Instructions for using Knitting Worsted Wool
Be sure to use a knitting worsted wool that is machine washable. Michaels Craft stores and dollar stores usually have a good selection of colours at competitive prices. If you are new to knitting, then start by using a single colour. Stripes are an easy jump from there and when you’re feeling a little more creative then start to use some of the other patterns.
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Abbreviations: sts – stitches, k – knit, p- purl, beg – beginning, k2 tog- knit 2 stitches together (see learn to knit websites or videos) p2 tog- purl 2 stitches together (see learn to knit websites or videos)
Size 6 – 7
Use the instructions for size 8 – 9, except:
loosely cast on 68 sts, and only increase 2 sts on last row of ribbing
continue until work measures 7 “ from beginning ending on a purl row
To shape top:
Row 1 k1 *k2 tog k14** repeat from * to ** until last 5 sts k2tog then k3
Row 2 p2 *p2 tog p13** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 3 k1 *k2 tog k12** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts k2tog then k1
Row 4 p10 *p2 tog p11** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 5 k1 *k2 tog k10** repeat from * to ** until last 11 sts then k11
Row 6 p10 *p2 tog p9** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 7 k1 *k2 tog k8** repeat from * to ** until last 9 sts then k9
Row 8 p8 *p2 tog p7** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 9 k1 *k2 tog k6** repeat from * to ** until last 7 sts then k7
Row 10 p6 *p2 tog p5** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 11 k1 *k2 tog k4** repeat from * to ** until last 5 sts then k5
Row 12 p4 *p2 tog p3** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 13 k1*k2 tog k2** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then k3
Size 8 – 9
Use size 3.75mm (size 5.5) and 4.0mm (size 6) needles
Using the 3.75mm needles, loosely cast on 72 sts and k1p1 for 2″. Increase 3 sts on last row of k1p1 ribbing.
Change to the 4.0 needles and Knit next row. Continue to knit 1 row and then purl the next row until work measures 7.5″ from beg of ribbing ending on a purl row.
To shape top:
Row 1 k1 *k2 tog k14** repeat from * to ** until last 10 sts, k2tog then k8 (70 sts)
Row 2 p7 *p2 tog p13** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 3 k1 *k2 tog k12** repeat from * to ** until last 8 sts k2tog then k6
Row 4 p5 *p2 tog p11** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 5 k1 *k2 tog k10** repeat from * to ** until last 6 sts k2tog then k4
Row 6 p3 *p2 tog p9** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 7 k1 *k2 tog k8** repeat from * to ** until last 4 sts k2tog then k2
Row 8 p1 *p2 tog p7** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 9 k1 *k2 tog k6** repeat from * to ** until last 2 sts then k2 tog
Row 10 p6 *p2 tog p5** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 11 k1 *k2 tog k4** repeat from * to ** until last 5 sts then k5
Row 12 p4 *p2 tog p3** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 13 k1*k2 tog k2** repeat from * to ** until last stitch then k3
Leave remaining stitches on needle and leave a 60” strand of wool to use to sew together the back seam and to finish the bottom edge of the toque. Draw this strand through the remaining sts on the needle and then put a knot on the strand to stop the sts coming off of the strand.
To finish the bottom edge: continuing with the strand of wool used to stitch the back seam, fold over 1” of ribbing to
Size 10 – 11
Use the instructions for size 8 – 9, except:
loosely cast on 78 sts, and only increase 2 sts on last row of ribbing
continue until work measures 8 “ from beginning ending on a purl row
To shape top:
Row 1 k1 *k2 tog k14** repeat from * to ** until last 15 sts k2tog then k13
Row 2 p12 *p2 tog p13** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 3 k1 *k2 tog k12** repeat from * to ** until last 13 sts k2tog then k11
Row 4 p10 *p2 tog p11** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 5 k1 *k2 tog k10** repeat from * to ** until last 11 sts k2tog then k9
Row 6 p8 *p2 tog p9** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 7 k1 *k2 tog k8** repeat from * to ** until last 9 sts k2tog then k7
Row 8 p6 *p2 tog p7** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 9 k1 *k2 tog k6** repeat from * to ** until last 7 sts k2tog then k5
Row 10 p4 *p2 tog p5** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 11 k1 *k2 tog k4** repeat from * to ** until last 5 sts k2tog then k3
Row 12 p2 *p2 tog p3** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts then p2 tog p1
Row 13 k1*k2 tog k2** repeat from * to ** until last 3 sts k2tog then k1
Leave remaining stitches on needle and leave a 60” strand of wool to use to sew together the back seam and to finish the bottom edge of the toque. Draw this strand through the remaining sts on the needle and then put a knot on the strand to stop the sts coming off of the strand.
To finish the bottom edge: continuing with the strand of wool used to stitch the back seam, fold over 1” of ribbing to