Feel the Beat by DROPS Design
Knitted vest in DROPS Air. The piece is worked top
down with European/diagonal shoulders, double neck,
moss stitch on back piece and split in sides. Sizes S -
XXXL.
DROPS 244-30
DROPS Design: Pattern ai-445
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZES:
S - M - L - XL - XXL – XXXL DROPS 244-30
Finished measurements:
Chest measurements: 100-108-116-126-138-150 cm = 39 3/8"-42
1/2"-45 3/4"-49 1/2"-54 1/4"-59"
Full length: 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm = 21 1/4"-22"-22 3/4"-23 5/8"-24
3/8"-25 1/4"
All measurements in charts are in cm.
YARN:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
250-250-250-300-350-350 g color 43, parrot green
NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLES SIZE 5 MM = US 8: Length 80 cm = 32”.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLES SIZE 3.5 MM = US 4: Length 40 cm = 16”
and 80 cm = 32”.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need 80 cm
= 32” circular needle in each size.
KNITTING GAUGE:
17 stitches in width and 22 rows in height with stockinette stitch = 10
x 10 cm = 4” x 4”.
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10
cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on
10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
Magic loop – See the technique here
Knitting tension – See how to measure it and why here
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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Yarn prices (per 29.11.2023)
Yarn (weight) Content United States
6.45 USD
DROPS Air mix (50g) 65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
4.50 USD
6.45 USD
DROPS Air uni colour (50g) 65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
4.50 USD
You can get the yarn to make this pattern from 22.50$*.
(*) Pattern prices are calculated from the smallest size / cheapest colour. You will find a prices table in this print to help
you calculate the price for other sizes.
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Pattern for DROPS 244-30
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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:
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EDGE STITCH (for front piece and split):
Work 1 edge stitch on each side. This stitch is knitted from both the right and wrong side (garter
stitch).
PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. The diagram shows all rows in the pattern from the right side.
INCREASE TIP FROM THE RIGHT SIDE:
Increase to the left AFTER marker/3 stitches.
Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from front and
knit stitch in back loop.
Increase to the right BEFORE marker/3 stitches:
Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from behind
and knit stitch in front loop.
INCREASE TIP FROM THE WRONG SIDE:
Increase to the left AFTER marker:
Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from behind
and purl stitch in front loop.
Increase to the right BEFORE marker:
Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from front and
purl stitch in back loop.
INCREASE TIP-1 (for armholes):
All increases are worked from the right side!
Increase 1 stitch inside 3 stockinette stitches by making 1 yarn over which is worked twisted on the
next row to avoid a hole. The increased stitches are worked into A.1 on back piece/in stockinette
stitch on front piece.
INCREASE TIP-2 (evenly spaced):
Increase 1 stitch by making 1 yarn over which is worked twisted on the next row to avoid a hole.
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START THE PIECE HERE:
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VEST - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The top of the back piece is worked back and forth with circular needle until the armholes are
finished. Stitches are knitted up along each shoulder and the front piece is worked back and forth
with circular needle until the armholes are finished.
The front and back pieces are joined and the body worked in the round with circular needle as far as
the split, then the front and back pieces are finished separately with circular needle. The sleeve
edges and neck are worked in the round with circular needle to finish.
BACK PIECE:
Cast on 35-35-37-37-39-39 stitches with circular needle size 5 MM = US 8 and DROPS Air.
Purl 1 row from the wrong side.
Insert 1 marker inside the 3 outermost stitches on each side. Keep the markers in this position on
every row onwards.
Work A.1 back and forth, with the outermost 3 stitches on each side worked in stockinette stitch.
AT THE SAME TIME increase AFTER the marker at the beginning of the row (from the right side) and
BEFORE the marker at the end of the row – read INCREASE TIP FROM RIGHT SIDE.
On the next row (wrong side) increase in the same way – read INCREASE TIP FROM WRONG SIDE. The
increased stitches are worked into A.1.
Increase like this from both the right and wrong side a total of 17-19-20-22-22-24 times = 69-73-77-
81-83-87 stitches.
REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE!
Work 2 rows without further increases, with 3 stockinette stitches on each side.
Move the markers to the outermost stitch on each side – the piece is now measured from here.
Work A.1 with 3 stockinette stitches on each side.
When the piece measures 21-22-22-21-19-18 cm = 8 1/4"-8 3/4"-8 3/4"-8 1/4"-7 1/2"-7" from the
markers, increase 1 stitch on each side for the armholes – read INCREASE TIP-1. Increase like this
every 2nd row (each row from the right side) a total of 6-6-7-8-11-13 times = 81-85-91-97-105-113
stitches. After the last increase, work back from the wrong side. The piece measures approx. 26-27-
28-28-29-30 cm = 10 1/4"-10 5/8"-11"-11"-11 3/8"-11 3/4" from the markers, measured along the
armhole. Cut the strand, place the stitches on a stitch holder.
FRONT PIECE:
Start with left shoulder (when garment is worn).
Knit up 19-21-22-24-24-26 stitches inside the outermost stitch along the left back shoulder (i.e., knit
up 1 stitch in each of the 17-19-20-22-22-24 rows + 2 stitches as far as the marker). Work stockinette
stitch back and forth with 1 EDGE STITCH on each side – read description above.
When the piece measures 7-7-8-8-8-8 cm = 2 3/4"-2 3/4"-3 1/8"-3 1/8"-3 1/8"-3 1/8" from the knitted-
up stitches, increase for the neckline at the beginning of each row from the right side after the 3
stitches – remember INCREASE TIP FROM RIGHT SIDE. Increase 1 stitch 4-4-4-4-5-5 times = 23-25-26-
28-29-31 stitches. Work back from the wrong side, cut the strand, place the stitches on a stitch
holder and work the right front shoulder as follows:
Start by the marker and knit up 19-21-22-24-24-26 inside the outermost stitch along the right back
shoulder. Work stockinette stitch back and forth with 1 edge stitch on each side.
When the piece measures 7-7-8-8-8-8 cm = 2 3/4"-2 3/4"-3 1/8"-3 1/8"-3 1/8"-3 1/8" from the knitted-
up stitches, increase for the neckline at the end of each row from the right side, before the 3 stitches
– remember INCREASE TIP FROM RIGHT SIDE. Increase 1 stitch 4-4-4-4-5-5 times = 23-25-26-28-29-31
stitches. Work back from the wrong side.
Work as follows from the right side: Stockinette stitch over the right front piece, cast on 23-23-25-25-
25-25 stitches for the neckline, work stockinette stitch over the 23-25-26-28-29-31 stitches on the left
front piece = 69-73-77-81-83-87 stitches.
Continue the stockinette stitch back and forth with 1 edge stitch on each side.
When the piece measures 29-30-30-31-29-28 cm = 11 3/8"-11 3/4"-11 3/4"-12 1/4"-11 3/8"-11" from
the knitted-up stitches, increase for the armholes in the same way as on the back piece = 81-85-91-
97-105-113 stitches. Work back from the wrong side. The piece measures approx. 34-35-36-38-39-40
cm = 13 3/8"-13 3/4"-14 1/4"-15"-15 1/4"-15 3/4", measured along the armhole. Cut the strand. The
back and front pieces are now joined together.
BODY:
Cast on 2-3-4-5-6-7 stitches for the armhole, knit the 81-85-91-97-105-113 stitches from the front
piece, cast on 4-6-8-10-12-14 stitches for the second armhole, continue A.1 from the right side over
the 81-85-91-97-105-113 stitches from the back piece and cast on 2-3-4-5-6-7 stitches = 170-182-198-
214-234-254 stitches.
Insert 1 marker-thread in the middle of the 4-6-8-10-12-14 stitches cast on under each sleeve. Allow
the threads to follow your work onwards; they are used when working the split in each side.
Work in the round, with stockinette stitch on the front piece and A.1 on the back piece.
When the piece measures 46-48-50-51-53-55 cm = 18"-19"-19 3/4"-20"-21"-21 5/8", measured from
the top front shoulder, divide for the split in each side as follows:
Place the 85-91-99-107-117-127 stitches on the back piece on a stitch holder and work the front
piece.
FRONT PIECE:
Change to circular needle size 3.5 MM = US 4. Knit 1 row from the right side and increase 26-28-28-
32-34-38 stitches evenly spaced – read INCREASE TIP-2 = 111-119-127-139-151-165 stitches. Work as
follows from the wrong side: 1 edge stitch, * purl 1, knit 1 *, work from *-* until there are 2 stitches
left, purl 1 and 1 edge stitch. Continue this rib back and forth for 8-8-8-9-9-9 cm = 3 1/8"-3 1/8"-3
1/8"-3 1/2"-3 1/2"-3 1/2". Bind off – you can use Italian bind-off. The vest measures approx. 54-56-58-
60-62-64 cm = 21 1/4"-22"-22 3/4"-23 5/8"-24 3/8"-25 1/4" from the top of the shoulder.
BACK PIECE:
Work in the same way as the front piece.
SLEEVE EDGES:
Lay the piece flat and insert 1 marker at the top of the armholes (top of shoulder).
Start from the right side at the bottom of the armhole and knit up 124-130-136-142-148-154 stitches
around the armhole, with short circular needle size 3.5 MM = US 4 – make sure you have equal
numbers of stitches on each side of the armhole. Work rib in the round (knit 1, purl 1). AT THE SAME
TIME every 2nd round, decrease 2 stitches under the sleeve as follows: Work until there is 1 stitch
left before the knitted stitch mid-under the sleeve, slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit 1 and
pass the slipped stitches over the knitted stitch (= 2 stitches decreased). This will give you a neat
sleeve edge.
Work until the rib measures 4 cm = 1 1/2". Bind off in the same way as on the front and back pieces.
Work the other sleeve edge in the same way.
NECK:
Start on one shoulder and knit up from the right side 98-98-108-108-114-114 stitches around the
neck, inside 1 edge stitch, using short circular needle size 3.5 MM = US 4. Work rib in the round (knit
1, purl 1) for 11-11-11-13-13-13 cm = 4 3/8"-4 3/8"-4 3/8"-5 1/8"-5 1/8"-5 1/8". Bind off a little loosely.
Fold the neck double to the inside and sew down. To avoid the neck being tight and rolling outwards,
it is important that the seam is elastic.
Diagram explanations
= knit from right side, purl from wrong side
= purl from right side, knit from wrong side
= stitches for left front shoulder (d) knitted up along left back shoulder (D), stitches for right
front shoulder (e), knitted up along right back shoulder (E)
= knitting direction
Diagram for DROPS 244-30
Diagram for DROPS 244-30
Diagram for DROPS 244-30
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