DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
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DROPS design: Pattern no u-069-bn
Yarn group B
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Size: 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years
Size in cm: 98/104 - 110/116 - 122/128 - 134/140 - 146/152
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
300-350-400-500-550 g colour no 72, light pearl grey
50-50-100-100-100 g colour no 01, off white
50-50-100-100-100 colour no 13, cerise

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40, 60 and 80 cm) SIZE 4 mm - or size needed to get 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) SIZE 3.5 mm for rib - or size needed to get 22 sts x 30 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 mm - for edge.

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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 2.30 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 18.40£.

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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.
INCREASE TIP:
Inc with YO, on next round K YO twisted to avoid holes.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.3. See diagram for size!

KNITTING TIP:
To avoid the knitting tension to tighten when working pattern, it is important not to tighten the strands on back side of piece. Switch to a higher needle no when working pattern if the pattern is somewhat tight.

RIDGE: (worked in the round):
1 ridge = 2 rounds. K 1 round and P 1 round.
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DRESS:
Worked in the round, top down.

YOKE:
Cast on 84-88-92-96-100 sts on a small circular needle size 3.5 mm with light pearl grey. Insert 1 marker at beg of round (= mid back). Work rib = K 2/P 2 for 3-3-4-4-5 cm (= neck edge). Switch to a short circular needle size 4 mm. K 1 round while at the same time adjusting no of sts to 78-84-90-98-105. Then work an elevation at the back in stocking st as follows: K 8 sts past marker, turn, tighten yarn and P 16 sts on return, turn, tighten yarn and K 24 sts, turn, continue by working 8 sts more on every turn until a total of 48-48-64-64-80 sts have been worked, turn and K 1 round until marker mid back again. Then work A.1 (= 13-14-15-14-15 repetitions in width) - see diagram for size. READ KNITTING TIP! REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION Switch to a longer circular needle when there are enough sts. When A.1 has been worked, there are 208-224-240-252-270 sts on needle. Work 0-0-1-0-1 cm with light pearl grey. Piece now measures approx. 15-15-16-17-18 cm mid front (measured without rib in the neck). Work with light pearl grey and in stocking st until finished measurements. First work 1 round while AT THE SAME TIME inc 4-4-4-12-10 sts evenly = 212-228-244-264-280 sts. Work next round as follows: Work 31-33-35-37-39 sts, slip the next 44-48-52-58-62 sts on 1 stitch holder for sleeve (without working them first), cast on 6 new sts, work 62-66-70-74-78 sts (= front piece), slip the next 44-48-52-58-62 sts on 1 stitch holder for sleeve (without working them first), cast on 6 new sts, work 31-33-35-37-39 sts.

BODY:
= 136-144-152-160-168 sts. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! Now insert 6 markers in the piece as follows: Insert 1st marker at beg of round (= side), 2nd marker after 24-25-26-27-28 sts, 3rd marker after another 20-22-24-26-28 sts, 4th marker after another 24-25-26-27-28 sts (= side), 5th marker after another 24-25-26-27-28 sts, 6th marker after another 20-22-24-26-28 sts (24-25-26-27-28 sts remain on round after last marker). When piece measures 3 cm, inc as follows: Inc 1 st on each side of 1st and 4th marker, inc 1 st after 2nd and 5th marker and 1 st before 3rd and 6th marker – READ INCREASE TIP (= 8 sts inc). Inc every 2-2½-2½-3-3 cm 13-13-14-14-15 times in total = 240-248-264-272-288 sts.
When piece measures 29-34-38-42-46 cm, dec 0-2-0-2-0 st evenly on round = 240-246-264-270-288 sts, then work according to A.2. When A.2 has been worked one time vertically, there are 280-287-308-315-336 sts on round. Work 2 RIDGES - see explanation above, and cast off.

SLEEVE:
Slip sts from one stitch holder on double pointed needles size 4 mm, cast in addition on 6 sts mid under sleeve (insert 1 marker in the middle of these sts) = 50-54-58-64-68 sts. NOW MEASURE PIECE FROM HERE! Work in stocking st in the round with light pearl grey. When sleeve measures 2 cm, dec 1 st on each side of marker. Repeat dec every 4½-3½-4-3-3½ cm 5-7-7-10-10 times in total = 40-40-44-44-48 sts. When piece measures 20-25-29-32-36 cm, adjust no of sts to = 42-42-48-48-48. Work A.3, when A.3 has been worked one time vertically, there are 49-49-56-56-56 sts on round. Work 2 ridges in garter st, cast off.
Work the same way over the sts on the other stitch holder.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the openings under the sleeves.

CROCHET EDGE:
Work a finishing edge around the bottom of dress on hook size 3.5 mm as follows with light pearl grey: 1 dc in first st, * 3 ch, 1 tr in 1st ch worked, skip 2 or 3 sts, 1 dc in next st *, repeat from *-* the entire round and finish with 1 sl st in 1st dc from beg of round. Fasten off.
Crochet the same way around the sleeves.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 22.12.2016
New chart A.1 size 3/4-5/6-7/8 yrs added.

Diagram

symbols = off white
symbols = cerise
symbols = light pearl grey
symbols = P with light pearl grey
symbols = 1 YO
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso
diagram
diagram
diagram

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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.

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 (70)

country flag Helle wrote:

Skal omslagene i A.2 og A. 3 strikkes drejet på den følgende omgang?

11.12.2019 - 22:31

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Helle. Nei,kastene skal strikkes slik at det blir hull på neste omgang. Lykke til!

12.12.2019 - 08:13

country flag Agnes Holst Kazuhara wrote:

Mønster Diagram A1, skal det skrikkes i glatstrik eller retstrik = 1 omg vrang, 2 omg ret? Ryg- og forstykke: Strik 4 omg retstrik, hvordan skal det forstås, skal *1 omg vrang, 2 omg ret* gentages 4 omgange dvs. i alt 12 omgange? Ærme: Strik 4 omg retstrik, igen hvordan skal det forstås, skal *1 omg vrang, 2 omg ret* gentages 4 omgange dvs. i alt 12 omgange?

28.11.2019 - 21:19

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Agnes! Se gjerne vårt svar til kommentaren din under, vi håper det hjelper. Lykke til!

29.11.2019 - 11:29

country flag Agnes Holst Kazuhara wrote:

Mønster: Skal diag A1 strikkes i glatstrik eller retstrik (1. omg vrang, 2 omg ret osv)? Ryg- og forstykke : Strik 4 omg retstrik - hvordan skal dette forstås - skal "1. omg vrang, 2 omg ret" gentages 4 gange? Ærme: Strik 4 omg retstrik, igen - hvordan skal dette forstås - skal "1. omg vrang, 2 omg ret" gentages 4 gange?

28.11.2019 - 21:15

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Agnes! Kjolen strikkes rundt på rundpinne, derfor strikkes den bare i glattstrikk frem til kjolekanten når A.2 skal strikkes. Etter A.2 er strikket skal det strikkes 2 riller, 1 rille = første omgang rett, andre omgang vrang. For å få 2 riller må det da strikkes 4 omganger. Lykke til!

29.11.2019 - 10:57

country flag Stacey Hancharyk wrote:

Hi there, The pattern for the yoke says that the increases for the smallest size after A1 is 208 STS. I do not have that many stitches. Can you please tell me what the total number of stitches should be after every inc row in the yoke please. Thank you Stacey

03.11.2019 - 09:45

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Hancharyk , in the smallest size you start working A.1 over 6 sts, and then increase a sshown in diagram; when A.1 is done in height you should have 16 sts in each A.1; 16 sts x 13 repeats in width = 208 sts. Happy knitting!

04.11.2019 - 16:47

country flag Camée wrote:

Bonjour, dans l'âge 5 - 6 ans, j'arrive à seulement 12 répétitions du motif par rang..j'ai bien vérifié et fait exactement ce qui est écrit mais au total, il me manquait 28 mailles au total. j'arrive donc à 12 motifs avec 196 mailles.. Où est mon erreur SVP. merci

01.07.2019 - 13:36

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Camée, en taille 5/6 ans, vous avez 84 m après les côtes du col, soit 14 motifs de 6 mailles = 84 mailles, quand A.1 est terminé en hauteur, vous avez 16 mailles dans chaque A.1 soit 14 motifs x 16 mailles = 224 mailles. Bon tricot!

01.07.2019 - 14:26

country flag Christine Sabatier wrote:

Bonjour, il est écrit pour le Dos &Devant "... mesurer maintenant à partir d'ici" et quelques lignes plus bas dans le même paragraphe "A 29-34-38-42-46 cm de hauteur totale, répartir 0-2-0-2-0 diminution." Pour moi la hauteur totale, c'est à partir du début de l'ouvrage, donc des côtes. Que faut-il comprendre ? Merci pour la réponse.

30.05.2019 - 20:27

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Sabatier, la hauteur totale est ici à partir de la séparation de l'ouvrage, elle correspond ici à la partie entre la fin des emmanchures et la fin (proche) de la robe. Bon tricot!

31.05.2019 - 09:35

country flag Mc wrote:

Bonjour, Je ne vois pas d'explications au sujet des diminutions des manches, celles qui se font de part et d'autre du marqueur. Faut il prendre 2 mailles ensemble avant le marqueur, puis une maille coulée, une maille tricotée et repasser par dessus la maille coulée ?

01.03.2019 - 13:37

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mc, tout à fait vous diminuez 2 mailles, 1 de chaque côté du marqueur: tricotez jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 2 m avant le marqueur du début du tour, 2 m ens à l'end, marqueur, glissez 1 m à l'end, 1 m end, passez la m glissée par-dessus la m tricotée. Bon tricot!

01.03.2019 - 14:54

country flag Nikole wrote:

Hallo Drops Team, ich hab 92 Maschen für Größe 7/8 angeschlagen und dann auf 90 abgenommen. Wie bekommen ich 15 x den Rapport in die Breit und wie nehme ich zu, sodass ich auf 240 M komme?? ich habe schon 3x neu angefangen aber immer das selbe Problem

22.02.2019 - 16:57

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Nikole, Sie stricken jetzt A.1 (= 6 Maschen bei der 1. Runde) 15 x in der Breite (in der Runde), in A.1 werden Sie mit Umschläge abwechlungsweise am Anfang und am Ende jedes A.1 zunehmen, wenn A.1 fertig ist, haben Sie 16 M in jedem A.1 = 16 Maschen x 15 = 240 M. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

25.02.2019 - 07:55

country flag Mc wrote:

Bonjour et merci pour votre réponse. Pouvez vous me dire à quelle niveau des explications figurent cette indication. Aurai je tronqué mon texte en l'imprimant ?

01.02.2019 - 10:08

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mc, c'est indiqué au début du DOS & DEVANT: Placer maintenant 6 marqueurs ainsi: le 1er marqueur au début du tour (= côté).... Bon tricot!

01.02.2019 - 14:36

country flag Mc wrote:

Problème au niveau de la pose des marqueurs en débutant la partie dos devant. Pourquoi le 1er marqueur indique le "côté," alors que le tour démarre au demi dos ? Faut il inclure les mailles des manches lorsqu'on compte les mailles pour poser les marqueurs ? merci

30.01.2019 - 17:54

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mc, le début des tours sur l'empiècement se trouve au milieu dos, mais pour le bas de la robe (dos & devant), on commence sur le côté, au milieu des 6 nouvelles mailles montées sous les manches. Dans cette section, les mailles des manches ont été mises en attente, on tricote la partie sous les manches jusqu'en bas de la robe. Bon tricot!

31.01.2019 - 09:21