DROPS Karisma
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Knitted jumper for women, men and kids in DROPS Karisma with cables and structure pattern. Womens size S/M - M/L. Men's size S/M - XXL. Kid's size 2 years - 13/14 years.

DROPS 59-6
DROPS Design: Modell no u-408
Yarn group B
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SIZE WOMEN AND MEN:
Numbers in ( ) = men's sizes
S/M - M/L (S/M - M/L - XL - XXL)

MATERIALS WOMEN AND MEN:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
850-950 (1050-1100-1250-1350) g colour 01, natural

KNITTING TENSION WOMEN AND MEN:
22 stitches in width and 30 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES WOMEN AND MEN:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3.5 MM.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3.5 MM: length 80 cm for stocking stitch.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 MM.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 2.5 MM: length 80 cm for rib.
DROPS CABLE NEEDLE - for cables.
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.

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SIZE KIDS:
2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 (9/10 - 11/12 - 13/14) years
Size equals approx. kid’s height in cm:
92 - 98/104 - 110/116 - 122/128 (134/140 - 146/152 - 158)

MATERIALS KIDS:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
450-500-550-600(650-750-800) g colour 01, natural

KNITTING TENSION KIDS:
22 stitches in width and 30 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES KIDS:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3.5 MM.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3.5 MM: length 60 or 80 cm for stocking stitch.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 MM.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 2.5 MM: length 60 or 80 cm for rib.
DROPS CABLE NEEDLE - for cables.
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.

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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
DROPS Karisma
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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.
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START THE PIECE WOMEN AND MEN:

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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN WOMEN AND MEN:

PATTERN:
See diagrams M.1, M.2, M.3, M.4 and M.5. The diagrams show all rows in the pattern seen from the right side.

RIB:
* knit 2 / purl 2 *. Repeat from *-*.

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

GARTER STITCH (worked in the round):
1 ridge = 2 rounds. * knit 1 round and purl 1 round *, repeat from *-*.

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Body: Numbers in () = men's sizes. Cast on 228-248 (236-248-260-268) sts on smaller circular needles; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 4 rows garter st, 6-6 (7-7-7-7) cm rib, 2 rows garter st, increasing 92-104 (100-104-108-116) sts evenly distributed on the last row = 320-352 (336-352-368-384) sts. Change to larger circular needles and establish pattern over the front as follows: * 28-36 (32-36-40-44) sts of Pattern 3, Pattern 2, Pattern 4, Pattern 2, 28-36 (32-36-40-44) sts of Pattern 3 *, place a second marker, repeat from * - * over the back.
When the work measures 35-38 (41-43-44-47) cm , knit the next row as follows: bind off 2 sts for armhole, 156-172 (164-172-180-188) sts for the front, bind off 4 sts for armhole, 156-172 (164-172-180-188) sts for the back, bind off 2 sts for armhole. Knit the rest of the front and back separately.

Front: = 156-172 (164-172-180-188) sts. Bind off for armholes every other row: 2 sts 1-3 (1-2-3-3) times, 1 st 2-4 (3-2-3-3) times = 148-152 (154-160-162-170) sts. On the row before the work measures 54-58 (62-64-66-69) cm , dec 21-21 (21-21-25-25) sts evenly distributed over the center 56-58 (58-58-66-66) sts. (Make decreases by K 2 tog.) On the next row, bind off the center 35-37 (37-37-41-41) sts for the neck. Bind off at each neck edge every other row: 2 sts 1 time, 1 st 1 time = 43-44 (45-48-45-49) sts on each shoulder. When the work measures 56-60 (64-66-68-71) cm , dec 6-6 (6-6-4-4) sts evenly distributed over the remaining sts of Pattern 2 = 37-38 (39-42-41-45) sts on the shoulder. (Make decreases by K 2 tog.) Knit 2 rows garter st (for seam), bind off.

Back: = 156-172 (164-172-180-188) sts. Bind off for armholes as on the front = 148-152 (154-160-162-170) sts. When the work measures 56-60 (64-66-68-71) cm , dec 6 sts evenly distributed over the center 12 sts of each Pattern 2 and 21 sts evenly distributed over the 48 sts of Pattern 4 = 115-119 (121-127-129-137) sts. (Make decreases by K 2 tog.) Knit 2 rows garter st (for seam), bind off.

Right sleeve: Cast on 56-56 (56-56-60-60) sts on smaller double pointed needles; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 4 rows garter st, 6-6 (7-7-7-7) cm rib, 2 rows garter st, increasing 28-28 (32-32-32-32) sts evenly distributed on the last row = 84-84 (88-88-92-92) sts. Change to larger double pointed needles and establish pattern as follows: 2-2 (4-4-6-6) sts of Pattern 3, Pattern 2, Pattern 1, Pattern 5, Pattern 2, 2-2 (4-4-6-6) sts of Pattern 3.
After the rib, inc 1 st each side of marker 23-26 (26-26-26-26) times:
Sizes S/M + (S/M + XL + XXL): alternately every 4th and 5th row,
Size M/L: every 4th row
= 130-136 (140-140-144-144) sts (knit the increased sts into Pattern 3 as you go along). When the work measures 46-45 (50-50-51-51) cm , bind off 2 sts each side of marker and knit the rest back and forth on the needles. Bind off for sleeve caps on each side every other row: 5-4 (6-5-5-5) sts 8-10 (7-9-10-10) times and then 9-12 (12-9-6-6) sts 1 time = 28-28 (28-28-28-28) sts remain on the needles - measure the work from here. Inc 1 st on each side for seam = 30-30 (30-30-30-30) sts (knit the edge sts in garter st). Continue the pattern with 1 edge st, P 2, Pattern 1, Pattern 5, P 2, 1 edge st. On the row before the work measures 16.5-17 (17-18-18-20) cm , dec 6 sts evenly distributed over the outer 18 sts on the right side (seen from the right side) (Make decreases by working 2 sts tog). On the next row bind off the outer 12 sts on the right side = 12 sts on needles. Then dec 2 sts evenly distributed over the next 4 sts. On the next row bind off 2 sts on the right side = 8 sts on the needles. Then continue knitting until the work measures 26-27 (27-27-28.5-30.5) cm . Put the sts on a stitch holder. The entire work measures approx. 78-80 (83-85-87.5-89.5) cm .

Left sleeve: Knit like the right, but bind off on the opposite side.

Assembly: Sew on the sleeves. Sew the shoulder sts from the body together on each side of the uppermost part of the sleeve in the outer garter sts. Weave the sts from the stitch holder on both sleeves together at the center back. Pick up approx. 120-130 sts (divisible by 4 sts) around the neck on smaller double pointed needles; join and knit 4 rows garter st, 14 cm rib, bind off loosely in rib.


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START THE PIECE KIDS:

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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN KIDS:

PATTERN:
See diagrams M.1, M.2, M.3, M.4 and M.5. The diagrams show all rows in the pattern seen from the right side.

RIB:
* knit 2 / purl 2 *. Repeat from *-*.

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

GARTER STITCH (worked in the round):
1 ridge = 2 rounds. * knit 1 round and purl 1 round *, repeat from *-*.

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Body: Cast on 164-180-196-204 (220-236-252) sts on smaller circular needles; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 4 rows garter st, 4-4-5-5 (5-6-6) cm rib, 2 rows garter st, increasing 44-44-44-68 (68-68-68) sts evenly distributed on the last row = 208-224-240-272 (288-304-320) sts. Change to larger circular needles and establish pattern over the front as follows:
Sizes 2 + 3/4 + 5/6 years: *12-16-20 sts of Pattern 3, Pattern 2, Pattern 1, Pattern 5, Pattern 2, 12-16-20 sts of Pattern 3*, place a second marker, repeat from * - * across the back.

Sizes 7/8 (9/10 + 11/12 + 13/14) years: *16 (20-24-28) sts of Pattern 3, Pattern 2, Pattern 4, Pattern 2, 16 (20-24-28) sts of Pattern 3*, place a second marker, repeat from * - * across the back.
All sizes: Work in pattern as established until the work measures 27-28-30-33 (34-35-37) cm . Knit the next row as follows: bind off 2 sts for armhole, 100-108-116-132 (140-148-156) sts for the front, bind off 4 sts for armhole, 100-108-116-132 (140-148-156) sts for the back, bind off 2 sts for armhole. Knit the rest of the front and back separately.

Front: = 100-108-116-132 (140-148-156) sts. Bind off for armholes every other row: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 2-2-2-2 (3-2-4) times, 1 st 2-4-4-2 (3-4-3) times = 82-86-94-114 (116-126-128) sts. On the row before the work measures 36-40-43-47 (49-51-54) cm , dec 9-13-13-21 (21-21-21) sts evenly distributed over the center 34-44-44-50 (50-52-52) sts (make decreases by K 2 tog). On the next row, bind off the center 25-31-31-29 (29-31-31) sts for the neck. Then bind off at each neck edge every other row: 2 sts 1-1-1-2 (2-2-2) times = 22-19-23-28 (29-33-34) sts on each shoulder. When the work measures 37-41-44-49 (51-53-56) cm , dec 6-4-4-6 (6-6-6) sts evenly distributed over the remaining sts of Pattern 2 = 16-15-19-22 (23-27-28) sts on the shoulder (make decreases by K 2 tog). Knit 2 rows garter st (for seam), bind off.

Back: = 100-108-116-132 (140-148-156) sts. Bind off for armholes as on the front = 82-86-94-114 (116-126-128) sts. When the work measures 37-41-44-49 (51-53-56) cm , dec 6 sts evenly distributed over the center 12 sts of each Pattern 2, and for:
Sizes 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 years: 9 sts evenly distributed over the 24 sts of Pattern 1 and Pattern 5
Sizes 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 - 13/14 years: 21 sts evenly distributed over the 48 sts of Pattern 4
= 61-65-73-81 (83-93-95) sts (make decreases by K 2 tog.) Knit 2 rows garter st (for seam), bind off.

Right sleeve: Cast on 44-44-48-48 (48-52-52) sts on smaller double pointed needles; join and place a marker at the join. Knit 4 rows garter st, 5 cm rib, 2 rows garter st, increasing 10-10-8-10 (10-12-12) sts evenly distributed on the last row = 54-54-56-58 (58-64-64) sts. Change to larger double pointed needles and establish pattern as follows: 13-13-14-15 (15-18-18) of Pattern 3, P 2, Pattern 1, Pattern 5, P 2, 13-13-14-15 (15-18-18) sts of Pattern 3. After the rib, inc 1 st each side of marker 8-14-16-19 (21-21-23) times:
Size 2 years: every 7th row
Sizes 3/4 - 5/6 - 9/10 - 11/12 - 13/14 years: alternately every 4th and 5th row
= 70-82-88-96 (100-106-110) sts (knit the increased sts into Pattern 3 as you go along). When the work measures 25-28-32-36 (39-41-44) cm , bind off 2 sts each side of marker and knit the rest back and forth on the needles. Then bind off for sleeve caps on each side every other row:
Size 2 years: 2 sts 8 times, 3 sts 1 time
Size 3/4 years: 3 sts 1 time, 2 sts 8 times, 3 sts 2 times
Size 5/6 years: 3 sts 3 times, 2 sts 5 times, 3 sts 3 times
Size 7/8 years: 4 sts 1 time, 3 sts 8 times, 4 sts 1 time
Size 9/10 years: 4 sts 1 time, 3 sts 10 times
Size 11/12 years: 4 sts 2 times, 3 sts 8 times, 5 sts 1 time
Size 13/14 years: 3 sts 13 times
= 28 sts remaining on the needles - measure the work from here. Inc 1 st on each side for seam = 30 sts (knit the edge sts in garter st). Continue the pattern with 1 edge st, P 2, Pattern 1, Pattern 5, P 2, 1 edge st. On the row before the work measures 7.5-7-8.5-10 (10.5-12-12.5) cm , dec 6 sts evenly distributed over the outer 18 sts on the right side (seen from the right side -- make decreases by K 2 tog). On the next row, bind off the outermost 12 sts on the right side = 12 sts on needles. Then dec 2 sts evenly distributed over the next 4 sts. On the next row bind off 2 sts on the right side = 8 sts on the row. Then continue knitting until the work measures 14-15-16.5-18.5 (19-21-21.5) cm . Put sts on a stitch holder. The entire work measures approx. 46-51-56.5-61.5 (66-70-74.5) cm .

Left sleeve: Knit like the right, but bind off on the opposite side.

Assembly: Sew on the sleeves. Sew the shoulder sts from the body together on each side of the uppermost part of the sleeve in the outer garter sts. Weave the sts from the stitch holder on both sleeves together at the center back. Pick up approx. 76-88-88-92 (92-96-96) sts (divisible by 4 sts) around the neck on smaller double pointed needles; join and knit 4 rows garter st, 6-6-7-7 (7-8-8) cm rib , bind off loosely in rib. Fold the neck edge over against the wrong side and sew.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 09.04.2019
Correction - CHILD'S SWEATER - Body: Sizes 2 + 3/4 + 5/6 years: *12-16-20 sts of Pattern 3, Pattern 2, Pattern 1, Pattern 5, Pattern 2, 12-16-20 sts of Pattern 3*
Updated online: 23.03.2022
Right sleeve: ... On the row before the work measures 16.5-17 (17-18-18-20) cm , dec 6 sts evenly distributed over the outer 18 sts on the right side (seen from the right side) (Make decreases by working 2 sts tog)...

Diagram

symbols = K
symbols = P
symbols = put 3 sts from the stitch holder in front of the work, K 3, K 3 from the stitch holder
symbols = put 3 sts from the stitch holder behind the work, K 3, K 3 from the stitch holder
symbols = put 3 sts from the stitch holder in front of the work, P 1, K 3 from the stitch holder
symbols = put 1 st from the stitch holder behind the work, K 3, P 1 from the stitch holder
symbols = adult
symbols = child
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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.

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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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country flag Melissa wrote:

There are 2 women's sizes and 4 men's sizes but only 4 sizes listed for "finished measurements". Can you please clarify what the chest size is for each of the 6 sizes?

06.01.2021 - 12:32

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Melissa, we'll try to update this asap, while it will be edited, you can check finished measurements from chart (read more about chart here) and convert here into inches. Happy knitting!

06.01.2021 - 13:25

country flag Ela wrote:

I'm doing the child size 2 sweater and I'm confused about the sleeve. The sweater has 54 stitches and then they introduce the pattern: 13 stitches of (M.3), + 28(M.2)+ 12 (M.1), +12 (M.5),+ 28 (M.2) +13 stitches of (M.3). Which is 106 stitches? More than 54? What am I missing? Thanks!

06.01.2021 - 04:04

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Ela, Your stitches are divided between 13 stitches in M.3, P2, M.1 (12 stitches), M.5 (12 stitches), P2 and finish with 13 stitches in M.3 = 54 stitches. Happy knitting!

06.01.2021 - 06:44

country flag Cathy wrote:

How would you suggest evenly distributing the 44sts increase over the 164sts of the kids size 2, after waistband ribbing is complete

05.01.2021 - 20:13

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Cathy, 164/44= 3,72. So you should increase after alternating every 3rd and 4th stitch. Please also see the lesson HERE. Happy knitting!

05.01.2021 - 20:26

country flag RIVET Claude-luc wrote:

Bonjour,pourriez vous m'indiquer une boutique ou je pourrais acheter se modèle

25.11.2020 - 16:17

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mr Rivet, cliquez sur le lien souligné dans une des réponses précédentes ou bien sur le menu magasins DROPS en haut de la page pour accéder à la liste des magasins et leurs coordonnées.

25.11.2020 - 16:46

country flag RIVET wrote:

Bonjour,ou pourais-je acheter cet article car je susi tres intéressé,ainsi que le prix.merci d'avance.

24.11.2020 - 18:31

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Rivet, comme expliqué précédemment (voir réponse du 23/11), nous ne proposons que les explications des modèles présentés, contactez l'un des magasins DROPS en France - ils pourront peut-être vous mettre en contact avec une tricoteuse qui pourra vous le faire. Merci!

25.11.2020 - 07:18

country flag RIVET wrote:

Bonjour,ou pourais-je acheter se modèle

23.11.2020 - 11:45

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Rivet, nous ne proposons que les explications, mais vous pouvez vous adresser (même par mail ou téléphone) à l'un des magasins DROPS, on pourra fort probablement vous aider ou vous recommander quelqu'un.

23.11.2020 - 11:51

country flag Melissa wrote:

Which pattern do I use to determine gauge?

15.11.2020 - 14:28

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Melissa, knitting tension is worked with stocking stitch and larger needles. Happy knitting!

16.11.2020 - 09:02

country flag Lella wrote:

Sleeves.... please, what does this mean? Change to larger double pointed needles and establish pattern as follows: 2-2 (4-4-6-6) sts of Pattern 3, Pattern 2, Pattern 1, Pattern 5, Pattern 2, 2-2 (4-4-6-6) sts of Patt

26.08.2020 - 02:18

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Lella, pattern 1, 2, 3 etc... refer to the diagrams M.1, M.2, M.3 etc... this means you will work 2 or 6 sts (see size) as shown in diagram M.3, then work diagram M.2 (= 28 sts), diagram M.1 (12 sts), diagram M.5 (= 12 sts), M.2 (= 28 sts) etc... Happy knitting!

26.08.2020 - 08:21

country flag Shawn Holland wrote:

This is my first sweater. I am now at the part of the pattern (knitting Adult size after reaching 16 1/8” of body) and trying to understand the next steps. Between the bind off stitches, do I continue to knit in pattern/chart (in my case, 164 sts between)?

20.07.2020 - 18:39

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Holland, yes correct, the 164 sts for front and back piece have to be worked as before. Just make sure that the next row will be worked either from RS or from WS so that the cables will always be from RS. Happy knitting!

29.07.2020 - 08:25

country flag Shawn Holland wrote:

After ribbing and increases, I have 336 stitches per the pattern. Next step is to work 32 stitches of each of the following patterns in sequence (if I am understanding correctly); Pattern 3, Pattern 2, Pattern 4, Pattern 2 and Pattern 3. Then place marker & repeat. I've done two rounds, and I end up with 16 leftover stitches after working the second set of 32 stitches from pattern 3. I went ahead and started using Pattern 3 again, but it doesn't seem correct. Please advise. Thank you!

13.05.2020 - 06:00

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Holland, work the 336 sts as follows: *32 sts as in diagram M.3, then work diagram M.2 (=28 sts), then work diagram M.4 (=48 sts), then work diagram M.2 again (= 28 sts) and work 32 sts as in diagram M.3*, repeat from *-* = 32+28+48+28+32=168x2= 336 sts. Happy knitting!

13.05.2020 - 09:01