DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
from 13.00 RON /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 26.00RON.

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DROPS design: Pattern no u-755
Yarn group B
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Size: One-size
Measurements: Circumference at the top: 57 cm Circumference at the bottom: 62 cm Height: 24 cm
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
100 g colour no 37, dark grey blue

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 cm) SIZE 4 mm - or size needed to get 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

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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 26.00RON.

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!

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Pattern instructions

PATTERN:
ROUND 1: K all sts.
ROUND 2: * K 2, P 2 *, repeat from *-* the entire round.
Repeat round 1 and 2.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st by making 1 YO, on next round K YO twisted (i.e. work in the back loop of st instead front) to avoid holes.
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NECK WARMER:
Worked in the round on circular needle.
Loosely cast on 120 sts on circular needle size 4 mm with Karisma. Work rib = K 2/P 2 for 3 cm. Now work PATTERN - see explanation above. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION. When piece measures 16 cm, adjust so that next round is 2nd round in pattern, inc 1 st in every 3rd repetition with P - READ INCREASE TIP = 130 sts. Continue working pattern as before but with K 2 and P 3 in every 3rd repetition. When piece measures 24 cm, loosely cast off with K over K and P over P.
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 (17)

country flag Sheila Canavan wrote:

Hi, I don't understand why the response to Mr. Allison was not - increase every 12 stitches on the increase row and why the pattern has not been corrected.

27.03.2024 - 12:41

country flag Sheila Canavan wrote:

I'm knitting King Cove. I've completed the 1st increase as directed - "K YO twisted." I don't understand the "with P" in the direction ""inc 1 st in every 3rd repetition with P." And also, after that, re the K2 and P3 in every 3rd. K2 P3 all way across that 2nd row .

26.03.2024 - 00:02

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sheila, "inc 1 st in every 3rd repetition with P." means that in the ribbing, every third place where you woudld knit two P (purl) stitch, you also increase one.. So you will knit *k2,P2, K2, P2, K2, P1 1 YO, 1* and repeat *-*. In the next row/round you knit the yarnovers twisted. Happy Knitting!

26.03.2024 - 09:10

country flag Karin wrote:

Hej. Jag följde detta mönster till punkt o pricka förutom att jag gjorde halsvärmaren i Viking garn( sportsragg) o den blev väldigt liten. Den sitter tight runt halsen inte alls som på modellen. Hur kommer detta sig? Har inte stickat hårt.

27.12.2023 - 16:45

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Karin, for at opnå målene i opskriften skal du strikke i DROPS Karisma og få 21 masker glatstrik på 10 cm :)

02.01.2024 - 12:16

country flag Jacqueline wrote:

I'm sorry but I can't find in the pattern the yardage required or how many Karisma skeins are required for this pattern. Thanks!

15.11.2023 - 08:48

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jacqueline, you will find the total weight of yarn required under the header, this means you needs here 100 g DROPS Karisma / 50 g a ball = 2 balls Karisma. Happy knitting!

15.11.2023 - 13:29

country flag Reine Marie wrote:

Bonjour , là je commence ce joli tour de cou alors il se commence par 3cm de côte mais lorsque c'est la fin qu'il mesure 24cm ,faut'il refaire 3cm de côte avant de rabattre .merci de votre réponse . Bonne fin d'après midi !

22.12.2022 - 17:26

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Reine Marie, vous commencez par 3 cm de côtes, puis tricotez 13 cm de point fantaisie en terminant par un tour 2, puis augmentez 1 m dans 1 section 2 m env sur 3 (= tricotez désormais: 2 m end, 2 m env, 2 m end, 2 m env, 2 m end, 3 m env et tricotez le tour 1 à l'endroit comme avant) pendant 8 cm = l'ouvrage mesure 24 cm de hauteur totale. Bon tricot!

23.12.2022 - 08:25

country flag Ercilia Kazuko Inouye Nakamura wrote:

Eu moro no Brasil muito obrigada pelo mostragem de tamanho e metragem eu consigo entender muito muito obrigada

05.02.2022 - 15:24

country flag PAOLA wrote:

Salve, volevo cortesemente chiedere il punto preciso dove fare l’aumento, tra la maglia a dritto e il rovescio, tra le due maglie a rovescio, o dopo seconda maglia a rovescio e la successiva a dritto?Inoltre se si esegue l’aumento seguendo il vostro video degli aumenti per le maglie a rovescio nel giro successivo che è tutto a dritto le maglie aumentate vanno lavorate a dritto normale o ritorto? Il bordo a coste va fatto solo in un lato? Grazie mille

04.12.2020 - 00:15

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Paola, può aumentare ai lati della sezione a rovescio e al giro successivo lavorare l'aumento a ritorto. Inoltre la sezione a coste è solo all'inizio del collo, e rappresenta la parte superiore. Buon lavoro!

04.12.2020 - 12:18

country flag Sabrina wrote:

Why does the pattern increase by only 10 stitches? Does the addition of those 10 stitches make some noticeable difference in shape or size? What would be the result if knitted without the increases? It seems like such a small amount of extra stitches, so I wonder what is the reason for adding so few?

04.12.2019 - 21:23

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sabrina, this makes the bottom edge of the neckwarmer somewhat wider. Happy knitting!

05.12.2019 - 10:01

country flag Beth wrote:

Hello i would like to convert the drops Karisma pattern into wool in england. Could you please tell me the equivalent. Thank you

02.12.2019 - 20:24

DROPS Design answered:

Hello, We only have equivalences for our DROPS Yarns. Do keep in mind each yarn has it's own unique specificities and, therefore, we cannot guarantee a perfect result by replacing a DROPS yarn by another yarn. We suggest you check our list of retailer stores in the UK. Moreover, it's the Alpaca Party time, and all our alpaca yarns have a 30% discount. Happy Kntting!

03.12.2019 - 09:47

country flag Rosy wrote:

Bonjour, est il possible de tricoter ce modèle avec deux fils DROPS Alpaca, DROPS Lace ou DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk ? Laquelle de ces trois options est la meilleur ? Merci !!

24.11.2019 - 16:37

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Rosy, tous les fils que vous citez appartiennent au groupe A, alors que ce modèle se tricote avec une laine du groupe B - plus d'infos sur les alternatives ici ou bien utilisez le convertisseur, ou bien encore, recherchez d'autres modèles du groupe C (= 2 fils du groupe A = 1 fil du groupe C). Bon tricot!

25.11.2019 - 10:00