Snowy days on the Maine coast are a monochrome study in shifting shades of gray and black—the shapes are definitely on the triangular side, with pointy spruce and firs, rocks weathered by waves and wind, and islands, headlands and lighthouses fading into the distance.

This toque is perfect for a wintry day outdoors, with a double brim lined in mohair and stranded colorwork to keep your head nice and toasty. Just ask anyone who spends time outside in Maine—keeping your head warm keeps the rest of you warm!

SIZE: Adult Average (Additional sizes can easily be made by adjusting gauge)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 19.25 inches
Length: 9 inches
Fits: heads measuring 20-22 inches
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn

GAUGE: 25 sts and 28rnds = 4”/10cm on gauge size needles (over blocked colorwork pattern).

NEEDLES:
US size 4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
US size 3 (3.25mm) or 1 size smaller
Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round—magic-loop on a 32-inch circular needle, DPNs, or 2 24-inch circular needles.

YARN: Sport-weight wool yarn
Lace-weight mohair blend yarn (work together with MC)
Sample is worked in Rauma Garn Finull (175m/50g) and Rauma Garn Plum (250m/25g)
Color meters used
MC (401–white) 110
Mohair (055) 110
CC1 (405–dark grey) 45
CC2 (410–black) 30
CC3 (404–light grey) 45

NOTIONS: stitch marker, tapestry needle

SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog, ssk), increases, using a chart, 2-color colorwork

I sourced this lovely yarn here in the US at The Woolly Thistle, an on-line shop specializing in woolly wool. Kits for this design are also available from the shop. This is an affiliate link which generates a small commission for me at no additional cost to you!

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