DROPS Karisma
DROPS Karisma
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DROPS 156-15
DROPS design: Pattern no u-749
Yarn group B
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HAT:
Size: S/M – M/L
Head circumference: 54/56 – 56/58
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
100-150 g colour no 69, light grey green

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) SIZE 3.5 mm

KNITTING TENSION:
22 stitches in width and 30 rows in height, in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm
32 stitches in width and 30 rows in height, in rib = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

OPEN-FINGER MITTENS:
Size: S/M - M/L - L/XL
Measurements: circumference: 16-17-18 cm Length: 17-18-19 cm
Materials:
DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio
100 g for all sizes in colour no 69, light grey green

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3.5 mm

KNITTING TENSION:
22 stitches in width and 30 rows in height, in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm
32 stitches in width and 30 rows in height, in rib = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get 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 2.30 £ /50g
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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.
RIB:
* K 1, P 1 *, repeat from *-*.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st by making 1 YO, on next round K YO twisted (i.e. work in back loop of st instead front) to avoid holes.
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HAT:
Cast on 132-144 sts on circular needle size 3,5 mm with Karisma. Work RIB – see explanation above – until piece measures 19-20 cm. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! On next round, work as follows: * Rib over the next 22-24 sts, AT THE SAME TIME insert a marker in first st (= K st) *, repeat from *-* 5 more times = 6 markers.
Work next round as follows: Work until 2 sts before 1st marker, P 2 tog, * continue with rib until 2 sts before next marker, P 2 tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 126-138 sts remain. Continue with K over K and P over P AT THE SAME TIME dec every other round 12-14 more times and every round 7-7 times = 12 sts remain. NOTE: Always work 1 P st before st with marker. St with marker will displace over rib.
Cut the yarn and pull it through the last 12 sts and fasten. Fold an edge approx. 5 cm at the bottom of hat upwards.
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RIGHT MITTEN:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles.
Cast on 52-54-58 sts on double pointed needles size 3.5 mm with Karisma. Work RIB – see explanation above – until piece measures 7 cm. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! On next round continue rib as before, AT THE SAME TIME inc for thumb on each side of the last K st on round – READ INCREASE TIP!
Inc every other round 9-10-12 times in total = 19-21-25 thumb sts - work inc sts in rib. When piece measures 12½-13½-14 cm, slip these 19-21-25 thumb sts on 1 safety pin. Then cast on 1 new st over sts on safety pin on next round = 52-54-58 sts. Continue with rib until piece measures 17-18-19 cm. Cast off in rib.

THUMB:
Slip the 19-21-25 sts from safety pin back on needle and pick in addition up 1 st behind theses sts = 20-22-26 sts on needle. Distribute sts on 3 double pointed needles and work for 1 cm, cast off in rib.

Knit another mitten the same way.

Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.

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 Jo wrote:

Hi. I’m knitting the mittens. When increasing for the thumb (smallest size) the pattern says to increase one stitch either side of last knit stitch, every other round for 9 times in total. I can’t understand how that gives 19 new stitches and not 18. Can you explain please.

12.03.2024 - 20:13

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jo, you should increase on both sides of the last stitch. The 19 stitch includes this one stitch and those that are increased of both sides of it. I hope this helps. Happy knitting.

13.03.2024 - 00:51

country flag Sidsel Wohlen wrote:

Dere må rette opp strikkefastheten i oppskriften. Den skal umulig være 32 m på 10 cm !

23.01.2024 - 11:53

country flag Linn Persson wrote:

Höger vante Det står höger vante i beskrivningen. Gör man annorlunda på vänster vante?

03.10.2022 - 23:18

country flag Janne Havrevold wrote:

Hei. Jeg forstår ikke helt hva man skal gjøre når man har satt i merkene og skal felle på lua. Det med å felle hver 2 omgang ved merket er greit, men det 7-7 ganger greiene forstår jeg ikke. Kan noen hjelpe?

10.12.2021 - 14:19

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Janne, Man feller ved alle merkene på en runde, strikke en runde uten felling, feller ved alle merkene på neste runde, strikker en runde uten felling. Gjør dette syv ganger i høyde (7 omganger med felling og 7 omganger uten felling). God fornøyelse!

13.12.2021 - 07:16

country flag Nadine Dujardin wrote:

Lieve Paula, ik ben een beginnende breister en had een uileg gekregen van hoe je een muts ? brei op 2 gewone naalden ( geen rondbreien) ?

05.01.2021 - 16:31

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Nadine,

De meeste patronen van mutsen worden met rondbreinaalden gebreid, maar er staan ook een aantal op die je met rechte naalden kunt breien. Mocht je wel willen leren met rondbreinaalden te breien, bekijk dan deze video.

09.01.2021 - 17:01

country flag Annita Fjord Pedersen wrote:

Kære Drops Design. I opskriften til fingervanterne, er jeres udtagningstips, at man tager masker ud via omslag. Hvordan gør man det før en vrangmaske? Skal man slå garnet om en gang for at tage en maske ud og derefter slå garnet om strikkepinden igen, for så at kunne strikke vrangmasken? Tak for hjælpen.

17.03.2020 - 12:35

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Annita, Ja det stemmer, omslaget gør du på samme måde uanset om du skal strikke en ret eller en vrangmaske bagefter. God fornøjelse!

19.03.2020 - 14:00

Jas wrote:

Continue with K over K and P over P AT THE SAME TIME dec every other round 12-14 more times and every round 7-7 times = 12 sts remain. NOTE: Always work 1 P st before st with marker. St with marker will displace over rib. \r\nWill appreciate the above in details. Thanks.

14.10.2018 - 10:51

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jas, after 1st dec, work K over K and P over P (= rib as before, but there will be P2 before the K st with marker), then after next dec round, you will have rib K1/P1 around again. Repeat the decreases and continue working K over K and P over P like this. Happy knitting!

15.10.2018 - 11:30

country flag Angelika wrote:

Hallo, ich brauche einen Tipp. Ich habe leider nicht so eine kurze Rundstricknadel oder 3,5 er Nadelspiel. Daher habe ich die Mütze in Reihen gestrickt. Jetzt funktioniert das aber nicht so mit der Abnahme. Habe schon verschiedenes ausprobiert und bekomme es nicht hin. Aber es müsste doch auch in Reihen gehen, oder? Vielen Dank schon vorab.

12.09.2018 - 22:49

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Angelika, die Abnahmen sind zuerst jede 2. Reihe = jede Hin-Reihe gestrickt, dann nehmen Sie jede Reihe ab, also wie zuvor für die Hinreihen und ben den Rückreihen können Sie die Abnahmen einfach mit den Bündchen anpassen. Für nächstes Mal, wenn Sie eine längere Rundnadel haben, können Sie dann Magic Loop stricken. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

13.09.2018 - 08:36

country flag Ann Beaty wrote:

How could I change this pattern so I could make a pair of gloves that do have fingers?

01.08.2018 - 16:07

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Beaty, we are unfortunately not able to adjust every pattern to every individual request, you can take inspiration from similar pattern with fingers - for any further individual assistance you are welcome to contact the store where you bought your yarn. Happy knitting!

02.08.2018 - 08:46

Francesca wrote:

Buongiorno; nella confezione del cappello con la misura più" grande, sono arrivata alla diminuzione: ho lasciato 24 maglie e messo il segno e cos' via, ma quando diminuisco prima del segno le due maglie a rovescio, mi capitano dopo un rovescio cosicché al giro successivo ho due rovesci di seguito....non mi pare sia giusto! Cosa sbaglio? Grazie!

16.12.2016 - 17:10

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Francesca. Le indicazioni sono corrette. Le dovrebbe risultare lo stesso effetto (maglia più marcata dove diminuisce) che vede nella fotografia. Buon lavoro!

19.12.2016 - 12:41