DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
100% Wool
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Knitted socks in DROPS Karisma. The piece is worked with Nordic pattern. Sizes 35 - 43. Theme: Christmas.

DROPS Extra 0-1433
DROPS Design: Pattern no u-877
Yarn group B
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SIZES:
35/37 – 38/40 – 41/43
Foot length: approx. 22 – 24 – 27 cm
Leg height from heel: approx. 12 – 12 – 12 cm

MATERIALS:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
100-100-100 g colour 21, medium grey
100-100-100 g colour 01, off white
50-50-50 g colour 18, red

KNITTING TENSION:
23 stitches in width and 32 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3 MM for stocking stitch.
Needle size is only a guide. If you have too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

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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 2.50 € /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 12.50€.

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Pattern instructions

EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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PATTERN: 
See diagrams A.1 to A.5. Find your size in the diagrams (applies to A.3 and A.4).

HEEL DECREASE:
ROW 1 (right side): Knit until there are 7-8-7 stitches left, slip the next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch, turn the piece.
ROW 2 (wrong side): Purl until there are 7-8-7 stitches left, slip the next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass the slipped stitch over the purled stitch, turn the piece.
ROW 3 (right side): Knit until there are 6-7-6 stitches left, slip the next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch, turn the piece.
ROW 4 (wrong side): Purl until there are 6-7-6 stitches left, slip the next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass the slipped stitch over the purled stitch, turn the piece.
Continue to decrease like this by working until there is 1 less stitch left before slipping the next stitch and until there are 13-11-11 stitches left on the needle.
DECREASE TIP (for toe):
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of the 3 middle stitches in A.2 as follows: Work until there is 1 stitch left before A.2, knit 2 together with medium grey, work the 3 middle stitches in A.2 as before, knit the next 2 stitches twisted together with medium grey (= 2 stitches decreased).

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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SOCK - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked in the round with double pointed needles, top down.

SOCK:
Cast on 56-60-64 stitches with double pointed needles size 3 mm and red. Work 8 rounds in stocking stitch. Then work a round of holes (= folding edge) as follows: * Knit 2 together, make 1 yarn over *, repeat from *-* to end of round.
Change to medium grey and work A.1 in the round (= 14-15-16 repeats of 4 stitches). When A.1 has been completed the piece measures approx. 6 cm from the cast-on edge.
The next round is worked as follows: A.2 (= 5 stitches), A.3 (= 23-25-27 stitches), A.2 (= 5 stitches) and A.4 (= 23-25-27 stitches). Continue this pattern. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! When the last round in A.4 remains, decrease 2 stitches evenly spaced over the 23-25-27 stitches in A.4 (the other stitches are worked as before without decreases) = 54-58-62 stitches and the piece measures approx. 15 cm from the cast-on edge.
Place the stitches in A.2 + A.3 + A.2 on a thread (= 33-35-37 stitches on top of foot on thread).
There are now 21-23-25 stitches on the needle for the heel. Cast on 1 new stitch at the beginning of the row with medium grey and then work A.5a over the first 20-22-24 stitches on the heel, work A.5b (= 1 stitch) and cast on 1 new stitch at the end of the row with medium grey – the new stitches are edge stitches and worked with medium grey. Continue A.5a/A.5b back and forth over these 23-25-27 stitches. When you have worked 5½-6-6 cm over the heel stitches insert 1 marker in the middle of the row. Then work HEEL DECREASE – see description above (A.5 is continued at the same time as you decrease to heel).
After the heel decrease work the next round as follows: Continue A.5 over the 13-11-11 heel stitches as before, knit up 11-13-14 stitches along the side of the heel, continue A.2 + A.3 + A.2 as before over the 33-35-37 stitches from the thread and knit up 11-13-14 stitches along the other side of the heel = 68-72-76 stitches. Continue this pattern with A.5 under the foot, A.3 on top of foot and A.2 in each side. AT THE SAME TIME decrease on each side of the middle 31-33-35 stitches on top of foot as follows:
Knit together the 2 last stitches before the middle 31-33-35 stitches on top of foot using medium grey and knit twisted together the first 2 stitches after the middle 31-33-35 stitches using medium grey. Decrease like this every 2nd round a total of 6 times = 56-60-64 stitches. Continue this pattern until the piece measures 17-19-22 cm from the marker on the heel (there is now approx. 5 cm left to finished length; you can try the sock on and continue to desired length if necessary).

Then finish the piece as follows: Continue patterns A.5a/A.5b as before over the stitches under the foot, work A.2 in the side, A.5a over the next 22-24-26 stitches on top of foot, work A.5b (= 1 stitch), continue A.2 in the side and A.5a over the remaining stitches under the foot.
When the piece measures 18-20-23 cm from the marker in the heel, decrease to toe on each side of the middle 3 stitches in A.2 in each side – read DECREASE TIP (= 4 stitches decreased). Decrease like this each round a total of 10-11-12 times = 16 stitches. On the next round knit all stitches together 2 and 2 = 8 stitches. Cut the strands, pull them through the remaining stitches, tighten and fasten well.

ASSEMBLY:
Fold the top edge of the sock to the wrong side and sew down neatly with small stitches – make sure that the seam is not tight.

Work the other sock in the same way.

Diagram

symbols = knit with off white
symbols = knit with medium grey
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Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size 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 (14)

country flag Lill wrote:

Förlåt, min fråga var otydlig: V a r i mönstret utgår jag ifrån 31m, för att veta vilka 2m jag ska sticka ihop? Har 33m på ovansidan: Är det från A2 yttersta grå maska + A5b första/sista maska det ska minskas? (Enl. mönster nu 21m (23m inkl. 1 grå maska före +1m efter).

08.12.2023 - 20:05

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lill, sätt en markör innanför den yttersta maskan i varje sida av de 33 m (från ovansidan), så du har 31 maskor innanför markörerna. Sticka de 2 sista maskorna före markören räta tillsammans med mellangrå och sticka de 2 första maskorna efter markören (i den andra sidan) vridet räta tillsammans med mellangrå.

12.12.2023 - 10:31

country flag Lill wrote:

Ang. hällappen: 1. Mönstret anger ränder enligt A5; betyder det fortsätt A5a/A5b som tidigare eller varannan grå/vit? 2. Minska 2m före respektive 2m efter de mittersta 31m; Vilka maskor avses? Fotens ovansida har 33, 35, 37m - Är det de två maskorna som är före/efter A2 som ska minskas (dvs de 11,13,14 maskorna som plockats upp till hälen) eller vilka maskor avses?

06.12.2023 - 20:08

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lill, mønsteret A.5a+b er varannan grå/vitt, så det fortsätter du med. Om du stickar minsta storleken, skall du sticka ihop de 2 maskor som är före 31 m. (de 31-33-335m är oförändrat) och de 2 maskor som är efter 31m vridet räta tillsammans :)

07.12.2023 - 07:58

country flag Lill wrote:

Ang. hälens minskning: Vilken färg ska specifikt stickas med för att behålla ränderna när en maska lyfts över den andra osv. ? Följer man mönstret och stickar varannan grå/vit, stämmer det inte, utan blir grå över vit eller vice versa. Ränderna ”avbryts” och blir inte alls fint. Hur stickar jag för att upprätthålla ränderna under hela hälen? Vänligen Lill

23.11.2023 - 12:54

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Lill, hvis indtagningen sker i forbindelse med den hvide stribe skal du strikke den med den hvide tråd (også selv om det var den grå du skulle have strikket) :)

28.11.2023 - 10:41

country flag Helene Forsberg wrote:

Hej! Förstår inte detta: " När sista varvet i A.4 återstår, minskas det 2 maskor jämnt fördelat över de 23-25-27 maskorna i A.4 (de övriga maskorna stickas som förut utan minskningar) = 54-58-62 maskor Vilket är sista varvet på A4? För stickar jag de sista två varven så blir mönstret annorlunda...

14.03.2022 - 12:01

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Helene. Det sista varvet i A.4 är varvet längst upp på diagrammet (diagrammet läses nedifrån och upp). Det är alltså på det varvet med bara mellangrå du minskar 2 maskor så det kommer inte påverka mönstret. Mvh DROPS Design

16.03.2022 - 13:50

country flag Yvonne wrote:

Hallo, ich bin etwas unsicher Chart A 4 hört ja früher auf als A3, strickt man dann A4 wieder von unten nach oben und was ist mit den 2 letzten Reihen bei A3 werden die dann nur über die Hälfte gestrickt😕 Herzliche Grüße

03.09.2020 - 09:43

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Yvonne, haben Sie die Antwort unten gesehen? Könnte Sie Ihnen helfen?

03.09.2020 - 09:48

country flag Yvonne wrote:

Hallo, ich bin etwas unsicher Chart A 4 hört ja früher auf als A3, strickt man dann A4 wieder von unten nach oben und was ist mit den 2 letzten Reihen bei A3 werden die dann nur über die Hälfte gestrickt😕 Herzliche Grüße

03.09.2020 - 09:13

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Yvonne, die Runden sind so gestrickt: A.2, A.3, A.2, A.4. Wenn A.3 einmal in der Höhe gestrickt wird, dann wiederholen Sie das Diagram von der 1. Reihe ab = die 1. Reihe von 2. Rapport A.3 in der Höhe wird bei der selben Runde als 9. Reihe in A.4 gestrickt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

03.09.2020 - 09:24

country flag Agneta Marklund wrote:

När alla varv på A3 är stickade (på skaftet), börjar man om då?

24.02.2020 - 15:36

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Agneta, ja du stickar A.3 tills arb mäter 15 cm, fortsätt enligt mönstret. Lycka till :)

24.02.2020 - 16:33

country flag A Ellis wrote:

Decreases on each side of middle 33 stitches. Are these 25 A3 stitches plus 8 A2 stitches?

18.09.2019 - 15:27

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Ellis, right you slipped 4 sts A.2 + 25 sts A.3 + 4 sts A.2 = 33 sts for mid upper foot. Happy knitting!

18.09.2019 - 15:44

country flag A Ellis wrote:

I don’t understand what is meant by the middle 33 stitches for decrease on top

17.09.2019 - 13:53

DROPS Design answered:

Hello! This means you have to decrease on each side of the sock. Happy knitting!

25.09.2019 - 11:47

country flag Irene O wrote:

Takk for nydelig mønster, flott oppskrift. Alle som så meg strikke sokkene (3. par nå) beundret mønsteret!

14.09.2019 - 12:27