Knitted hat for men in DROPS Nepal or DROPS Alaska. The piece is worked bottom up in stocking stitch.

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#arcticmisthat
DROPS Design: Pattern ne-428
Yarn group C or A + A

SIZES:
S/M - L/XL
Fits head-size: 56/58 - 58/61 cm

YARN:
DROPS NEPAL from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
150-150 g colour 7120, Light Grey Blue

Or use:
DROPS ALASKA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
150-150 g colour 65, Light Sea Green

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4.5 MM: Length 40 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3.5 MM: Length 40 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4.5 MM.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need an 80 cm circular needle in each size.

KNITTING TENSION:
18 stitches in width and 24 rows in height with stocking stitch on needle size 4.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm.
REMEMBER: The 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.