DROPS Air
DROPS Air
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
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Knitted hat and neck warmer in DROPS Air. The piece is worked in English rib. Sizes S - XXXL.

DROPS 214-34
DROPS Design: Pattern no ai-287

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WHOLE SET:

SIZES:
S/M – L/XL – XXL/XXL

MATERIALS:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
150-200-200 g colour 27, sea green

HAT:

SIZES:
S/M – L/XL
Fits head size: approx. 54/56 - 58/60 cm

MATERIALS:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
50-50 g colour 27, sea green

KNITTING TENSION:
13 stitches in width and 36 rows in height with English rib = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5.5 MM: Length 40 cm for English rib.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 MM: Length 40 cm for rolled-edge.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 5.5 MM.
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.

NECK WARMER:

SIZES:
S/M – L/XL – XXL/XXXL

MATERIALS:
DROPS AIR from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
150-150-150 g colour 27, sea green

KNITTING TENSION:
11 stitches in width and 32 rows in height with English rib = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 7 MM: Length 40 cm and 80 cm for English rib.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 6 MM: Length 40 cm for neck.
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 Air
DROPS Air
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
from 10.00 BGN /50g
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Pattern instructions

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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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RIDGE/GARTER STITCH (worked back and forth):
Knit all rows.
1 ridge in height = Knit 2 rows.

PATTERN:
Neck warmer: See diagrams A.1 to A.4.

ENGLISH RIB (for hat):
ROUND 1: * make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit 1 *, repeat from *-* to end of round.
ROUND 2: * Purl together the yarn over and slipped stitch, make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl *, repeat from *-* to end of round.
ROUND 3: * make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit together the yarn over and slipped stitch *, repeat from *-* to end of round.
Repeat rounds 2 and 3 onwards.

INCREASE TIP-1 (for hat):
Work 5 stitches in the knitted stitch and yarn over as follows: * Knit together the stitch and yarn over but do not slip them from the left needle, make 1 yarn over the right needle *, work from *-* a total of 2 times, knit together the stitch and yarn over 1 more time = 5 stitches (= 4 stitches increased). On the next round work the increased stitches into the pattern but without their respective yarn overs (as they have not yet been made).

INCREASE TIP-2 (evenly spaced for hat):
To work out how to increase evenly, count the total number of stitches on the needle (e.g. 60 stitches) and divide by the number of increases to be made (e.g. 18) = 3.3. 
In this example, increase by making 1 yarn over after alternately each 3rd and 4th stitch.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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HAT - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked in the round with double pointed needles/short circular needle, top down.

HAT:
Cast on 12-14 stitches with double pointed needles size 5.5 mm and Air (leave a strand-length of approx. 30 cm to sew the hole at the top of the hat together). Knit 1 round and purl 1 round.

Work ENGLISH RIB – read description above. When round 1 in the pattern has been worked there are 6-7 knitted stitches on the needles. Insert 1 marker in each of these stitches; to be used when increasing. On round 3 in the pattern increase 4 stitches in each of the 6-7 knitted stitches – read INCREASE TIP-1 (= 24-28 increased stitches).

Repeat the increase when the piece measures 7 cm (= 24-28 stitches increased) = 60-70 stitches. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! Continue working until the hat measures 25-27 cm – adjust to finish after round 3 in the pattern. Change to circular needle size 4 mm and work the rolled-edge as follows:
* Purl together the yarn over and slipped stitch, knit 1 *, work from *-*.
Now knit 1 round where you increase 18 stitches evenly spaced - read INCREASE TIP-2 = 78-88 stitches. Knit 2 rounds then cast off with knit; it is important the cast-off edge is not tight as the edge will then not roll as it should – you can cast off with a larger size needle if necessary.

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NECK WARMER – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The neck and yoke are worked in the round with circular needle, from mid-back and top down. Stitches are increased for the shoulders and the yoke is divided. The front and back pieces are then finished separately, back and forth.

NECK:
Cast on 78-84-96 stitches with circular needle size 6 mm and Air.
Work the first round as follows: * Knit 2 together, make 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl *, work from *-* to end of round = 52-56-64 stitches. Now continue in the round according to diagram A.1 (= 2 stitches). When A.1 has been worked 1 time in height, repeat A.1a onwards. Continue until the piece measures 8 cm. Change to circular needle size 7 mm.

YOKE:
Work pattern as follows: A.1 (= 2 stitches) over the first 6-6-8 stitches (= half back piece), A.2 (= 2 stitches), A.1 over 12 stitches, A.3 (= 2 stitches) (= shoulder), A.1 over 10-12-16 stitches (= front piece), A.2 over 2 stitches, A.1 over 12 stitches, A.3 over 2 stitches (= shoulder) and A.1 over the last 4-6-8 stitches (= half back piece). REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION! Insert a marker in the middle of A.1 on one of the shoulders; the piece is now measured from here.
When A.2 and A.3 have been worked 1 time in height, continue with A.2a and A.3a (i.e. increase every 6th round and work the increased stitches into the English rib).
When A.2a and A.3a have been worked a total of 8-9-12 times in height there are 132-144-176 stitches on the needle. Work A.1a over all stitches until the piece measures 18-20-25 cm, along the shoulder from the marker. If the piece is shorter than this continue with English rib but without further increases to the correct length – adjust so the next round is purled.
Now divide the yoke for the front and back pieces, casting off at the shoulder as follows:
Work 26-28-36 stitches in English rib, 1 stitch in GARTER STITCH – read description above (= half back piece), cast off the next 13 stitches (yarn overs cast off as normal stitches), 1 stitch in garter stitch, work 51-57-73 stitches in English rib, 1 stitch in garter stitch (= front piece), cast off the next 13 stitches (yarn overs cast off as normal stitches), 1 stitch in garter stitch and English rib over the last 25-29-37 stitches (= half back piece).
Cut the strand.

Keep all the stitches on the needle.

BACK PIECE:
= 53-59-75 stitches.
Work as follows from the right side: 1 stitch in garter stitch, A.4 (= 2 stitches) until there is 1 stitch left (the English rib starts and ends with purl 1) and finish with 1 stitch in garter stitch.
Continue this pattern back and forth until the piece measures 14-16-18 cm from the division, then cast off with knit from the right side (yarn overs cast off as normal stitches; to keep the cast-off edge loose).

FRONT PIECE:
Work the 53-59-75 stitches in the same way as the back piece.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 27.01.2021
Correction: Diagram A.1, A.2 and A.3 updated.

Diagram

symbols = knit
symbols = worked from right side
symbols = worked from wrong side
symbols = make 1 yarn over, pass 1 stitch over on to right needle purlwise
symbols = knit yarn over and stitch together
symbols = purl yarn over and stitch together
symbols = work 3 stitches in knit stitch and yarn over as follows: Knit yarn over and knit stitch together but wait to slip stitch and yarn over off the needle, make 1 yarn over on right needle, knit stitch and yarn over together 1 more time, slip knit stitch and yarn over worked off left needle = 3 stitches
symbols = purl
symbols = knitting direction
diagram
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.

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.

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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 (5)

country flag Marit wrote:

Har dere noen video av hvordan man syr sammen hullet i toppen av lua til slutt sånn at det blir pent?

13.03.2024 - 21:58

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Marit, ja, se sidst i denne video, du kan spole til sidste minut :) Lue 150-40

15.03.2024 - 09:42

country flag Sigrid Westly wrote:

Hei, Halskantens første omgang: strikk 2 r sammen, lag kast og ta maske løst av. Dette medfører vel ingen reduksjon i maskeantall, hvordan går det da fra 78 til 52 masker? Begynnelsen på A1 gir heller ingen mening når man har kast i første omgang, skal første omgang strikkes uten kast? Hilsen Sigrid

08.01.2021 - 22:43

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Sigrid. 1) Jo, du reduserer når du strikker 2 masker sammen. Kastet du gjør tilhører masken du løfter løst over på høyre pinne (= patentmaske). Så når du er ferdig med 1 omgang teller du ikke med kastene, da stemmer maskeantallet som står i oppskriften. 2) Her kunne det ha vært bedre formulert. Oppskriften er oversendt til design avd for en dobbeltsjekk. (ser ut som 1.omgang i diagrammet er både forklart og vist i diagrammet). mvh DROPS design

15.01.2021 - 10:50

country flag Angelika Baumann wrote:

Sehr gut beschrieben, gut zum Nachmachen.

07.11.2020 - 14:32

country flag Marit wrote:

Hei, det henvises til diagram i beskrivelsen, men jeg ser ikke atdiise er oppgitt i oppskriften?

01.11.2020 - 08:03

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Marit. Ja, her var diagrammene glemt å publiseres. De er lagt til nå, takk for at du gjorde oss oppmerksom på dette. mvh DROPS design

02.11.2020 - 14:47

country flag Evelyn Waddell wrote:

Wondering when this will be issued. I've been checking for a week or so. It looks practical.

20.10.2020 - 23:14