Felted French Toque Two Brims

This French-style Toque is a perfect pattern for the beginning felter and includes more than just the knitting instructions. This pattern includes easy to understand knitting instructions, recommendations for yarn, information on how to felt a hat, and details for shaping and applying professional touches to the felted hat. You can knit the brim with or without a coordinating color. Two brim width sizes are included and a technique which creates a smooth turn-up for the brim.

The toque is a versatile hat and can be worn with both dressy and casual attire. You can adorn the hat with a button, flower or ribbons. And best of all, it keeps you extra warm. Felted hats are rain and water repellent. A felted hat is great for traveling because it’s pack-able and springs back into shape when you put it on.

Materials: U. S. Size 11 24-inch circular needles and dpns 1 stitch marker Approximately 440 yards #4 worsted weight 100% wool If you want a contrast color as