The Alpine Toque - Free Knitting Pattern!
Jared Bodner
The Alpine Toque is the very first knitting pattern I formally wrote out (after years of making hats with my own patterns in my head or jotted down on the notes app in my phone). It's a quick and easy knit that provides a bit of texture, but is super simple - perfect for someone new to knitting! If you have figured out how to knit and purl, you can definitely make this hat!
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DETAILS
Method Knitting
Skill Level Beginner
Needle US size 15 (10.00mm) circular needles (16” length)
Other Yarn/tapestry needle
Faux fur or yarn pom of your choice
Scissors
Yarn 1 Skein of any super bulky merino wool (such as We Are Knitters the Wool, Sugarbush Chill, or Malabrigo Rasta)
Gauge following the k1 p1 pattern of the main body (alternating every 2 rows), 6 rows of 4 stitches equals a 2” square
ABBREVIATIONS
k knit stitch
p purl stitch
k2tog knit 2 together
p2tog purl 2 together
r(s) row(s)
NOTES
This pattern is for an Adult size head (approx 21-24" head circumference). This hat is meant to fit relatively fitted with a touch of extra length (depending on head size). If you prefer further length, feel free to add on two more rows, prior to beginning the decrease section.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 38 stitches on to your circular needles and join to knit in the round
- R 1-8: k1, p1 around for the brim.
- R 9-10: p1, k1 around.
- R 11-12: k1, p1 around.
- Follow steps 2 + 3 three more times, for a total of 24 rows
- R25-26: p1 k1 around.
Begin Decrease (switch to double pointed needles if desired):
- R 27: (k2tog, k1, p1) x9, k2tog.
- R 28: K2tog around, until end of row.
- Fasten off, weave in ends, and fasten with your pom of choice!
