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Knitted neck warmer in DROPS Air and DROPS Kid-Silk. The piece is worked with textured pattern.

DROPS 214-31
DROPS Design: Pattern no ai-288
Yarn group C + A
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SIZES:
Sizes: S/M - L/XL
The piece measures approx.: Width: 31-37 cm. Height = 34-36 cm. 

MATERIALS:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
100-100 g colour 10, fog
And use:
DROPS KID-SILK from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
50-50 g colour 07, light sky blue

KNITTING TENSION:
14 stitches in width and 22 rows in height with textured pattern and 1 strand of each quality = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 6 MM: Length 60 cm for textured pattern.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5.5 MM: Length 40 cm and 60 cm for 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.
Categories:
Women Accessories Neck Warmers
Keywords:
high neck rib

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Air
DROPS Air
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
from 4.80 £ /50g
DROPS Kid-Silk
DROPS Kid-Silk
75% Mohair, 25% Silk
from 4.60 £ /25g
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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.
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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.

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

DECREASE TIP: 
All decreases are worked from the right side!
Decrease as follows from the neck: Work the first 2 stitches as before, slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over (= 1 stitch decreased).
Decrease as follows towards the neck: Work until there are 4 stitches left on the row and knit 2 together (= 1 stitch decreased).

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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NECK WARMER – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked back and forth in sections and sewn together at the shoulder. The piece is worked in the round to finish.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on 44-52 stitches with circular needle size 5.5 mm and 1 strand Air and 1 strand Kid-Silk (= 2 strands). Purl 1 row from the wrong side. Then work rib from the right side as follows: 1 edge stitch in GARTER STITCH – read description above, work rib (= knit 2 / purl 2) until there are 3 stitches left on the row, knit 2 and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Continue this rib for 4 cm. Change to circular needle size 6 mm. 
Now work A.1 with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side. The 2 knitted stitches in A.1 should match the 2 knitted stitches in the rib. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When the piece measures 32-34 cm, cast off the middle 18-18 stitches for the neck and each shoulder is finished separately. On the next row from the neck cast off 1 stitch = 12-16 stitches on the shoulder. When the piece measures 34-36 cm, cast off with knit from the right side. Work the other shoulder in the same way. 

FRONT PIECE:
Cast on and work rib and pattern as for the back piece. When the piece measures 29-31 cm, place the middle 12-12 stitches on a thread for the neck and each shoulder is finished separately. Continue with textured pattern and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side. On the next row from the right side decrease for the neck – read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this every 2nd row a total of 4 times = 12-16 stitches. When the piece measures 5 cm from where stitches were placed on a thread for the neck (the piece should now measure 34-36 cm) cast off with knit from the right side. Work the other shoulder in the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams inside the cast-off edge – make sure the seams are not tight. 

HIGH NECK:
Knit up 64 to 72 stitches around the neck with short circular needle size 5.5 mm and 1 strand of each quality (= 2 strands). The number of stitches should be divisible by 4. Work rib (= knit 2 / purl 2) in the round – make sure you knit over knit and purl over purl over both the garter stitch and the 12 stitches from the thread on the front piece. When the neck measures 18 cm, cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl.

Diagram

symbols = knit from right side, purl from wrong side
symbols = knit from wrong side
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 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.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

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 (14)

country flag Sylvie Lachance wrote:

Bonjour, Est-ce que le bord du col est plié vers l'intérieur et ensuite cousu? Sur l'image, on dirait un col doublé mais ce n'est pas indiqué dans les instructions. Très beau modèle, merci!

26.02.2024 - 02:57

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Lachance, effectivement, sur la photo il a été plié en double sur l'intérieur, vous pouvez le faire aussi, et le fixer avec quelques points si vous le souhaitez, ou bien le laisser libre et ainsi le plier soit sur l'endroit soit sur l'envers au gré de vos envies. Bon tricot!

26.02.2024 - 09:56

country flag Maria wrote:

Hej :) På den danske opskrift, er maskerne i diagrammet ikke oversat til dansk. Jeg kan ikke tyde dem, hvad betyder de? Vh Maria

07.12.2023 - 22:54

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Maria, tak for info. Nu er den danske tekst lagt ud på diagramforklaringen :)

08.12.2023 - 10:38

country flag Eva Söderman wrote:

Hej! På bakstycket ska det maskas av för halsen och på framstycket ska man sätta ett antal maskor på en tråd. Varför är det olika?

21.10.2023 - 07:50

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Eva, på forstykket vil man at maskerne fortsætter op i halskanten, på bagstykket skal der være en overgang som holder arbejdet sammen - men du gør som du helst vil :)

24.10.2023 - 08:42

country flag Ronja wrote:

I forstykket så står det at jeg skal felle totalt 8 masker på skuldrene. Men jeg har 20 masker fra før så da vil det gjenstå 12 masker på pinnen, ikke 16 som det står i oppskriften. Skal jeg da ta også felle bare 4 masker så det blir rett antall masker igjen på pinnen, men mønsteret vil ikke stemme da fordi da blir det fire rett masker på rad. Eller skal jeg felle 8 masker og bare ha 12 masker igjen på pinnen?

28.02.2022 - 11:20

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Ronja, du starter med 52 masker, lukker de midterste 18 masker af, så har du 17 masker på hver skulder, lukker yderligere 1 maske af og nu har du 16 masker til skulderen. God fornøjelse!

02.03.2022 - 12:19

country flag Martina Mehrer wrote:

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, bei den kostenlosen ANleitungen steht jeweils "Kurzanleitung". Da ich noch Strickanfänger bin, stellt sich mir nun die Frage, ob ich beim Kauf der Wolle jeweils eine ausführliche Anleitung erhalte. Ich freue mich auf Ihre Antwort. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Martina Mehrer

17.02.2022 - 07:07

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Mehrer, wo haben Sie "Kurzanleitung" gelesen? Die Anleitungen auf unserem Website sind schon komplett und alle kostenlose. Wenn Sie Hilfe dazu brauchen, gibt es Lektionnen, Videos und hier können Sie auch Fragen stellen - Ihr DROPS Laden kann Ihnen auch gerne - auch telefonisch oder per E-Mail weiterhelfen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

17.02.2022 - 10:35

country flag Kathe wrote:

Hvor mange masker trenger jeg på rett-strikk.(glattstrikk-dvs rett pinne 1 -vrang tilbake.??kan jeg bruke bare air garn?

23.09.2021 - 14:54

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Kathe. Vi har dessvärre kun uppgett stickfastheten med strukturmönster på denna opskrift, så jag vet inte någon annan stickfasthet. Jag tror du får svårt att få riktig stickfasthet om du kun bruker Air. Mvh DROPS Design

24.09.2021 - 09:07

country flag Mette Nielsen wrote:

Hej. Findes der andre opskrifter med dette mønster?

15.09.2021 - 09:57

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Mette. Ja, det har vi. Søk på Strukturmønster og f.eks dame /herre. Så vil det komme opp mange oppskrifter, enten et helt plagg eller litt strukturmønster i plagget. Se evnt 214-30 og 216-5. mvh DROPS design

15.09.2021 - 15:25

country flag Jannicke wrote:

Hei, hvordan skal man strikke opp flere masker i halsåpningen enn det som er felt?

08.03.2021 - 12:16

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Jannicke, der skal også strikkes masker op på siderne af halsen, du kan regne ud hvor mange du mangler og så strikke halvdelen op på hver side. God fornøjelse!

08.03.2021 - 16:00

country flag Camilla Bjerring Kroggaard wrote:

Hej, forstår ikke mønster diagrammet. Er der en video som instruerer én i at følge det? Man skal vel ikke fortsætte dobbeltrib gennem hele arbejdet?

26.12.2020 - 00:15

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Camilla, du strikker 2 masker glatstrik, 2 masker retstrik, 2 masker glatstrik, 2 masker retstrik osv. God fornøjelse!

07.01.2021 - 11:24

country flag Monica Fernlund wrote:

Ingår de på en tråd satta maskorna i de 72 maskor som sksll plockas upp för halskragen. Dvs 60 + 12 =72

10.11.2020 - 08:28

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Monica, ja maskerne fra tråden indgår :)

17.11.2020 - 15:24