Winter is Coming toque
Winter is Coming toque
Inspired by the similarity between the ominous feeling you get in Canada in November and House Stark's motto, a toque to brave the winter in Canada or the Seven Kingdoms (or anywhere else for that matter..) Needles: Size 7 and 9 circular needles. Size 9 DPNs Notions: tapestry needle, stitch marker Yarn: 90 yards worsted weight yarn in colour #1,30 yards in colour #2 (sample in Berroco Vintage) Size: medium/large 24" inches in circumference Gauge: 4 stitches/inch Cast 96 stitches in colour #1 on size 7 circular needles Brim: (8 rounds) Row 1: join in the round, careful not to twist, (K1, P3)\* repeat to the end of the round Rows 2 to 8: repeat Main hat: (33 rounds or desired length) Switch to size 9 circular needles. Knit 4 rounds Work colour pattern bellow as follows: K2, work 92 stitches in pattern, K2
(The long strands can be difficult to deal with if you're a novice at stranded colourwork. If you are doing more than 5 or 6 consecutive stitches in one colour, just tuck the other strand around every 4 to 5 stitches to avoid long drooping strands.) 20 rounds for a slouchy hat as shown. (15 rounds for a closer fitting toqu Winter is Coming toque
Decrease for crown:
Switch to DPNs Row 1: (K6, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round Row 2 (and all even rows): knit Row 3: (K5, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round Row 4: knit Row 5: (k4, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round Row 7: (k3, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Row 9: (k2, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round Row 11: (k1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round Row 13: k2tog to the end of the round. Run yarn through remaining stitches, and sew in ends! For personal or charitable use only. LGN, 2012.
