Trusty Toque: Top Down

The perfect quick-knit hat for that special skein! Written for three weights of yarn for ultimate flexibility. The Trusty Toque is worked in 1 x 1 rib, and because it’s knit from the top down, you will be able to use every last bit of yarn without playing yarn chicken.

This pattern is available for free when you spend $15 or more on the yarn to make it. Add all items to your cart and use discount code Trusty-Toque.

FINISHED SIZE
Our toques have a 10 cm (4”) folded brim resulting in a finished depth of approx. 23 cm (9”) and width of approx. 19 cm (7.5”); measured laying flat and unstretched.

The pattern is designed with approx. 4” of negative ease, due to the stretchiness of ribbed fabric. If you prefer less negative ease, work more increase rows (as described in pattern notes).

YARN
Worsted: 1 ball of Berroco Lanas or approx. 200m/218 yd worsted-weight yarn
Chunky:1 ball Concept by Katia Air Alpaca Natural Colors or approx. 135m/148 yd chunky-weight yarn
Bulky:1 ball Estelle Colour Flair or approx. 110m/120 yd bulky-weight yarn

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
Worsted:4.5 mm (US 7)
Chunky: 5.5 mm (US 9)
Bulky: 8.0 mm (US 11)

NOTIONS
1 locking stitch marker
Tapestry/Darning Needle
Wool Wash
Blocking Tools

GAUGE
Gauge is measured in the round, after blocking. Row gauge is not important in this pattern.
Worsted: 26 sts=10 cm (4") in 1 x 1 rib
Chunky:19 sts=10 cm (4") in 1 x 1 rib
Worsted: 16 sts=10 cm (4") in 1 x 1 rib