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DROPS Karisma
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Prancing Around

Knitted hat, mittens and neck warmer for children in DROPS Karisma. Pieces are worked with Nordic pattern with reindeer. Size 3 - 14 years. Theme: Christmas

DROPS Extra 0-1048

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DROPS design: Pattern no u-067-bn
Yarn group B
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HAT:
Size: 3/7 - 8/14 years
Head circumference: 50/52 - 53/55 cm
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
50-100 g colour no 48, wine red
50-50 g colour no 01, off white

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) SIZE 3.5 mm - or size needed to get 22 sts x 30 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) SIZE 3 mm – for rib.

MITTENS:
Size: 3/5 - 6/9 - 10/14 years
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
50-50-50 g colour no 48, wine red
50-50-50 g colour no 01, off white

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3 mm - or size needed to get 23 sts x 32 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 mm – for rib

NECK WARMER:
Size: 3/5 - 6/9 - 10/14 years
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
100-100-100 g colour no 01, off white
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DROPS STRAIGHT NEEDLES SIZE 3.5 mm - or size needed to get 22 sts x 30 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3 mm – for rib

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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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DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
from 1.75 € /50g

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DROPS Needles & Hooks

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Pattern instructions

HAT:
PATTERN:
See diagram A-4. Work entire pattern in stocking st.

GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.

MITTEN:
PATTERN:
See patterns A-1 to A-3. Work entire pattern in stocking st.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec as follows 2 sts before marker: K 2 tog.
Dec as follows after marker: Slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.

NECK WARMER:
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.
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HAT:
Worked in the round on circular needle and then on double pointed needles.
Cast on 100-116 sts on circular needle size 3 mm with wine red. Work rib = K 2/P 2 for 3 cm, rounds beg mid back. Switch to circular needle size 3.5 mm and K 1 round while AT THE SAME TIME dec 10-8 sts evenly = 90-108 sts. Work diagram A-4 over all sts (= 5-6 repetitions) - REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION. When A-4 has been worked 1 time vertically, continue with wine red until finished measurements. AT THE SAME TIME when piece measures 14-16 cm, insert 9 markers in the piece, 10-12 sts apart. On next round, dec 1 st after every marker by K 2 tog. Repeat dec every 3rd-2nd round 4-6 more times and then every 4th round 4 times = 9 sts remain on needle. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts and tighten tog. The hat measures approx. 20-22 cm vertically.

EAR FLAPS:
Worked back and forth on 2 double pointed needles.
Count 12 sts from mid back and out to one side - insert a marker. Pick up with wine red on needle size 3.5 mm: 1 st in each of the next 22-26 sts along cast on edge.
Work in GARTER ST back and forth - see explanation above! When ear flap measures approx. 3-4 cm, dec 1 st in each side by K the 2 next to last sts tog - repeat dec every other row 4-5 more times and then every row 4-5 times = 4 sts remain. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts and tighten tog.

Work another ear flap on the other side of hat. There should be 24-24 sts between ear flaps at the back and 32-40 sts between ear flaps at the front.

POMPOM:
Make 1 dense, nice pompom with off white with an approx. diameter of 7-9 cm. Fasten at the top of the hat.

MITTEN:
Cast on 44-48-52 sts on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm with wine red Karisma. Work rib (= K 1/P 1) for 5-6-6 cm. Switch to double pointed needles size 3 mm and K 1 round while AT THE SAME TIME dec 4 sts evenly = 40-44-48 sts. Now measure piece from here. Continue in stocking st as follows: A-2 (= 3 sts), A-1 – choose diagram for size (= 17-19-21 sts), A-2 (= 3 sts) and then A-3 over the last 17-19-21 sts – beg A-3 at arrow for desired size. Insert 1 marker in st mid front in A-2 in one side (= thumb sts). When piece measures 1-1-2 cm, inc 1 st on each side of thumb sts, inc with wine red and work all thumb sts in wine red (not A.2) in this side. Repeat inc on every other round 3-4-4 more times = 9-11-11 thumb sts – work the inc sts in wine red. When piece measures 4-5-6 cm, slip the 9-11-11 thumb sts on 1 stitch holder. On next round cast on 1 new st behind thumb sts = 40-44-48 sts on needle - now work A.2 over the 3 sts behind thumb as before and work pattern A-1 one time vertically. Insert 1 marker in st middle of A-2 in each side. Now work mitten in wine red over all sts until finished measurements. AT THE SAME TIME on 1st round dec 1 st on each side of both markers. Repeat dec every round 7-8-9 more times - READ DECREASE TIP = 8 sts remain on needle. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten. The entire mitten measures approx. 17-20-23 cm.

THUMB:
Slip the 9-11-11 sts from stitch holder back on needle and pick in addition up 3-5-5 sts behind the thumb with wine red = 12-16-16 sts. When thumb measures 3.5-4.5-5.5 cm, work all sts tog 2 by 2. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten.

Work another mitten but with pattern reversed.

NECK WARMER:
Beg at the bottom of front piece and cast off at the bottom of back piece, then lastly work the neck itself.

FRONT PIECE:
Cast on 46-50-54 sts on needle size 3.5 mm with Karisma and work 2 ridges in garter st - see explanation above. Continue in stocking st with 3 sts in garter st in each side. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When piece measures 8-9-10 cm, cast off the middle 16-18-20 sts for neck. Now work each shoulder separately. Continue in stocking st with 3 sts in garter st towards the side - at the same time cast off on every row from neck: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 1 time and 1 st 3 times = 7-8-9 sts remain on needle. When piece measures 13-14-16 cm in total, insert a marker (= mid on top of shoulder) - now measures piece from here. On next row cast on 2 new sts towards the neck, then slip sts on a stitch holder.
Work the other shoulder the same way but work 1 additional row after the 2 sts have been cast on towards the neck to finish on RS or WS on both shoulders.

BACK PIECE:
Work sts from one shoulder back on needle, cast on 28-30-32 sts and work sts from the other shoulder on to needle = 46-50-54 sts. Continue in stocking st with 3 sts in garter st in each side. When piece measures 13-14-16 cm from marker on shoulder, cast off all sts.

NECK:
Pick up approx. 76 to 90 sts around the neck on double pointed needles size 3 mm. P 1 round, then K 1 round while at the same time inc evenly to 88-96-104 sts. Continue with rib = K 2/P 2. When neck measures approx. 8-9-10 cm, cast off with K over K and P over P.

Diagram

	= wine red
	= off white

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Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?

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

How do I know how many balls of yarn I need?

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.

Can I use a different yarn than what the pattern suggests?

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?

What are the yarn groups?

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

How do I use the yarn calculator?

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.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

Why do you show discontinued yarns in the patterns?

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.

What size should I knit?

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

Why do I get the wrong knitting tension with the suggested needle size?

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

Why is the pattern worked top-down?

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.

How do I work according to a knitting diagram?

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

How do I work according to a crochet diagram?

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

How do I work several diagrams simultaneously on the same row/round?

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

Why are the sleeves shorter in larger sizes?

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.

Where on the garment is the length measured?

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

What is a repeat?

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.

Why does the piece start with more chain stitches than it’s worked with?

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.

Why increase before the rib edge when the piece is worked top-down?

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.

Why increase in the cast-off edge?

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)

How do I increase/decrease on every 3rd and 4th row/round alternately?

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

How can I work a jacket in the round instead of back and forth?

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

Can I work a jumper back and forth instead of in the round?

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?

Why is the pattern slightly different than what I see in the photo?

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!

How do I make a women’s size garment into a men’s size one?

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.

How do I prevent a hairy garment from shedding?

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.

Why does my garment pill?

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 (7)

Ingrid wrote:

Warum muss ich die Ohrklappen mit einem Nadelspiel stricken? Kann ich nicht einfach 2 Nadeln oder eine Rundstricknadel nehmen? Ich brauche doch nur hin und her zu stricken?

14.10.2019 - 17:40

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Ingrid, ja natürlich, die Ohrklappen werden in Hin- und Rück-Reihen gestrickt, wir haben hier mit 2 Strumpfnadeln gestrickt, denn es sind so wenig Maschen. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

15.10.2019 - 09:28

Marie-Lise Soucy wrote:

Pour le bonnet est ce bien en rond parce que motif n’arrive pas. esg ce que je dois avoir une maille de plus a chaque rang?

14.03.2019 - 21:35

Bonjour Mme Soucy, le bonnet se tricote en rond, on a 90 ou 108 m en fonction de la taille, A.4 = 18 mailles, on va donc répéter A.4 un total de 5 fois pour la première taille ou 6 fois pour la 2ème taille. Bon tricot!

15.03.2019 - 08:49

Karin wrote:

"Legg opp 100-116 m..."

11.04.2015 - 17:22

Marit wrote:

Karin: Men 90 masker kan ikke deles opp i 32 foran, 22 pr. øre-klaff og 24 bak.

11.04.2015 - 16:19

100 m kan delas upp i 32 fram, 22 per öronklaff och 24 bak.

06.04.2015 - 08:23

Det kan da ikke bli 32 masker mellom øreklaffene foran, hvis det er 22 m til hver klaff (= 44 m) og 24 m mellom klaffene bak? Det må jo bety at det er 22 m igjen mellom klaffene på forsiden??? Det er vel en trykkfeil her, er det ikke?

05.04.2015 - 20:05

Hej Marit, jeg får 12+12 bagpå + 22+22 øreklapper + 32 foran = 100 masker.

13.05.2015 - 16:08

Mamie wrote: