DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
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DROPS 149-8
DROPS design: Pattern no u-711
Yarn group B
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BERET:
Size: one-size
Head circumference: approx. 56-58 cm
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
100 g colour no 64, grey purple

NECK WARMER:
Size: One-size
Circumference: 125 cm
Height: 22 cm
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
200 g colour no 64, grey purple

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 4 mm – or size needed to get 17 dc/tr = 10 cm in width.

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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
from 13.00 RON /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 78.00RON.

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Pattern instructions

CROCHET INFO:
Replace first dc on round with 1 ch. Finish with 1 sl st in ch from beg of round.
Replace first tr on a tr round with 3 ch. Finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch.

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1.

REVERS CROCHET:
Work as dc but backwards. I.e. crochet around from left to right

ROUNDS WITH TR AND CH:
Work every round with tr and ch as follows: Turn piece so that WS is towards you, work 4 ch (= 1st tr + 1st ch), skip 1st ch-space (= last ch from previous round), * 1 tr in next ch-space, 1 ch *. Repeat from *-*, finish round with 1 tr in last ch-space (= ch-space with 4 ch from previous round), 1 sl st in ch-space with 4 ch from beg of round - i.e. work alternately from RS and WS to get a nice finish/beg on round.
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BERET:
The piece is worked top down.
ROUND 1: Work 4 ch on hook size 4 mm with Karisma and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch, work 8 dc in ch-ring - READ CROCHET INFO.
ROUND 2: Work 2 dc in every dc the entire round = 16 dc. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION!
ROUND 3: * 1 dc in first dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* = 24 dc.
ROUND 4: * 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* = 32 dc.
Then work according to A.1 (= 4 repetitions on round). When A.1 has been worked 1 time vertically, there are 32 ch-spaces on round.
Continue to work as follows:
ROUND 1: Work 4 tr in every ch-space = 128 tr.
ROUND 2: Work 1 tr in every tr AT THE SAME TIME dec 2 tr evenly = 126 tr.
ROUND 3: Work 1 tr in every tr but work every 13th and 14th tr tog = 117 tr.
ROUND 4: Work 1 tr in every tr but work every 12th and 13th tr tog = 108 tr.
ROUND 5: Work 1 tr in every tr but work every 11th and 12th tr tog = 99 tr.
ROUND 6: Work 1 tr in every tr AT THE SAME TIME dec 11 tr evenly = 88 tr.
ROUND 7-10: Work 1 tr in every tr the entire round.
ROUND 11: Work with a double thread. Work a round with REVERSE CROCHET - see explanation above.
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NECK WARMER:
Work in the round with Karisma on hook size 4 mm, work 1 loose ch-row with 228 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 1st ch. Work 4 ch (= 1st tr + 1st ch), * skip 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* the entire round and finish with 1 sl st in ch-space with 4 ch from beg of round = 114 tr + ch. Then work ROUNDS WITH TR AND CH – see explanation above. Continue like this until piece measures 18 cm vertically. Then work a fan edge as follows:
ROUND 1: Work 1 ch in 1st dc, 1 dc in every tr and 1 dc in every ch the entire round and finish with 1 sl st in first ch = 228 dc.
ROUND 2: Work 1 ch in 1st dc, * skip 2 dc, 6 tr in next dc, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the entire round and finish with 1 sl st in first ch = 38 fans. Work the same way in the other side. Fasten off.

Diagram

symbols = ch
symbols = dc
symbols = tr
symbols = 1st round
diagram
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.

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Comments / Questions (93)

country flag Julie wrote:

I have never read a chart pattern before. After watching some videos, Im giving it a try. Im on A1, round 1 is DC ch2 all the way around. Round 2 is where im confused now......first ST is a DC in the first chain, what are the 3 tiny dots before the next DC in the second chain? Then the dash is chain over the 2 previous chains, the then repeat with the DC, correct? Thanks for any help....im pretty sure I will have more questions.

05.12.2023 - 01:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Julie, correct on row 1 but remember also to skip 1 st between each dc (under the 2 chains); on 2nd row the tiny dots are for for the chain, in other words you will work 3 chains between the 2 dc in the chain space. Happy crocheting!

05.12.2023 - 09:04

country flag Mle CAMILLE COLOMBAT wrote:

Autre question est il possible d'avoir des indications pour un échantillon ? J'ai fini mais bien trop large. Je vais refaire avec un crochet plus petit mais un échantillon aiderait.

28.11.2023 - 18:55

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Colombat, tout à fait, vous trouverez l'échantillon dans l'en-tête, avec les fournitures et la taille du crochet, soit 17 mailles serrées ou brides = 10 cm de large. Bon crochet!

29.11.2023 - 08:22

country flag Camille wrote:

Joli modèle Comme dans beaucoup de commentaires j hesite souvent en début de rang : mailles en lair ou bride, maille en l'air ou maille serrée... bref je m'en suis sortie jusqu'au tour 7 de A1. Mais pour commencer le tour 8 je ne sais pas... j'ai fermé tour 7 par une maille coulée. Mais tour 8 c'est une bride dans l arceau de ml. Comment attaquer le tour? Si je fais 3 ml ou 1 B ça ne tombe pas du tout au milieu de l arceau et ça fait ensuite un truc très bizarre... Merci

12.11.2023 - 15:36

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Camille, remplacez la 1ère ms par 1 ml et la 1ère bride par 3 ml à chaque tour soit de brides soit de mailles serrées, au 8ème tour de A.1, crochetez des mailles coulées jusqu'au milieu du 1er arceau, 3 mailles en l'air = 1ère bride, continuez le tour (4 mailles en l'air pour l'arceau, etc..) et terminez par 1 mc dans la 3ème ml du début du tour. Bon crochet!

13.11.2023 - 08:18

country flag Dawn Monkman wrote:

I’ve crochet for a while now and have great difficult with this pattern . Why can’t you just write the pattern out in full. The wool crochets well but the pattern is aufull. I gave it to my friend to look at and she agrees . Auful

01.10.2023 - 17:23

country flag Laroche Thérèse wrote:

Bonjour S'il vous plaît , pour ce modèle faut il terminer tous les rangs par une maille coulée .? Est ce que chaque rang du diagramme A1 se termine par la dernière maille indiquée sur le diagramme ? ce beret se crochète t'il les rangs pairs à l'endroit et les rangs impairs à l'envers (tourner l'ouvrage) ? Merci pour votre réponse. Thérèse

24.04.2023 - 08:43

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Laroche, on crochète ici en rond, tous les tours sur l'endroit, en terminant chaque tour par 1 maille coulée (cf INFO CROCHET - Quand on crochète A.1, remplacez la 1ère bride par 3 mailles en l'air et continuez comme indiqué par le diagramme. pour es tours 3, 6 et 9, vous pouvez allez en maille coulée jusqu'au 1er arceau pour que la 1ère bride (= les 3 ml) soient dans le 1er arceau. Bon crochet!

24.04.2023 - 10:29

country flag Vilma wrote:

What do you mean by A1.

15.04.2023 - 08:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Vilma, A.1 is the chart, which you can find after the written pattern instructions. Happy crochetting!

16.04.2023 - 18:03

country flag Thérèse LAROCHE wrote:

Bonjour, je n'arrive pas à comprendre une fois le 4e tour terminé. Pour la rangée des premiers arceaux. faut-il commencer la rangée par des mailles lisières et si oui combien ? Et faut-il travailler à l'envers également ? Merci

10.03.2023 - 15:54

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Laroche, le tour de cou aussi bien que le bonnet se tricotent en rond, donc pas de mailles lisières. Parlez-vous du diagramme? Pour commencer le 5ème tour, vous pouvez faire 1 maille coulée dans le 1er arceau, puis remplacer la 1ère bride par 3 mailles en l'air comme avant. En espérant avoir bien compris votre question, bon crochet!

10.03.2023 - 16:27

country flag Rachel Parker wrote:

Salve.....sarei felice di poter trovare il tutorial per il cappello-basco victoriana......come devo fare ??? Grazie Rachel

06.04.2022 - 07:27

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Rachel, non abbiamo un tutorial per tutti i modelli DROPS, ma lo può realizzare seguendo le istruzioni riportate. Buon lavoro!

06.04.2022 - 20:22

country flag Ann Beukeleirs wrote:

Hallo, ik ben de victoriana baret aan het haken (u711). Ik begrijp toer 2 en toer 6 niet:minder tegelijkertijd 2 (of 11)stk gelijkmatig. Hoe doe ik dit? Alvast bedankt voor uw antwoord

20.01.2022 - 13:25

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Ann,

Op toer 2 minder je over de hele toer 2 stokjes en op toer 6 minder je 11 stokjes verdeeld over de hele toer. Je mindert door te wachten met de laatste doorhaling van één stokje. Dan maak je het volgende stokje en bij de laatste doorhaling , haal je de draad door alle 3 lussen op de haaknaald.

21.01.2022 - 08:42

country flag Kateřina wrote:

Jak pokračovat u baretu po 11 kruhové řadě z dračích sloupků? V návodu není uvedeno. Děkuji

05.01.2022 - 10:00

DROPS Design answered:

Milá Kateřino, račí sloupky tvoří okraj, lem baretu, touto kruhovou řadou práce končí. Hodně zdaru! Hana

13.01.2022 - 16:37