Original pattern designed by Jennifer K. Hanrahan for the Christmas of 2020
I was very keen in starting a tradition of winter toques that reminded me of my childhood. I found a faux fur pom-pom, with a skein of cheery red chunky yarn to play with and a braided cable in mind. I had the makings of a great winter toque. I attached my pom-pom to the toque with a bow tie on the inside, so I could change the pom-pom if I wanted too. The majority of pom-pom now are snap on.
Yarn: 1 skein of Diamond Luxury Collection (Baby Alpaca Sport), 100% baby Alpaca, 100 meters/109 yds, 100 g, Chunky (5) yarn weight.
The fit is quite generous as I only made one size. The dimensions are as follows; brim width is 16 inches and the height from brim to crown without pom-pom is 9 inches.
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80% Superwash Merino
Extremely soft against the skin, offering warm comfort with effortless washability.
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Hand-Dyed in Canada
Artisanal small-batch dye techniques create unmatched organic color variation.
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Generous 365 Yards
Plenty of yardage to complete a full pair of adult socks or beautiful lace shawls.
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This sock yarn is made from 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon, giving you softness, drape, and extra durability for close-to-skin projects like socks, gloves, and light layering pieces.
Each 100g skein contains approximately 400 meters (437 yards) of yarn, which is plenty for a standard pair of adult socks, a generous cowl, or lightweight shawlette.
Hand wash in cool water with a gentle, no-rinse wool wash. Gently squeeze out excess moisture (do not wring), and lay flat to dry in the shade to maintain shape and color vibrancy.
Yes! It works wonderfully for any standard fingering or 4-ply weight pattern. We always recommend knitting a small gauge swatch first to ensure your tension matches the pattern instructions.
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