BRICKWORK MENS TOQUE
CROCHET PATTERN: A very quick to work up pattern that is perfectly suited for last minute gifts.
SIZE: Adult (one size) Finished hat circumference with recommended gauge =21.3" *Tweak the gauge slightly for a larger or smaller fit.
SKILL LEVEL: Moderate
GAUGE: 9 stitches & 7 rows = 4"/10cm in half double crochet.
MATERIALS:
8 mm crochet hook (or hook size that achieves gauge).
Approximately 120 yards of Super Bulky weight #6 yarn.
PATTERN NOTES
In order for your project to turn out the correct size, always check gauge before beginning.
This pattern includes one size (see size chart).
The pattern is worked from the top down.
If the number comes before the abbreviation for example: 2hdc, this means stitch the given number into the same stitch. If the number is given afterward, for example: hdc2, this means to half double crochet the given number over the next 2 stitches.
All the joins are completed with a slip stitch.
The sample in the cover photo uses Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick yarn.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch Chain
st Stitch
sts Stitches
blo Back loops only
hdcblo half double crochet in the back loops only
hdc half double crochet
bpdc back post double crochet
fpdc Front post double crochet
slst Slip stitch
yo Yarn over
hk Hook
sp Space
sk Skip
3rd loops Third loops ( see special stitches)
[ ] Repeat instructions between brackets as directed
RS Right side of the piece. The side that will be facing outwardly
WS Wrong side of the piece. The side that will not be facing outwardly
SIZE CHART
CROWN
Rnd 1:RS Magic circle, hdc6, join. 6
Rnd 2:RS ch1, 2dc in each st around, join. 12
Rnd 3:RS ch1, [2dc, fpdc1] around, join. 18
Rnd 4:RS ch1, [bpdc2, 2fpdc] around, join., join. 24
Rnd 5:RS ch1, [bpdc1, 2bpdc, fpdc1, 2fpdc] around, join. 36
Rnd 6:RS ch1, [bpdc2, 2bpdc, fpdc2, 2fpdc] around, join. 48