DROPS Alaska
DROPS Alaska
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DROPS 116-34
DROPS design: Pattern no X-345.

Size: S/M - L/XL
Head circumference: 52/56 – 58/60 cm.
Materials: DROPS ALASKA
100 g for both sizes no 49, light brown mix
50 g for both sizes colour no 02, off-white
50 g for both sizes, colour no 40, pink

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) size 5 mm - or size needed to get 17 sts x 22 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) size 4 mm – for garter st.

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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 Alaska
DROPS Alaska
100% Wool
from 1.90 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 7.60£.

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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.
GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows.
INCREASING TIP:
Inc inside outermost st by making 1 YO, on return row work YO in back of loop to avoid a hole.
PATTERN:
See diagram M.1 – diagram shows 1 pattern repeat. The entire pattern is worked in stocking st.
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EARFLAP:
Worked back and forth on circular needle. Cast on 7 sts on circular needle size 4 mm with light brown mix. Work GARTER ST – see above – AT THE SAME TIME on row 2 inc 1 st each side – SEE INCREASING TIP. Repeat the inc on every other row a total of 9-10 times = 25-27 sts. Slip sts on a stitch holder. Knit the other earflap.

HAT:
Worked in the round on circular needle. Cast on 6-8 sts on circular needle size 4 mm with light brown mix, work one earflap in on needle, cast on 23-27 sts, work the other earflap in on needle and cast on 5-7 sts = 84-96 sts. Beg of round = mid back. Change to off-white, K 1 round and P 1 round, change to light brown mix, K 1 round and P 1 round. Now change to circular needle size 5 mm and continue in M.1 (= 7-8 repeats across the round – make sure to have st marked with arrow in diagram mid front). REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
After M.1 piece measures approx 20 cm mid front. Insert 12 markers in piece with 7-8 sts between each marker. On next round K2 tog before all markers, and repeat the dec on every other-3rd round a total of 5-6 times = 24 sts left on needle. On next round K2 tog all the way round = 12 sts.
Cut the thread, pull it through remaining sts, tighten and fasten. Hat measures approx 24-25 cm mid front.

Diagram

symbols = off-white
symbols = light brown mix
symbols = pink
diagram
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 (15)

country flag Mariecaillou wrote:

Je dois faire un bonnet péruvien pour mon mari randonneur, votre modèle me plaît beaucoup j'espère y arriver....

07.07.2023 - 18:37

country flag Claudette Sabourin wrote:

Pouraige avoir ce patron en francais

22.03.2023 - 01:32

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Sabourin, volontiers: cliquez sur le menu déroulant sous la photo et sélectionnez "français" pour basculer les explications en français. Bon tricot!

22.03.2023 - 09:04

country flag Evalena wrote:

Mössa X-345. I beskrivningen står: När M.1 är färdigt mäter arb ca 20 cm på höjden mitt fram. Är det då jag ska byta från rundsticka till strumpstickor?

21.10.2019 - 11:42

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Evalena. Strikk så lenge du har nok masker til å bruke rundpinnen, så bytt til strømpepinner. Eller bytt tidligere om du ønsker. God Fornøyelse!

21.10.2019 - 13:52

country flag Eva Löthberg wrote:

Jag ska sticka norsk mössa i modell X-345 till min dotter. Hur gör jag för att öka mönstret till omkrets 64 cm så att det blir någorlunda rätt mönsterpassning? Det kanske räcker att sticka lite hårdare med rundsticka 5 på rätstickningsvarven i stället för att använda rundsticka 4 till detta? Tacksam för snabbt svar. Vänligen Eva L

19.10.2019 - 15:18

country flag Coraline wrote:

Un grand merci c’est exactement la technique qui me manquait 😊

19.09.2019 - 15:38

country flag Coraline wrote:

Bonjour , quand on monte les mailles au moment de tricoter le cache oreille que fait-on avec le fil utilisé pour monter les mailles ? On le croise et on le reprend après entre les deux caches oreilles pour monter les mailles ? Merci

16.09.2019 - 15:17

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Coraline, je ne suis pas bien sûre de comprendre votre question, vous tricotez les 2 cache-oreilles séparément (en coupant le fil à la fin de chacun d'eux), puis vous allez monter les mailles du milieu dos, tricoter celles du 1er cache-oreille, monter des mailles pour le devant, tricoter le 2ème cache-oreille et monter les dernières mailles. cette vidéo montre comment monter les mailles soit dans ce modèle, pour le devant (entre les 2 cache-oreilles) et après le 2ème cache-oreilles (jusqu'au milieu dos, avant de joindre en rond). Bon tricot!

16.09.2019 - 15:31

country flag Deborah J Colvin wrote:

I am assuming that the heavy line indicates that is the last stitch? So, I am supposed to repeat right to left ending at the heavy line and working that last stitch at the end of the round. I love this pattern. Thank you so, much.

14.03.2019 - 18:11

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Colvin, the stitch with the arrow is the stitch that should be in the middle of front on hat, you have then to calculate from this stitch where you will have to start diagram - read more about placing a chart in the middle here. Happy knitting!

15.03.2019 - 08:28

Mary Jo wrote:

Am I right in assuming that on the M.1 chart, 40 p/v = ca 18cm is Norwegian for 40 rows = 18 cm and 12m is 12 stitches?

01.03.2016 - 00:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mary Jo, you are correct! Happy knitting!

01.03.2016 - 09:15

country flag Anne wrote:

Wie stricke ich denn die Ohrenklappen genau ein? Nehme ich die MAschen einfach nur auf die Rundnadel auf (umlegen) oder stricke ich sie ab auf die Nadel? Bzw. wie schlage ich dann wieder weiter die Maschen an, da es ja nun mehrere Fäden gibt? Vielen Dank schon einmal.Anne

10.12.2012 - 14:42

DROPS Design answered:

Hallo ANna, bitte folgend Sie genau der Anleitung, dort ist es beschireben (eine Ohrenklappe einstricken 23-27 M. anschlagen, die andere Ohrenklappe einstricken..) also einstricken/abstricken. Die Maschen werden mit dem Arbeitsfaden angeschlagen. Viel Spass beim Stricken!

11.12.2012 - 14:09

country flag Drops Design wrote:

You read charts from right to left. The arrow is showing the stitch supposed to be mid front.

25.01.2010 - 18:19