Shepherd Toque

The Shepherd toque is a light Stockinette stitch hat with a flattering double brim. Developed to be lightweight and quick drying, this versatile hat is the perfect companion whether strolling downtown city streets or hiking the backcountry. Designed to be packable — it can be stuffed into a jacket pocket when not in use. Knit from the bottom up (brim to crown), a narrow band of 1 x 1 ribbing creates elasticity on the inside of the toque while the folded brim provides comfort and warmth where it’s needed most, around the ears. Written for three different head sizes, the pattern also offers three versions – Ultralight, Mid-Weight, and Fingering, (see details below). Sample shown is Ultralight version in size M.

Notions

Stitch markers – 4
Length of contrasting yarn (for lifeline)
Yarn needle

FINGERING VERSION

Yarn
1 skein Woolfolk Sno
100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino® Wool
205m/223yds per 50g/1.76oz skein
OR 169m/ 185yds of fingering weight yarn
Sample shown in Color Nº 1+17

Needles
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 16” (for brim)
US 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 16” (for body)
US 6 / 4 mm double pointed needles (for crown)

Gauge
25½ stitches and 33 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + unblocked)

25 stitches and 30 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + blocked)

MID-WEIGHT VERSION

Yarn
1 ball Sandnes Garn Tweed
40% baby alpaca/32% viscose/8% merino wool
150m/164yds per 50g/1.76oz ball
OR 123m/135yds of brushed alpaca or comparable yarn
Sample shown in colour 5585

Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 16” (for brim)
US 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 16” (for body)
US 8 / 5 mm double pointed needles (for crown)

Gauge
16 stitches and 25 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + unblocked)

14½ stitches and 28 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + blocked)

ULTRALIGHT VERSION

Yarn
1 ball Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk
77% alpaca/23% silk
140m/153yds per 25g/0.9oz ball
OR 140m/153yds of brushed alpaca or comparable yarn
Sample shown in colour 3

Needles
US 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 16” (for brim)
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 16” (for body)
US 7 / 4.5 mm double pointed needles (for crown)

Gauge
19 stitches and 29 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + unblocked)

18½ stitches and 29 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + blocked)

Sizing

Sizes
Sizes S (M, L) – adult small (adult medium, adult large)

To fit head circumference
20 (22, 24)“/ 51 (56, 61)cm, shown in size M on a 22”/56cm head circumference

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