Toqueflake

Toqueflake is a skill-building colourwork toque that begins with an easy-to-memorize chevron stripe, perfect for getting comfortable with two-strand knitting. A snowflake-inspired motif follows, adding some attainable challenge to boost confidence.

The decrease sections are straightforward, with no colourwork involved, so there’s no need to manage stitch counts or work decreases while using two strands.

Worked in bold contrast, it’s a practical and satisfying project for both new and seasoned colourwork knitters, and a classic winter toque that will be a welcome addition to any knitworthy wardrobe.  

The finished hat is 18¾ (20¾, 22¾)”/ 47.5 (52.5, 58) cm around and 8 (8¾, 9½)”/ 20.5 (22, 24)cm deep. To fit with 0-1”/ 0-2.5 cm negative ease. 

Materials:

Sweet Paprika Winfield, 2-ply worsted weight yarn, 100% Canadian wool, 245 y/ 224 m; 110 g/ 4 oz. in 2 colours:

·       MC, Orchid = 94 (114, 127) y/ (86 (104, 116) m

·       CC, Shiitake = 49 (58, 63) y/ (45 (53, 58) m

Tools:

US 7 (4.5 mm) 16”/40 cm circular or needle size necessary to obtain gauge; US 6 (4mm) 16”/ 40 cm circular needles and double pointed needles, or 2 sizes smaller than gauge needle; stitch marker; tapestry needle.

Gauge:

23 sts/24 rnds over 4”/10 cm with larger needles in stranded stockinette in the round, blocked.