Triple Threat Toque by Laurel Taylor

Triple Threat Toque

Knitting
July 2020
yarn held together
Worsted
+ Worsted
+ Worsted
= Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 15 - 10.0 mm
81 - 85 yards (74 - 78 m)
Adult woman
English
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Description:

  • This fun design was conceived right after the Happy Scrappy Hat. While I still love that pattern, sometimes coming up with five different colors that all go together is a challenge. So, I tweaked the pattern a little bit, and LOVE the outcome! Especially the top - there’s something so striking about those vertical stripes, and the triple color portion reminds me of confetti. Much like the Happy Scrappy Hat, the Triple Threat Toque is a fantastic scrap yarn buster. I often will triple strand a size 4 yarn for the second and third colors, but I personally love to use Wool Ease Thick and Quick for the brim. The wool blends seem to have a “muscle memory” and retain the shape of the brim better.


  • Another benefit of using the triple strand method (besides using up more yardage) is that it matches perfectly when it comes time for that triple color section at the top. All you need to match is the brim color, so keep that in mind when choosing your three colors. Who knows though, maybe you’re super lucky and have coordinating size 4 yarns that match perfectly with your size 6 yarns! 


  • This is a longer beanie, but fits comfortably snug against the head. If you aren’t a fan of the longer/slouchier style of hat, I’ve included directions for a more fitted version. I personally love it topped with a pom - it makes the slouch look even better, in my opinion. Have fun with it, and I can’t wait to see what color combos you make!

Skills:

  • I would rate this as a medium beginner pattern, due to the color work
  • If you loathe weaving in ends, this may not be the pattern for you

Size:

  • Finished beanie fits an average adult woman’s head, 21 to 22 in / 53 - 56 cm
  • 8.5 in wide x 11 in tall / 21.5 cm wide x 28 cm tall
  • Measurements taken from item laid flat and unstretched, after steam blocking.

Materials:
- US 15 / 10 mm circular needles OR needles to
obtain gauge. If your swatch is too small, bump up
your needle size. If it’s too large, size down needles

  • Color 1: 40 - 45 yards / 64 - 72 g size 6 / super bulky yarn (Recommended: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick or Lion Brand Hometown USA)
  • Color 2 : 15 - 20 yards / 24 - 32 g size 6 / super bulky yarn
  • Color 3: 15 20 yards / 24 - 32 g size 6 / super bulky yarn
  • Color Combo: 10 -15 yards / 16-24 g of EACH strand of coordinating size 4 / worsted yarn
  • Yardage is approximate - your tension/gauge can affect how much yarn is used

Download:

  • Once payment is received, you can save this pattern to your Ravelry library, and you will receive an email containing a download link button for the PDF pattern.
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Other:

  • This beanie is knitted in the round, from the bottom up
  • Pattern is written and charted in standard American knitting instructions

Copyright:

  • Please do not copy, share alter or sell this pattern, but finished products are permissible for sale. I only ask that you give credit to Alabaster Purl. I would love to see your work, so if you’re on Instagram, use hashtag #alabasterpurl and #triplethreattoque
  • The Triple Threat Toque photos and pattern are the property of Alabaster Purl, and are for personal use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. Please credit the designer if selling finished products & use a link back to Alabaster Purl Etsy, Ravelry, or website if you are selling your finished pieces online.
  • Please make sure you are assigning an appropriate price which reflects the amount of time and effort that we both put into designing and creating this beautiful pattern.

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