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Knitted DROPS jumper with dropped sts and raglan in "Paris", "Cotton Viscose" and "Vivaldi". Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 137-21
DROPS design: Pattern no W-422
Yarn group A and C
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Finished measurements:
Bust: 84-90-98-108-118-130 cm / 33"-35½"-38½"-42½"-46½"-51½"
Full length: 62-64-66-68-70-72 cm / 24 3/8''-25¼''-26''-26¾''-27½''-28 3/8''

Materials:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
Color no 16, white:
150-150-150-200-200-250 g
and use:
DROPS COTTON VISCOSE from Garnstudio
Color no 01, white:
100-100-100-100-100-100 g
and use:
DROPS VIVALDI from Garnstudio
Color no 07, white:
50-50-50-50-50-50 g

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE size 5 mm / US 8 (80 cm / 32'') - or size needed to get 11 sts x 16 rows in pattern with Paris with a light pull = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''.

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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
100% Cotton
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DROPS Cotton Viscose
DROPS Cotton Viscose
54% Cotton, 46% Viscose
Discontinued
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DROPS Vivaldi
DROPS Vivaldi
56% Mohair, 30% Polyamide, 14% Wool
Discontinued
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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.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle): K all rows.

DECREASE TIP (applies to raglan): Dec are on 1st, 3rd and 5th round in pattern repetition.
Dec as follows before markers: K 2 tog.
Dec as follows after markers: Slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso. NOTE: When dec on 1st and 5th round, do not make 1 YO at markers (i.e. between dec).

KNITTING TIP:
If knitting gauge is incorrect in height and the knitting is too tight, the raglan sleeve will be too short and the armholes too small. This can be adjusted by working 1 extra row without dec evenly spaced between dec.

PATTERN: See diagram M.1. The diagram shows the pattern from RS.
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BODY:
Worked in the round on circular needle. Cast on 92-100-108-118-130-142 sts on circular needle size 5 mm / US 8 with Paris. P 1 round, then work diagram M.1. Insert a marker in each side = 46-50-54-59-65-71 sts between markers. REMEMBER THE GAUGE!
When piece measures 41-42-43-44-45-46 cm / 16 1/8''-16½''-17''-17¼''-17¾''-18'' (adjust so that dec are on 1st, 3rd or 5th row in diagram M.1), loosely bind off 8 sts in each side for armhole (= 4 sts on each side of markers) = 38-42-46-51-57-63 sts remain on front and back piece. Put piece aside and knit the sleeves.

SLEEVE:
The sleeve is worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 26-28-30-30-32-32 sts on circular needle size 5 mm / US 8 with Paris. K 1 row from WS, then work diagram M.1.
At the same time when piece measures 14 cm / 5½'', inc 1 st in each side. Repeat inc every 5-5-5-4-4-3½ cm / 2"-2"-2"-1½"-1½"-1 1/4" a total of 7-7-7-8-8-9 times = 40-42-44-46-48-50 sts – work the inc sts in pattern.
When piece measures approx. 47 cm / 18½'', loosely bind off 5 sts in each side - adjust to bind off on same pattern row as on body = 30-32-34-36-38-40 sts remain on needle. Cut the yarn. Put piece aside and knit another sleeve.

YOKE:
Slip sleeves on to same circular needle as body where armholes were bind off = 136-148-160-174-190-206 sts. Insert a marker in all transitions between sleeves and body = 4 markers.
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING!
Continue diagram M.1. Work for 2 cm / 3/4'' before beg raglan dec. Dec for raglan on each side of all markers - read DECREASE TIP AND KNITTING TIP: On every 4th round a total of 3 times (beg dec on 1st row in pattern repetition, the other 2 dec are on 5th and 3rd row in pattern repetition) and then every other round a total of 7-8-9-10-11-12 times (these are on 1st, 3rd and 5th row in pattern repetition).

NECKLINE: AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 55-57-58-60-62-64 cm / 21½"-22½"-22 3/4"-23½"-24½"-25 1/4", loosely bind off the middle 10-12-14-15-17-17 sts for neck. Continue to bind off 1 st towards the neck on every 4th row: 2 times.
After all dec for raglan and bind offs for neck, 42-44-46-51-57-65 sts remain on needle.
K 1 round while at the same time dec 4-6-8-11-15-21 sts evenly = 38-38-38-40-42-44 sts.

NECK EDGE:
Pick up approx. 18 to 24 sts at the front of neck with Paris = approx. 56 to 68 sts around the entire neck. P 1 round and bind off with K sts.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = Paris - from RS: K 1, 1 YO
symbols = Paris - from RS: K while at the same time
slipping the YOs from previous row off the needle. From WS: P while at the same time slipping the YOs from previous row off the needle
symbols = Viscose - from RS: K
symbols = Viscose - from RS: P.
From WS: K
symbols = Vivaldi - from RS: K 1, 1 YO
symbols = Vivaldi - from RS: K while at the same time slipping the YOs from previous row off the needle.
From WS: P while at the same time slipping the YOs from previous row off the needle
diagram
Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size only serve as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn converter, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the converter will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be converted separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn converter

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn converter, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn converter will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder (usually closest to the neckline), and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (37)

country flag Carmen Tecklenburg wrote:

Ik wil deze trui graag breien, ook in wit en zou willen dat ie lijkt op de trui op de foto. Aangezien de garens niet meer verkrijgbaar zijn kunt u vervangend garen aanbevelen die zelfde uiterlijk geven?

23.01.2022 - 00:12

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Carmen,

Cotton Viscose kun je het beste vervangen door Safran, dit garen glanst helaas niet in tegenstelling tot Cotton Viscose. Voor Vivaldi komt DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk het meest in de buurt. Je kunt de benodigde hoeveelheden in jouw maat uitrekenen met de garenvervanger.

30.01.2022 - 14:47

country flag Fabienne Borel wrote:

Oh excusez ma question, je n'étais pas descendue jusqu'au diagramme dans lequel on n'explique l'utilisation des différents fils. Merci pour votre réponse.

09.07.2019 - 14:38

country flag Fabienne Borel wrote:

Bonjour, je voulais être sûre que le modèle utilise que le fil Paris et que c'est bien si peu de grammes qu'il faut : 150 g pour du M ? Merci pour votre prochaine réponse. Fabienne

06.07.2019 - 14:41

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Borel, ce modèle se tricote avec 3 qualités différentes, il nécessite effectivement 150 g Paris en taille M + 100 g Cotton Viscose (utilisez notre convertisseur pour trouver une alternative car ce coton est épuisé) + 100 g Vivaldi (Brushed Alpaca Silk est une excellente alternative à Vivaldi, qui est aussi épuisée). Pour toute assistance pour le choix d'une alternative, n'hésitez pas à contacter votre magasin DROPS, même par mail ou téléphone. Bon tricot!

08.07.2019 - 09:08

country flag Renee wrote:

Als ik het patroon goed begrijp, brei je de mouwen heen en weer. Vanaf 47 cm neem je de mouwen op in het lijf. Hoe sluit je vervolgens de mouwen en werk je de restjes netjes weg? Het zijn namelijk wel heel veel losse draadjes. Groet, Renée

26.01.2016 - 19:46

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Renée. Je kan de naden sluiten op meerdere manieren, kies de manier die je zelf het mooiste vindt. Je kan draadjes ook wegwerken op meerdere manieren, kijk in onze video index onder D en draadjes wegwerken.

28.01.2016 - 12:59

country flag Mai Rosendal wrote:

Hej. Kan ikke helt regne ud hvorfor ærmerne ikke skal strikkes på rundpind. Kan det lade sig gøre at strikke rundt i stedet for frem og tilbage?

14.03.2015 - 22:15

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Mai, selvfølgelig kan du også strikke ærmerne rundt, da tager du bare ud på hver side af den midterste maske under ærmet. God fornøjelse!

21.05.2015 - 10:31

country flag Aine Flynn wrote:

I have knitted the main body on circular needle , back & forth. There are no instructions in how to sew up when finished. Should I have knitted it in a circle ?

18.04.2014 - 11:50

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Flynn, body is worked on the round on circular needle until piece measures 41-46 cm (see size), then bind off sts for armhole and put aside. Work sleeve back & forth until 47 cm, cast off sts for armhole and put all sts for body & sleeves onto same circular needle to work yoke in the round. Happy knitting!

18.04.2014 - 14:36

country flag Anneli wrote:

Hej, försöker ännu en gång: Kan man låta de olika garnsorterna löpa upp med arbetets varv då man byter sorter eller måste man ta av garnet och fästa trådarna mellan varje garnkvalitet? Ser att det blir fyra varv mellan varje garnsorts användning.

07.06.2013 - 08:05

country flag Anneli wrote:

Kan man låta de olika garnsorterna löpa upp med arbetets varv då man byter sorter eller måste man ta av garnet och fästa trådarna mellan varje garnkvalitet? Ser att det blir fyra varv mellan varje garnsorts användning.

27.05.2013 - 17:57

Eva answered:

Det gör man precis som man vill!

09.06.2013 - 20:59

country flag Elisabeth Skjervagen wrote:

Forklaring til diagram: I garnet Cotton viscose framgår det som om genseren skal strikkes rett på alle omganger, så fremt du strikker rundt. Går ut fra at det skal være samme fremgangsmåte som Garn: Paris og Vivaldi? en omgang r og et kast? Strikk r, samtidig som du kastet slippes ned?

23.03.2013 - 15:48

DROPS Design answered:

Ja, det er fuldstaendigt det samme

28.03.2013 - 13:45

country flag Aine Flynn wrote:

Can you explain the second line in the pattern FromRS ...Then from WS Is this 2 rows?

25.02.2013 - 20:22

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Flynn, this pattern is worked either in the round (body) or back and forth (after cast off for neck), so in the round, 2nd round will be from RS, back and forth, 2nd row will be from WS. Happy knitting!

26.02.2013 - 10:25