Here it is. I created this quick and simple hat pattern for my dear friend about a year ago and I have recently written it down and remade it. The Natalie Toque is a simple ribbed toque that is modern, simple and, best of all, unisex. I have written simple instructions here for you to enjoy and you can download the PDF through ravelry here.

NATALIE TOQUE

MATERIALS

Yarn: 1 skein of YOTH yarns Big Sister (color featured is Thyme) or any DK weight yarn

Needles: Size 6 circular needle with a 16” cable and a set of size 6 double pointed needles

Tapestry Needle

Stitch Marker

Gauge: 5 sts X 7.5 rows = 1” x 1”

Sizes: S (M, L) *Shown in Small

STITCH STRUCTURE

Big Rib (all rounds): Knit 5, Purl 3

KNOW HOW NEEDED

-How to work in the round

-How to work minimal shaping for crown

-How to work on double pointed needles

STITCH KEY

K: knit

P: purl

K2TOG: knit 2 sts together

P2TOG: purl 2 sts together

PATTERN

CO 88 (96, 104) sts

Join in the round being careful not to twist stitches. Place stitch marker to mark beg. of round.

Work the Big Rib stitch every round until the hat measures 10” (10.5”, 11”) from edge. Alternatively, you can make it as long as you wish according to fit your needs.

CROWN SHAPING

Round 1: *K5, P1, P2TOG* rep to end

Round 2 & All Even Rounds: Work in established pattern. (K the K sts, P the P sts)

Round 3: *K5, P2TOG* rep to end

Round 5: *K4, P2TOG* rep to end

Round 7: *K3, P2TOG* rep to end

Round 9: *K2, P2TOG* rep to end

Round 11: *K1, P2TOG* rep to end

Round 13: *K2TOG* rep to end

FINISHING

Cut yarn and pull through all remaining loops. Weave in ends and wet block.

CONGRATS! YOU DID IT!