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DROPP

As far as sweater styles go, it does not get any more basic than a relaxed dropped shoulder pullover. But even basic garment construction can be intriguing - particularly when approached from a different perspective. 
 


Unlike most dropped shoulder designs, the Dropp pullover is worked with contiguous sleeve 
shaping. For those who prefer to knit in the round uninterrupted, this will be a welcome 
alternative to the more traditional method of working the front and back of the yoke separately and picking up sleeve stitches from armholes. Another advantage to this method of construction, is that it results in a more flowing, less blocky, aesthetic, than a typical dropped shoulder design.

Ideal as a blank canvas pattern, the Dropp will suit a variety of yarn blends and colour
 schemes. Options are provided for different neckband and hem treatments. Additionally, the Appendix offers instructions for an alternative method of working
 the shoulders, and for adding a versatile hood.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
measures as follows around chest circumference
:
96.5cm/ 38.5” (106cm/ 42.5”, 115.5cm/ 46.25”, 124.5cm/ 49.75”, 134cm/ 53.5”, 146cm/ 58.5”, 157.5cm/ 63”, 164.5cm/ 65.75”)
intended to be worn with 15cm/ 6” of ease
This pattern includes a schematic with detailed measurements.

Gauge (main fabric)
17 sts x 23 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4”
in stockinette


Yarn

suitable for DK to Aran weight yarns or equivalent,
approximately 150-200m/ 165-220y per 100g/ 3.5oz

project requires 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) 100g/ 3.5oz skeins
note:
. yarn quantities will vary depending on fibre content and exact yarn weight
. fingering to sport weight yarns can be held double in order to produce DK to Aran equivalent




Needles (main fabric)
circular needle, 5mm (US 8) in diameter, |
or as needed to meet gauge




Notions

stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn, tapestry needle



Special Techniques

provisional cast-on; optional for seamed shoulder version: basic sewing; optional for hoodie version: central double decrease; 3 needle bind-off
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SAMPLES INFO.

taupe sweater with crewneck:
Size 2, modelled with 12cm/ 5” of ease
made with Life in the Long Grass Hinterland (sport weight) held together with Life in the Long Grass Haze (lace weight mohair)


berry marl sweater with polo neck and split hem:
Size 3, modelled with 22cm/ 9” of ease
made with Life in the Long Grass Hinterland (sport weight) held double (a strand of each colour)

grey sweater with hood:
Size 3, modelled with 22cm/ 9” of ease
made with Höner och Eir Nutiden, held double

charcoal-brown sweater with polo neck and split hem:
Size 3, modelled with 22cm/ 9” of ease
made with Woolly Mammoth Fibre Co. Limited Edition Northern Ireland Aran-weight