DROPS Andes
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65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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Knitted DROPS jacket in stocking st with cables and round yoke in ”Andes” or “Snow”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 134-17
DROPS design: Pattern no EE-367
Yarn group E
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials: DROPS ANDES from Garnstudio

Colour no 8465, medium grey:
500-600-600-700-700-800 g

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 10 mm (80 cm) - or size needed to get 9 sts x 12 rows in stocking st with Andes = 10 x 10 cm.

DROPS METAL BUTTON NO 542: 7 pcs in all sizes.

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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 Andes
DROPS Andes
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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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.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows.

DECREASE TIP 1:
All dec are done from RS.
Dec as follows before 4 sts in the side: Work until 2 sts remain before marker, K tog the next 2 sts.
Dec as follows after 4 sts in the side: Slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.

DECREASE TIP 2:
Dec 1 st on each side of marker as follows: Work until 2 sts remain before marker, slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso, (marker), K tog the next 2 sts.

INCREASE TIP:
All inc are done from RS. Inc 1 st by making 1 YO. On next row P YO twisted (i.e. work in back loop of YO instead of front) to avoid holes.

PATTERN:
See diagram M.1 (the diagram shows the pattern from RS)
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BODY:
Worked back and forth on circular needle from mid front. Cast on 78-86-94-102-114-122 sts (incl 3 band sts in each side towards mid front) on circular needle size 10 mm with Andes. Work 1st row (= from RS) as follows: 3 band sts in garter st - See explanation above - work diagram M.1 (= 7 sts), * K 2, P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 10 sts remain on needle, work diagram M.1 and finish with 3 band sts in garter st. NOTE: Work band sts in garter st until finished measurements. Work like this for 4 rows, work next row (= RS) as follows: 3 band sts, work diagram M.1, work in stocking st until 10 sts remain on needle, work diagram M.1, finish with 3 band sts. Continue in stocking st with diagram M.1 and 3 band sts in each side. Insert 4 markers in the piece as follows: Work 19-21-23-25-28-30 sts, 1 marker, work 4 sts, 1 marker, work 32-36-40-44-50-54 sts, 1 marker, work 4 sts, 1 marker, work remaining sts (= 4 sts between each marker in each side). REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When piece measures 10 cm from cast on edge, dec 1 st on each side of 4 sts in each side - see decrease tip 1 above. Repeat dec when piece measures 20 cm = 70-78-86-94-106-114 sts.
Continue in stocking st with diagram M.1 and 3 band sts in each side. When piece measures 31-32-32-33-33-34 cm, inc 1 st on each side of 4 sts in the sides - Read increase tip above = 74-82-90-98-110-118 sts. Continue to work until piece measures 42-43-44-45-46-47 cm. Work next row from WS as follows: Work 18-20-22-24-27-29 sts, cast off the next 4 sts, work 30-34-38-42-48-52 sts, cast off the next 4 sts and work the last 18-20-22-24-27-29 sts. Put piece aside = 66-74-82-90-102-110 sts remain on needle.

SLEEVE:
The sleeve is worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 22-22-22-26-26-26 sts (incl 1 edge st in each side) on circular needle size 10 mm. Work 1st row (= RS) in rib as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, * K 2, P 2 *, repeat from *-* and finish with 1 edge st in garter st. Continue like this until rib measures approx. 4 cm. Now continue in stocking st with 1 edge st in each side - At the same time on 1st row from RS, adjust no of sts to 22-23-23-25-27-27. When piece measures 8 cm, inc 1 st in each side inside 1 edge st. Repeat inc every 6-6-5-5-5-4 cm a total of 6-6-7-7-7-8 times = 34-35-37-39-41-43 sts. When piece measures approx. 43-42-42-41-40-40 cm (NOTE! Shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of broader shoulder width) cast off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows = 28-29-31-33-35-37 sts. Put piece aside and knit another sleeve.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the sleeves tog inside 1 edge st.

YOKE:
Slip sleeves on to same circular needle as body where armholes were cast off = 122-132-144-156-172-184 sts. Insert 1 marker after 19-17-16-18-18-20 sts, then insert another 7-7-7-8-8-8 markers with 12-14-16-15-17-18 sts between each = 19-17-16-18-18-20 sts remain after last marker (= 8-8-8-9-9-9 markers). Now measure the piece from here. Continue in stocking st with diagram M.1 and 3 band sts in each side as before. When piece measures 2 cm, dec 1 st on each side of every marker (= 16-16-16-18-18-18 sts dec) - Read decrease tip 2. Repeat dec every 4½-5-5-5½-4½-4½ cm a total of 4-4-4-4-5-5 times = 58-68-80-84-82-94 sts.
Continue to work until piece measures 18-19-20-21-22-23 cm. NOTE: Adjust so that last row is the 4th row in diagram M.1. Continue to work an elevation in the neck with short rows as follows:
1st row (= RS): 3 band sts, work 1st row in diagram M.1, work in stocking st while AT THE SAME TIME dec 12-18-30-30-28-36 sts evenly (do not dec over diagram M.1 and band sts), work 1st row in diagram M.1 and finish with 3 band sts = 46-50-50-54-54-58 sts, turn piece.
2nd row (= WS): 3 band sts, work 2nd row in diagram M.1, work in P sts - but turn piece when 10 sts remain on needle.
3rd row: Tighten the thread and K from RS until 10 sts remain in the other side. Turn piece and tighten thread.
4th row: P 1 row from WS until 10 sts remain towards mid front, work 2nd row in diagram M.1 over the next 7 sts and finish with 3 band sts.
Work next row (= from RS) as follows: 3 band sts, diagram M.1, * K 2, P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 10 sts remain, work diagram M.1 and finish with 3 band sts. Continue like this until rib measures 3 cm, then loosely cast off with K over K and P over P.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the openings under the sleeves.
Sew 7 buttons evenly distributed on left front band, use the holes between sts on right front band as button holes.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 02.05.2013
New yarn amount:
Materials: DROPS ANDES from Garnstudio
Color no 8465, medium gray: 500-600-600-700-700-800 g

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2, psso the 2 K sts
symbols = st that does not count on this row
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 (79)

country flag Coline wrote:

After casting on for the body, the next row will be the WS so do I start with a row of purl as my first row?

10.02.2022 - 19:07

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Coline, You can work a row of purl to start with if you wish or start the rib straight away, in which case this first row will be the right side. Happy knitting!

11.02.2022 - 08:00

country flag Gitta wrote:

Very disappointed ☹️

12.01.2022 - 21:18

country flag Gitta wrote:

I just finished the Drops 134-17 in a Medium and I usually take a small . It is a way to small. I can’t even close it

12.01.2022 - 21:16

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Gitta, we feel so sorry, did you get and keep the correct tension all the way? You should have 9 sts x 12 rows in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm and with that tension, you should get the same measurements as shown in the chart. This lesson explains how to choose a size if it can help. Happy knitting!

13.01.2022 - 09:12

country flag Kirsten Sofie Sebulonsen wrote:

Hej, det ser ud til, I har glemt knaphullerne I opskriften.

11.12.2021 - 10:34

country flag Sando wrote:

Bonjour, je ne sais pas comment contacter le webmaster et si c'est un problème de site ou d'ordinateur personnel mais aucune image ne s'affiche sur beaucoup des modèles proposés. De ce fait, je n'ai pas non plus les diagrammes pour les points fantaisies. Que puis-je faire?

04.10.2021 - 16:35

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Sando, nous avons effectivement eu quelques soucis d'affichage des images ces derniers temps, mais tout devrait être revenu en ordre, merci pour votre compréhension. Bon tricot!

06.10.2021 - 07:02

country flag Ann wrote:

Ska ärmen sys ihop innan man sätter den på samma rundsticka som fram- och bakstycket?

06.05.2021 - 18:33

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Ann, det kan du godt, men gør det du synes er lettest :)

07.05.2021 - 08:48

country flag Britta wrote:

Funderar kring första minskningen, ska den göras på samma sätt på båda sidorna? Blir inte de minskade maskorna då att luta åt vänster på båda sidorna? Tänker att det borde luta åt olika håll för att få symmetri?

12.03.2021 - 21:18

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Britta. På denne modellen er "fletten" lik både på høyre og venstre side og da med samme felling. Om du ønsker at de skal vend hver sin vei, kan du fint gjøre det. mvh DROPS design

15.03.2021 - 14:36

country flag Paz Rodríguez Leiva wrote:

Que significa MP? "Insertar 4 MP en la pieza de la manera sig:" Gracias por su respuesta

30.01.2021 - 03:54

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Paz Rodríguez Leiva, MP = marcapunto. Buen trabajo!

30.01.2021 - 18:45

country flag Donna Binko wrote:

Which method do you use to join the sleeve sides?

16.12.2020 - 15:18

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Binko, not sure to understand your question properly, do you mean when adding the sleeves together on same circular needle for yoke? Then see this video - if you mean seam mid under sleeve, you can use this technique or then this one. Hope this helps, happy knitting!

16.12.2020 - 16:12

country flag Alena wrote:

Dobrý den, prosím o radu stran spodní šířky předního/zadního dílu - domnívám se, že při dané délce svetru je spodní šíře 40 cm pro velikost S málo. Porovnávala jsem i s jinými modely, kde je šíře kolem 45 cm... Děkuji za zprávu.

21.11.2020 - 18:42

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Alena, maybe you should choose another size. Please see the lesson DROPS HERE. Happy knitting!

23.11.2020 - 18:36