Deep Woods Toque
or purchase through Ravelry or LoveCrafts.
A stranded colourwork toque with cute little tree motifs and a bright pompom. Originally seen in Knitscene Winter 2015, this piece was part of a designer feature with three designs by Sachiko, and three designs by Kiyomi. It’s now available as an individual PDF download.
SIZES
1 (2)
46 (49.5) cm/ 18 (19½)“ circumference unstretched
30.5 (32) cm/ 12 (12½)” tall with brim unfolded
To be worn with 2.5- 5 cm/ 1-2” negative ease. Sample shown in size 1
MATERIALS
Recommended Yarn
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (Fingering; 100% superwash merino wool; 384 m/ 420 yd/ per 115 g/ 4 oz):
MC: 1 (1) skein in Whiskey Barrel or approx 200 (220) m / 220 (240) yds of a similar fingering weight wool yarn
Madelinetosh Unicorn Tails (Fingering; 100% superwash merino wool; 48 m/ 52 yd per 11 g/ ¼ oz):
CC1: 1* (2) skein(s) in Antler or approx 45 (70) m / 50 (75) yds of a similar fingering weight wool yarn
CC2: 1 (1) skein Glazed Pecan or approx 30 (30) m / 35 (35) yds of a similar fingering weight wool yarn
*Size 1 uses almost exactly one entire Unicorn Tail for the CC1 colour when worked at the correct gauge. As a precaution, make sure a second skein is available to you in case you need more!
Budget Yarn Substitution Ideas ($ - $$$)
(wool yarn in solid or semi- solid colours suggested, but not limited to)
Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift or Jumper Weight
Knit Picks Palette
Knit Picks Stroll Sock
Sandnesgarn Sisu
Quince & Co Finch
Mini Skein Ideas
Knit Picks Stroll Sock Mini Packs
Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift or Jumper Weight
Artfil Mini Belle
Needles
3.25 mm/ US 3 40 cm/ 16” circular needle and a set of double-pointed needles (dpns)
2.75mm/ US 2 40 cm/ 16” circular needle
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
Notions
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
5 cm/ 2” Pom-pom maker
GAUGE
32 sts and 34 rnds = 10 cm/ 4” in charted patt on larger needles, blocked. To ensure accurate sizing, take the time to check gauge!
NOTES
This toque is worked in the round from the bottom up. The chart is worked using the stranded colour work method. To make sure the trees stand out from the background, always carry the CC1 yarn under the MC yarn. Keep floats loose to maintain an elastic fabric. For floats longer than 5 stitches, twist yarns together on wrong side of work. Please check your gauge by knitting a substantial swatch in the charted pattern before beginning, as stranded knitting can work up tighter than you would normally knit.
