Kinsol Trestle Toque by Tanis McNally-Dawes

Kinsol Trestle Toque

Crochet
September 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in half double crochet
4.5 mm
236 yards (216 m)
one size
US
English

Named for the Kinsol railway trestle on Vancouver Island, this toque will keep your ears toasty on your next hike or look cool as a slouchy beanie on a visit to your favourite coffee shop. The bands of texture hold your interest and mark your progress as you work.

This pattern was designed especially for our Crochet Level 2 class, but is also available in-store.

SIZES
One size
Approx. 46 cm/18” circumference, easily adaptable.

YARN
2 balls of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday OR
Approx. 216 m/236 yds of a comparable heavy DK- or light worsted-weight yarn.
Our sample used two balls of Double Sunday Brown Sugar.

HOOKS AND NOTIONS
4.5 mm (US 7) or size to obtain gauge
1 removeable stitch marker
Darning needle

GAUGE
Approx. 18–19 sts and 13 rows = 10 cm/4” in half double crochet. Changes in gauge will affect meterage required and finished size.

The pattern is available free with yarn purchase and as part of our Crochet Level 2 class.