Ilaisa's Loose Toque

This holiday season, I created a delightful gift for my older daughter’s teacher by knitting Myrrhia Resneck’s beautiful pattern, Ilaisa’s Wristies. These fingerless gloves are versatile, designed to work beautifully with a variety of yarn weights. I chose three balls of a lovely variegated worsted weight yarn to craft the wristwarmers, and once completed, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had nearly two full balls left over. With that yarn, I decided to design a matching hat that complements the wristwarmers. The hat features mostly stocking stitch and boasts a stylish brim crafted in bell ribbing, mirroring the design on the wristwarmers. While I initially aimed for a beret style, it didn’t quite slouch enough, resulting in a charming loose toque instead. This cozy accessory is not only functional but also makes for a perfect matching set with the Ilaisa’s Wristies. For those interested in exploring more about this lovely pattern and other knitting projects, Myrrhia Resneck’s official website, Myrrhialand, is a fantastic resource where you can find detailed instructions for Ilaisa’s Wristies and other creative knitting patterns. Get inspired to enhance your knitting skills and create functional yet fashionable accessories this winter!