OFFICIAL PREVIEW: DROPPE SWEATER
SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}
Finished bust circumference: 71 (81, 92, 102, 112) {122, 132, 142, 152, 162} cm / 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) {48, 52, 56, 60, 64}”
SHAPE & FIT
Droppe is intended to be worn with 5-10 cm / 2-4” of positive ease around the bust, zero ease around the biceps, and 7.5-12.5 cm / 3-5” positive ease around the hips. This means it will fit loosely around the bust, have lots of swing around belly/hip but feel more snug around the arms. As this sweater has a top-down construction, however, it is easy to adapt it as you go to suit your shape and preference. Pattern includes directions on customising shape & fit.
Eline has an 86cm/34” bust, 92cm/36” hips, and 29cm/11.5” biceps. She wears a size 3.
CONSTRUCTION
Droppe is worked from the top down in a completely seamless raglan construction. Short rows raise the back slightly. Invisible increases are incorporated after separating for body and sleeves to create a swingy A-line shape. The sleeves are worked directly into the held stitches. I-cord edging provides a neat finish to both the cuffs and collar.
YARN
Eden Cottage Yarns Milburn 4-ply (fingering weight; 85% superwash BFL wool, 15% silk; 200 m / 218 yds per 50g ball) : MC: Steel (grey) - 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) {9, 10, 11, 12, 13} balls / CC: Catmint (light blue) - 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) {3, 3, 3, 4, 4} balls, 3, 4, 4} balls
Yarn Alternatives
This sweater is designed for a fingering weight yarn. Any fibre with a soft handle and gentle drape will produce good results. If using a (blend with) plant-based fibre such as cotton or linen, or a superwash wool, consider shortening the length of the body and the sleeves by 1-2cm/” to avoid excessive stretching over time.
Yardage required
MC: 1000 (1200, 1200, 1400, 1600) {1800, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2600}m / 1090 (1310, 1310, 1530, 1750) {1970, 2180, 2400, 2620, 2835} yds
CC: 200 (200, 400, 400, 400) {600, 600, 600, 800, 800}m / 218 (218, 440, 440, 440) {655, 655, 655, 875, 8751] yds
HOOKS, NEEDLES + NOTIONS
3mm hook, or as required to obtain gauge
9 removable stitch markers, in 3 colours if possible (1 for BOR, 4 raglan markers, 4 sleeve markers)
Wool needle
GAUGE 20 sts x 17 rows = 10 cm / 4” in HHTC, worked in the round and measured after wet blocking.
TECHNIQUES TO ENJOY
Foundation stitches / Herringbone HTC / Picots / Short rows / Increasing & Decreasing / Raglan shaping / A-line shaping / I-cord edge
PATTERN INCLUDES
Clear written instructions in UK terms / Stitch diagrams / Professionally tech-edited & test crocheted instructions / UK to US term conversion chart / Size schematic / Directions on choosing a size and fit, and making adjustments
