Elbows Up! Toque

Channel your inner Gordie Howe with the **"Elbows Up!" Toque**. This pattern combines iconic Canadian symbolism in bold stranded colourwork with Briggs and Little yarn. Knit in the round from the brim up, “Elbows Up!” offers a satisfying project for knitters looking to showcase their patriotism while crafting a distinctive toque perfect for braving the Canadian chill with a bit of defiant flair. [Kits are available on the Needles in the Hay website][1] **Finished Sizes** One Size; 45.75 cm [18”] finished circumference (unstretched), after blocking; 25.5 cm [10”] finished height (folded), after blocking; 31 cm [12.25”], finished height (unfolded), after blocking. Note: Hat will stretch to fit a 48.25 - 58.5 cm [19” - 23”] head circumference. **Yarn** Briggs & Little Sport 1-ply (**100% Canadian wool**; 113 g [4 oz.]): MC - 73 red, CC1 - 2 washed white, CC2 - 16 black; 1 skein each. OR Haynes Creek Heathers DK (100% peruvian highland wool milled for a Canadian company; 50g [1.75 oz]): MC - 491 Brickworks, CC1 - 400 Snow, CC2 - 404 Night; 1 ball each. OR Any sport weight yarn: MC - 142 yds [130m], CC1 - 100 yds [92 m], CC2 - 35 yds [32m] **Needles** Size A (for hat body): Size 3.75 mm [US 5]: 40 cm [16”] circular (circ) and double-pointed needles (dpn), or preferred method for working small-circumferences. Size B (for ribbing): Size 3.25 mm [US 3]: 40 cm [16”] circular (circ), or preferred method for working small-circumferences. *Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.* **Notions** Stitch markers; tapestry needle. **Gauge** 24 sts and 30 rnds = 10 cm [4”] in charted colourwork pattern on Size A needle, after blocking. **Skills Needed** Stranded knitting; decreasing; chart reading. **Credits:** Thank you so much to my friends Meghan Babin and Victoria Smyth who were instrumental in bringing this pattern to life. Photography: Deanna Guttman Design: [Deanna Guttman][2] Layout: [Meghan Babin][3] Art Concept: [Victoria Smyth][4] [1]: https://needlesinthehay.ca/collections/bundle-menu [2]: https://needlesinthehay.ca/ [3]: https://meggospurls.com/ [4]: https://www.instagram.com/torsmyth.art/