The hat is an enjoyable project for experienced knitters; adventurous beginners will find it a readily accessible introduction to three techniques: mosaic colorwork in the round, knitting a casing, and jogless joins. The pattern offers two options – this is the original version with boning.
Many knitters will chose to emulate the designer and use strongly contrasting colors for a dynamic, op art look. I wanted to explore the interplay of a subdued color contrast with the ear-of-corn texture of the purl fabric. I love the nubbly result, even though the short version without boning actually fits my short stack cranium better. Either way, Toque, Yo! is a satisfying knit.
10 comments:
I thought that hat looked familiar!!! That's been her profile hat for ages.
I think I like the subtle colors more than contrasting ones.
The hat is fab. ALthough my head is so huge I couldn't pull it off.
I suddenly don't feel like an intermediate knitter since I have never done any of the three techniques this hat requires.
Love that hat! I especiaaly like you description of the corn on the cob texture of the purl stitches. So evocative! Now I want some buttery corn on the cob to eat.
Love it!!
Cool toque, love that word. Yours reminds me of tree rings and I like it's softer contrast. I'm having a blogiversary contest.
I love your version. Thank you so much for test knitting it! :)
ok, that does it, i must, must, must must see you wear that in person!
I wish I wouldn't look totally ridiculous in that hat. Those are some techniques I'd like to try!
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