Trelawney Toque

Trelawney Toque by Wanded Knit and Crochet

What Is Being Made

The Trelawney Toque is a knitted hat designed by Jenny Noto of Wanded Knit and Crochet. Named after Professor Sybill Trelawney, this intermediate-level toque combines simple stitching techniques to create a finished hat that appears more complex than its construction. The hat is designed to fit approximately 7.5 inches by 9 inches when laid flat and unstretched, making it a versatile size for various head measurements.

Techniques and Construction

This knitting pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques worked in the round, which creates a seamless construction. The design philosophy centers on using simple stitches that, when combined thoughtfully, produce visual interest and depth. The pattern is suitable for knitters with intermediate skills who have experience working with circular needles and managing stitches in the round. The toque's construction allows for creative interpretation while maintaining structural integrity.

Stitches Used

The Trelawney Toque utilizes stockinette stitch as its primary stitch pattern, worked in the round on circular needles. The pattern includes provisions for optional cable needle work, suggesting that cable stitches may be incorporated into the design to add textural elements and visual complexity to the finished hat.

Materials and Yarn Options

The pattern offers flexibility with two yarn weight options, allowing knitters to choose based on their preferences and available materials:

• Bulky Weight Yarn (5): Requires 100 yards total. Uses US 8 (5.0mm) circular needles for ribbing and US 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needles or double-pointed needles for the main body. Gauge is 14 stitches by 18 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles.
• Worsted Weight Yarn (4): Requires 135 to 140 yards total. Uses US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles for ribbing and US 8 (5.0mm) circular needles or double-pointed needles for the main body. Gauge is 18 stitches by 24 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles.

Additional Supplies

Beyond yarn and needles, the pattern requires a stitch marker for tracking rounds, a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, scissors for cutting yarn, and optionally a cable needle if cable stitches are incorporated into the design. The 16-inch circular needles are specified for working the hat in the round, with the option to switch to double-pointed needles as the circumference decreases toward the crown.