Marilynn'sGardenKnitDesign: Toque TAAT (two at a time)

I work socks and mittens TAAT (two at a time) all the time. I'm not sure why I decided to work the Tidal Ripples Toques as two at time, but I did, and it worked!

Tidal Ripples Toque works well in acrylic or superwash wool blend. The Ripples are fun to work, and the toque can be knit in just a few days making it the perfect gift or accessory. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because knowledge of hat (and stitch) construction are helpful.

Finished sizes:

Adult: flat 14”, stretches to 22”circumference, height 9”

Child: flat 12”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 8”

Infant: flat 10”, stretches to 18”circumference, height 7”

Newborn: 9”, stretches to 14” circumference, height 7”

Gauge: 6sts = 1” Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Materials: Yarn: acrylic or wool blend in DK weight

Adult: 190yards/2.65 oz(175m/75g); Child: 125 yards/1.75 oz(115m/50g);

Infant/Newborn: 75yards /1.5 oz(70m/30g)

Photo: Tidal Ripples Toques are knitted in Tasty DK by Candy Skein, 100% Merino,

251 yards / 100 grams; color Brain Freeze, sizes: Adult and Child

Needles: Size US #5(3.75mm),US #6(4mm), 16” or 12” circular needles,

set size US #6 double pointed needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: CO=cast on K=knit k2tog=knit 2 stitches together

k2togbl=knit 2 stitches together through the back loop p=purl

Rnd/s=round/s sts=stitches yo=yarn over

Special Stitches:

These 10 stitches and 16 rows/rnds make the Ripples pattern:

Rnds 1-5: Knit 9, purl 1

Rnd 6: K3, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, p1

Rnd 7: K2, k2tog, k3, yo, k2, p1

Rnd 8: K1, k2tog, k3, yo, k3, p1

Rnds 9-13: Knit 9, purl 1

Rnd 14: K1, yo, k3, k2togbl, k3, p1

Rnd 15: K2, yo, k3, k2togbl, k2, p1

Rnd 16: K3, yo, k3, k2togbl, k1, p1

Directions: Directions are written for size adult [child, infant, newborn directions are in brackets]. (Notes are in Italic)

Brim: With US#5, 16” [16”,12”,12”] circular needles, long-tail cast-on 100[80,70,60] sts.

Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.

Rnds 1- 16[12,10,10]: Knit 1, purl 1 (2” [1.5”, 1.25”,1.25”])

Hat: (Work hat with Ripples pattern for 8”[7”,6”,6”] from CO completing a rnd 8 or 16.)

With US#6,16”[16”,16”,12”] circular needles,

(set up Rnd 1: * k 9, p1, place marker; repeat from * to end)

Rnds 1-5: * Knit 9, purl 1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 6: * K3, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 7: * K2, k2tog, k3, yo, k2, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 8: * K1, k2tog, k3, yo, k3, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnds 9-13: * Knit 9, purl 1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 14: * K1, yo, k3, k2togbl, k3, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 15: * K2, yo, k3, k2togbl, k2, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 16: * K3, yo, k3, k2togbl, k1, p1; repeat from * to end

Work hat with Ripples pattern for 8” [7”,6”,6"] from CO completing a rnd 8 or 16.

For a taller hat, or fold-up brim work extra rounds of pattern before starting the crown decreases.

Crown Decreases: Change to double pointed needles when needed.

(helpful hint Rnds 1-8: * Knit to 3sts before marker, k2tog, p1; repeat to end.)

Rnd 1: * Knit 7, k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 2: * Knit 6, k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 3: * Knit 5, k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 4: * Knit 4, k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 5: * Knit 3, k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 6: * Knit 2, k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 7: * Knit 1, k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 8: * K2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 9: * K2tog, remove markers; repeat from * to end

Finishing: Cut 12” yarn, and thread end through remaining stitches.

Pull together, and tie off neatly. Weave in tails.

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

Tidal Ripples Toque pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.com

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

Here are photos of the process:

Working from the inside & outside of the cake of yarn, I cast-on the adult hat, divided the stitches onto two circular needles, and worked 4 rounds of the rib. I then cast-on the size child hat, and worked the the two hats in tandem completing the rib and working the Ripples pattern.

I worked the size child hat to the desired height and worked the crown decreases while I continued to work the Ripples pattern on the adult hat. It was soon time to work the crown decreases for the adult hat.