Product Description
This pattern uses a simple cable sequence to create an interesting texture on the bias and is perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike.
It’s suitable for TV knitting with a sequence that can be easily memorized; with enough interest, you’ll want to make more than one.
Three sizes are available: Teen (17”x8”), Adult (S/M) (19” x8.5”), and Adult (L/XL) (21” x9”).
Suggested Needles US 6/4 mm - 16”/41 cm circular recommended US 7/4.5 mm - 16”/41 cm circular recommended US 7/4.5 mm double pointed needles (for crown shaping)
Notions Stitch Markers Scissors Tapestry Needle Cable Needle
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Sonoma Vine Toque by NichKnit Designs
What is Being Made
The Sonoma Vine Toque is a knitted hat designed by NichKnit Designs, available in three finished sizes: Child/Teen (17" x 8"), Adult Small/Medium (19" x 8.5"), and Adult Large/Extra Large (21" x 9"). This downloadable knitting pattern creates a classic toque-style hat suitable for various age groups and head sizes.
Knitting Techniques Used
This beginner-level knitting project employs fundamental hat construction techniques. The pattern begins with a ribbed brim worked in the round to create a fitted edge, followed by a transition to the main patterned section. The hat is constructed using circular needles and double-pointed needles (DPNs) to work seamlessly in the round, eliminating the need for seaming. The pattern includes decreasing techniques to shape the crown of the hat toward completion.
Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations
The Sonoma Vine Toque utilizes essential knitting stitches including:
- k (knit) – the fundamental knit stitch
- p (purl) – the reverse of the knit stitch
- k2tog (knit 2 stitches together) – a decrease method for shaping
- p2tog (purl 2 stitches together) – a purl decrease
- sl (slip stitches purlwise) – for transitioning between sections
The ribbed brim section uses a basic k1, p1 ribbing pattern repeated throughout, which creates vertical stretch and recovery. The main section features a 6-stitch repeat pattern that gives the toque its characteristic texture and visual interest.
Materials and Tools
Yarn: This pattern calls for worsted or Aran weight yarn, with yardage requirements varying by size: 150 yards for Child/Teen, 210 yards for Adult sizes. Worsted weight yarn is a medium-thickness yarn that knits quickly and is ideal for beginners.
Needles: The pattern requires two sets of circular needles and a set of double-pointed needles. Specifically, 6 US (4.0 mm) 16-inch circular needles are used for the ribbed brim section, while 7 US (4.5 mm) 16-inch circular needles are used for the main patterned section. A set of 7 US (4.5 mm) DPNs is needed for the crown decreases when the circumference becomes too small for circular needles.
Additional Notions: A darning needle is required for weaving in yarn ends, and a cable needle is included in the materials list for potential cable work within the pattern.
Gauge and Construction Details
The pattern is worked at a gauge of 20 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm), which is standard for worsted weight yarn. Cast-on counts are 84 stitches for Child/Teen, 96 stitches for Adult Small/Medium, and 108 stitches for Adult Large/Extra Large. The ribbed brim measures 3.5 inches for Child/Teen, 4 inches for Adult Small/Medium, and 4.5 inches for Adult Large/Extra Large before transitioning to the main pattern section.
Skill Level
Designated as a beginner-level project, the Sonoma Vine Toque is accessible to knitters new to hat construction. The pattern uses basic stitches and straightforward shaping, making it an excellent introduction to in-the-round knitting and hat finishing techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | NichKnit Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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