DROPS Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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Knitted hooded cowl in DROPS Nepal. Piece is knitted top down in garter stitch. Size: S - XXXL

DROPS 192-3
DROPS design: Pattern ne-296
Yarn group C or A + A
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Size: S/M – L/XL – XXL/XXXL
Materials:
DROPS NEPAL from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
300-300-350 g color 4434, medium blue/purple

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ACCESSORIES FOR THE PIECE:

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

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR Needle size 5 mm / US 8, length 60 and 80 cm / 24'' and 32'' for the garment.
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 Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 3.30 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 19.80$.

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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 = 2 rounds. Knit 1 round and purl 1 round.

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

INCREASE TIP-1:
Make 1 yarn over on each side of the middle 30 stitches at the front of hood (= 28 stitches in garter stitch + 1 knit on each side of these stitches). On next round knit yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. Then work the new stitches in stockinette stitch

INCREASE TIP-2:
Increase 1 stitch on each side of every marker thread (= 16 stitches increased on round) as follows: Work until 1 stitch remains before first marker thread, 1 yarn over, knit 2 (marker thread is in the middle of these stitches), 1 yarn over. Repeat at each of the remaining marker threads. On next round knit yarn overs twisted to avoid holes.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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HOODED COWL - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Worked top down on circular needle. First work back and forth, then cast on stitches for neck warmer mid front and continue in the round.

HOODED COWL:
Cast on 92 stitches on circular needle size 5 mm / US 8 with Nepal in all sizes Work 1 ridge in GARTER STITCH back and forth – read explanation above. Now work in stockinette stitch with 6 stitches in garter stitch in each side until piece measures 28 cm, adjust so that next row is worked from right side. REMEMBER THE GAUGE! Cut the yarn. Insert a marker thread mid back. To avoid the start of round being in the middle of ridges at the front, begin round from here. Work as follows: Knit until 1 stitch remain before the first 6 stitches in garter stitch, make 1 yarn over, knit 1, work 6 stitches in garter stitch, cast on 16 new stitch on needle (= mid front), work the 6 stitches in garter stitch on the other side of piece, knit 1, make 1 yarn over, knit over the remaining stitches on round. 2 stitches have been increased on round - read INCREASE TIP-1. Continue like this in the round and work in garter stitch over the new stitches cast on mid front (= 28 stitches in garter stitch mid front), AT THE SAME TIME continue increase on each side of ridges every other round 5 more times (= 6 stitches increased in total on each side of stitches in garter stitch) = 120 stitches. When 6 ridges have been worked over stitches mid front and increases are done, continue in the round in stockinette stitch. When piece measures 3-4-2 cm / 1 1/8"-1 ½"-¾" from last ridge worked mid front, insert 8 marker threads in piece as follows: Insert a marker thread at beginning of round (= mid back), then insert 7 marker threads 15 stitches apart. On first round begin increase - read INCREASE TIP-2. Increase like this approx. every 5-4-4 cm / 1 7/8"-1 ½"-1 ½" 4-5-6 times in total = 184-200-216 stitches. After last increase piece measures approx. 51-53-55 cm / 20"-20 7/8"-21 5/8". Work in garter stitch for 5 cm / 2''. Bind off. If the bind-off edge is too tight make 1 yarn over after approx. every 5th stitch. Bind off yarn over as stitch. The work measures approx. 56-58-60 cm / 22"-22 ¾"-23 5/8" from top and down.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew together hood inside cast-on edge - make sure the seam is not tight.
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 (13)

country flag Ayra wrote:

Hello Plz explain ( cut the yarn insert the marker thread in the mid back) Do I have to cut the yarn before I start the next row from right side and do I have to knit the stitches before the marker also. because in the pattern it says start the round from mid back. Thanks

01.02.2022 - 19:57

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Ayra, the hood part is now done and you will cast on new stitches for the front piece, so you have to cut the yarn, then add a marker on mid back, slip the stitches to the marker without working them and join the yarn to start now from here = mid back. Work now in the round as explained, casting on new sts for front piece on first round. Happy knitting!

02.02.2022 - 08:39

country flag Kathleen Smith wrote:

Thank you for this pattern. It would be so helpful if a diagram with measurements was included.

14.01.2022 - 23:55

country flag Anita Louisa Andre wrote:

Hello, Please explain better how to do the 6 ridges in front, I added 16 stitches, did 6 ridges, My side augm. are slanted.Do not look straight like on foto, Did 6 ridges & only got 108 sts. Want to do XL. Made numerous of your patterns, This front is not clearly explained. Also how to do the Twist. did not knit in round to do the 6 ridges, PLease explain middle augment sides front better way. Thank You

05.02.2021 - 00:35

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Andre, you start with 92 sts - after 28 cm, cut the yarn and start now from mid back (= in the middle of previous rows and work now in the round casting on the new sts for mid front and increasing on each side of the new stitches), cast on 16 sts for mid front and increase 1 stitch on each side of the middle 30 sts (= YO, K1, 6+16+6 sts in garter st, K1, YO) a total of 6 times on every other round = 92 + 16 + 6x2= 120 sts. Hope this helps. Happy knitting!

05.02.2021 - 08:49

country flag Barbara wrote:

Buongiorno, sono arriva a questo punto ma non riesco a capire come devo procede una volta tagliato il filo: “Tagliare il filo. Inserire un segno al centro, sul dietro. Per evitare di iniziare il giro al centro delle coste a legaccio sul davanti, iniziare ora il giro da qui.” Vi ringrazio saluti

01.07.2020 - 17:10

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Barbara. Il lavoro inizia dal cappuccio; si lavora prima avanti e indietro, poi in tondo. Prima di unire in tondo, mette un segno al centro sul dietro, taglia il filo, passa la prima metà delle maglie senza lavorarle e inizia a lavorare in tondo, a partire dal segno. Lavora finché non rimangono 7 maglie (6 m a legaccio + 1 maglia), 1 maglia gettata, lavorare le 7 m successive, avviare 16 m (parte centrale del davanti, lavorata a legaccio), lavora le 7 m successive (sono le prime maglie passate senza averle lavorate), 1 maglia gettata e prosegue fino al segno. Buon lavoro!

01.07.2020 - 17:48

country flag Jantine wrote:

Wordt bij de afwerking van de capuchon de capuchon aan de binnenkant gemaasd zodat aan de buitenkant de naad komt? Groeten, Jantine

24.05.2020 - 11:51

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Jantine,

Nee, het is de bedoeling dat de naad aan de binnenkant komt.

05.06.2020 - 11:57

country flag Carol Lee wrote:

I’ve just completed the increase directions to have 120 stitches on my needles. I’m making the XL version. The next instructions are confusing to When piece measures 3-4-2 cm / 1 1/8"-1 ½"-¾" from last ridge worked mid “ it seems that there are more cm/inches for the smaller version. I would think for the XL you would use the next to largest measurement I.e. 3 or 1 1/8? Thank you in advance for your reply.

08.02.2020 - 02:43

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Lee, in 2nd size you work until the garter stitch section measures 4 cm = 1.57 inches (in first size this section measures 3 cm = 1.18 inches) - you can convert into cm here. Happy knitting!

10.02.2020 - 07:48

country flag Terka wrote:

Good evening. I have one question. Will you translate this hooded cowl 192-3 to Czech language? Thank you for your answer.

06.01.2020 - 20:40

DROPS Design answered:

Milá Terko, ano - návod bude k dipozici co nevidět :-) Sledujte, prosím naše stránky a seznam nejnověji přidaných překladů, zde Hezký večer! Hana

06.01.2020 - 21:12

country flag Delphine Lees wrote:

Bonjour, comment savoir quelle taille tricoter sans schema ni aucune mesure de la largeur de l'ouvrage fini ?

03.11.2019 - 14:21

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Lees, vous pouvez consulter un vêtement de ce même catalogue pour regarder les mesures et/ou calculer la circonférence du bas de l'ouvrage (tour des épaules) en fonction du nombre de mailles et de l'échantillon. Bon tricot!

04.11.2019 - 17:04

country flag Cathy wrote:

I love the look! It's been a while since I've knitted, looking forward to It!

23.08.2019 - 12:38

country flag DE OLIVEIRA COSTA wrote:

Bonjour, Puis-je avoir un croquis de ce modèle? Merci. Sinon, je ne comprends pas vraiment cette phrase : "Placer un fil marqueur au milieu dos. Pour éviter de commencer le tour au milieu des côtes mousse du devant, on commence maintenant les tours ici.".

17.04.2019 - 16:28

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Costa, nous n'avons pas de croquis pour ce modèle, suivez simplement les explications à la lettre. L'ouvrage se tricote en commençant par la capuche, on tricote d'abord en allers et retours, puis on va mettre un marqueur au milieu dos, couper le fil, glissez la première moitié des mailles sans les tricoter pour commencer au fil marqueur, tricotez à l'endroit jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 7 mailles, faites 1 jeté, tricotez les 7 m suivantes, montez 16 m (milieu devant = sous le menton), tricotez les 7 m suivantes (celles glissées sans les tricoter), 1 jeté et tricotez les mailles restantes = on tricote maintenant en rond. Bon tricot!

23.04.2019 - 11:21