Woodland Elf Toque Knitting Pattern
Have you ever seen a woodland elf on sentry duty in the cold Mirkwood winters? Well, if you had, the Woodland Elf Toque is just the sort of cap you would see them wearing. With cables reminiscent of the roots and boughs of their beloved trees and a nice thick brim to keep their ears warm, this would certainly be the headgear of choice.
Finished Measurements
Height - 10.5in. (27cm) - customizable
Circumference at brim - 19in. (48cm)
Note: When the hat comes off your needles, it will be taller and narrower. When you block it (optional) or after wearing it a few times, it will stretch to fit your head and the height will decrease a bit as it stretches out.
Gauge
32 sts x 28 rows = 4in (10cm) in 2x2 ribbing worked in the round before blocking with size 5 needles
and
28 sts x 30 rows = 4in (10cm) in Stag horn cable motif with size 5 needles after blocking
Yarn Requirements
sample used
Refracted Light Fiber Arts - Rivendell DK
(246yds [225m], 100g)
1 skein - colorway “Cardinal”
to substitute, use
240 yards DK weight yarn
440 yards fingering weight yarn - held double
Needles
US 5 (3.75mm) 16in. (40cm) circular needle
and
US 3 (3.25mm) 16in. (40cm) circular needle
or
size needed to obtain gauge and needles 2-3 sizes smaller
Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle
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Such a lovely and practical project bag, beautifully made. I love it and am glad I purchased it.
Amazing design, and the inside is almost as pretty as the outside. I never knit a full garment in brioche before this, but there were enough explanations and tips that I managed a perfect fit. Well worth knitting.
