This toque was inspired by the climate of British Columbia's north coast, a region that experiences long winters and receives a great deal of rain each year. The original colours used were white and grey, to represent the chilly weather, but I thought it would be fun (while test knitting) to swap the grey for some more cheerful colours. Don't they look lovely!
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| "Kitimat" toques, in size small, large, extra large. |
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EDIT: I've gotten messages from a couple people stating that they were unable to view the PDF. I have added the pattern here, please see below for written instructions.
Size
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
Special notes
The largest size requires no more than half a skein of each colour so full skeins aren’t necessary, but do take care to ensure you have enough if using scrap yarn! If using Patons Classic, you should be able to make two XL hats and have a bit of each colour left over. For the stranded body of the hat, the instructions indicate how many stitches to knit in a given colour. Example: [K1B, K3A]. This means knit one in colour B, knit 3 in colour A, and repeat to the end of the round.
Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving a tail, and draw it through the remaining stitches. Pull the tail gently to close up the top of your hat. Weave in all ends. If desired, block to relax the fabric and smooth out any ripples.
I'd love to see your finished hat, please share a photo or two with me if you make one for yourself! ♥
EDIT: I've gotten messages from a couple people stating that they were unable to view the PDF. I have added the pattern here, please see below for written instructions.
Materials
Patons Classic Wool Worsted, 1 skein each of colours 202 Aran (A) / 224 Grey Mix (B)
4mm and 4.5mm circulars (40cm) or DPNs
Stitch marker, tapestry needle
Patons Classic Wool Worsted, 1 skein each of colours 202 Aran (A) / 224 Grey Mix (B)
4mm and 4.5mm circulars (40cm) or DPNs
Stitch marker, tapestry needle
Size
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
Gauge
20 stitches = 10cm/4 inches, on 4.5mm needles
Abbreviations
20 stitches = 10cm/4 inches, on 4.5mm needles
Abbreviations
K knit \ P purl \ st(s) stitch(es) \ M1 make
one (with L needle, lift bar between sts from the front and knit through back
loop) \ k2tog knit
two together \ [ ] repeat to the end of round
Special notes
The largest size requires no more than half a skein of each colour so full skeins aren’t necessary, but do take care to ensure you have enough if using scrap yarn! If using Patons Classic, you should be able to make two XL hats and have a bit of each colour left over. For the stranded body of the hat, the instructions indicate how many stitches to knit in a given colour. Example: [K1B, K3A]. This means knit one in colour B, knit 3 in colour A, and repeat to the end of the round.
Instructions
With 4mm needle and colour A, cast on 72 (80, 88, 96) stitches using the long tail method. Join to work in the round, placing stitch marker at the start of the round. Knit 9 (10, 11, 12) rounds of 1x1 ribbing. Switch to 4.5mm needle.
Increase round: Knit 9 (10, 11, 12), M1. Repeat to the end of the round. 80 (88, 96, 104) stitches on the needle.
With 4mm needle and colour A, cast on 72 (80, 88, 96) stitches using the long tail method. Join to work in the round, placing stitch marker at the start of the round. Knit 9 (10, 11, 12) rounds of 1x1 ribbing. Switch to 4.5mm needle.
Increase round: Knit 9 (10, 11, 12), M1. Repeat to the end of the round. 80 (88, 96, 104) stitches on the needle.
Work 3 (4, 5, 5) rounds of stockinette stitch, then follow
the steps below to complete the stranded portion of the hat.
BODY
1. [K1B, K3A]
2. Knit 4 rounds in A 3. K2A [K1B, K3A] K1A 4. Knit 3 rounds in A 5. [K1B, K3A] 6. Knit 2 rounds in A 7. K2A [K1B, K3A] K1A 8. Knit 1 round in A 9. [K1B, K3A] 10. Slip 1 purlwise, K1B, K1A [K3B, K1A] K1B 11. Knit 1 round in B 12. [K1A, K3B] 13. Knit 2 rounds in B 14. K2B, K1A [K3B, K1A] K1B
15. Knit 3 rounds in B
16. [K1A, K3B]
17.
Knit 4 rounds in B
18. K2B, K1A [K3B, K1A] K1B |
Crown
Cut the yarn for colour A only, leaving a tail to weave in.
You’ll
now be working strictly with colour B.
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large) = begin decreases with step 4 (3, 2, 1)
Knit
one round then:
1. [K11, k2tog] (96)
2. [K10, k2tog] (88) 3. [K9, k2tog] (80) 4. [K8, k2tog] (72)
5. [K7, k2tog]
(64)
6. [K6, k2tog]
(56)
7. [K5, k2tog]
(48)
8. [K4, k2tog]
(40)
9. [K3, k2tog]
(32)
10. [K2, k2tog]
(24)
11. [K1, k2tog]
(16)
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Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving a tail, and draw it through the remaining stitches. Pull the tail gently to close up the top of your hat. Weave in all ends. If desired, block to relax the fabric and smooth out any ripples.
The pompom is optional, but it does add a nice touch! Make
one in any size you wish, fluff it up, trim any stray/long bits, and use the
tails from tying it together to attach to the finished hat with a simple knot.
Weave in the tails and wear! ♥
I'd love to see your finished hat, please share a photo or two with me if you make one for yourself! ♥
