DROPS Paris
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Spiced Breeze

Knitted top in DROPS Paris. Piece is knitted in stockinette stitch with edges in rib. Size: S - XXXL

DROPS 211-15
DROPS design: Pattern w-807
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZE:
S - M - L - XL - XXL – XXXL

Finished measurements:
Chest measurements: 80-88-96-106-118-130 cm = 31 1/2”-34 5/8”-37 3/4”-41 3/4”-46 1/2”-51 1/4”
Full length: 38-40-42-44-46-48 cm = 15”-15 3/4”-16 1/2”-17 1/4”-18”-19”

All measurements in charts are in cm.

MATERIALS:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
200-200-200-250-250-300 g color 65, rust

KNITTING GAUGE:
17 stitches in width and 22 rows vertically in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4”.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5 mm = US 8: Length 60 or 80 cm = 24” or 32” for stockinette stitch.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4.5 mm = US 7: Length 60 or 80 cm = 24” or 32” for rib.
Needle size is only a suggestion! If you have too many stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to a larger needle size. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to a smaller needle size.

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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
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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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GARTER STITCH (worked in the round):
1 ridge vertically = 2 rounds, i.e. knit 1 round and purl 1 round.

GARTER STITCH (back and forth):
Knit all rows.
1 ridge vertically = knit 2 rows.

DECREASE TIP (applies to armholes):
Decrease for armhole inside 2 edge stitches in garter stitch. All decreases are done from the right side.
Decrease as follows after 2 edge stitches in garter stitch: Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked (= 1 stitch decreased).
Decrease as follows before 2 edge stitches in garter stitch: Begin 2 stitches before the 2 edge stitches and knit 2 together (= 1 stitch decreased).

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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TOP - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Worked in the round on circular needle, from the bottom and up to armholes. Then work front and back piece back and forth on circular needle separately. Then sew the shoulder seams.

BODY:
Cast on 136-148-164-180-200-220 stitches on circular needle size 4.5 mm = US 7 with Paris. Knit 1 round. Then work rib in the round (= knit 2/purl 2) for 8 cm = 3 1/2”.
Insert 1 marker thread at beginning of round and 1 marker thread after 68-74-82-90-100-110 stitches. Marker threads mark the sides on body.
Switch to circular needle size 5 mm = US 8 and work in stockinette stitch in the round. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE!
When piece measures 21-22-23-24-25-26 cm = 8 1/4”-8 3/4”-9”-9 1/2”-9 3/4”-10 1/4”, , work 2 ridges in GARTER STITCH - read explanation above, over the middle 10-10-14-14-20-24 stitches in each side (marker threads are in the middle of these 10-10-14-14-20-24 stitches - work the other stiches in stockinette stitch).
On first round after the 2 ridges bind off for armholes as follows: Bind off 3-3-5-5-8-10 stitches, work 62-68-72-80-84-90 stitches in stockinette stitch, bind off 6-6-10-10-16-20 stitches (marker thread is in the middle of these 6-6-10-10-16-20 stitches), work 62-68-72-80-84-90 stitches in stockinette stitch, and bind off the remaining 3-3-5-5-8-10 stitches. Cut the yarn. Finish front and back piece separately.

FRONT PIECE:
= 62-68-72-80-84-90 stitches. Begin from wrong side and continue with stockinette stitch back and forth and 2 edge stitches in garter stitch in each side. AT THE SAME TIME on first row from right side, decrease 1 stitch in each side for armholes - read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this on every other row (i.e. every row from right side) 4-5-5-7-7-8 times in total in each side = 54-58-62-66-70-74 stitches remain. After last decrease for armholes, purl 1 row from wrong side with 2 edge stitches in garter stitch in each side.
Switch to circular needle size 4.5 mm = US 7 and work next row from right side as follows: 2 edge stitches in garter stitch, * knit 2, purl 2 *, repeat from *-* until 4 stitches remain, knit 2 and finish with 2 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue rib like this for 3 cm = 1 1/8”.
On next row from right side bind off for neck as follows: Work 2 edge stitches in garter stitch, * knit 2, purl 2 *, work from *-* 1-1-1-2-2-2 times in total, knit 2 and 2 stitches in garter stitch, then bind off the next 34-38-42-38-42-46 stitches for neck (bind off with knit over knit and purl over purl), work 2 stitches in garter stitch, * knit 2, purl 2 *, work from *-* 1-1-1-2-2-2 times in total, knit 2 and finish 2 edge stitches in garter stitch. There are now 10-10-10-14-14-14 stitches remain in each side for shoulder strap. Finish the shoulder straps separately.

SHOULDER STRAP:
= 10-10-10-14-14-14 stitches. Work rib back and forth as before with 2 edge stitches in garter stitch in each side until entire piece measures 38-40-42-44-46-48 cm = 15”-15 3/4”-16 1/2”-17 1/4”-18”-19” from cast-on edge (or desired length). Bind off. Work the other shoulder strap the same way.

BACK PIECE:
= 62-68-72-80-84-90 stitches. Begin from wrong side and continue with stockinette stitch back and forth and 2 edge stitches in garter stitch in each side. AT THE SAME TIME on first row from right side, decrease 1 stitch in each side for armholes - read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this on every 4th row (not on every other row on front piece) 4-5-5-7-7-8 times in total in each side = 54-58-62-66-70-74 stitches.
After last decrease for armholes, purl 1 row from wrong side with 2 edge stitches in garter stitch in each side.
Switch to circular needle size 4.5 mm = US 7 and work next row from right side as follows: 2 edge stitches in garter stitch, * knit 2, purl 2 *, repeat from *-* until 4 stitches remain, knit 2 and finish with 2 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue rib like this for 3 cm = 1 1/8”.
On next row from right side bind off for neck as follows: Work 2 edge stitches in garter stitch, * knit 2, purl 2 *, work from *-* 1-1-1-2-2-2 times in total, knit 2 and 2 stitches in garter stitch, then bind off the next 34-38-42-38-42-46 stitches for neck (bind off with knit over knit and purl over purl), work 2 stitches in garter stitch, * knit 2, purl 2 *, work from *-* 1-1-1-2-2-2 times in total, knit 2 and finish 2 edge stitches in garter stitch. There are now 10-10-10-14-14-14 stitches remain in each side for shoulder strap. Work shoulder straps separately the same way as on front piece.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

diagram measurements
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 (70)

country flag Laveda Loose wrote:

Etsy listing 999106815 beginner-easy-sleeveless-vest-tank Are you guys allowing Etsy merchants to sell your patterns? I just bought this off this Etsy merchant and found it on your site for free.

27.12.2023 - 23:59

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Laveda, thank you for the information. We will communicate this to the corresponding department for them to analyse and respond.

28.12.2023 - 22:41

country flag Christine Løkkebø wrote:

This pattern is being sold on Etsy, this is the item-link (without the website url): /listing/792038227/knitting-pattern-beginner-easy\r\n\r\n I have reported the item, but think the studio itself should do the same :) The Etsy seller is: VintagePatternFaves

25.11.2023 - 18:32

country flag Jessica wrote:

Hello! I have a question about the body portion of the pattern. I am working size M so I need the piece to measure 8 3/4". Do I measure from the cast on edge or top of rib pattern?

08.08.2023 - 22:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jessica, measure from the cast on edge, ie total measurements. Happy knitting!

09.08.2023 - 08:15

country flag Cameron wrote:

Someone on etsy is selling this pattern. Is there someone I should contact about this?

05.08.2023 - 18:09

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Cameron, please help us reporting this on Etsy. Thank you very much for your help!

07.08.2023 - 09:46

country flag Nidhi Srivastava wrote:

Thank you. Your explanation has cleared my confusion.

21.07.2023 - 09:58

country flag Nidhi Srivastava wrote:

I am knitting Spiced Breeze size M (148sts). I am stuck at following two places. Please guide me. 1. Should there be 10 stitches on either side for the marker threads for making garter stitches in the middle. 2. I do not have equal number of stitches between the stitches cast off. After casting off 3 stitches on first round I have 71 stitches and after 6 stitch cast off I have exact 68 stitches. What have I done wrong here please help Regards

18.07.2023 - 14:00

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Nidhi, 1. you work over the middle 10 stitches in each side with the marker in the middle, so you should have 5 stitches in garter stitch on each side of the markers. 2. When casting off, you should have the following: beginning at the marker cast off 3 stitches, work 68 stitches, cast off 3 stitches (3 before the marker and 3 after the marker), 68 stitches and cast off 3 stitches. 3+68+6+68+3=148, the same number you have cast on. Check that you have cast on the correct number of stitches and that you didn't decrease anywhere. Happy knitting!

20.07.2023 - 13:31

country flag Norma Van Der Sijs wrote:

Welke steek is het mooist om te gebruiken bij het sluiten van de schouderbandjes?

17.05.2023 - 12:03

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Norma,

Deze zou je met onzichtbare maassteken dicht kunnen naaien. Hiervan staat een link van een video onderaan het patroon.

17.05.2023 - 17:36

country flag Louisa wrote:

Hallo! Bezieht sich die Angabe von 22 cm bei Größe M auf die Länge ab dem Rippenmuster oder auf die Gesamtlänge der Arbeit ab dem Anschlag?

24.04.2023 - 17:09

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Louisa, messen Sie diese 22 cm ab dem Anschlag. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

25.04.2023 - 08:03

country flag Gabriella Castellanos wrote:

Would making the body 3-5 cm longer affect the pattern/fitting?

17.03.2023 - 20:35

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Gabriella, you can lengthen the body at the beginning, when you work stotking stitch in the round for 13-14-15-16-17-18 cm (until it measures 21-22.... cm). Since you don't increase the amount of stitches, it shouldn't affect the pattern. Happy knitting!

19.03.2023 - 22:56

country flag Sophia wrote:

I would like advise as to where to place the decrease for the armhole. The instructions say "Decrease for armhole inside 2 edge stitches" so should I k1 garter edge, decrease 1 stitch, and then k1 garter edge or do I k2 garter edge stitches then decrease. I am confused as the instruction mention decreasing "after" and "before" edge stitches but also mention doing the decrease "inside" two edge stitches.

22.07.2022 - 18:09

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sophia, decrease after or before 2 edge sts, so that the outermost 2 (edge) stitches are always preserved and form a continuous edge. Happy knitting!

22.07.2022 - 18:57