First a sprinkle, then a deluge. Fat drops of rain hit dusty ground, parched from the summer heat. The rain first bounces off the hard packed earth, then soaks in to revitalize a thirsty world. Dry rivers run again. Grass and leaves come back to life. A summer rain strikes again.

This simple two-color brioche pattern creates a delightful hat in five sizes for the whole family. A single increase and decrease turn the furrowed lines of brioche into a gorgeous raindrop pattern.

Size
Baby (Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult Small, Adult Large)
Unstretched Circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22)”/36 (40, 46, 51, 56) cm
Height: 7 (7, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5)”/18 (18, 22, 22, 22) cm

Yarn
40 (45, 60, 70, 75) yds/37 (42, 55, 64, 69) m each of two colors of heavy worsted/Aran weight yarn

Suggested Yarn:
Knit Picks Snuggle Puff (70% Pima Cotton, 30% Nylon) 142 yds/130 m, 50 g/1.75 oz - 1 skein Joey (MC) and 1 skein Hatchling (CC)

Needle & Notions
US 9/5.5 mm – 16”/40 cm circulars and DPNs or Magic Loop (your preferred method small circumference knitting) or needles needed to obtain gauge!
Stitch markers & tapestry needle

Techniques to Indulge In
Brioche Knitting & Purling
Two-Color Tubular CO (optional)
Brioche Left-Slant Decrease
Brioche Yarn Over Increase