DROPS Delight
DROPS Delight
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
Discontinued
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DROPS Vivaldi
DROPS Vivaldi
56% Mohair, 30% Polyamide, 14% Wool
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Knitted DROPS jumper in English Rib in ”Delight” and “Vivaldi”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 143-27
DROPS design: Pattern no de-081
Yarn group A and C
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials: DROPS DELIGHT from Garnstudio
Colour no 13, red/orange/grey:
200-250-250-300-300-350 g
And use: DROPS Vivaldi from Garnstudio
Colour no 02, dark brown:
150-150-150-200-200-200 g

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 6 mm (80 cm) - or size needed to get 15 sts x 19 rows in stocking st with 1 thread of each yarn = 10 x 10 cm (12 sts in English rib = width 10 cm).
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5 mm (60 cm) - for rib

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

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DROPS Delight
DROPS Delight
75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
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 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.
BODY IN ENGLISH RIB (in the round on circular needle):
ROUND 1: * 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P, K 1 *, repeat from *-*.
ROUND 2: * P tog YO and slipped st, 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P *, repeat from *-*.
ROUND 3: * 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P, K tog YO and slipped st *, repeat from *-*.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd round upwards.

ENGLISH RIB ST:
When counting the sts, the YOs are not counted as sts.

GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows.

SLEEVE IN ENGLISH RIB (back and forth on needle):
Row 1 (= RS): 1 edge st in garter st, * K 1, 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with 1 edge st in garter st.
Row 2: 1 edge st, * K tog YO and slipped st, 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with 1 edge st in garter st. Repeat 2nd row upwards.

INCREASE TIP (applies to sleeve):
Inc 1 st inside 1 edge st in each side of piece. Inc 1 st by making 1 YO, on next row work YO twisted i.e. work in back loop of st instead front. NOTE: Work the inc sts in English rib.
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BODY:
Worked in the round on circular needle. Cast on 112-126-140-154-168-182 sts on circular needle size 5 mm with 1 thread of each yarn. Work next round as follows: * P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1 *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 16-18-20-22-24-26 sections with 2 P sts. Work K over K and P over P until piece measures 5-5-5-6-6-6 cm. On next round dec 1 st in every section with 2 P by P 2 tog (= 16-18-20-22-24-26 sts dec) = 96-108-120-132-144-156 sts. Then switch to circular needle size 6 mm and work BODY IN ENGLISH RIB - see explanation above. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
Continue until piece measures approx. 39-40-41-42-43-44 cm - NOTE: Finish with 3rd round in English rib. Insert 1 marker in each side of piece as follows: Insert 1 marker at beg of round and 1 marker after 48-54-60-66-72-78 sts (round beg in the side) NOTE: YOs are not counted as 1 st - READ ENGLISH RIB ST. On next round (= 2nd round in English rib) cast off 3-3-3-4-4-4 sts on each side of markers for armholes (= 42-48-54-58-64-70 sts on front and back piece). Cut the thread, put piece aside and knit the sleeves.

SLEEVE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Loosely cast on 28-30-30-32-32-34 sts on circular needle size 5 mm with 1 thread of each yarn. Work first row (= WS) as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, * K 1, P 1 *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with 1 edge st in garter st. Continue rib like this for 5 cm. Then switch to circular needle size 6 mm and work in English rib with 1 edge st in garter st in each side - Read SLEEVE IN ENGLISH RIB above. When piece measures 12-12-11-11-8-8 cm, inc 1 st in each side - read INCREASE TIP above. Repeat inc every 15-15-11-11-8-8 cm 1-1-2-2-3-3 more times in total (= 2-2-3-3-4-4 times) = 32-34-36-38-40-42 sts. When piece measures 42-42-41-41-40-40 cm, cast off for sleeve cap from RS as follows: Cast off 3-3-2-3-4-4 sts at beg of the next 2 rows = 26-28-32-32-32-34 sts, cut the thread. Knit another sleeve the same way.

YOKE:
Worked in the round on circular needle. Slip sleeves on to same circular needle size 6 mm as body where armholes were cast off = 136-152-172-180-192-208 sts. Then work English rib in the round. When yoke measures 18-19-20-21-22-23 cm from where body and sleeves were placed tog, switch to circular needle size 5 mm and work 1 round in rib (= K 1/P 1, work YO tog with sts) over all sts. On next round, dec as follows: * K 2 twisted tog (in back loop of st), P 2 tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 68-76-86-90-96-104 sts. Continue with K over K and P over P until yoke measures 21-22-23-24-25-26 cm, then loosely cast off all sts with K over K and P over P.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the sleeve seams inside 1 edge st. Sew the opening under the sleeves.

Diagram

diagram measurements
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 (31)

country flag Janka wrote:

Zrobiłam ten sweter z włóczek Alpaca i Brushed Alpaca Silk. Niestety miejsce połączenia tyłu i przodu z rękawami jest wyraźnie widoczne, oczka rzędu łączenia są jakby rozciągnięte. Czy mogę to jakoś naprawić, uratować sweter i co zrobiłam źle?

21.01.2020 - 09:49

DROPS Design answered:

Witaj Janko! Radzę uprać sweter zgodnie ze wskazówkami dla tej włóczki, oczka powinny się wyrównać. Ja lekko moczę sweter w letniej wodzie, nie wykręcam, tylko odciskam robótkę delikatnie w ręczniku i suszę rozłożony na płasko, lekko naciągając do właściwych wymiarów. Nie radzę rozwieszać. Powodzenia!

22.01.2020 - 17:25

country flag Nathalie wrote:

Il serait bien d'ajouter la laine brushed alpaca silk coloris brun foncé au choix de couleur dans cette laine pour faire faire ce pull

06.04.2018 - 18:31

country flag Nuria wrote:

Cuantos ovillos se necesitan? Como se calcula?

05.01.2015 - 09:15

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Nuria. Depende de la talla que vas a hacer: por ejemplo para la talla S necesitamos 200 gr DROPS DELIGHT y 150 gr DROPS VIVALDI. Cada ovillo de Delight es de 50 gr. (200 / 50 = 4 ovillos) y de Vivaldi - de 50 gr. (150 /50 = 3 ovillos)

08.01.2015 - 00:08

country flag Waldi wrote:

Schönes Modell, passt perfekt, Anleitung ist einfach und gut verständlich. Danke !

03.01.2014 - 14:07

country flag Clara wrote:

¿Y se queda el último punto cerrado en el MP, o sea, en la mitad de los puntos a cerrar de esa sisa? ¿Eso queda bien, en medio de la sisa?

02.12.2013 - 19:09

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Clara. Es normal. Es justo el lado.

04.12.2013 - 15:46

country flag Clara wrote:

Respecto a cuestión anterior, ignórenla. Lo q quiero decir es q si pusimos el marcapuntos al pcpio de la vuelta y para cerrar en pto inglés hay que hacerlo en la vuelta 3ª no se puede cerrar 3 puntos antes del marcapuntos sino a partir del mismo. ¿Es así?

01.12.2013 - 13:45

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Clara. Comenzamos a cerrar los pts a partir del MP ( 3 o 4 pts según la talla), después cerramos antes y después del 2º MP y al final de la vta cerramos los pts que nos faltan antes del 1er MP.

02.12.2013 - 11:37

country flag Clara wrote:

En la explicación del cuerpo ¿Podrían aclararme cómo rem 3-3-3-4-4-4 pts en cada lado de los marcapuntos para las sisas? Es que creo que para la primera sisa habría que rematar empezando 3 puntos antes del marcapuntos pero en la vuelta anterior. ¿Estoy en lo cierto? No me queda claro... Gracias

01.12.2013 - 11:33

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Clara. Comenzamos a cerrar los pts a partir del MP ( 3 o 4 pts según la talla), después cerramos antes y después del 2º MP y al final de la vta cerramos los pts que nos faltan antes del 1er MP.

02.12.2013 - 11:38

country flag Ina wrote:

Stickar ju en tröja i patent med merino, då blir det ju löst stickat, får göra ett nytt tvättförsök

20.11.2013 - 18:40

country flag Ina wrote:

Hej, stickade tröjan i big merino i storlek xl, problemet kom när jag tvättade den i ullpogramet i maskinen. Tröjan blev jätte stor. Nu undrar jag hur jag ska göra när jag ska tvätta plagget första gången utan att den ska bli så stor, har tvättat ull i maskin förr och då har det gått hur bra som helst.

15.11.2013 - 17:36

DROPS Design answered:

Big Merino ska tvättas i maskin! Här ser du tvättråd för Big Merino: https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn-care.php?cid=12 OBS! Använd aldrig sköljmedel!! Sticka inte för löst i Big Merino!

20.11.2013 - 09:20

country flag Carina wrote:

Hur ska man mäta arbetet? Det blir väldigt elastiskt när man stickar patent.

10.11.2013 - 20:08

DROPS Design answered:

Du kan måle arbejdet på længden når du holder det op foran dig uden at trække i det.

12.11.2013 - 09:50