Staying at home with my family, trying to make the best out of it! Hope you enjoy my new pattern - use code: “behutsam” at Ravelry checkout to get 50% off this pattern and all my self published brioche patterns from today to March 31st !

A hat is always a perfect possibility to try a new pattern idea. Although I have had two projects on my needles already, this pattern just felt irresistible, which is why I would like to share it with you!

This pattern actually came up by coincidence, but I am more than happy how it worked out! When I get to the crown I never really have plan, it’s always a big surprise!

The hat has no brim, is very stretchy, slightly slouchy and well-fitting at the same time. The pattern has only three (!) repeating pattern rows and is based on basic brioche stitches, increases and decreases. It’s important to note that there is a 4-stitch-decrease to be knit for the crown. You can do it, knitters!

The hat can be knit in multiple sizes only by changing needle size and gauge; Block the finished cap over a steep-sided bowl or other head-shaped form to smooth the crown.

MEASUREMENTS
17,5” / 44 cm to fit head circumference 21” - 22” / 53cm -56cm.

DEPTH
8,6” / 22cm.

YARN
Altogether 330yd / 300m of DK weight yarn (165 yd / 150m of each color).
Blue version shown was knit with Malabrigo Rios (100% wool, 210 yards/192 meters/ 100g) in colors Whole Grain (MC) and Denim (CC).
Coral version shown was knit with Malabrigo Rios (100% wool, 210 yards/192 meters/ 100g) in colors Camel (MC) and Living Coral (CC).

NEEDLES Size 4 US / 3,5mm 16” / 40cm circular and dpns or long circular for preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd.

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, darning needle for weaving in ends.

GAUGE
22 sts, 24 rounds = 4” / 10cm in blocked brioche pattern.

TECHNIQUES
Cast on, k, p, Brk, Brp, brRsldec, brLsldec, brkyobrk, br4stinc, br4stdec.