DROPS Alaska
DROPS Alaska
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DROPS 204-5
DROPS Design: Pattern no x-441
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZES:
S/M - M/L
Fits head size: Approx. 54/56 - 56/58 cm = 21 1/4”/22” – 22”/22 3/4”

MATERIALS:
DROPS ALASKA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
150-150 g color 03, light grey

KNITTING GAUGE:
17 stitches in width and 22 rows in height with stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4”.

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 5 MM = US 8: Length 40 cm = 16” for stockinette stitch.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 MM = US 6: Length 40 cm = 16” for rib.
Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, 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 Alaska
DROPS Alaska
100% Wool
from 2.60 $ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 7.80$.

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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INCREASE TIP (evenly spaced):
To work out how to increase evenly, count the total number of stitches on the needle (e.g. 88 stitches) and divide by the number of increases to be made (e.g. 38) = 2.3.
In this example, increase by making 1 yarn over after approx. each 2nd stitch. On the next round knit the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes.

DECREASE TIP:
Work until there are 2 stitches left before the marker thread, knit 2 together (= 1 stitch decreased). Repeat at all marker threads (= 9 stitches decreased on round).

SHAPING TIP:
Wet the beret and carefully press out any excess water. Stretch the beret over a plate with the same diameter and place the plate on a glass so the beret does not touch the surface. Allow the beret to dry and remove carefully from the plate. Do the same after each wash.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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BERET – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked in the round with circular needle, bottom up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary.

BERET:
Cast on 88-92 stitches with circular needle size 4 mm = US 6 and Alaska. Purl 1 round then work rib (= knit 2 / purl 2) for 8 cm = 3 1/8”. Change to circular needle size 5 mm and knit 1 round where you increase 38-40 stitches evenly spaced – read INCREASE TIP = 126-132 stitches. Work stockinette stitch in the round. REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE! When the beret measures 16-17 cm = 6 1/4”-6 3/4” insert 9 marker threads in the piece as follows in the different sizes:
Size S/M: Insert 1 marker thread at the beginning of the round then insert the other 8 marker threads with 14 stitches between each one.
Size M/L: Insert 1 marker thread at the beginning of the round then insert 6 new marker threads with 15 stitches between each and then the last 2 marker threads with 14 stitches between each one. After the last marker thread there are 14 stitches left on the round.
All sizes:
On the next round start to decrease – read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this every 2nd round a total of 12 times = 18-24 stitches. Knit all stitches together 2 and 2 until there are 5-6 stitches left on the round. Cut the strand, pull it through the remaining stitches, tighten and fasten well. The beret measures approx. 28-29 cm = 11”-11 3/8” in height. Fold up the ribbed edge at the bottom. Read SHAPING TIP.
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 only serve 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 converter, 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 converter 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 converted 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 converter

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 converter, 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 converter 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 gauge tension 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 (usually 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.

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 Dahuron Chantal wrote:

Peut on tricoter le bonnet à plat au lieu de en rond Merci de votre réponse Cordialement

18.10.2023 - 12:18

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Dahuron, tout à fait, cette leçon vous aidera à faire les ajustements nécessaires. Bon tricot!

18.10.2023 - 13:39

country flag Una wrote:

I am knitting this beret now and it is not clear if I am to knit 6 1/4 inches from the rib or to measure excluding the rib before I begin to decrease. Thanks in anticipation of an answer.

12.03.2023 - 18:07

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Una, unless otherwise stated, all measurements are given from the cast-on edge. So, it should measure 6 1/4 inches from the cast-on edge, INCLUDING the 3 1/8” rib. Happy knitting!

12.03.2023 - 18:20

country flag JuliaK wrote:

Hallo, ich stricke gerade diese Baskenmütze. Nun bin ich beim mittleren Teil und frage mich, ob die Mützenlänge von 16-17cm , bevor die Einteilung für die Abnahmen erfolgt, mit oder ohne die 8cm Rippenmuster gemeint ist. Vielen Dank im Voraus. Mit besten Grüßen, Julia K.

10.01.2022 - 19:22

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe JuliaK, diese 16-17 cm werden ab der Anschlagskante gemessen, dh es ist die gesamte Höhe, mit dem 8 cm Rippenmuster. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

11.01.2022 - 08:51

country flag Christine wrote:

Je suis désolée mais je ne comprends pas, faut-il qu'il reste en tout 18 mailles sur tout le tour pour tricoter les mailles 2 par 2 ? Au tour suivant, commencer à diminuer – voir DIMINUTIONS. Diminuer ainsi 12 fois au total tous les 2 tours = 18-24 mailles. Tricoter toutes les mailles ensemble 2 par 2 à l'endroit jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 5-6 mailles

31.12.2021 - 16:26

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Christine, vous devez diminuer 9 mailles à chaque fois (1 maille avant chaque marqueur) et répéter ces diminutions 12 fois tous les 2 tours, vous allez diminuer au total: 12x9= 108 mailles, il vous reste donc: 126-132 (cf taille) - 108 = 18-24 mailles. Tricotez ensuite toutes les mailles ensemble 2 par 2 à l'endroit jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 5-6 mailles sur les aiguilles, autrement dit en taille S/M: tricotez 1 tour ainsi = il reste 9 mailles, puis tricotez 3 fois 2 m ens à l'end et terminez par 1 m end. En taille M/L, tricotez 2 tours de diminutions (2 fois 2 m ens à l'end tout le tour). = il reste 6 mailles. Bon tricot!

03.01.2022 - 10:34

country flag Paqui wrote:

Buenas tardes,como se haría está labor con 2 agujas en vez de aguja circular?. Gracias de antemano. Un ssludo

26.12.2021 - 15:24

country flag Christine wrote:

Bonjour Quand vous dites 1 jeté c'est à dire un augmenté comme pour monter les mailles ?? Merci

19.12.2021 - 11:48

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Christine, cette vidéo montre comment faire 1 jeté pour augmenter, tricotez ce jeté torse à l'endroit (= dans le brin arrière au lieu du brin avant) au tour suivant. Bon tricot!

20.12.2021 - 07:42

country flag Frank Andersen wrote:

Oversæt til dansk

27.08.2021 - 09:34

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Frank. Om du velger Dansk i nedtrekksmenyen får du oppskriften på dansk. mvh DROPS design

27.08.2021 - 14:21

country flag Barbara wrote:

Goedemorgen, zou deze baret ook met drops air gebreid kunnen worden? Alvast dank, groetjes Barbara

21.03.2021 - 11:17

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Barbara,

Ja dat zou kunnen, je want dat garen valt in dezelfde garencategorie. Met de garenvervanger (onderaan de materialenlijst) kun je berekenen hoeveel gram wol je nodig hebt.

22.03.2021 - 20:57

country flag Labernia Pascale wrote:

J aimerais avoir une précision sur la hauteur du tricot avant de faire les diminutions. Est-ce à 16 cm de hauteur de jersey ou 16 cm de hauteur totale (côtes comprises) ? C'est la première fois que je me lance dans un ouvrage de ce type, merci

02.03.2021 - 08:24

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Labernia, les 16 cm correspondent à la hauteur totale, côtes comprises, autrement dit, à partir du rang de montage. Bon tricot!

02.03.2021 - 10:44

country flag Zsófi wrote:

A leírás a passzé utáni sorra hibásan 38-40 szem fogyasztást ír, szaporítás helyett.

16.12.2020 - 22:59

DROPS Design answered:

Kedves Zsófi! Köszönöm, hogy felhívta a figyelmet a hibára, így az javításra került! Sikeres kézimunkázást!

17.12.2020 - 08:57