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Thick enough for the worst winter might throw at you, the Bergschrund Toque is perfect for fans of quick knits and stash busting. Its use of bulky-weight leftovers means you’ll finish this hat in no time.

This pattern is for you if… You like toques with generous brims, you need a thick hat for a proper winter, or you’ve got lots of bulky scraps from other projects to use up.

Move along if… Winter doesn’t get that cold where you live or you prefer a more lightweight fabric in your hats.

YARN
Bulky weight yarn in these approximate amounts:

• MC: 78 yards (71 meters), 100 grams
• CC1: 19 yards (17 meters), 14 grams
• CC2: 29 yards (26 meters), 22 grams
• CC3: 11 yards (10 meters), 9 grams
• CC4: 12 yards (11 meters), 10 grams

An additional 10 yards (9 meters), 5 grams of yarn if making a pom pom.

Sample knit using Patons North America Classic Wool Bulky in Vermilion Red, Natural Mix, Dark Grey Heather, Aran, and Geyser Blue.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• 1 US 9/5.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
• 1 US 10/6mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
• 1 set of US 10/6mm double pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge
• 1 stitch marker
• tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• optional: pom pom maker

SIZE

• one size; fits 21-22.5”/53-57cm head circumference
• finished dimensions: 8”/20cm in height with brim folded over

TECHNIQUES/SKILLS

• knitting in the round
• making knit and purl stitches
• knitting with two colours on one row
• decreasing stitches

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