Worked bottom up from the brim in 1 x 1 rib, the Trusty Toque is a easy pattern for a new knitter wanting to make their first toque. Available in six weights for ultimate flexibility, this hat is the perfect quick knit.

FINISHED SIZE

The pattern gives directions for six different weights of yarn, to achieve approximately the same size.

Approx. 19-20 cm (7.5-8”) width, measured laying flat and unstretched. Length and circumference are adjustable.

The Trusty Toque is designed with approx. 4” of negative ease, due to the stretchiness of ribbed fabric.

YARN

DK: 175-200 m (191-219 yds) required.

Sample used 1 ball of Filcolana Merci #618 ‘Mojito’ held with 1 ball of Filcolana Tilia #279 ‘Juicy Green’. Hat is 30 cm (12”) long and has a 7.5 cm (3”) folded brim when worn.

Worsted: 160-200 m (175-219 yds) required.

Sample used 2 balls of Filcolana Peruvian #814 ‘Storm Blue Mix’. Hat is 30 cm (12”) long and has a 7.5 cm (3”) folded brim when worn.

Aran: 140-160 m (153-175 yds) required.

Sample used 2 balls of Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt #1044 ‘Natural Tutti Frutti Tweed’ held with 1 ball of Sandnes Garn Alpakka Følgetråd #2321 ‘Marzipan’. Hat is 33 cm (13”) long and has a 10 cm (4”) folded brim when worn.

Chunky: 120-150 m (131-164 yds) required.

Sample used 1 ball of De Rerum Natura Gilliatt ‘Goéland’ held with 1 ball of De Rerum Natura Bérénice ‘Eucalyptus’. Hat is 30 cm (12”) long and has a 7.5 cm (3”) folded brim when worn.

Bulky: 100-120 m (109-131 yds) required.

Sample used 2 balls of Drops Andes #2920 ‘Orange’ (colour discontinued). Hat is 30 cm (12”) long and has a 7.5 cm (3”) folded brim when worn.

Super Bulky: 75-100 m (82-109 yds) required.

Sample used 2 balls of Novita Hygge #109 ‘Tide’. Hat is 35.5 cm (14”) long and has a 11.5 cm (4.5”) folded brim when worn.

NEEDLES

Your choice for small circumference knitting: DPNs; 2 x 40 cm (16”) circular needles; or 1 x 80-100 cm (32-40”) circular needle for magic loop

DK: 4.0 mm (US 6)
Worsted: 4.5 mm (US 7)
Aran: 5.0 mm (US 8)
Chunky: 5.5 mm (US 9)
Bulky: 8.0 mm (US 11)
Super Bulky: 10.0 mm (US 15)

NOTIONS

8 stitch markers
Scissors
Tapestry needle

GAUGE

Gauge is measured in the round, after blocking. Row gauge is not important in this pattern. St st gauges are given for reference only.

DK
29 sts = 10 cm (4”) in 1 x 1 rib;
21 sts = 10 cm (4”) in st st

Worsted
26 sts = 10 cm (4”) in 1 x 1 rib
20 sts = 10 cm (4”) in st st

Aran
23 sts = 10 cm (4”) in 1 x 1 rib
17 sts = 10 cm (4”) in st st

Chunky
19 sts = 10 cm (4”) in 1 x 1 rib
15 sts = 10 cm (4”)in st st

Bulky
16 sts = 10 cm (4”) in 1 x 1 rib
13 sts = 10 cm (4”) in st st

Super Bulky
11 sts = 10 cm (4”) in 1 x 1 rib;
9 sts = 10 cm (4”) in st st

SKILLS REQUIRED

Knit, purl, alternate cable cast-on, decreases