I hope you enjoy this fantastic plaid pattern I’ve created. I’ve named it “Choices” as you can easily modify the pattern to any colour combination, diameter or length you want, without adding any complexity to the pattern at all. The pattern also flows into the decrease very nicely as well !

Toque is a shorter beanie, we have found to be very popular with then men. Its a classic beanie, but knit it longer if that is what you prefer. It is all up to you.

The Design

The plaid pattern involves colour work involving three colours, you will only ever use two colours in any row. The changes are every 4 stitches therefore there is no need to carry floats. I actually found this one of the easiest colour works that I have knit, once you have the rhythm, your off!

Materials

3.75mm 60cm Circular needles for the brim. (If you use smaller needles then you get the bell shape)

4mm 60cm Circular needles for the rest. Of course you can use double pointers if your want.

You will then need the normal army of accessories, stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle and any other handy implement you use in your knitting!!

When decreasing the crown it is your choice what to use when the beanie gets too small for your circular needle. I use two circular needles (look it up it is a great way of decreasing and gives a great finish), or you can use double pointed needles, the choice is yours. Of course what ever you use will have to be 4mm if following this pattern.

Yarn

This pattern is written based on a 8ply pure wool Australian yarn with an ‘on packet gauge’ of 22 stiches x 28 rows (10cm x 10 cm with 4mm needles).

I used around 70g (This is based on the toque option)

Dark Blue 30g(You will need more if you decide on a roll up brim)
Mid-Blue 20g
Light blue 20g

Sizes

Child, Teen, Medium/Large Adult, Large Adult