DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
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DROPS 67-8
Sizes: S - M - L
Finished measurements:
Bust: 90-106-112 cm
Waist: 84-88-92 cm

Materials: DROPS KARISMA SUPERWASH from Garnstudio
100% superwash wool, 50 g/110 m/120 yards
650-750-800 g. col. no. 60, teal

DROPS 3.5 mm and 4 mm circular and double-pointed needles, or sizes needed to obtain correct gauge.

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DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
from 2.30 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 29.90£.

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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.
Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows on larger needles in double seed st = 10 x 10 cm
The center body pattern measures approx. 33-42-42 cm in width.

Rib: * K 1, P 1 *, repeat from * - *.

Double Seed Stitch (on an even number of sts):
Row 1: * K 1, P 1 *
Row 2: * K 1, P 1 *
Row 3: * P 1, K 1 *
Row 4: * P 1, K 1 *
Repeat Rows 1 4.

Bobble: Inc 1 st to 5 sts by knitting alternately 1 st in front and back of st. Knit 3 rows stockinette st over these 5 sts. Then dec sts (right side row): pass 2nd st over 1st st, pass 3rd st over 1st st, pass 4th st over 1st st, pass 5th st over 1st st.

Pattern: See charts. Lines indicate the different sizes – Sizes M and L have the same center body and sleeve pattern. Avslutt = end.

Body: Cast on 168-186-194 sts on larger circular needles; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 8 rows stockinette st (for rolled edge). Change to smaller circular needles - measure the piece from here. Knit 1-1-1 cm rib - see instructions above. Change to larger circular needles and K 1 row, increasing 82-112-108 sts evenly distributed on the row = 250-298-302 sts.
On the next row establish pattern as follows: 7-3-4 sts double seed st - see instructions above, then knit Pattern 1 (111-143-143 sts), 14-6-8 sts double seed st, Pattern 1 (111-143-143 st), 7-3-4 sts double seed st. Put a marker in the center of the double seed st sts at each side (these are the sides).

Continue with Pattern as established (repeat Pattern 1 a total of 4-4-5 times). At the same time when the piece measures 4-3-3 cm inc 1 st each side of each marker (4 incs) - knit the new sts into double seed st. Inc a total of 6-9-11 times every 4-3-3 cm = 274-334-346 sts on needles. When Pattern 1 has been repeated 4-4-5 times the piece measures approx. 29-29-36 cm. Now put 12-10-16 sts at each side on a st holder for armhole. Front and back each = 125-157-157 sts. Put aside and knit sleeves.

Sleeve: Cast on 50-58-62 sts on larger double-pointed needles; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 8 rows stockinette st (rolled edge). Change to smaller double pointed needles - measure the piece from here. Knit 1-1-1 cm rib. Change to larger double pointed needles and K 1 row, increasing 22-38-34 sts evenly distributed on the row = 72-96-96 sts.
On the next row establish the pattern as follows:
5-1-1 sts double seed st, Pattern 3 (62-94-94 sts), 5-1-1 sts double seed st. Continue in pattern as established, and when the piece measures 6-6-6 cm inc 1 st each side of marker 8-11-14 times every 13-9-7 rows = 88-118-124 sts - knit the new sts into double seed as you go along. When Pattern 3 has been repeated 6-6-6 times the piece measures approx. 43-43-43 cm. Now put 6-5-8 sts each side of marker on a st holder = 76-108-108 sts on needles.

Yoke: Put the sleeves in on the same circular needles as Body where sts have been put on st holders for armholes = 402-530-530 sts on needles. Put a marker in transition between the sleeve and Body = 4 markers.
Establish the pattern as follows: Pattern 5 (26 sts) knit at each transition between sleeve and body (13 sts each side of the marker), Pattern 2 (99-131-131 sts) knit over Body and Pattern 4 (50-82-82 sts) knit over the sleeve. The raglan shaping is shown on the charts. NOTE: on Sizes M + L ignore the decreases shown for Size S – continue the pattern. After Pattern 2 and Pattern 4 are complete, 154-154-154 sts remain on needles. The piece measures approx. 50-57-64 cm up to shoulders.

Neck: = 154-154-154 sts. Knit Pattern 6 one time over all sts for the neck - place Pattern 6 as follows: Arrow A on the chart is the center front and center back and Arrow B is the center of the shoulder. On the last row of Pattern 6 dec 62-62-62 sts evenly distributed on the row = 92-92-92 sts. Change to smaller circular needles and knit rib for 2 cm, change to larger circular needles and knit 8 rows stockinette st, bind off.

Assembly: Sew underarm sts from st holders – use Kitchener st.

Diagram

symbols = K
symbols = P
symbols = Bobble - see instructions above
symbols = P 2 tog
symbols = P 3 tog
symbols = put 1 st on st holder in back of work, K 2, P 1 from st holder.
symbols = put 2 sts on st holder in front of work, P 1, K 2 from st holder.
symbols = put 2 sts on st holder in back of work, K 2, P 2from st holder.
symbols = put 2 sts on st holder in front of work, P 2, K 2 from st holder.
symbols = put 3 sts on st holder in back of work, K 3, P 3 from st holder.
symbols = put 3 sts on st holder in front of work, P 3, K 3 from st holder.
symbols = put 2 sts on st holder in back of work, K 2, K 2 from st holder.
symbols = put 2 sts on st holder in front of work, K 2, K 2 from st holder.
symbols = put 3 sts on st holder in back of work, K 3, K 3 from st holder.
symbols = put 3 sts on st holder in front of work, K 3, K 3 from st holder.
symbols = put 4 sts on st holder in back of work, K 4, K 4 from st holder.
symbols = put 4 sts on st holder in front of work, K 4, K 4 from st holder.
symbols = put 1 st on st holder in back of work, K 3, K 1 from st holder.
symbols = put 3 sts on st holder in front of work, K 1, K 3 from st holder.
symbols = put 2 sts on st holder in back of work, K 3, P 2 from st holder.
symbols = put 3 sts on st holder in front of work, P 2, K 3 from st holder.
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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 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.

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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 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 (19)

country flag Sanja wrote:

Die Frage hat sich erledigt

16.03.2024 - 08:01

country flag Sanja wrote:

Ich kann leider bei besten Willen das Zeichen für die drei Noppen nicht von dem Zeichen für rechte Maschen unterscheiden. Ich sehe nicht, wo sich die Noppen befinden. Können Sie mir sagen in welcher Reihe von M1 befinden sich die Noppen?

13.03.2024 - 19:24

country flag Hildegard Müller-Ruster wrote:

Hallo, werden in dem Muster nur die Hinreißen gezeigt oder alle Reihen? Liebe Grüße

07.03.2024 - 16:07

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Müller-Ruster, die Diagramme zeigen alle Reihen, dh die Hin- sowie die Rückreihen, von der Vorderseite gesehen. Viel Spaß beim Stricken!

08.03.2024 - 08:02

country flag Maria wrote:

Er det muligt at oploade diagrammerne i højere kvalitet? De er enormt svære at aflæse, som de er nu

07.05.2022 - 14:33

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Maria. Disse diagrammene ble tegnet på nytt i år og er så tydelig det lar seg gjøre, men når de er så store, blir de forminsket for å passe det formatet de må ha på internett. Prøv evnt å skriv de ut og deretter forstørre dem. mvh DROPS Design

09.05.2022 - 10:36

country flag Claudine wrote:

Bonjour, je ne trouve pas la laine Karisma super Wash. Est-ce qu’elle existe encore ?

10.02.2022 - 07:44

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Claudine, tout à fait, vous la retrouverez ici. Bon tricot!

10.02.2022 - 09:31

country flag Annette Holst wrote:

Håber i vil hjælpe. Det er en fantastisk smuk opskrift, men kunne I ikke lige skrive den i strørrelse xl - xxl. Så vi også kan strikke den til os frodige piger. Laver I så lige et alternativt central-mønster fx en diamant. Så har vi en lækker herresweater. kh Annette

08.04.2021 - 08:20

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Annette, Ja den er fantastisk smuk. Vi skriver den på ønskelisten i større størrelser :)

08.04.2021 - 10:18

country flag Sheila wrote:

I have just started this pattern and am on the row with the bobbles in Pattern 1. The pattern stated P3tog and P2tog then make bobble. So on this row I am losing 8 stitches on the front and 8 on the back. Am I missing something. I've followed the bobble instructions and that doesn't increase any stitches. This just doesn't make any sense. Thank you.

20.01.2021 - 18:33

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sheila, the symbol one ach side of the bobble at the beg of M.1 is not the decrease (as in M.2 and M.4) but a cable worked as last symbol in diagram text on 2nd row in M.1 and as next to last symbol after the bobble. These are used again on row 3, then you will work 17th and 18th symbols. Happy knitting!

21.01.2021 - 07:45

country flag May Craig wrote:

Do the instructions for this pattern come in written form? Do any of your Aran patterns come with written instructions instead of charted? If so, which oes.

05.12.2020 - 20:46

DROPS Design answered:

Dear May, this pattern comes only with charted instructions. If you search jumper cables in the main page, you can see all of the patterns with such pattern, however, due to the limited space in the website most of them, if not all, have charts. Happy knitting!

06.12.2020 - 16:43

country flag Jeanie wrote:

Drops #67-8 Looking over diagram explanations I think one of the 5stitch cables are wrong they both show same crossover please tell me how to cable these as I like to do a sample before I start the jumper , pattern # drops 67-8 is just what I was looking for in a raglan sleeve thanks!

01.03.2015 - 22:21

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jeanie, symbols have been updated now, thank you for your patience. Happy knitting!

09.03.2015 - 10:47

country flag Gloria Weggel wrote:

I'm thinking about making the cable raglan womens pullover checked the comments but all in another language could you please give me any changes to this pattern in a size 36" bust thank you

21.02.2015 - 17:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Weggel, you will find at the bottom of the pattern a measurement chart with all measures for each side taken flat from side to side (in cm), compare these to a similar garment you have and like the shape to find out the matching size. < a href="https://www.garnstudio.com/terminologyandconverter.php">Click here to convert cm into inch. Happy knitting!

23.02.2015 - 09:30