Worked top down from the crown in 1 x 1 rib, the Trusty Toque makes the most of a single ball or skein without playing yarn chicken. 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 2 balls of Drops Lima #5820 ‘Ruby Wine’. Hat is 33 cm (13”) long and has a 10 cm (4”) folded brim when worn.

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

Sample used 1 ball of Berroco Lanas #95140 ‘Black Cherry’. Hat is 33 cm (13”) long and has a 10 cm (4”) folded brim when worn.

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

Sample used 1 ball of Drops Air #39 ‘Magenta’. Hat is 32 cm (12.5”) long and has a 9 cm (3.5”) folded brim when worn.

Chunky: 110-140 m (120-153 yds) required.

Sample used 1 skein of Berroco Mercado #4172 ‘Blue Satin’. Hat is 34.5 cm (13.5”) long and has a 10 cm (4”) folded brim when worn.

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

Sample used 1 ball of Lana Gatto Capoeira #30899. Hat is 30 cm (12”) long and has with a 7.5 cm (3”) folded brim when worn.

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

Sample used 1 skein of Malabrigo Rasta #086 ‘Verde Azul’. Hat is 30 cm (12”) long and has a 7.5 cm (3”) 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

1 locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors

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, pinhole cast on, increases