This toque/beanie pattern is about as quick and simple as it gets. It uses two strands of yarn in different colours for that cool “marled” effect as well as for extra warmth and speed of production. The satisfying spiral decreases look intricate but are actually easy as heck. It requires less than 200 yards of yarn divided into two colours, so it makes an excellent stashbuster. Given the infinite number of potential colour combinations, it will make a perfect gift for anyone - including yourself. And with a huge, brightly-coloured pom-pom (homemade or purchased) to give it some extra circumstance, this little hat will attract admirers wherever it goes. So what are you waiting for? Get your knit together and cast on!

Yarn:

50-100 yds (45-90m)* any DK or light worsted, Colour A
50-100 yds (45-90m)* any DK or light worsted, Colour B

Hat shown used Bernat Softee Baby, 80 yds (73m) each of White and Flannel colourways. Pompom in Aqua colourway.
Yardage does not include pom-pom.

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows per 4-inch square

Needles:

16-inch 6mm (US 10) cable needle, or a set of double-ponted needles
16-inch 6.5mm (US 10.5) cable needle, or a set of double-pointed needles
a set of 6.5mm (US 10.5) double-pointed needles for crown decreases

Other handy items:

a craft needle for weaving in ends
a giant pom-pom - the bigger and brighter the better!

Size Head Circumference
Infant 14-16 inches / 36-41cm
Child 17-20 inches / 43-51cm
Adult 21-23 in / 53-58cm

Instructions are also available for custom sizing.