Braided Toque Pattern

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September 25, 2012 by theknittersnewt

Here’s another pattern for you to enjoy!  A pdf version can be found here and also on ravelry.

UPDATE: This pattern is for an 18″ wide hat (an adult small/child large), for an adult medium (20″) simply repeat rows 1-18 once more.

This hat-knitting experience may be a little different than you expect.  While most hats are knit bottom to top, or even top to bottom, this hat is knit left to right.  Instead of decreasing near the end, you will be decreasing in nearly every row.  This hat is knit two strands at a time for a super warm and cozy hat perfect for winter.

Materials:

Yarn – 1 skein (in two balls) of Dream in Color Classy 100% superwash merino wool (4oz, 250 yds)

Needles – Size 11 (8mm)

Other materials:

- Tapestry needle

- Cardboard for pom pom, if desired

Gauge: 20st and 15 rows in twisted rib st = 4”

Measurements: 18” in circumference, 8” in height

Here is a chart for the pattern.  Written instructions are shown below for more clarification!

Symbols:

–      : purl on RS, knit on WS

∂ : knit twisted (in back loop) on RS, purl twisted (in back loop) on WS

w : wrap stitch (bring yarn forward, slip st purlwise, bring yarn back, slip st back to left needle)

s : slip 1 purlwise, with yarn in back

k : knit (first row only)With both strands together, cast on 40 sts.

Row 1 (RS): * k1 (s1 wyib on second round), p1 * repeat until end

Rows 2, 10, 18, 26 (WS): k1 * p1 twisted, k1 * repeat until last st, p1

Rows 3, 11, 19, 27: sl1 wyib * p1, k1 twisted * repeat until 3 st from end, w1, turn

All other even rows: * p1 twisted, k1* repeat until 1 st from end, p1

Rows 5, 21: sl1 wyib * p1, k1 twisted * repeat until 5 st from end, w1, turn

Rows 7, 23: sl1 wyib * p1, k1 twisted * repeat until 9 st from end, w1, turn

Rows 9, 17, 25: sl1 wyib p1 * k1 twisted, p1 * repeat until last st, p1

Rows 13, 29: sl1 wyib * p1, k1 twisted * repeat until 7 st from end, w1, turn

Row 15: sl1 wyib * p1, k1 twisted * repeat until 13 st from end, w1, turn

Row 31: sl1 wyib p1 * k1 twisted, p1 * repeat until 13 st from end, w1, turn

Repeat Rows 1-32 once more for 64 total rows.  Cast off.

 

Sew side seams together from bottom to top.  Sew thread through the 16 holes on top to close up the hole. Make pom pom if desired.  Enjoy hat.

- Krystine

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