DROPS Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
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Knitted DROPS jumper with round yoke and pattern in "Nepal". Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 150-31
DROPS design: Pattern no ne-122
Yarn group C
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials:
DROPS NEPAL from Garnstudio
400-400-450-450-500-550 g colour no 0517, medium grey
150-150-150-200-200-200 g colour no 0100, off white

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 80 cm) SIZE 5 mm - or size needed to get 17 sts x 22 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 80 cm) SIZE 4.5 mm - 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 Nepal
DROPS Nepal
65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
from 2.40 £ /50g
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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.
PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. Diagram shows all rows in pattern from RS. Work entire pattern in stocking st.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec 1 st before marker as follows: Work until 2 sts remain before marker, slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.
Dec 1 st after marker as follows: K 2 tog.
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JUMPER:
Worked in the round on circular needle. Cast on 180-200-220-240-268-288 sts on circular needle size 4.5 mm with medium grey. P 1 round. Continue to work rib K 2/P 2. When rib measures 4-4-4-4-5-5 cm, switch to circular needle size 5 mm. K 1 round while AT THE SAME TIME dec 26-34-42-44-48-50 sts evenly = 154-166-178-196-220-238 sts. Insert 1 marker in each side of piece (back piece = 77-83-89-98-110-119 sts, front piece = 77-83-89-98-110-119 sts). Work in stocking st. When piece measures 7 cm, dec - see DECREASE TIP above - 1 st on each side of each marker (= 4 dec sts), repeat dec every 3 cm 3 more times (= 4 times in total) = 138-150-162-180-204-222 sts. When piece measures 22 cm, inc 1 st on each side of each marker (= 4 inc sts), repeat inc every 3-3½-4-4½-5-5½ cm 2 more times (= 3 times in total) = 150-162-174-192-216-234 sts. When piece measures 34-35-36-37-38-39 cm, cast off 6 sts in each side (i.e. 3 sts on each side of each marker) = 138-150-162-180-204-222 sts. Put piece aside.

SLEEVE EDGE:
Worked in the round. Cast on 68-68-68-76-76-76 sts on a circular needle size 4.5 mm with medium grey and work rib K 2/P 2. When piece measures 4 cm, switch to circular needle size 5 mm. K 1 round while AT THE SAME TIME dec 8-8-8-10-10-10 sts evenly = 60-60-60-66-66-66 sts. Insert 1 marker at the beg of round. Continue in stocking st. When piece measures 8 cm, cast off 6 sts mid under sleeve (i.e. 3 sts on each side of marker) = 54-54-54-60-60-60 sts. Put piece aside and knit another sleeve edge the same way.

YOKE:
Slip sleeve edges on to same circular needle size 5 mm as body where armholes were cast off = 246-258-270-300-324-342 sts. Work 0-3-5-7-9-11 rounds in stocking st with medium grey. K 1 round while AT THE SAME TIME dec 12-6-0-12-0-0 sts evenly = 234-252-270-288-324-342 sts. Work and dec according to diagram A.1. When A.1 has been worked vertically, 104-112-120-128-144-152 sts remain on needle. On next round, dec 16-20-24-28-40-44 sts evenly = 88-92-96-100-104-108 sts.

NECK EDGE:
Switch to circular needle size 4.5 mm and work with medium grey. Work rib K 2/P 2 until piece measures 2 cm. Cast off with K over K and P over P.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the opening under the sleeves.

Diagram

symbols = medium grey
symbols = off white
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
diagram
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 (41)

country flag Hanna wrote:

Hej! Jag håller på att sticka tröjan och har kommit till ärmarna. Är tanken att det ska vara positive ease på dom? Det ser ju ut så på fotot? I mönstret skiljer det bara 6 maskor från minsta till största storleken. Det är ju bara 3,5 cm. Enligt måtttabeller på kvinnor så skiljer det 16 cm. Är det något ni tagit i beräkning? Oket blir ju fel om jag ökar...

04.03.2022 - 12:47

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Hanna, ærmet vil få de mål du ser i måleskitsen (hvis du holder strikkefastheden). Hvis du vil have et større ærme, kan du øge under ærmet uden at det kan ses. God fornøjelse!

09.03.2022 - 09:52

country flag Ans wrote:

Deze spencer gebreid met een ander garen. Big merino. Op aanraden van het patroon dezelfde hoeveelheid. Echter kwam ik 3 bollen grijs tekort en hou 2 bollen ecru over.

08.10.2021 - 17:03

country flag Anne Krabbe wrote:

Hej Drops. Tak for jeres opskrifter:-) Kunne I overveje, at sætte endnu et filter på. som gør det nemmere for en strikkenybegynder? Evt. give mulighed for at sortere efter sværhedsgrad? Mvh Anne

02.01.2021 - 16:30

country flag Sylvie G wrote:

Bonjour, Doit-on commencer le diagramme A1 au centre du dos Merci d avance

16.12.2020 - 17:17

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Sylvie G., vous pouvez commencer l'empiècement au milieu dos ou bien à la transition entre la manche et le dos ou bien le dos et la manche, ou même centrer le diagramme si vous le souhaitez. Bon tricot!

17.12.2020 - 08:40

country flag Janice Newland wrote:

Is there a pattern for long sleeves for this sweater, made the short sleeve and love it but would love to like to make a long sleeve version thks

12.01.2020 - 21:07

country flag Janine wrote:

Waar moet ik het telpatroon A1 beginnen? Onder een mouw of midden op de rug? Bedankt voor uw antwoord.

19.11.2019 - 22:48

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Janine,

Het begin van de naald bij de pas is bij een overgang tussen het pand en de mouw.

23.11.2019 - 16:20

Alice Hardouin wrote:

Hi i would like to know withe the dec on yhe chart that says dec 1 as if to k k1 psso do we k k1 psso what is the as if that is what is confusing me i havent started the cream part if my jumper cos i am not sure what us meant

05.10.2018 - 15:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Hardouin, you decrease with the colour of the background, ie when the sts should be worked with off-white, work the dec (slip 1 as if to K, K1 with off white, psso) and when they have to be worked with greay, slip 1 as if to K, K 1 with grey, psso. Happy knitting!

05.10.2018 - 15:33

country flag Christine wrote:

Parfait! Je pense avoir compris maintenant. Votre aide m'a été très utile.

25.07.2017 - 15:44

country flag Christine wrote:

Ok. Doit on lire le deuxième rang de la gauche vers la droite ou doit on lire tous les rangs de la droite vers la gauche. Désolée mais je n'ai jamais tricoté de jacquard en rond. Encore merci pour votre aide.

25.07.2017 - 15:21

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Christine! On doit lire tous les rangs de la droite vers la gauche. Bon courage!

25.07.2017 - 15:23

country flag Christine wrote:

Bonjour Comment doit on lire le diagramme A1 quand on tricote en rond? Merci de votre réponse.

25.07.2017 - 14:46

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Christine! Le diagramme montre tous les rangs du jacquard, vus sur l'endroit. On commence par le coin en bas du diagramme à droite et on lit vers la gauche, et on repete le diagramme tout le tour. Ensuite on prend le deuvieme rang du diagramme et on repete le meme, et jusqu'a la fin. Bon tricot!

25.07.2017 - 15:03