Jayden Pearl Brioche Hat by Kristen TenDyke

Jayden Pearl Brioche Hat

Knitting
August 2019
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Pearl Brioche pattern; 15 stitches = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette Stitch.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
478 yards (437 m)
Size: Child (Adult), Finished Size 16.5 (18.75)” / [42 (47.5) cm] brim circumference x 7.5 (8.5)” / [19 (21.5) cm] length.
English
This pattern is available for free.

When the cool autumn weather starts to creep in, this brioche hat will keep your noggin warm. The slipped stitches of the brioche, combined with a folded stockinette hem and a pretty picot edge, give the Jayden Hat an extra dose of style.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Child (Adult), Finished Size 16.5 (18.75)” / 42 (47.5) cm brim circumference x 7.5 (8.5)” / 19 (21.5) cm length. Shown in size 18.75” / 47.5 cm

Gauge: 15 sts = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, 14 stitches and 30 rounds (10 pattern repeats) = 4” 10 cm in Pearl Brioche pattern.

Materials

Medium weight yarn
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Eco+ (100% Peruvian Highland wool; 478 yards 437 meters/250 grams): #9451 Lake Chelan Heather (1 (1) ball)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) two 16” circular; US size 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs

Notions: Markers, smooth waste yarn in same weight as working yarn, size US G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on, tapestry needle

Special Stitches: Provisional Cast-on Method; Pearl Brioche Stitch

Pattern Notes ─ This hat begins with a provisional cast-on. A folded hem is worked in stockinette stitch, with a picot turning round, then the hem is closed using 3 needles.
The Pearl Brioche stitch is worked for the remainder of the hat, working decreases over the top couple inches for the crown shaping.