This is not your average stocking cap. Syncopating colors and impressive brioche stitches make it a captivating project, and passersby will definitely compliment your crowning achievement.

Special thanks to Nancy Marchant for the inspiring “Divided Herringbone” stitch pattern from her incredible book Knitting Fresh Brioche. To learn more about Brioche, visit her website: http://www.briochestitch.com/

Yarn: (30-50 grams of each color depending on size)
Light Color: Claudia Hand Painted Yarns “Exuberance DK” in Gemstone
Dark Color: Hedgehog Fibers “Merino DK” in Dragonfly

Sizes: Measurements below are of hat unstretched. This fabric is very stretchy, and will give 4-5” of ease
Infant: 12” circumference, 5” tall
Child: 14” circumference, 6” tall
Teen: 16” circumference, 7” tall
Adult: 18” circumference, 8” tall
XL Adult: 20” circumference, 9” tall

Gauge:
5 sts and 6 rows (12 passes) per inch

Needles:
16” circular in US Size 5 (3.75 mm) plus DPN for crown