Elbows up! Toque Kit in Julie Asselin Journey Sport

Channel your inner Gordie Howe with the "Elbows Up!" Toque. This pattern combines iconic Canadian symbolism in bold stranded colourwork with Canadian 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.

This Kit includes all the Julie Asselin Journey Sport you need, and a copy of the pattern. Needles and notions are not included. This yarn is spun and dyed in Canada. 

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
Julie Asselin Journey Sport (80% Rambouillet, 20% Targhee; 56g /210 yards): MC - capucine, CC1 -  naturel, CC2 - mouton noir. 1 full skein of each colour is included.

Needles *
Size A (for hat body): Size 3.5 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 3.0 mm [US 3]: 40 cm [16”] circular (circ), or preferred method for working small-circumferences.

*Original sample in Briggs & Little Sport uses a 3.75mm. I had to size down for my sample in this yarn. This is why I suggest 3.5mm here. You may need to use anywhere from a 3.5mm to a 4mm.  Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. This is important to the fit of the hat.

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.