DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
from 2.30 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 23.00£.

The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!

DROPS Christmas Calendar

Autumn in the Air Cardigan

Knitted jacket in DROPS Karisma or DROPS Daisy. The piece is worked top down with raglan and cables. Sizes S - XXXL.

Highlight Size:
DROPS 237-21

#autumnintheaircardigan

DROPS Design: Pattern u-939
Yarn group B
-------------------------------------------------------

SIZES:
S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

MATERIALS:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
500-550-600-650-700-750 g colour 55, light beige brown

Or use:
DROPS DAISY from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
450-500-550-600-650-700 g colour 11, light nougat

DROPS BUTTONS NO. 623: 5-5-6-6-6-6 items.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 MM: Length 40 cm and 80 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3 MM: Length 80 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 MM.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3 MM.
DROPS CABLE NEEDLE – for cables.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need circular needle of 80 cm in each size.

KNITTING TENSION:
21 stitches in width and 28 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.
A.1 measures approx. 9 cm in width.
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

-------------------------------------------------------

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

-------------------------------------------------------

You might also like...

DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
from 2.30 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 23.00£.

The yarn cost is calculated from the pattern’s smallest size and the yarn’s cheapest product type. Looking for an even better price? You might find it on the DROPS Deals!

Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from cm to inches here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in American English here..
-------------------------------------------------------

EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

-------------------------------------------------------

RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth):
Knit all rows.
1 ridge = knit 2 rows.

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. The diagram shows all rows in the pattern from the right side.

RAGLAN:
Increase 1 stitch by making 1 yarn over before/after A.1 (in each transition between the body and sleeves).
The yarn overs are then worked as follows from the wrong side:
BEFORE A.1:
Purl yarn over in the back loop = no hole.
AFTER A.1:
Slip the yarn over off the left needle and replace it the other way round (insert the left needle in the back when replacing it). Purl yarn over in the front loop = no hole.
The new stitches are worked in stocking stitch.

DECREASE TIP (for sleeves):
Work until there are 3 stitches left before the marker, knit 2 together, knit 2 (marker sits between these 2 stitches), slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch (2 stitches decreased).

BUTTONHOLES:
Work buttonholes on the right band (when the garment is worn). Work from the right side when there are 4 stitches left on the row as follows: Make 1 yarn over, knit 2 together and knit 2. On the next row (wrong side), knit the yarn over to leave a hole.
The first buttonhole is worked when the rib on the neck is finished. Then work the other 4-4-5-5-5-5 buttonholes with approx. 10-10½-9-9-9½-10 cm between each one.

-------------------------------------------------------

START THE PIECE HERE:

-------------------------------------------------------

JACKET – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE.
The neck and yoke are worked back and forth with circular needle, from mid front and top down. The yoke is divided for body and sleeves and the body continued back and forth with circular needle. The sleeves are worked in the round with double pointed needles/short circular needle.

NECK:
Cast on 113-117-121-125-129-133 stitches with circular needle size 3 mm and DROPS Karisma or Daisy.
Purl 1 row from the wrong side. Then work as follows from the right side: 7 stitches in GARTER STITCH – read description above, * knit 1, purl 1 *, work from *-* until there are 8 stitches left, knit 1 and 7 stitches in garter stitch. Continue this rib for 3 cm.
Knit 1 row from the right side where you increase 24 stitches evenly spaced (do not increase the bands) = 137-141-145-149-153-157 stitches. Purl 1 row from the wrong side (bands are knitted).
Insert 1 marker after the first band; the yoke is measured from this marker!

YOKE:
Change to circular needle size 4 mm and work the first row from the right side as follows: 7 stitches in garter stitch, 3-4-4-4-5-6 stitches in stocking stitch, increase 1 stitch to RAGLAN – read description above, work A.1, increase 1 stitch to raglan, 7-7-9-11-11-11 stitches in stocking stitch (sleeve), increase 1 stitch to raglan, work A.1, increase 1 stitch to raglan, 7-9-9-9-11-13 stitches in stocking stitch (back piece), increase 1 stitch to raglan, work A.1, increase 1 stitch to raglan, 7-7-9-11-11-11 stitches in stocking stitch (sleeve), increase 1 stitch to raglan, work A.1, increase 1 stitch to raglan, 3-4-4-4-5-6 stitches in stocking stitch and 7 stitches in garter stitch, remember the BUTTONHOLE on the right band – read description above.
8 stitches increased to raglan = 145-149-153-157-161-165 stitches. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
Continue this pattern and increase to raglan every 2nd row (each row from the right side) a total of 25-27-30-34-35-36 times = 337-357-385-421-433-445 stitches. The increases are now finished in size L.
Work the other sizes as below then go to ALL SIZES.

SIZES S and M:
The increases on the body are finished. Continue working as before and increase on the sleeves 2-1 more times = 345-361 stitches.

SIZES XL, XXL and XXXL:
The increases on the sleeves are finished. Continue working as before and increase on the front/back pieces 2-5-8 more times = 429-453-477 stitches.

ALL SIZES:
= 345-361-385-429-453-477 stitches. Continue working without further increases until the yoke measures 22-24-26-27-29-31 cm from the marker.
On the next row divide for the body and sleeves as follows: Work 59-62-65-71-76-81 stitches, place the next 61-63-69-79-81-83 stitches on a thread for the sleeve, cast on 6-8-10-10-12-14 stitches (in side under sleeve), work 105-111-117-129-139-149 stitches, place the next 61-63-69-79-81-83 stitches on a thread for the sleeve, cast on 6-8-10-10-12-14 stitches (in side under sleeve), work the last 59-62-65-71-76-81 stitches. The body and sleeves are finished separately. The body is measured from here!

BODY:
= 235-251-267-291-315-339 stitches. Continue with stocking stitch, A.1 and 7 stitches in garter stitch on each side for a further 20 cm. Knit 1 row from the right side where you increase 24-26-26-30-32-34 stitches evenly spaced (do not increase the bands) = 259-277-293-321-347-373 stitches.
Change to circular needle size 3 mm and work as follows from the wrong side: 7 stitches in garter stitch, * purl 1, knit 1 *, work from *-* until there are 8 stitches left, purl 1 and 7 stitches in garter stitch Continue this rib for 4 cm. Cast off a little loosely. The jacket measures approx. 48-50-52-54-56-58 cm from the shoulder down.

SLEEVES:
Place the 61-63-69-79-81-83 stitches from the thread on the one side of the piece on short circular needle/double pointed needles size 4 mm and knit up 1 stitch in each of the 6-8-10-10-12-14 stitches cast on under the sleeve = 67-71-79-89-93-97 stitches. Insert a marker in the middle of the 6-8-10-10-12-14 stitches under the sleeve. Allow the marker to follow your work onwards; it will be used when decreasing under the sleeve.
Start at the marker and work stocking stitch in the round for 4-4-3-3-2-2 cm. Now decrease 2 stitches under the sleeve – read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this every 3-3-2-1½-1½-1 cm a total of 4-5-8-12-13-14 times = 59-61-63-65-67-69 stitches.
Continue working until the sleeve measures 38-37-35-36-34-33 cm from the division. There is 4 cm left; try the jacket on and work to desired length.
Knit 1 round where you decrease 5 stitches evenly spaced = 54-56-58-60-62-64 stitches. Change to double pointed needles size 3 mm and work rib (knit 1, purl 1) for 4 cm. Cast off a little loosely. The sleeve measures approx. 42-41-39-40-38-37 cm from the division.
Work the other sleeve in the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the buttons onto the left band.

Diagram

symbols = knit from right side, purl from wrong side
symbols = purl from right side, knit from wrong side
symbols = place 1 stitch on cable needle behind the piece, knit 1, knit 1 from cable needle
symbols = place 1 stitch on cable needle behind the piece, knit 2, purl 1 from cable needle
symbols = place 2 stitches on cable needle in front of piece, purl 1, knit 2 from cable needle
symbols = place 2 stitches on cable needle behind the piece, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle
diagram
diagram

Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.

Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

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.

Still can't find the answer you need? Then scroll down and leave your question so one of our experts can try to help you. This will be done normally within 5 to 10 working days.
In the meantime, you can read the questions and answers that others have left to this pattern or join the DROPS Workshop on Facebook to get help from fellow knitters/crocheters!

Post a comment to pattern DROPS 237-21

We would love to hear what you have to say about this pattern!

If you want to leave a question, please make sure you select the correct category in the form below, to speed up the answering process. Required fields are marked *.

Comments / Questions (14)

country flag Day wrote:

Just to comfirm, in wrong side i just purl only for the pattern cable?

25.11.2024 - 11:30

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Day, when working diagram A.1 from WS purl the whit squares and knit the "-" squares, for ex. work 2nd row: P1, K2, P2, K5, P4, K5, P2, K2, P1. Happy knitting!

25.11.2024 - 14:46

country flag Day wrote:

How can i do pattern cable in wrong side?

25.11.2024 - 01:17

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Day, Cabling is always worked from the right side (the first row of A.1 is worked from the right side when you start the yoke). Happy knitting!

25.11.2024 - 07:02

country flag Hylari wrote:

Can you clarify if this pattern bas A1 on the back as well? From the limited amount that can be seen on the photo it seems to be only on the front, but the instructions seem to imply it is also on the back. A photo of the back would be helpful. Thank you!

19.10.2024 - 17:00

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Morgana, yes, there is a pattern at all 4 of the raglan lines, on the front and also on the back as well. happy Knitting!

20.10.2024 - 10:44

country flag Maya wrote:

Thanks for the response. How much ease is shown in the photos accompanying the patter?

08.09.2024 - 22:49

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Maya, the model is wearing an M size. The jacket is a tight fit, with around 4cm. Happy knitting!

08.09.2024 - 23:28

country flag Maya wrote:

How much ease is this sweater designed to be worn with? I'm trying to decide which size to knit.

08.09.2024 - 21:45

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Maya, you can see the measurements of the jacket in cm at the bottom of the pattern, in the size chart. These are the final measurements of the garment so, depending on the type of ease you prefer, you can choose one size or another. You can read more information on this chart here: https://www.garnstudio.com/lesson.php?id=24&cid=19. Happy knitting!

08.09.2024 - 22:44

country flag Beth Rainer wrote:

How do I see the comments in English?

27.08.2024 - 02:44

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Beth, If you are on the Norwegian page, just above "Instruksjoner" there is a drop-down menu titled "Norsk". Here you can select English US or English UK as you wish. Happy crafting!

27.08.2024 - 06:26

country flag Guenda wrote:

Buongiorno, dato che questo modello é lavorato dall’alto in basso, anche il diagramma A1 va eseguito dall’alto in basso? Oppure va eseguito lo stesso dal basso come sempre? Grazie per la risposta.

19.02.2024 - 03:03

DROPS Design answered:

Buonsera Guenda, i diagrammi si lavorano sempre dal basso verso l'alto. Buon lavoro!

20.02.2024 - 16:14

country flag Kickie Holmer wrote:

Stickar storlek L på koftan och efter alla raglanökningat står det att jag skall ha 421 mask or, vilket jag har (inkl de 8 första) Sedan står det att raglanökningarna är klara i storlek L. Men sedan när jag ska fortsätta står det att jag ska ha 429 maskor????

22.11.2023 - 16:19

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Kickie. Storlek L är 385 maskor och XL är 421 maskor. Vilken storlek är det du stickar? Mvh DROPS Design

24.11.2023 - 07:50

country flag Annemiek Van Rijn wrote:

Klopt het dat het boord in gerstekorrel wordt gebreid? Omdat je heen en weer breidt en niet rond??

15.11.2023 - 15:08

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Annemiek,

Nee, de boord wordt gewoon in boordsteek gebreid, 1 recht/1 averecht. De steken in boordsteek die je aan de goede kant recht breit, brei je aan de verkeerde kant averecht en vice versa.

18.11.2023 - 15:07

country flag Viviane Oeyen Aerts wrote:

Kunnen jullie ook de rug van het breiwerk laten zien?

14.10.2023 - 18:14