DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
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Sizes: 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 (9/10 - 11/12) years
Finished measurements: 80-86-92 (96-104) cm [31.5" - 33-7/8" - 36.25" (37.75" - 41")]

Materials: Garnstudio KARISMA CLASSIC
(100% pure new wool) 50 g./120 yards
250-25-300 (350-350) g. Col. 01, natural
50-50-100 (100-100) g. Col. 36, dark green
50-50-100 (100-100) g. Col. 46, coral
50-50-50 (50-50) g. Col. 18, red
50-50-50 (50-50) g. Col. 29, light green
50-50-50 (50-50) g. Col. 10, yellow


DROPS 2.5 mm [US 1] and 4 mm [US 6] circular needles and double pointed needles, or sizes needed to obtain correct gauge

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
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DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
Gauge: 20 sts x 26 rows on larger needle in pattern = 10 x 10 cm [4" x 4"].

Pattern: See chart (1 chart = 1 repeat). The pattern is seen from the right side. The chart for Patterns 1, 3 and 4 has arrows indicating the starting points for different sizes. The chart for Pattern 2 is identical for all sizes.

Rib: * K 1, P 1 *.

Body: Knit the sweater in the round on circular needles and cut armhole steeks afterwards. Cast on 134-144-154 (164-174) sts on smaller circular needles with natural; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 5 cm [2"] rib. Change to larger circular needles and stockinette st, increasing 26-30-30 (28-34) sts evenly distributed on the 1st row = 160-174-184 (192-208) sts. Knit Pattern 1 (refer to chart in Små Drops No. 6 -- start at the appropriate arrow and knit over the sts for the front, place a marker for the side, start at the appropriate arrow again and knit over the sts for the back). After Pattern 1 knit Pattern 2. When the work measures 23-26-31 (33-35) cm [9" - 10.25" - 12.25" (13" - 13.75")] knit Pattern 4 and then knit the rest with natural. At the same time, when the work measures 26-28-31 (32-33) cm [10.25" - 11" - 12.25" (12-5/8" - 13")] increase 5 sts on each side (these sts are for the armhole steeks and are not knit into the pattern). When the work measures 40-43-48 (50-52) cm [15.75" - 16-7/8" - 18-7/8" (19.75" - 20.5")], bind off the center 28-29-30 (32-32) sts in the front for the neck and knit the rest back and forth on needle. Then bind off on each neck edge every other row: 2 sts 1 time, dec 1 st 2 times. At the same time, when the work measures 43-46-51 (53-55) cm [16-7/8" - 18-1/8" - 20" (20-7/8" - 21-4/8")], bind off the center 34-35-36 (38-38) sts in the back for the neck. Then dec 1 st at each neck edge on the next row. Bind off all sts when the work measures 45-48-53 (55-57) cm [17.75" - 18-7/8" - 20-7/8" (21-5/8" - 22.5")].

Sleeves: Cast on 36-36-40 (42-44) sts on smaller double pointed needles with natural; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 4 cm [1.5"] rib. Change to larger double pointed needles and stockinette st, increasing 4-4-4 (6-6) sts evenly distributed on the 1st row = 40-40-44 (48-50) sts. Knit Pattern 1 (centering the pattern on the sleeve). At the same time, after the rib, increase 1 st each side of marker 18-20-22 (22-23) times:
Sizes 3/4 + 5/6 + 7/8 years: every 3rd row
Sizes 9/10 + 11/12 years: alternately every 3rd and 4th row
= 76-80-88 (92-96) sts. After Pattern 1, knit Pattern 2 until the work measures 17-20-24 (28-31) cm [6.75" - 7-7/8" - 9.5" (11" - 12.25")]. Knit Pattern 3 and then knit the rest with natural. When the work measures 26-29-33 (37-40) cm [10.25" - 11-3/8" - 13" (14.5" - 15.75")], knit 2 cm [0.75"] reverse stockinette st for a seam allowance over the cut edge, bind off all sts.

Assembly: Sew a marker thread down into the center of the steek sts on each side. Sew two machine seams around the marker thread, 1st seam = 1/2 st from the marker thread, 2nd seam = 1/2 st from first seam. Cut up for armholes. Sew shoulder seams. Pick up approx. 80-96 sts around the neck on smaller double pointed needles with natural and knit 2.5 cm [1"] stockinette st, change to dark green, 1 row stockinette st, next row as follows: * K 2 tog, yarn over *, repeat * - *, 1 row stockinette st, change to red, 1 row stockinette st, change to coral, 2.5 cm [1"] stockinette st, bind off all sts. Fold the edge over against the wrong side and sew. Sew the sleeves to the body from the right side as follows: Sew alternately a st in the last row of plain knitting on the sleeve before the seam allowance and a st on the body after the machine seam. Turn the sweater inside out and sew the seam allowance from the sleeve over the cut edge on the body by hand.





GLOVES:

Sizes: 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 (9/10 - 11/12) years

Materials: Garnstudio CAMELIA
(100% superwash lambswool) 50 g./190 yards
50-50-50 (50-50) g. Col. 21, red
+ a small amount of green.

Alternative yarns:
* Garnstudio SAFRAN (100% Egyptian cotton) 50 g./174 yards
* Garnstudio SILKE-TWEED (52% silk, 48% lambswool) 50 g./218 yards

DROPS 2.5 mm [US 1] and 3 mm [US 2] double pointed needles, or sizes needed to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge: 25 sts x 32 rows on larger needle stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm [4" x 4"].

Rib: * K 1, P 1 *

Gloves: Cast on 40-40-42 (42-44) sts on smaller double pointed needles with red; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 4-4-4 (5-5) cm [1.5" - 1.5" - 1.5" (2" - 2")] rib. Measure the work from here. Change to larger double pointed needles and stockinette st, decreasing to 36-38-40 (42-42) sts on the 1st row. Attach 2 markers with 2 sts in between for thumb. Now inc 1 st inside of the 2 markers every 4th row 2-2-3 (3-4) times = 40-42-46 (48-50) sts (there are now 6-6-8 (8-10) sts between the markers for the thumb). When the work measures 3.5-4-4.5 (5-6) cm [1-3/8" - 1.5" - 1.75" (2" - 2-3/8")], put the thumb sts (the sts between the markers) on a stitch holder = 34-36-38 (40-42) sts remain. On the next row increase 4-4-4 (4-6) sts = 38-40-42 (44-46) sts. When the work measures 6-7.5-8 (9.5-10) cm [2-3/8" - 3" - 3-1/8" (3.75" - 4")] increase 7-7-7 (8-6) sts evenly distributed over the row = 45-47-49 (52-52) sts. Attach a marker inside the next-to-outermost sts from the thumb (the thumb will be on the underside of the hand; marker = center of the sts for the index finger) and a marker after half the sts (= center of the sts to the little finger).

Little finger: Pick up 8-10-10 (10-10) sts, increase 1-1-1 (1-1) sts for the ring finger = 9-11-11 (11-11) sts, knit 3-3.5-4 (4-4.5) cm [1.25" - 1-3/8" - 1.5" (1.5" - 1.75")]. Change to green here on all fingers. [EDITOR’S NOTE: The photograph shows the gloves with more green rows than as written in the pattern. If you wish to have more green at the fingertips, change to green 2 or 3 rows sooner.] Next row: * K 2 tog *, repeat * - *, then cut the yarn and pull the strand through the remaining sts twice and sew it in.

Ring finger: Pick up 6-6-6 (7-7) sts on each side of the little finger and cast on 1 st on each side = 14-14-14 (16-16) sts. Knit 5-5.5-6 (6.5-7) cm [2" - 2.25" - 2-3/8" (2.5" - 2.75")] and finish as on the little finger.

Center finger: Pick up 6-6-7 (7-7) sts on each side of the ring finger and cast on 1 st on each side = 14-14-16 (16-16) sts. Knit 5.5-6-7 (7-8) cm [2.25" - 2-3/8" - 2.75" (2.75" - 3-1/8")] and finish as on the little finger.

Index finger: Pick up the remaining 13-13-13 (14-14) sts, cast on 1 st toward the center finger = 14-14-14 (16-16) sts. Knit 5-5.5-6 (6.5-7) cm [2" - 2.25" - 2-3/8" (2.5" - 2.75")] and finish as on the little finger.

Thumb: Put the 6-6-8 (8-10) sts from the stitch holder on a needle and pick up 6-7-6 (7-6) sts over the hole = 12-13-14 (15-16) sts. Knit 4-4.5-5 (5-5.5) cm [1.5" - 1.75" - 2" (2" - 2.25")] and bind off as on the little finger.

Knit another glove, but reverse finger placement.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = natural, stockinette
symbols = natural, reverse stockinette
symbols = dark green
symbols = light green
symbols = red
symbols = coral
symbols = yellow
diagram
diagram

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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 only serve 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 converter, 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 converter 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 converted 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.

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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 converter, 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 converter 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 gauge tension 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 (usually 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.

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 (6)

country flag Angela C wrote:

I think I’ve figured out how I misunderstood the glove pattern. Thank you for your patience.

03.03.2024 - 06:52

country flag Angela W wrote:

Re: Gloves: please review stitch counts on the back-of-hand & palm portion. For 7/8 size, I get 6 stitches, not 8, for the thumb; I get 40 stitches, not 38 after moving thumb stitches to a holder. A separate question: how many stitches from the beginning of the round for placing the first thumb marker? Thank you for the lovely patterns.

01.03.2024 - 19:59

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Angela, you should have the thumb stitches as follows at the beginning of the pattern: marker, 2 thumb stitches, marker. Then, you increase 3 times 1 stitch in each marker (these stitches should now be between the markers as well). So you have increased 6 stitches + the 2 previous stitches = 8 thumb stitches. Since you have 46 stitches and you have 8 stitches for the thumb, when you slip them off the needle, you should have 39 sts remaining. The thumb can be positioned as preferred, since you will start shaping it after positioning the markers; normally we choose the beginning of the round. Happy knitting!

03.03.2024 - 19:04

country flag Angela W wrote:

Regarding glove pattern: I started work on the 7-8 year old size but soon came to see that stitch counts are very confusing and inconsistent. It's not possible to resolve the discrepancies from internal evidence. The inconsistencies may affect all sizes. Can you please clarify?

29.02.2024 - 21:26

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Angela, could you please indicate which parts of the gloves are inconsistent so that we may check if they are wrong or advise you on how to work them? Happy knitting!

29.02.2024 - 22:44

country flag Helle Skov wrote:

Jeg er ikke så rutineret strikker og vil gerne strikke fingerhandsker til børn. Jeg har fundet et par opskrifter, men hvordan griber jeg det an når der i opskriften står "strik den anden handske modsat"?

14.10.2023 - 14:15

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Helle, du følger samme opskrift, men strikker fingrene med start i modsat side :)

17.10.2023 - 15:43

country flag Mary S wrote:

I am knitting the gloves in the second size. When I reach the start of the thumb I have 38 stitches it says attach 2 markers with 2 St's between. Now increase 1 st inside the 2 markers every 4th row twice.. It says I should have 42 stitches but I have only 40 and 4 stitches between and it is saying I should have 6 between. Can you tell me where I am going wrong? Thank you

15.08.2023 - 15:46

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mary, you have to increase a total of 2 times on every 4th round, so that there will be 42 sts (4 sts increased + 38 sts before), and 6 sts for thumb (including the 2 sts with marker thread in between). Happy knitting!

15.08.2023 - 16:08

country flag Veronica Oneill wrote:

Russian roses pattern - what do the symbols indicate on the M.2 chart?

18.10.2022 - 04:08

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Veronica, The symbol explanations for the diagram are above M.2. Happy knitting!

18.10.2022 - 07:07