TRIPLET TOQUE
Round 14: \*k17, sl1, k1, psso, (yf, k2tog) twice, yf, k7, yf, (sl1, k1, psso, yf) twice, k2tog, inc. 1in the last st, k16\* three times. Round 16: \*k16, sl1, k1, psso, (yf, k2tog) twice, yf, k3, k2tog, k4, yf, (sli, k1, psso, yf) twice, sl1, k1, psso, k17\* three times. Round 18: \*k17, Cyf, k2tog) twice, yf, k3, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k3, yf, (sl1, k1, psso, yf) twice, k18\* three times. Round 20: \*k1, k2tog, yf, (k2tog) twice, k10, (yf, k2tog) twice, yf, k3, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k3, yf, (sl1, k1, psso, yf) twice, k11, (sl1, k1, psso) twice, yf, sl1, k1, psso, k1\* three times. (147 sts remain). Round 22: \*k1, k2tog, yf, (k2tog) twice, k8, Cyf, k2tog) twice, yf, k3, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k3, yf, (sl1, k1, psso, yf) twice, k9, (s1, k1, psso) twice, yf, sli, k1, psso, k1\* three times. (135 sts). Round 24: \*k2, yf, (k2tog) three times, k5, Cyf, k2tog) twice, yf, k3, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k3, yf, (sl1, k1, psso, yf) twice, knit to last 8 sts before marker, (sl1, k1, psso) three times, yf, k2\* three times. (123 sts). 50g Handmaiden Swiss Mountain Cashmere & Silk or 100g Handmaiden Camelspin (enough for 2 hats) one size (adult, fits larger heads) Needles 3mm 40cm circular needles Gauge 20 sts/2.5" ABBREVIATIONS k: knit yo: yarn over sl: slip knitwise psso: pass slip stitch over yf: yarn forward tog: together Knit from one ball, the yarn will create subtle striping and a distinct colour pool at the top of the crown. If this look doesn't appeal, split yarn into two balls & alternate between balls for each round. PATTERN Cast on 160 stitches Round 1: (K10, P10) X 8 = 160 sts. Continue in ribbing for 4 inches if you want a turned-up brim or 2.5 inches if you don't. Next round: Knit. Continue in stocking stitch for 1.5". Start panels: Round 1: K53, place marker, K53, place marker, k2tog, k53 place marker. (159 sts). Round 2, 4, 6 &8: \*k17, sl1, k1, psso, k3, Cyf, sl 1, k1, psso) twice, yf, k1, yf, (k2tog, yf) twice, k3, k2tog, k17\* three times. Rounds 3 & all following odd Rounds: knit Round 10: \*k7,sl1, k, pso, k2 Cyf, k2tog) twice, yf, k3, fsl, k, psso, yf) twice, k2, ktg, k17\* three times. Round 12: \*k17, sl1, k1, psso, k1, Cyf, k2tog) twice, yf, k5, yf, (sl1, k1, psso, yf) twice, k1, k2tog, k17\* three times. Round 26: \*k1, k2tog, yf, (k2tog) twice, k5, (yf, sl1, k1, psso) twice, yf, k2, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k2, (yf, k2tog) twice, yf, k6, (sl1, k1, psso) twice, yf, sl1, k1, psso, k1\* three times. (111 sts). Round 28: \*k2, (k2tog) twice, k5, Cyf, sl1, k1, psso) twice, yf, k1, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k1, yf, (k2tog, yf) twice, k6, (sli, k1, psso) twice, k2\* three times. (99 sts). Round 30: \*k2, (k2tog) twice, k4, (yf, sl1, k1, psso) twice, yf, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, yf, (k2tog, yf) twice, k5, (s1, k1, psso) twice, k2\* three times. (87 sts). Round 32: \*k2, (k2tog) twice, k2, Cyf, sl1, k1, psso) twice, yf, sl1, k1, psso, yf, (k2tog, yf) twice, k3, k2tog, Csl1, ki, psso) twice, k2\* three times. (75 sts). Rounds 34, 36,38, 40: \*k2, (k2tog) twice, k to last 6 sts before marker (sl1, k1, psso) twice, k2\* three times. Round 42: \*(k2tog) twice, k1, (sl1, k1, psso) twice \* three times. (15 sts). Round 44: (k2 tog) 7 times, k1. (8 sts)) Round 46: (k2tog) 4 times. Break yarn. Run through remaining sts & pull tight. Sew in ends.
