Elbows Up Plaid Canadian Toque

“Elbows up" is a rallying call to arms (or, rather, elbows) in hockey, made famous by one of Canada's favourite Gords, Mr. Elbows himself, Gordie Howe. It's a call to protect yourself and fight back. This slouchy, hockey-style toque is a great project to show off your love of hockey and your love of the Great White North. The pattern has written directions for the non-Fair Isle portions and charts for the colourwork. Your download will include both a full-colour pattern and a printer-friendly, black and white version. The files will be available to you for download immediately after purchase. To complete the pattern, you need to be able to: - Knit (K) - Purl (P) - Knit 2 together (K2tog) - Follow and work a colourwork chart Materials Needed: - 62 metres (68 yards) worsted weight red yarn - 27 metres (30 yards) worsted weight white yarn - 45 metres (50 yards) worsted weight black yarn - 4.0mm (US 6) 16" circular needles - 5.0mm (US 8) 16" circular needles - 5.0mm (US 8) DPNs - Darning needle - Scissors - Measuring tape - Pom Pom or pom pom maker (optional) Completed Size: When worked to gauge, fits a 53 cm – 57cm (21" – 22.5”), average adult head Laying flat, the hat measures 23cm (9”) across and 25.5cm (10”) tall This hat provides quite a bit of slouch and stretch.