DROPS Muskat
DROPS Muskat
100% Cotton
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DROPS Safran
DROPS Safran
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DROPS 51-1
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)
Finished measurements: 112-120-126 cm

Materials: DROPS MUSKAT
(100% mercerized Egyptian cotton), 50 g
200 (200, 250) g. Col. 03, dark mint
150 (150, 150) g. Col. 15, royal blue
100 (150, 150) g. Col. 32, turquoise
100 (100, 100) g. Col. 30, vanilla yellow
50 (100, 100) g. Col. 12, red
50 (50, 50) g. Col. 49, dark orange

and: DROPS SAFRAN
(100% Egyptian cotton), 50 g
200 (200, 250) g. Col. 06, jeans blue
100 (100, 150) g. Col. 29, warm gold
100 (100, 100) g. Col. 28, orange
50 (50, 50) g. Col. 10, vanilla yellow

Alternative yarns (to Muskat):
* DROPS KARISMA SUPERWASH (100% superwash wool), 50 g.

Alternative yarns (to Safran):
* DROPS COTTON VISCOSE (54% cotton, 46% viscose), 50 g.

DROPS 5.5 mm circular and double pointed needles, or size required to obtain correct gauge

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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 Muskat
DROPS Muskat
100% Cotton
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DROPS Safran
DROPS Safran
100% Cotton
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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.
Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm.

Pattern: knit in reverse stockinette st and with double yarn, 1 strand of Muskat / 1 strand of Safran as follows:

8 rows Col. 15 / Col. 06
4 rows Col. 32 / Col. 06
10 rows Col. 03 / Col. 06
5 rows Col. 03 / Col. 10
6 rows Col. 30 / Col. 29
6 rows Col. 49 / Col. 29
10 rows Col. 12 / Col. 28
9 rows Col. 32 / Col. 28
6 rows Col. 32 / Col. 06
10 rows Col. 15 / Col. 06
11 rows Col. 03 / Col. 06
9 rows Col. 03 / Col. 10
12 rows Col. 30 / Col. 29
6 rows Col. 49 / Col. 29
6 rows Col. 12 / Col. 28
9 rows Col. 32 / Col. 28
6 rows Col. 32 / Col. 06
6 rows Col. 15 / Col. 06
continue thereafter with color no. 03 / color no. 06.

Garter st, when knitting in the round: *Rnd 1, knit. Rnd 2, purl.* Repeat from * - *.

Body: Cast on 180 (192-200) sts with 1 strand each col. no. 15 / col. no. 06 and join. Place a marker at the join and knit 4 rows garter st. Change to reverse stockinette st and follow pattern above for color changes. When the work measures 45 (49, 51) cm , knit the next round as follows: bind off 2 sts for armhole, 86 (92-96) sts for the front, bind off 4 sts for the armhole, 86 (92-96) sts for the back, bind off 2 sts for armhole. Knit the rest of each part separately.

Front: = 86 (92-96) sts. Bind off at each side for armholes on every other row: 2 sts 1 (1-2) times, then dec 1 st each side 3 (4-4) times = 76 (80-80) sts. When the work measures 62 (66-69) cm, bind off the center 4 (6-6) sts for the neck. Then bind off at each neck edge every other row: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 2 times, then dec 1 st 3 times. Bind off all sts for shoulders when the work measures 70 (74-77) cm.

Back: = 86 (92-96) sts. Shape armholes as on the front = 76 (80-80) sts. When the work measures 68 (72-75) cm, bind off the center 20 (22-22) sts for the neck. Bind off 2 sts at each neck edge on the next row. Bind off when the work measures 70 (74-77) cm.

Sleeves: Cast on 36 (36-38) sts on double pointed needles with col. no. 15 / col. no. 06; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 4 rows garter st. Change to reverse stockinette st and follow pattern for color changes. When the work measures 6 cm, inc 1 st each side of marker 22 (22-23) times every 3rd row = 80 (80-84) sts. When the work measures 44 (43-42.5) cm, bind off 2 sts each side of marker and knit back and forth on the needle. Bind off at each side edge every other row: 4 (3-3) sts 6 (7-8) times, bind off remaining sts. The work measures 51 (51-52) cm.

Assembly: Sew shoulder seams. Pick up 100-108 sts around the neck with col. no. 15 / col. no. 06; join and knit 4 rows garter st, bind off all sts. Sew on sleeves.

Diagram

diagram measurements

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

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

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

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (12)

country flag KERSTIN IREHJELM wrote:

Muskat i färgen 32, turkos, tycks inte finnas längre. Vilken färg kan jag ta istället?

26.03.2024 - 23:32

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Kerstin. Du kan använda färg 03, mint istället. Mvh DROPS Design

27.03.2024 - 13:59

country flag Mascha wrote:

Ein sehr fröhlicher Pulli! :-) Die Idee mit den in einander greifenden Farbstreifen finde ich genial. :-) Aber wird der Pullover nicht sehr schwer? 1,4 kg Garn in Größe L - zieht sich das Gestrick nicht durch sein Gewicht selber lang?

07.05.2022 - 11:13

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Mascha, sollten Sie die genaue Maschenprobe haben und halten, dann wird es alles in Ordnung sein, beachten Sie, daß zu dieser Zeit, die Schnitte etwas mehr "oversized" als die aktuellen waren. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

09.05.2022 - 08:27

country flag Helene wrote:

Hi again, Appreciate the quick reply :) I LOVE the colours used on the Beach Bliss sweater !! Can you confirm whether I'll be able to purchase the MUSKAT and SAFRAN coloured yarn required for MODELL 1-51? If so which CDN retailer could suggest. If not would you recommend another one of your cotton yarn? merci

06.05.2021 - 00:51

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Helene, correct you will work with 1 strand DROPS Muskat + 1 strand DROPS Safran together (gauge = 16 sts x 20 rows stocking st = 10 x10 cm). To get gradient stripes as on the picture, it's a good idea to work with 2 strands. Since this pattern is quite old, the shadecards have been updated, but your DROPS stores will help you (even per mail) to choose the best matching colours. Happy knitting!

06.05.2021 - 07:48

country flag Helene wrote:

Do you ship to Western Canada and if so how much would it be ship yarn for modell 1-51 size small? Thank you. Helene

03.05.2021 - 01:20

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Helene, unfortunately, we don´t sell our yarns directly, but there are several stores that deliver to Canada - you can choose from list of our retail stores here. Happy knitting!

03.05.2021 - 05:41

country flag Trudie Harrison wrote:

Hi, are the 2 single strands counted as just one stitch? So for instance, where it says cast on 180 stitches, is that doubling up with the 2 strands as one stitch? Or is it one colour one stitch? Thank you.

14.01.2021 - 17:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Harrison, you are working with 2 strands of yarn held together as if there were only one, ie with these 2 strands (1 x Muskat + 1 x Safran) you should have 16 sts x 20 rows stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm. So that you then cast off 180 sts with 2 yarns, get 180 sts on needle and work these 180 stss - just remember to check your tension to get the required measurements with the nubmer of sts given in the pattern. Happy knitting!

15.01.2021 - 06:38

country flag Ulla Winther Jensen wrote:

Hej. Der står jeg skal bruge Drops muskat og Drops safran. Kan jeg i stedet bruge Drops Paris i 1 eller 2 tråd og hvor meget skal jeg bruge ? Vh Ulla

27.03.2020 - 19:09

country flag Tina wrote:

Jeg kunne godt tænke mig at strikke denne bluse. Men der skal bruges safran farve 29 varm gul som ikke længere sælges. Er der andre muligheder Venlig hilsen Tina

12.01.2020 - 11:43

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Tina, du kan bruge Safran farve 11 æggeblomme :)

15.01.2020 - 15:37

country flag Inés Arenas wrote:

Hola como están? Quería saber por cuál color podría sustituir el hilo Safran col. 29 oro que parece que ya no lo tenéis. Son 100g. Gracias

22.04.2019 - 13:59

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Inés. Este color está descatalogado. Creo que podrías sustituirlo por el color 11 amarillo intenso.

17.10.2019 - 19:10

country flag Barbara Lowell wrote:

Hi I love this but wonder if I can just knit it in straight stockinette stitch? Would it turn out similar? You list the gauge as st st?

05.05.2017 - 17:48

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Barbara, The piece is knitted in reverse stockinette and you could just knit it acoording to the pattern and assmeble it with the knit stitches outside, and pick up the stitches for the neck edge from there. The overall effect will be somewhat smoother, less rustic, than the modell. The gauge stated is for stockinette, but gauge for stockinette and reverse is the same.

06.05.2017 - 10:50

country flag Joukje wrote:

Ik kan in het patroon nergens de boordsteek vinden, terwijl hij wel vermeld wordt, wordt deze wel gebruikt?

01.02.2016 - 15:17

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Joukje. Volgens mij heb je gelijk, hij staat nergens in het patroon (ook niet in het origineel), dus ik haal het weg. Bedankt voor het melden

01.02.2016 - 15:38