This is sibling to my other hat: Chess Hat. Differences are in only repeats and rounds.

This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, starting with the brim and ending with the crown, using two-colour brioche decreases for the crown shaping.

Two-color brioche is unique and the result is like two different hats - You can wear both sides. Two-color brioche creates a gorgeous reversible fabric.

This beanie is an average adult size version (if you want a shorter or smaller size – do fewer sections or use smaller needles or sport weight yarn)

Patterned hat YARN:
Blue yarn: Debbie Bliss DK Rialto weight 115 yards (105 meters)/ 50 grams (1.76 ounces), 100% merino wool
Yellow yarn: Debbie Bliss DK Rialto weight (100% merino wool)

YARN CONSUMPTION:
50g one color and 50g for the ohter (with pompom). My beanie weighs about 115gr/4oz.
Without pom pom – 95gr total

NEEDLES:
16” (40cm) circular needle or DPN’ s (double pointed needles)in US1,5 /2,5mm, (3mm) and US4/3,5mm
If you are a loose knitter – I recommend deffenetly to use US1,5/2,5mm circular needles for the ribbing.

FINISHED SIZE: Normal women’s sizes (beanie in the Picture):
Depth – 23cm (9,5“) (without pom pom)
Circ - 46cm (18“) Fits head about 57cm (22“)
Measurements taken un-blocked. Hats are shown on a 22.5” / 57cm head circumference.
OTHER TOOLS: Tapestry needle, stitch marker (if you need) for marking the beginning of the round. Pom pom maker tools.

GAUGE: 20 sts x 24 rows = 4“ 10cm in two-color brioche stitch
SKILL LEVELS: Beginner to Intermediate brioche. There is no br4st inc or br4st dec  Basic brioche skills are not required, but are recommended.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, knitting, purling, simple brioche decreases/increases

Thank you my all awesome and wonderful test knitters! Without you - this pattern isn’t here, You made this possible!
This writing is based on my other file ….

If you find some mistakes, please let me know. Thank you!

The Less Chess Moves hat is both written and charted, for your convenience.