on 48-51-54-57-60-63 stitches on circular needle size 7 mm = US 10,75 with Andes. Knit 1 round. Then work rib (= knit 1/purl 2) in the round for 4 cm = 1 1/2”. Knit 1 round while increasing 4-5-6-3-8-5 stitches evenly - read INCREASE TIP = 52-56-60-60-68-68 stitches. Switch to circular needle size 8 mm = US 11. Then work yoke as explained below. NOW MEASURE THE PIECE FROM HERE!

YOKE:
Work first round as follows: Work 5-6-7-7-9-9 stitches in stockinette stitch (= half back piece), make 1 yarn over, work 5 stitches in stockinette stitch (= raglan line), make 1 yarn over, work 6 stitches in stockinette stitch (= sleeve), make 1 yarn over, work 5 stitches in stockinette stitch (= raglan line), make 1 yarn over, work 10-12-14-14-18-18 stitches in stockinette stitch (= front piece), make 1 yarn over, work 5 stitches in stockinette stitch (= raglan line), make 1 yarn over, work 6 stitches in stockinette stitch (= sleeve), make 1 yarn over, work 5 stitches in stockinette stitch (= raglan line), make 1 yarn over and finish with 5-6-7-7-9-9 stitches in stockinette stitch (= half back piece). First increase for RAGLAN - read explanation above, is now done.
Continue in stockinette stitch and continue increase for raglan in every transition between body and sleeves. Increase like this every other round until increase has been done 14-16-17-19-19-21 times in total on each side of every raglan line - REMEMBER KNITTING GAUGE!
After last increase there are 164-184-196-212-220-236 stitches on needle.
Continue to work without increases until piece measures 20-22-23-25-27-29 cm = 8”-8 3/4”-9”-9 3/4”-10 5/8”-11 3/8” from after neck edge, but to make the eyelet row continue along raglan line after increases are done, work A.1 (= 9 stitches) in every transition between body and sleeves until yoke is done (the middle 5 stitches = raglan line).
Work next round as follows:
Knit 23-26-28-31-33-36 (= half back piece), slip the next 36-40-42-44-44-46 stitches on 1 stitch holder for sleeve, cast on 6-6-6-6-8-8 new stitches on row (= in the side under sleeve), knit 46-52-56-62-66-72 (= front piece), slip the next 36-40-42-44-44-46 stitches on 1 stitch holder for sleeve, cast on 6-6-6-6-8-8 new stitches on row (= in the side under sleeve) and knit the remaining 23-26-28-31-33-36 stitches (= half back piece), MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE!

BODY:
= 104-116-124-136-148-160 stitches. Continue in stockinette stitch. When piece measures 25-25-26-26-26-26 cm = 9 3/4”-9 3/4”-10 1/4”-10 1/4”-10 1/4”-10 1/4” from division, knit 1 round while increasing 19-22-23-26-29-32 stitches evenly = 123-138-147-162-177-192 stitches. Switch to circular needle size 7 mm = US 10,75. Work rib in the round = knit 1/purl 2 for 4 cm = 1 1/2”. Loosely bind off with knit over knit and purl over purl - Read BIND-OFF TIP.

SLEEVE:
Slip the 36-40-42-44-44-46 stitches from stitch holder in one side of piece on a short circular needle size 8 mm = US 11 and pick in addition up 1 stitch in each of the 6-6-6-6-8-8 new stitches cast on in the side under sleeve = 42-46-48-50-52-54 stitches. Insert 1 marker thread in the middle of the 6-6-6-6-8-8 stitches under sleeve and begin round here. Work in stockinette stitch in the round. When piece measures 2 cm = 3/4”, decrease 2 stitches mid under sleeve - read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this every other round 2 times in total = 38-42-44-46-48-50 stitches. Then decrease like this every 7-4½-4½-3½-3-3 cm = 2 3/4”-1 3/4”-1 3/4”-1 1/4”-1 1/8”-1 1/8” 5-7-7-8-8-8 times in total = 28-28-30-30-32-34 stitches. Work until piece measures 38-36-36-34-32-31 cm = 15”-14 1/4”-14 1/4”-13 3/8”-12 1/2”-12 1/4” from division (or desired length, approx. 5 cm = 2” remain until finished measurements- NOTE: Shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of wider neck and longer yoke). Knit 1 round while increasing 5-5-6-6-7-8 stitches evenly = 33-33-36-36-39-42 stitches. Switch to double pointed needles size 7 mm = US 10,75 and work rib in the round = knit 1/purl 2 for 5 cm = 2”. Loosely bind off stitches with knit over knit and purl over purl. Work the other sleeve the same way.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = knit
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked
diagram
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 (7)

country flag Maria wrote:

Ma di fatto nel fare gli aumenti devo continuare ripetendo ciò che è stato fatto per il primo giro di aumenti? Non capisco perché dicono di seguire le spiegazioni per il raglan per gli altri aumenti quando, se ho ben capito, sembra che debba invece ripetere quanto fatto per il primo giro di aumenti. Perché fare due sezioni distinte per gli aumenti se si tratta di ripetere gli stessi passaggi?

29.01.2022 - 07:06

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Maria, le nostre tecniche vengono sempre spiegate nella sezione apposita all'inizio del modello, poi nel modello viene riportato il riferimento. In quella parte si lavorano gli aumenti per il raglan, quindi si segue quanto riportato nel paragrafo "raglan": gli aumenti sono come per il primo giro, ma spiegati in modo che si possa adattare a tutti i giri. Buon lavoro!

29.01.2022 - 14:15

country flag Maria wrote:

Non trovo chiaro il procedimento dello sprone. Ossia, io inizio lo sprone che ho 56 maglie (Taglia M), quando inizio a fare il primo giro di aumenti, termino con 64 maglie (sarebbe meglio scriverlo questo). Non mi viene chiesto però di mettere dei segnapunti, come faccio a ricordare, dal secondo giro in poi, quali sono i punti di passaggio tra corpo e manica?

28.01.2022 - 18:57

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Maria, nel 1° giro di aumenti si lavorano 8 gettati, quindi le maglie passano da 56 a 64. Per gli aumenti successivi può fare riferimento a quanto riportato sotto il paragrafo "RAGLAN". Buon lavoro!

28.01.2022 - 20:31

country flag Christine Hagen wrote:

Liebes Drops design die Mengenangaben Drops Andes (Gruppe E) werden mit 700 Gramm beschrieben. Ist dies nicht ein wenig viel beim Modell Frozen Cranberries. Beim Vergleich mit ähnlichen Modellen sind die Mengenangaben so ziemlich die Hälfte davon. Dankbar für Ihre schnelle Antwort. Freundliche Grüsse Christine

02.04.2020 - 13:21

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Hagen, die Garnmenge sollte stimmen - vergessen Sie nicht Ihre Maschenprobe zu stricken/prüfen und die Nadlegrösse anzupassen wenn nötig ist - und sieht ähnlich aus wie anderen Modellen mit Andees gestrickt. Viel Spaß beim strickne!

02.04.2020 - 15:01

country flag Annamaria wrote:

A vállrész szaporítása pontosan hogyan történik az 1.szaporítások után? Nem érthető. S ha KÖRBEN kötünk mi a különbség a harisnyakötés és a lustakötés között? Az angol változat sajnos ugyanígy nem érthető.

03.02.2020 - 19:34

DROPS Design answered:

Kedves Annamária, ha körben kötünk, a harisnyakötésnél MINDEN körben sima szemekkel kötünk, lustakötésnél pedig egy kört kötünk sima szemekkel és 1 kört kötünk fordított szemekkel Sikeres kézimunkázást!

20.02.2020 - 16:31

country flag Annamária wrote:

A vállrész szaporítása pontosan hogyan történik? Nem érthető. S ha KÖRBEN kötünk mi a különbség a harisnyakötés és a lustakötés között? Az angol változat sajnos ugyanígy nem érthető.

03.02.2020 - 19:33

DROPS Design answered:

Kedves Annamária, ha körben kötünk, a harisnyakötésnél MINDEN körben sima szemekkel kötünk, lustakötésnél pedig egy kört kötünk sima szemekkel és 1 kört kötünk fordított szemekkel Sikeres kézimunkázást!

27.02.2020 - 05:02

country flag Gabi wrote:

Gefällt, super, mal was anderes.

17.08.2019 - 17:47

country flag Sílvia wrote:

Bonito, quente e charmoso

02.08.2019 - 22:52