The perfect quick-knit hat for that special skein! It is worked in 1 x 1 rib, and because it’s knit from the top down, you will be able to use every last bit of yarn without playing yarn chicken.

We’ve written it for three weights of yarn, for ultimate flexibility. We hope you’ll enjoy making and wearing this toque again and again in your favourite yarns!

SIZES
All weights:
Approx. 33 cm/13” deep, allowing for a 10 cm/4” folded brim, and 46 cm/17” around.
To fit approx. 56 cm/22” head circumference

YARN
Worsted:
1 ball Berroco Lanas
Our sample used one ball of Lanas in Black Cherry.

Chunky:
1 ball Concept by Katia Air Alpaca Natural Colors
Our sample used one ball of Air Alpaca Natural Colors in colour #205.

Bulky:
1 ball Estelle Colour Flair
Our sample used one ball of Colour Flair in Lily.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Worsted:
4.5 mm (US 7) needles for working small circumference, or size to obtain gauge.

Chunky:
5.5 mm (US 9) needles for working small circumference, or size to obtain gauge.

Bulky:
8 mm (US 11) needles for working small circumference, or size to obtain gauge.

All weights:
1 locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors

GAUGE
Gauge is measured after blocking, row gauge is not important in this pattern. All gauges listed are worked in the round.

Worsted:
20 sts = 10 cm/4” in stockinette stitch
28 sts = 10 cm /4” in 1 x 1 rib

Chunky:
15 sts = 10 cm in in stockinette stitch
18–19 sts = 10 cm/4” in 1 x 1 rib

Bulky:
12–13 sts = 10 cm/4” in in stockinette stitch
16 sts = 10 cm/4” in 1 x 1 rib

The pattern is available free with yarn purchase. You can see our full selection of Lanas, Air Alpaca Natural Colors, and Colour Flair on our website.