DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
from 2.30 £ /50g
DROPS Kid-Silk
DROPS Kid-Silk
75% Mohair, 25% Silk
from 4.60 £ /25g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 55.20£.

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DROPS SS24

Beaver Ridge

Knitted DROPS men’s jumper with textured pattern in Karisma and Kid-Silk. Size S- XXXL

DROPS 174-16
DROPS design: Pattern no u-810
Yarn group B and A
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
600-650-750-800-900-950 g colour no 21, medium grey
And use:
DROPS KID-SILK from Garnstudio
150-150-175-200-225-250 g colour no 10, grey

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 or 80 cm) SIZE 5.5 mm – or size needed to get 18 sts x 24 rows in pattern with 1 strand of each yarn = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 and 60 or 80 cm) SIZE 4.5 mm for rib – or size needed to get 20 sts x 26 rows in stocking st with 1 strand of each yarn = 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 2.30 £ /50g
DROPS Kid-Silk
DROPS Kid-Silk
75% Mohair, 25% Silk
from 4.60 £ /25g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 55.20£.

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!

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.
GARTER ST (back and forth):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.

INCREASE TIP:
All inc are done from RS.
Inc 1 st by making a YO. On next row work YOs twisted. Then work the new sts in pattern A.1.

PATTERN:
See diagram A.1. The diagram shows all rows in pattern seen from RS.
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JUMPER:
Worked back and forth on circular needle and sewn tog when finished.

BACK PIECE:
Cast on 81-90-96-105-114-126 sts (incl 1 edge st in garter st in each side) with 1 strand Karisma + 1 strand Kid-Silk (= 2 strands) on circular needle size 4.5 mm . P 1 row from WS. Then work rib from RS as follows: 1 edge st in GARTER ST - see explanation above - * K 1, P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain, K 1 and 1 edge st in garter st. When rib measures 4 cm (adjust so that last row is worked from WS), switch to circular needle size 5.5 mm. Work pattern from RS as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, A.1 (= 3 sts) 26-29-31-34-37-41 times in width, K 1 (= first st in A.1), 1 edge st in garter st. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION When piece measures 15-16-15-16-15-16 cm, inc 1 st inside 1 edge st in garter st in each side - read INCREASE TIP. Inc like this every 14-14-15-15-16-16 cm 3 times in total = 87-96-102-111-120-132 sts. When piece measures 47-48-49-50-51-52 cm, cast off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows for armholes = 81-90-96-105-114-126 sts on needle. Continue pattern as before with 1 edge st in garter st in each side and cast off sts for armhole at beg of every row in each side as follows: 2 sts 1-3-3-3-5-7 times and 1 st 1-1-1-3-3-3 times = 75-76-82-87-88-92 sts. When piece measures 66-68-70-72-74-76 cm, slip the middle 27-28-28-29-30-30 sts on a stitch holder for neck and finish each shoulder separately. On next row from the neck, cast off 1 st = 23-23-26-28-28-30 sts remain on each shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 68-70-72-74-76-78 cm. 

FRONT PIECE:
Cast on and work as back piece.
When piece measures 61-63-64-66-67-69 cm, slip the middle 15-16-16-17-18-18 sts on a stitch holder for neck and finish each shoulder separately. Then cast off for neck on every row from neck as follows: Cast off 2 sts 3 times and 1 st 1 time = 23-23-26-28-28-30 sts remain on each shoulder. Cast off when piece measures 68-70-72-74-76-78 cm. 

SLEEVES:
The sleeves are worked back and forth on circular needle. 
Cast on 51-54-54-57-57-60 sts (incl 1 edge st in each side) with 1 strand Karisma + 1 strand Kid-Silk (= 2 strands) on circular needle size 4.5 mm . P 1 row from WS. Then work as follows (seen from RS): 1 edge st in garter st, * K 1, P 2 *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain, K 1(= first st in A.1), 1 edge st in garter st. 
When piece measures 4 cm, switch to circular needle size 5.5 mm. Continue with pattern from RS as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, A.1 until 2 st remains, K 1, 1 edge st in garter st. 
When piece measures 9-9-9-8-10-10 cm, inc 1 st in each side. Repeat inc every 5-5-3½-3½-2½-2½ cm a total of 9-9-12-12-15-15 times = 69-72-78-81-87-90 sts – work the inc sts gradually in diagram A.1. When piece measures 53-52-51-50-49-48 cm (shorter measurements in the larger sizes because of longer sleeve cap and wider shoulders) cast off at beg of every row in each side: 4 sts 1 time, 2 sts 3 times and 1 st 1-2-4-5-7-8 times. Then cast off 2 sts in each side until piece measures 59 cm, then cast off 3 sts 1 time in each side. Cast off, the piece measures approx. 60 cm in all sizes. Knit another sleeve the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams. Sew sleeves in body. Then sew underarm seam and side seam inside 1 edge st in garter st.

NECK EDGE:
Now pick up sts around the neck with 1 strand Karisma + 1 strand Kid-Silk (= 2 strands) as follows: Pick up approx. 80-90 sts on circular needle size 4.5 mm around the neck - NOTE: Adjust to pick a no of sts between sts on stitch holders on front piece and back piece that fit rib (K 1/P 2) the entire round. I.e. total no of sts is divisible by 3 and over sts from stitch holders work K over K and P over P over sts in P and garter st.
Work rib = K 1/P 2 until rib measures approx. 4 cm. Cast off sts with K over K and P over P. Fasten off.

Diagram

symbols = K from RS, P from WS
symbols = P from RS, K from WS
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.

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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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Comments / Questions (51)

country flag Simona Biscaldi wrote:

Buongiorno, lo schema A.1 mostra solo le righe dispari, corretto? Quindi la 1 la 3 eccetera mentre le pari vanno lavorate come indicato cioe' il dritto a rovescio e il rovescio a dritto. Grazie

03.12.2020 - 09:43

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Simona, il diagramma A.1 mostra tutti i ferri del motivo, ma come appaiono sul diritto del lavoro. Buon lavoro!

03.12.2020 - 13:53

country flag MARA wrote:

AVREI BISOGNO DA INS GUIDA ALLE TAGLIE COME CIRCONFERENZA PETTO A QUALLE TAGLIA DELLE VOSTRE RICETE CORRISPONDE

30.11.2020 - 21:34

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Mara, in fondo alla pagina dei nostri modelli può trovare uno schema con le misure, che può comparare con un capo simile che già possiede. Si ricordi di scrivere in minuscolo la prossima volta. Buon lavoro!

30.11.2020 - 22:30

country flag Beatrice wrote:

Chiedo cortesemente quanta lana devo usare, per realizzare questo modello con filato "Nepal", nella taglia L. Grazie

26.10.2020 - 06:29

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Beatrice, Nepal appartiene al gruppo filati C, diverso da quelli indicati per questo modello. Per un aiuto così personalizzato si può rivolgere al suo rivenditore DROPS di fiducia. Buon lavoro!

31.10.2020 - 14:13

country flag Vicky wrote:

Can this pattern be made using one strand (leaving out the kid-silk)? If so, is the Karisma still suitable or should I use another yarn? The recipient won’t appreciate the addition of the silk and is unlikely to wash it properly, so I wonder if I can just leave it out? Do you have any recommendations? Many thanks

16.09.2020 - 12:26

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Vicky, you might don't get same tension/result with only the strand Karisma, ie without Kid-Silk, it might be wise to look for another pattern in the desired yarn. Happy knitting!

16.09.2020 - 13:12

country flag Anne VAN LAER wrote:

Bonjour. je ne sais pas tricoter avec des aiguilles circulaires. est il possible de tricoter avec des aiguilles droites ? Merci ! Anne

20.08.2020 - 15:14

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Anne, regarde la lecon ICI . Bon tricot!

20.08.2020 - 15:40

country flag Diane wrote:

Je suis entrain de faire le modèle 174-16. Je suis au dos rendu aux augmentations. Rang endroit ok pour faire le jeté. Au rang suivant est-ce 1m lisière, jeté torse end ou env, 34 x 1 m env 2 end, 1 env jeté torse end ou env et 1 m lisière? Car au patron ; au rang suivant, tricoter les jetés torse. Tricoter ensuite les nouvelles m en A1. Pour moi ce n’est pas clair. Merci.

18.08.2020 - 18:40

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Diane, la première augmentation en début de rang va se tricoter comme la dernière de A.1 = la fin d'un nouveau motif, la suivante comme la 2ème et la 3ème comme la 1ère de A.1 = après 3 augmentations, vous aurez augmenter 1 nouveau motif de A.1 en début de rang. En fin de rang, vous continuez le dernier motif qui commence par la 1ère m de A.1 (pour que le motif soit symétrique), tricotez la 1ère comme la 2ème m de A.1, la 2ème comme la 3ème m de A.1 et la 3ème comme la 1ère m de A.1, et ainsi de suite. Bon tricot!

19.08.2020 - 07:48

country flag Bazot wrote:

Pouvez vous adapter ce modèle en explication drops. Je trouve votre site excellent mais les modèles hommes ne sont pas assez variés et je vous suggère ces 2 modèles que je trouve jolis pour un homme. Pouvez vous revoir ces 2 modèles sans aiguille circulaire qui font "tomber les manches" et donnent à l'homme l'aspect d'un ours (sourire...) Envoyez moi un lien mail pour vous s envoyer mes photos de pulls à tricoter.Merci

07.08.2020 - 15:13

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Bazot, nous ne sommes malheureusement pas en mesure de pouvoir adapter nos modèles à chaque demande, en espérant que vous trouviez parmi nos modèles homme un qui vous plaira - Cette leçon explique comment adapter un modèle sur aiguilles droites. Bon tricot!

10.08.2020 - 08:36

country flag Consuelo Maculet wrote:

Hola, empecé a tejer este hermoso chaleco, pero me es difícil entender el diagrama A. 1, el diseño no me queda como en la foto, entiendo que el reves se lee de izquierda a Derecha, pero así todo no me resulta

03.07.2020 - 07:18

DROPS Design answered:

Hola! El diagrama muestra todas las filas del patrón vistas por el LD. Como leer les diagramas de punto esta AQUI. Buen trabajo!

04.11.2020 - 20:33

country flag Linda wrote:

Goedemiddag, mijn vorige vraag i.v.m. Keystone herentrui komt te vervallen. Ik heb een vraag over de herentrui Beaver Ridge die volgens het patroon wordt gebreid met Drops Karisma en Kid SIlk. Mijn vraag is: kan ik dit patroon ook breien met 1 garen, nl. Merino extra fine waarvan ik 18 bollen in huis heb en wat betekent dit voor de rest van het patroon. Groet, Linda

01.07.2020 - 15:37

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Linda,

Ja, je kunt deze trui ook met 1 garen breien, wanneer je dezelfde stekenverhouding hebt en dan kom je op garens uit garencategorie C uit. Merino Extra fine is dunner en heeft een andere stekenverhouding. Hier vindt je een lijst met alle garencategorieën en hun stekenverhouding.

04.07.2020 - 18:57

country flag Linda wrote:

Ik wil de Keystone herentrui graag breien met Drops Merino extra fine waarvan ik 18 bollen heb liggen. Het patroon wordt gebreid met 2 garens: Drops Karisma en Drops. Kan ik dit patroon ook alleen met de Drops Merino extra fine breien (dus zonder een tweede garen)? En kan ik dit patroon ook breien met een valse patentsteek of in een ander structuurpatroon i.p.v. met een alleen tricotsteek. En wat doet dat voor de stekenverhouding? Bij voorbaat dank voor uw reactie, Groet, Linda

01.07.2020 - 15:19