To knit a toque (also known as a beanie or a stocking cap), you will need:
Knitting needles: Choose needles that are appropriate for the weight of your yarn. For a toque, you will typically want to use double-pointed needles or a short circular needle.
Yarn: Choose a yarn that is appropriate for the type of toque you want to knit. For example, if you want to knit a warm and cozy toque, you might want to choose a wool or alpaca yarn. If you want a lighter, more drapey toque, you might choose a cotton or linen yarn.
Scissors: You will need a pair of scissors to cut your yarn when you are finished with your toque.
A tapestry needle: This is a large, blunt needle with a large eye that you can use to weave in the ends of your yarn when you are finished with your toque.
To start knitting your toque, you will need to cast on a certain number of stitches. The number of stitches you will need will depend on the size of the toque and the gauge of your knitting. For example, if you want to knit a toque that fits an adult head and you are knitting with a gauge of 5 stitches per inch, you might want to cast on 80 stitches.
To knit your toque, you will need to work in a simple pattern of knit and purl stitches. For example, you might want to work in a "ribbed" pattern, which is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in each row. This will create a stretchy, ribbed fabric that fits snugly around the head.
To shape the top of the toque, you will need to decrease the number of stitches as you work. You can do this by knitting two stitches together at regular intervals around the top of the toque. When you have decreased the number of stitches to a small enough number, you can cut your yarn and use a tapestry needle to weave the remaining stitches together to close the top of the toque.
When you are finished, you can weave in the ends of your yarn using a tapestry needle. Then, you can block your toque if desired to even out the stitches and give it a more polished appearance.