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Crochet Toque


Crochet Toque
Originally uploaded by tihea.

Crochet Toque - a free pattern by The Irish Ewe

As always, this pattern is free. We ask only that you visit MerrillsFund.com to read about how trained Service Dogs can help children with Autism.

Quick, fast, speedy... this cute little hat can be crocheted with a variety of yarn weight and fibers. Shown here in Cascade 220.

Materials -
approx. 150 to 200 yards worsted, heavy worsted, or chunky weight yarn.
US K, 6.50 MM hook
US G, 4 MM hook

Notes -
2-ldc cluster, 3-ldc cluster
Work the same as a normal 2 or 3 dc cluster, except draw the first loop up twice as much as normal.

Top -
In adjustable loop, work *dc, ch1* 11 times. Join wit sl st
Rnd 2 - sl st into next ch1 space, work 2 dc in each ch1 space around. 11 2-dc clusters, 22 dc total
Rnd 3 - sl st into next ch1 space, work 2-ldc, ch1 between each dc around. 20 2-dc clusters, 40 dc total
Rnd 4 - sl st to next space between 2-ldc clusters. ch3, 2 ldc in this space, then work a 3-ldc cluster in space between each 2-ldc cluster around. 20 sets of 3-ldc clusters, 60 dc total
Rnd 5 - sl st to next space between 3-ldc cluster. ch3, 2 ldc in this pace, then work a 3-ldc cluster in space between each 3-ldc cluster around.
Rnd 6 - same as rnd 5
Rnd 7 - with black, same as rnd 5
Rnd 8 - with green, same as rnd 5 but work regular dc rather than long dc for remainder of hat
Rnd 9 - with grey, same as rnd 5
Rnd 10 - with black, same as rnd 5
Rnd 11 - with green, ch1, work 1 sc in space between each dc around
Rnd 12 - change to a G hook, and sc in each sc around
Rnd 13 - as round 12
Rnd 14 - change back to a K hook, and sc in each sc around
Rnd 15 - with grey, *sc, ch2, work 2dc in same sc, sk 2 sc* around

Finish off and weave in ends.

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