Channel your inner Gordie Howe with the "Elbows Up!" Toque. This pattern combines iconic Canadian symbolism in bold stranded colourwork with Briggs and Little yarn. Knit in the round from the brim up, “Elbows Up!” offers a satisfying project for knitters looking to showcase their patriotism while crafting a distinctive toque perfect for braving the Canadian chill with a bit of defiant flair.
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Finished Sizes
One Size; 45.75 cm [18”] finished circumference (unstretched), after blocking; 25.5 cm [10”] finished height (folded), after blocking; 31 cm [12.25”], finished height (unfolded), after blocking. Note: Hat will stretch to fit a 48.25 - 58.5 cm [19” - 23”] head circumference.
Yarn
Briggs & Little Sport 1-ply (100% Canadian wool; 113 g [4 oz.]): MC - 73 red, CC1 - 2 washed white, CC2 - 16 black; 1 skein each.
OR
Haynes Creek Heathers DK (100% peruvian highland wool milled for a Canadian company; 50g [1.75 oz]): MC - 491 Brickworks, CC1 - 400 Snow, CC2 - 404 Night; 1 ball each.
OR
Sport weight yarn: MC - 142 yds [130m], CC1 - 100 yds [92 m], CC2 - 35 yds [32m]
Needles
Size A (for hat body): Size 3.75 mm [US 5]: 40 cm [16”] circular (circ) and double-pointed needles (dpn), or preferred method for working small-circumferences.
Size B (for ribbing): Size 3.25 mm [US 3]: 40 cm [16”] circular (circ), or preferred method for working small-circumferences.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Stitch markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge
24 sts and 30 rnds = 10 cm [4”] in charted colorwork pattern on Size A needle, after blocking.
Skills Needed
Stranded knitting; decreasing; chart reading.