DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
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DROPS Baby 10-14
DROPS Design no U-018-bn
Yarn group B
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Size: 3/4 – 5/6 – 7/8 years

Materials: DROPS Karisma Superwash from Garnstudio
400-400-450 g color no 26, rosy red or no 37, dark blue/green

DROPS circular and double pointed needles needle size 2.5mm/US 1.5 and 4 mm/US 6


Knitting gauge: 21 sts x 28 in pattern on needle size 4 mm / US 6 = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''

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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
100% Wool
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Get the yarn to make this pattern from 24.00$.

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
Garter sts (back and forth on needle): Knit all rows

Garter sts (on circular needle): 1 round: K, 2 round: P

Rib: *K1, P1*, repeat from *-*.

Pattern: See diagrams M.1-M.5.


Back and front piece:
Cast on 164-176-194 sts on circular needle size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 and knit as follows: 4 rounds garter sts, 4 cm / 1½'' Rib, 2 rounds garter sts. Change to needle size 4 mm / US 6 and knit 1 round stockinette sts, at the same time inc 16-18-15 sts evenly over the middle 80-84-92 on front piece and the middle 80-84-92 sts on back piece = 196-212-224 sts. Continue in pattern as follows:
Size 3/4 years: * 9 sts of M.2, M.3, 36 sts of M.1, M3, 9 sts of M.2* = front piece, repeat from *-* over back piece
Size 5/6 years: *11 sts of M.2, M.3, 40 sts of M.1, 11 sts of M.2* = front piece, repeat from *-* over back piece
Size 7/8 years: *10 sts of M.2, M.3, M.5, 36 sts of M.1, M.5, M.3, 10 sts of M.2* = front piece, repeat from *-* over back piece.
Continue in pattern like this. Remember the knitting gauge.
When piece measures 29-31-34 cm knit next round as follows: bind off 2 sts for armhole, 94-102-108 sts = front piece, bind off 4 sts for armhole, 94-102-108 sts = back piece, bind off 2 sts for armhole. Now finish each piece separately.

Front piece: = 94-102-108 sts.
Bind off for armhole each side on every other row: 3 sts 1-1-1 time, 2 sts 1-2-2 times, and 1 st 2-2-1 times = 80-84-92 sts.
When piece measures 38-41-46 cm bind off the middle 34-34-36 sts for neck and dec to shape the neckline on every other row: 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 1 time.
When piece measures 40-43-48 cm dec 3 sts evenly on shoulder and bind off all sts on next row.

Back piece: = 94-102-108 sts.
Bind off for armhole as described for front piece = 80-84-92 sts.
When piece measures 40-43-48 cm dec 3 sts evenly on shoulder and bind off all sts on next row.

Right sleeve: Cast on 40-42-44 sts on double pointed needle size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 and knit Rib border as described for body piece.
Change to needle size 4 mm / US 6 and knit 1 round stockinette sts, at the same time inc 8-10-12 sts evenly = 48-52-56 sts.
Continue in patters as follows: 10-12-14 sts of M.2, M.4 (= 28 sts), 10-12-14 sts of M.2.
At the same time after the Rib border inc 2 sts mid under arm a total of 13-13-15 times as follows:
Size 3/4 years: on every 4th round
Size 5/6 years and size 7/8 years: alternate between every 4th and 5th round
= 74-78-86 sts (incorporate the inc sts in M.2 as you go along).
When sleeve measures 26-30-33 cm bind off 4 sts mid under arm and finish the sleeve back and forth on needles. Bind off for sleeve cap each side on every other row: 4 sts 5-5-6 times, for size 3/4 years 1 st 1 time and for size 5/6 + 7/8 years 3 sts 1 time = 28 sts left on needle.
Continue in M.4 until sleeve cap measures 7-8-9.5 cm.
Now bind off on the right side of sleeve on every other row: 14 sts 1 time, 2 sts 2 times and then on every 4th row: 1 st 1 time (= 9 sts).
Continue in M.4 until sleeve cap measures 15-16-18 cm and put remaining 9 sts on a holder. Piece measures approx 46-51-56 cm,

Left sleeve: Cast on and knit as right sleeve, but mirrored.

Assembly: Set in sleeves.
Sew shoulder sts from back and front pieces to M.4 on sleeve with mattress sts. Sew sts from holders on sleeves tog mid back with mattress sts.
Pick up approx 86-106 sts (divisible by 2) round the neck on double pointed needles size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 and knit as follows: 4 rounds garter sts, 7 cm / 2¾'' Rib, 2 rounds in garter sts. Bind off.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = K
symbols = P
symbols = Put 3 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K3, K3 from cable needle
symbols = Put 3 sts on cable needle behind piece, K3, K3 from cable needle
symbols = Put 2 sts on cable needle in front of piece, K2, K2 from cable needle
symbols = Put 2 sts on cable needle behind piece, K2, K2 from cable needle
symbols = knit second st without lifting first st off needle, knit first st and lift both sts off left needle.
diagram
diagram

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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 only serve as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn converter, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the converter will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be converted separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn converter

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn converter, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn converter will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder (usually closest to the neckline), and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (22)

country flag Florence wrote:

Pardon, je viens de comprendre !

12.04.2023 - 22:33

country flag Florence wrote:

Désolée, je ne comprends rien, on tricoté le 1er rang du dos, on laisse deux mailles et on enchaîne avec le 1er rang du devant ? Merci pour votre réponse.

12.04.2023 - 22:28

country flag Annmargret Karlsson wrote:

Hej! Jag har stickat klart denna tröja men kan tyvärr inte få ihop detta pussel. Den lilla "flärpen" som ska sitta mot nacken passar liksom inte riktigt. Och när det passar så går det inte ihop sig med axelsöm och ärm! Hjälp!! Hoppas på hjälp gör Annmargret Karlsson

03.03.2021 - 17:16

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Annmargret, du kan se på måttskissen nederst i mönstret at de 2 biter skal nå sammen midt bagpå, og rundingen ved axeln skal bruges til at strikke masker op i bagefter til krage. Det blir vad man kalder for sadelaxel. Lycka till :)

05.03.2021 - 14:25

country flag Jacinte Fortin wrote:

Je tricote la grandeur 3/4 ans. Je suis embêtée sur le montage des manches et des épaules. Pourriez-vous publier une photo ou le patron des manches et comment elles s’attachent aux épaules.

05.10.2020 - 03:02

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Fortin, regardez bien le schéma des mesures, les lignes pointillés en haut des manches montrent la partie des manches tricotées pour les épaules. Cette partie est assemblée d'un côté au devant et de l'autre côté au dos, et les mailles rabattues des manches sont assemblées entre elles. Bon tricot!

05.10.2020 - 11:19

country flag Ivan Mann wrote:

Continue in M.4 until sleeve cap measures 7-8-9.5 cm. Does that mean 7-8-9.5 cm from where the 28 stitches started?

07.09.2019 - 05:32

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Mann, you will measure from the first decreases on the sleeve, ie from the 26-30-33 cm where you cast off the 4 sts mid under sleeve. Happy knitting!

09.09.2019 - 08:16

country flag Ivan wrote:

Finishing the front for size 3-5, at 40-43-48 cm decrease 3 sts evenly... Does that mean decrease 3 next row, then bind of the remaining 24? Or bind off three on the neck edge six times?

25.08.2019 - 07:42

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Ivan, you have to decrease 3 sts evenly in the next row and then bind off the remaining sts on the following row. Happy knitting!

25.08.2019 - 11:17

country flag Sallie Wilson wrote:

Sorry, Still confused.... Am on right sleeve to end of M.4 (9.5 cm). 1) Do I decrease evenly across the M.4 or cast off 1st 14 sts? or 2) Do I Castoff? I have a long narrow strip for the next 8.5 cm. It will be either in the middle or on one side. I cannot tell where that strip will go (is it part of the cowl neck?)

01.10.2018 - 23:11

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Wilson, when you have worked M.4 for 9,5 cm from the first decreases, cast off at the beg of the row on the right side (seen from RS) on every other row: 14 sts 1 time, 2 sts 2 times then on every 4th row: 1 st 1 time = 9 sts remain. Continue over these 9 sts as before until piece measures 18 cm from the last decreases and slip these sts on a thread. Happy knitting!

02.10.2018 - 09:43

Sallie Wilson wrote:

Confused with Sleeve. I finished sleeve cap . how do I "dec on right side of sleeve on every other row?? cast off? i continue till piece is 18 cm. I don't see where this piece will go. I thought the cable would go all the way up to the neck. Am I wrong? Help

29.09.2018 - 18:00

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Wilson, the sleeves are worked to the neck and front and back piece will be sewn along the top of sleeve (= shoulders). Cast off at the beg of row from RS (= on the right side of piece) on every other row (= every row from RS) while continuing in pattern (M.4) as before . Happy knitting!

01.10.2018 - 08:28

country flag Sallie Wilson wrote:

I am working on the Back Piece size 7-8. When the piece measures 46 cm, do I cast off the middle 36 sts as I did for the Front Piece? Or, do I just continue on to 48 cm and decrease 3 sts in the last row?? Thanks

05.09.2018 - 02:24

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Sallie, You do not cast off the middle 36 stitches, but continue to 48 cm and decrease evenly on shoulders. Happy knitting!

05.09.2018 - 08:08

country flag Sallie Wilson wrote:

I do not understand the instructions: Front Piece Cast off for armhole each side on every other row: 3 sts 1-1-1 time and 1 st 2-2-1 times . I am knitting size 7/8. Is it: 1) reduce 3 stitches one time or 2) reduce 1 stitch 3 times AND 1) reduce 1 stitch 1 time ?????? I just don't understand

28.08.2018 - 17:38

DROPS Design answered:

Hi Sallie, You are casting off for the armholes on each side of the piece. You cast off every other row in both sides - or at the beginning of each row if you find casting off at the end of a row difficult - and as you are knitting size 7/8 you will use the 3rd of the numbers joined by hyphens, so you will cast off on both sides 3 stitches 1 time and 1 stitch 1 time. I hope this helps and happy knitting!

29.08.2018 - 08:07