DROPS Air
DROPS Air
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
from 5.30 € /50g
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Isle Waters

Knitted hat / hipster hat in DROPS Air. Piece is knitted top down in stocking stitch with double folding edge in rib.

DROPS 234-9
DROPS design: Pattern ai-411
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZE:
S/M – M/L – L/XL.
Head circumference approx.: 54/56 – 56/58 – 58/60 cm
Height with fold: 24-25-26 cm

MATERIALS:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
100-100-100 g colour 16, blue

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 mm: Length: 40 cm
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3.5 mm: Length: 40 cm
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 mm
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need circular needle of 80 cm.

KNITTING TENSION:
19 stitches in width and 25 rows vertically in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE! Remember that needle size is only a suggestion. If you have too many stitches on 10 cm switch to larger needles. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm switch to smaller needles.

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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 Air
DROPS Air
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
from 5.30 € /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 10.60€.

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!

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Pattern instructions

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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN:

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INCREASE TIP:
Increase on each side of every stitch with a marker as follows: Work until 1 stitch remains before stitch with a marker, make 1 yarn over, knit 3 (marker is in the middle stitch of these stitches), make 1 yarn over (2 stitches increased). On next row knit yarn overs twisted.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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HAT - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Work in the round top and down on double pointed needles, changing to circular needle when needed.

HAT:
Cast on 10 stitches on double pointed needles size 4 mm with DROPS Air.
ROUND 1: * Knit 1, make 1 yarn over *, work from *-* the entire round.
ROUND 2: Knit and knit yarn overs twisted = 20 stitches.
Insert 4 markers, insert markers in a stitch so that there are 4 stitches between every marker on round.
Then work in stocking stitch and increase 1 stitch on each side of stitch with marker - read INCREASE TIP (= 8 stitches increased on round): Increase like this every 3rd round 9-9-10 times in total = 92-92-100 stitches. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!

SIZE M/ L AND L/XL:
Knit 1 round while increasing on each side of the 0-2-1 markers on round = 96-102 stitches.

ALL SIZES:
Piece measures approx. 11-11-12 cm. Work in stocking stitch until piece measures approx. 24-25-26 cm. Switch to circular needle size 3.5 mm. Knit 1 round and increase 16-18-18 stitches evenly = 108-114-120 stitches. Work rib (knit 1/purl 1) for 16 cm.
Cast off stitches with knit over knit and purl over purl - make sure to avoid a tight cast-off edge.
Fold the bottom 5 cm up twice towards right side.
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 (12)

country flag Sonia wrote:

Hola. Mi pregunta es, al comenzar el elástico dice: tejer una vuelta del derecho y a la vez 16-18-18 repartidos, pero, qué se hacen con esos 16-18-18? Gracias

08.10.2023 - 18:12

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Sonia, se trata de una errata en el patrón: aumentas 16-18-18 puntos repartidos. Ya está corregida en la versión online. Muchas gracias.

08.10.2023 - 20:47

country flag Verena Rot wrote:

Guten Tag, Ich verstehe leider nicht wie ich von 15 Maschen nach der ersten Runde, in der zweiten Runde auf 20 Maschen komme wenn ich doch die Maschen nur rechts verschränkt abstricke und nicht nochmal Umschläge hinzunehme? Vielen Dank für ihre Hilfe!

21.09.2023 - 08:43

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Rot, nach der 1. Runde haben Sie 10 Maschen (mit je 1 Umschlag) zugenommen: es sind 10 Maschen auf der Nadel, die stricken Sie: (1 M re, 1 Umschlag) x 10; bei der 2. Runde stricken Sie alle Maschen rechts und Umschläge rechts verschränkt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

21.09.2023 - 11:19

country flag Lieke wrote:

Hoi, Ik ben momenteel deze muts aan het breien en ik snap de afmetingen niet helemaal. Bovenaan het patroon staat dat de muts inclusief boord 25cm wordt voor een maat M-L. In het patroon staat dat ik 25cm moet breien en daarna 16cm in boordsteek waarna ik het boord twee keer 5cm omvouw. Ligt het aan mijn slechte berekeningen of kom je dan uit op 30cm?

03.09.2023 - 13:57

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Lieke,

Ja, dat klopt. Je breit in totaal 30 cm. Na het omvouwen is de lengte ongeveer 24 cm. (Ik ben even uitgegaan van de kleinste maat.)

04.09.2023 - 20:24

country flag Emilia wrote:

Dzień dobry, mam pytanie, gdy robię czapkę od razu na drutach z żyłką to na górze jak rozpoczynam 10 oczkami, to mam dziurę, jak jej uniknąć lub ją wyeliminować?

12.07.2023 - 20:25

DROPS Design answered:

Witaj Emilio, po skończonej pracy za pomocą igły i nitki zaciśniesz otwór, przeciągając nitkę przez skrajne pętelki tych 10 oczek. Pozdrawiamy!

13.07.2023 - 09:01

country flag Inge wrote:

Hej Jeg kan ikke forstå at der skal sættes maskemarkører i en maske. De sidder da altid mellem masker. Derfor går det på ingen måde op med at der er 4 masker mellem hver markør, når der er 20 masker og I vil sætte 4 markører. .???

26.12.2022 - 13:41

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Inge. En maskemarkør behøver ikke å sitte mellom 2 masker. Den settes der det står beskrevet i oppskriften. I denne oppskriften settes det 4 markører i arbeidet når du har 20 masker (= 1-2-3-4-5 (5. maske får markør)-6-7-8-9-10 (10.maske får markør)- 11-12-13-14-15(15. maske får markør)-16-17-18-19-20 (20. maske får markør) ) = altså maske 5-10-15-20 er masker med markører og da er det 4 masker mellom hver maske med markør. mvh DROPS Design

02.01.2023 - 11:34

country flag Susan wrote:

Hi! I really dont understand this part: "SIZE M/ L AND L/XL: Knit 1 round while increasing on each side of the 0-2-1 markers on round = 96-102 stitches" Does it mean that we have to do increases only in 3 of the markers in every round? and what kind of increase is it yarn over, M1R, M1L?

21.12.2022 - 18:36

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Susan, in the first size, you won't increase, in the 2nd size you will increase on each side of 2 markers (not on the 4 markers) and in the larger size you will incrase on each side of only 1 marker, so that you will increase on this round 4 sts in the 2nd size and 2 sts in the 3rd size. Increases are now done in all sizes. Increase as before; ie as explained under INCREASE TIP. Happy knitting!

22.12.2022 - 08:49

country flag Glas wrote:

Hallo, mit welcher Nadelstärke soll man die Maschenprobe machen?

10.11.2022 - 08:34

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Glas, die Maschenprobe wird mit der grösseren Nadeln gestrickt. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

10.11.2022 - 10:36

country flag Joanna wrote:

Hi! I’ have a problem understanding what does it mean to insert a marker IN a stitch. I usually put them between stitches, so am not sure how should insert one into a Stitch and how would it then follow with the rest of the work (as you have to add Stiches around the marker for several rows?). Sadly I couldn’t find any instruction videos on that, so I would be very grateful if you could help me understand :)

24.10.2022 - 23:13

DROPS Design answered:

Witaj Joanno, zobacz na przykładzie video TUTAJ jak to wygląda, gdy markery są włożone w oczko (a nie między oczkami). Powodzenia!

25.10.2022 - 07:50

country flag Pernille wrote:

Der står der skal sættes 4 makører, så der er 4 masker mellem hver markør - der er 20 masker, skal der så ikke sættes 5 markører eller skal der være 5 masker mellem hvert markør?

22.10.2022 - 14:02

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Pernille, Sæt markøren i hver 5.maske, så har du 4 masker imellem hver :)

25.10.2022 - 13:25

country flag Anne-Mette wrote:

Hvad betyder " strik fra *-* omgangen rundt. " fra første omgang? Og " omslagene strikkes drejet ret" fra anden omgang?

20.10.2022 - 14:41