DROPS Air
DROPS Air
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
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Knitted jacket with English rib and v-neck in DROPS Air. Sizes S – XXXL.

DROPS 210-26
DROPS Design: Pattern no ai-257
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZES:
S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

MATERIALS:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
350-350-400-400-450-500 g colour 18, light grey green

KNITTING TENSION:
12 stitches in width and 34 rows in height with English rib = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 6 MM: Length 60 cm or 80 cm for English rib.
Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

DROPS MOTHER OF PEARL BUTTONS, Arched (white) NO 522: 4-4-4-4-5-5 items.

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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
from 3.62 € /50g
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Pattern instructions

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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth):
Knit all rows.
1 ridge in height = Knit 2 rows.

ENGLISH RIB:
2 rows of English rib give 1 visible stitch in height.
ROW 1 (= right side): * Knit 1, make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl *, repeat from *-* until there is 1 stitch left before the edge stitches, knit 1.
ROW 2 (= wrong side): * Make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit the yarn over and slipped stitch together *, repeat from *-* until there is 1 stitch left before the edge stitch(es), make 1 yarn over and slip 1 stitch as if to purl.
ROW 3: * Knit the yarn over and slipped stitch together, make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, *, repeat from *-* until there are 2 stitches left before the edge stitch(es), knit the yarn over and slipped stitch together.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 onwards.


DECREASE TIP (neck):
Decrease for the neck on the inside of the 5 edge stitches in garter stitch. All decreases are worked from the right side!
Decrease as follows after the 5 edge stitches: Purl 2 twisted together (yarn over not counted as a stitch and is purled twisted together with the 2 stitches = 1 stitch decreased).
Decrease as follows before the 5 edge stitches: Start 2 stitches before the 5 edge stitches and purl 2 together (yarn over not counted as a stitch and is purled together with the 2 stitches = 1 stitch decreased).

BUTTONHOLES:
Work buttonholes on the right band. 1 BUTTONHOLE = Knit the 3rd and 4th stitches from the edge together and make 1 yarn over. On the next row knit the yarn over = hole.
Work the buttonholes when the piece measures:
S: 11, 19, 27 and 35 cm
M: 13, 21, 29 and 37 cm
L: 15, 23, 31 and 39 cm
XL: 17, 25, 33 and 41 cm
XXL: 11, 19, 27, 35 and 43 cm
XXXL: 13, 21, 29, 37 and 45 cm

INCREASE TIP (for sleeve):
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. The increased stitches are worked into the English rib as you go.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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JACKET – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The front and back pieces are worked separately, back and forth with circular needle. The sleeves are worked back and forth with circular needle.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on slightly loosely 63-67-71-77-83-91 stitches with circular needle size 6 mm and Air. Purl 1 row (= wrong side). The next row is worked as follows (= right side): 3 edge stitches in GARTER STITCH – read description above * knit 1, purl 1 *, repeat from *-* until there are 4 stitches left on the row, knit 1 and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch. Work back from the wrong side with garter stitch over garter stitch, purl over purl and knit over knit. The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 3 edge stitches in garter stitch, work ENGLISH RIB – read description above - until there are 3 stitches left on the row and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue with English rib and 3 edge stitches in garter stitch on each side. When the piece measures 16 cm insert 1 marker on each side; mark the splits.
Continue with English rib and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!

When the piece measures 39-40-41-42-43-44 cm, cast off 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows for the armholes = 59-63-67-73-79-87 stitches. Continue with English rib and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side.

When the piece measures 55-57-59-61-63-65 cm, work the neck as follows: Continue with English rib but work 2 ridges over the middle 19-19-21-21-23-23 stitches on the row (yarn overs not counted as stitches and are knitted together with each slipped stitch on the first row; the other stitches are worked as before). After the 2 ridges cast off the middle 9-9-11-11-13-13 stitches for the neck. Place the 25-27-28-31-33-37 stitches on the right-hand side of the piece (seen from the right side) on 1 thread. Continue back and forth over the remaining 25-27-28-31-33-37 stitches with English rib, 1 edge stitch in garter stitch towards the armhole and 5 edge stitches in garter stitch towards the neck. AT THE SAME TIME on the next row from the right side decrease 1 stitch for the neck– read DECREASE TIP = 24-26-27-30-32-36 stitches left on the shoulder. Continue working until the piece measures 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm. Then cast off LOOSELY with knit over knit and purl over purl (yarn overs worked together with slipped knitted stitches when casting off). Work the other shoulder in the same way.

RIGHT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on a little loosely 37-39-41-43-47-51 stitches with circular needle size 6 mm and Air. Purl 1 row (= wrong side). The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 5 edge stitches in GARTER STITCH – see description above, * knit 1, purl 1 *, repeat from *-* until there are 4 stitches left on the row, knit 1 and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch (5 stitches in garter stitch = mid front and 3 stitches in garter stitch = side). Work back from the wrong side with garter stitch over garter stitch, knit over knit and purl over purl. The next row is worked as follows: 5 edge stitches in garter stitch, work English rib until there are 3 stitches left on the row and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch. Remember the BUTTONHOLES – read description above.
When the piece measures 16 cm insert 1 marker in the side; it marks the split. Continue with English rib, 1 edge stitch in garter stitch in the side and 5 edge stitches in garter stitch towards mid front.

When the piece measures 36-38-40-42-44-46 cm, decrease for the v-neck from the right side – read DECREASE TIP: Decrease 1 stitch 11-11-12-11-13-13 times every 4th row.
AT THE SAME TIME when the piece measures 39-40-41-42-43-44 cm, cast off 2 stitches for the armhole. Continue with English rib and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch in the side and 5 edge stitches in garter stitch towards mid front = 24-26-27-30-32-36 stitches on the needle.

Continue this pattern until the piece measures 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm. LOOSELY cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl (yarn overs worked together with slipped knitted stitches when casting off).

LEFT FRONT PIECE:
Cast on a little loosely 37-39-41-43-47-51 stitches with circular needle size 6 mm and Air. 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 1 *, repeat from *-* until there are 6 stitches left on the row, knit 1 and finish with 5 edge stitches in garter stitch (5 stitches in garter stitch = mid front and 3 stitches in garter stitch = side). Work back from the wrong side with garter stitch over garter stitch, knit over knit and purl over purl. The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 3 edge stitches in garter stitch, work English rib until there are 5 stitches left on the row and finish with 5 edge stitches in garter stitch.
Continue as for the right front piece but without working the buttonholes.

SLEEVE:
Cast on a little loosely 23-25-25-27-27-29 stitches with circular needle size 6 mm and Air. 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 1 *, repeat from *-* until there are 2 stitches left on the row, knit 1 and finish with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Work back from the wrong side with garter stitch over garter stitch, purl over purl and knit over knit. The next row is worked as follows from the right side: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, work English rib until there is 1 stitch left on the row and finish with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Continue with English rib and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side. When the piece measures 8 cm increase 1 stitch on each side – read INCREASE TIP (= 2 stitches increased). Increase like this every 4½-4½-3½-3-2½-2½ cm a total of 9-9-11-11-12-12 times = 41-43-47-49-51-53 stitches.  
When the piece measures 48-47-46-45-43-41 cm, insert 1 marker on each side to mark where the sleeve will be sewn to the armhole. Continue working 1 cm from the marker (the whole sleeve measures approx. 49-48-47-46-44-42 cm – NOTE: Shorter measurements in larger sizes due to wider shoulders). LOOSELY cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl (yarn overs worked with slipped knitted stitches when casting off). Work the other sleeve in the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams inside the cast-off edge – make sure the seam is not tight. Sew in the sleeves, inside the 1 edge stitch, and sew the bottom of the armhole (markers on sleeve should fit the side seam on the body). Sew the sleeve and side seams in the outermost loop of the outermost stitch, leaving approx. 16 cm at the bottom on each side for the splits.
Sew the buttons onto the left band.

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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 (6)

country flag Laura wrote:

Dove posso trovare un video per lo scollo del dietro di questo modello DROPS 210-26 DROPS Design: Modello n° ai-257? Non capisco le istruzioni, grazie

09.03.2024 - 17:33

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Laura, non abbiamo un video specifico per il dietro di questo modello: può indicarci la parte che non le è chiara? Buon lavoro!

11.03.2024 - 23:45

country flag Claudine Gilbert wrote:

Quelles formidables explications ! A tous points de vue , tout -y est . J'aurais tellement voulu le faire , mais avec des aiguilles bien plus fines ( ex. : No 4) . Je cherche encore sur votre site !

06.06.2020 - 13:21

country flag Geneviève wrote:

Bonjour. Je ne comprends pas les diminutions après les 5 mailles de bordure devant: "tricoter 2 mailles ensemble TORSE à l'envers ". En anglais le mot "torse" est "twisted", ce que je comprends mieux, mais je ne vois quand même pas ce qu'il faut faire, je ne vois pas la différence avec la diminution AVANT les 5 mailles de bordure, où le mot "torse" ne figure pas

25.05.2020 - 12:09

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Geneviève, quand on tricote des mailles ensemble, on les tricote dans le brin avant (cf vidéo 2 mailles ensemble à l'envers, quand on les tricote ensemble torse, on va les tricoter dans le brin arrière, cf vidéo "2 mailles ensemble torse à l'envers. Bon tricot!

25.05.2020 - 13:18

country flag Yvonne wrote:

Mooi vest hoop dat de omschrijving snel komt

16.01.2020 - 15:52

country flag Kersti H-B Lycke wrote:

Lun

02.01.2020 - 14:08

country flag Anne Larsen wrote:

Lækker og luftig cardigan

27.12.2019 - 18:25