North Wind Toque(to͞ok) a close-fitting knitted hat, often with a tassel or pom-pom on the crown. Whether you call it a toque (like we do in Canada) or a beanie, this hat will help you fight the wrath of winter, and look fabulous at the same time! North Wind Toque is a fun, fast project knit seamlessly in-the-round with superbulky yarn. Be warned: the colourwork pattern makes this hat “just one-more-round” addictive.

Skill Level: intermediate knitter. Must be comfortable knitting in the round on circular needles, chart reading in the round, fairisle/stranded knitting, and DPNs.

YARN:
Small amounts of Lion Brand Thick & Quick Super Bulky in two colours (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool) shown in Wheat Main Colour (Colour A) & Charcoal Contrast Colour (Colour B)
40 yds/62g of Wheat Main Colour (Colour A)
20 yds/30g of Charcoal Contrast Colour (Colour B)

NEEDLES:
US 13/9mm 16” circular needle for Brim
US 15/10mm 16” circular needle for Body
US 15 DPNs for Crown decreases

NOTIONS:
⋆ 1 stitch marker to denote beginning of round
⋆ (optional) 2 extra stitch markers in a different colour
⋆ Tapestry needle to weave in ends

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Fits most adult heads 21”-23” in circumference.
Measured while laying flat:
Beanie style = 8.5” long x 9” wide unblocked.
Slouchy style = 9” long x 9” wide steam blocked