Fool of a Toque Hat Knitting Pattern

Throw yourself in next time. Or just make this hat to keep your Hobbit ears warm. It’s the perfect cap for getting into mischief, and it knits up quickly enough that you’ll be done in no time and ready to keep up with Master Peregrin while he fulfills his duties as soldier of Gondor and Thain of the Shire. This hat is knit in the round with a nice deep brim that folds double for extra warmth around the ears.

Construction

The Fool of a Toque begins with a tubular cast-on that leads into a generous brim with 2x2 ribbing. Then the all-over cable pattern is worked for the remainder of the hat, incorporating crown decreases into the cable pattern for a tidy crown.

Sizes

One Size

Finished Measurements

A - Circumference - 19in (47.5cm)

B - Depth - 11in (27.5cm) - (modifiable depending on how much ribbing you knit and how deeply you fold the brim)

Gauge 


26 sts x 28 rounds = 4in (10cm) in 2x2 ribbing knit in the round after blocking

28 sts x 26 rounds = 4in (10cm) in cable pattern knit in the round after blocking

Yarn 


Sample uses

Refracted Light Fiber Arts - Rivendell DK

(246yds 225m, 100g)

1 skein - colorway “The Party Tree”

To substitute, use

DK Yarn - 230yds (210m)

Needles

US 4 (3.5mm) 16in (40cm) circular needles

or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Stitch marker

Blocking mat

For questions or pattern support, email info@refractedlightfiberarts.com

This pattern has been tech edited.

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