The Tomten 'Tude Toque is a delightful holiday hat that celebrates my Swedish heritage. This hat boasts a squishy-folded brim, a charming Tomten motif, and the option for a spiral decrease hat or a long stocking cap. Additionally, the design includes instructions for converting the hat into a cowl if preferred.

For those who are unfamiliar, the Tomte, singular for Tomten, is a character from Swedish folklore known for watching over the home and helping with various tasks. Traditionally, Tomten are depicted wearing gray wool suits and a bright red hat. While the Tomte character has gained popularity in home decor, a true Tomte is considered to be magical and carries a sense of responsibility. Traditionally, it's important to leave out Risgrynsgröt, a Swedish Christmas Porridge, as a gesture of gratitude for the hard work the Tomten does for the household. Failing to do so may result in the Tomten refusing to help, leading to a year of bad luck!

So as extra appreciation, this toque is designed keeping Tomten in my heart for the holiday season.

There are 4 sizes for the hat (and cowl) design.

Sizes
Toddler- 16" circumference
Child - 18" circumference
Small Adult - 20" circumference
Large Adult - 22" circumference
Fits with ~0-1" positive ease

Gauge
~ 24 sts x 28 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch in the round

Materials
DK (3) weight, (100% Super wash merino). MC: (white) 231 yds / 211 m; C1: (light blue) 115 yds / 105 m; C2 (dark green) 115 yds / 105 m; C3: (brown) 115 yds / 105 m; C4 (light pink) 115 yds / 105 m; C5 (red) 115 yds / 105 m

US 4/3.5mm 16" circular needles
US 7/4.5mm 16" circular needles
US 7/4.5mm double pointed needles
Measuring Tape
Large eye blunt needle
BOR M & 10 11, 12, 13 Stitch Markers
Pompom maker
Scissors

Skill level: Intermediate-Advanced

Skills required: knitting in the round, decreasing (K2tog), Increasing (KFB), carrying floats, jogless stripes, making/attaching a pompom

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