antler toque

yummy toque in our favourite cable pattern by Tin Can Knits

If you are Canadian, you know what a toque is. sizing: Baby (Child, Adult S, L)
And for you, a toque is an essential accessory To fit 16 (18, 21, 23)” head
for winter, spring and fall too. While Vancouver
lacks the sub-zero temperatures of Montreal and materials:
Halifax, it is cold, dreary and damp for a significant ? Yarn: 125 (150, 175, 200) yards worsted / aran
portion of the year. weight yarn
(Shown in Quince and Co Osprey in
Is it time for this year’s new toque? Knit this ‘Aleutian’, ‘Fox’ and ‘Honey’ and Stone Wool
classic, quick-knitting hat to match your Antler Cormo Worsted in ‘Ozark 3’.)
Cardigan or Antler Mittens! ? Gauge: 18 sts & 24 rounds / 4” in stockinette
using larger needles
? Suggest US #6 / 4 mm 16” circular
Needles: US #8 / 5 mm 16” circular and DPNs*
(or as required to meet gauge)
*Alternatively you can use the magic loop
technique to knit in the round using a single
long circular needle.
Notions: Cable needle, stitch markers, darning needle

ravelry ::: cast on

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1 (RS)

pattern: decreases:
Using smaller needles, cast on 76 (84, 96, 106) sts, PM and Round 1: [k4, c4b, c4f, k4, p1 (3, 1, 3), p2tog] around
join for working in the round. Work in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for [72 (80, 90, 100) sts]
1.5 (2, 2, 2.5)”. Round 2: [k16, p2 (4, 2, 4)] around
Round 3: [k2, c4bdec, k2tog, ssk, c4fdec, k2, p2 (4, 2,
Adult S (L) only: work in 1x1 rib to last 2 sts, k2tog
4)] around [56 (64, 70, 80) sts]
[95 (105) sts] 13 Round 4: [k12, p2 (4, 2, 4)] around
12sizes: change to larger needles.
All
11 Round 5: [c4b, k4, c4f, p0 (2, 0, 2), p2tog] around
Set-up
10 round: [k16, p3 (5, 3, 5)] around [52 (60, 65, 75) sts]
9 Round 6: [k12, p1 (3, 1, 3)] around
8
cable section: Round 7: [k2tog, c4bdec, c4fdec, ssk, p1 (3, 1, 3)] around
13 7 [36 (44, 45, 55) sts]
2 6 section can be worked by following charts or the
Cable
5 11 5 Round 8: [(k2tog) 4 times, p1 (3, 1, 3)] around
written instructions below. [20 (28, 25, 35) sts]
0 4
3 9 3 Round 9: [(k2tog) twice, p1 (3, 1, 3)] around
If2 using chart: Baby and Adult S use chart A, Child and
8 (WS) [12 (20, 15, 25) sts]
Adult L use chart B. Work chart rounds
1 (RS)1-6 a7total of 1 (RS)
6 5 (6, 8, 9) times, then proceed to decreases. Child (Adult L) only: [k2tog, p1, p2tog] around [12 (15) sts]
5
4
Break yarn leaving an 8” tail. Thread tail through
If using written instructions: proceed as follows
3 remaining sts, pull tight and secure end. Wet-block
) Round 1: [k4, c4b, c4f, k4, p3 (5, 3, 5)] around your hat, weave in your ends and enjoy!

Antler Toque
Rounds 2, 4, and 6: [k16, p3 (5, 3, 5)] around 1 (RS)
Round 3: [k2, c4b, k4, c4f, k2, p3 (5, 3, 5)] around
Round 5: [c4b, k8, c4f, p3 (5, 3, 5)] around
Work rounds 1-6 a total of 5 (6, 8, 9) times, then
6
proceed to decreases.
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4
3
2
? chart notes: 13 ? 1key & abbreviations:
2 6
Charts are read from right to left <<<. 11 5
k - knit
0 See written instructions for which charts and rounds
4
to work for each size. 9 3 6 p - purl
8 2 5
7 1 4 c4b - cable 4 back - slip 2 sts to cn, hold in
6 3 back of work, k2 from LH needle, k2 from cn
chart A: Baby and Adult S - work rounds
5 1-6 2
4 1 c4f - cable 4 front - slip 2 sts to cn, hold in
3
6 front of work, k2 from LH needle, k2 from cn
) 5
1
4 (RS) c4bdec - cable 4 back decrease - slip 2 sts to
3 cn, hold in back of work, k2 from LH needle,
2 k2tog from cn [1 st dec]
1
19-st repeat c4fdec - cable 4 front decrease - slip 2 sts to
cn, hold in front of work, ssk from LH needle,

tler Toque k2 from cn [1 st dec]

cn - cable needle
chart B: Child and Adult L - work rounds 1 - 6 dec - decrease(d)
DPNs - double pointed needles
6
k2tog - knit 2 sts together
5
4 LH - left hand
3 p2tog - purl 2 sts together
2 ssk - slip 2 sts knitwise (1 at a time), then
1 knit 2 slipped sts together through back loops
21-st repeat PM - place marker
st(s) - stitch(es)
6
how do I .... ? Find a tutorial on how 5to knit
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cables at: www.tincanknits.com/support.html
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