Total Brioche Hat by Matt Akers

Total Brioche Hat

Knitting
February 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Brioche stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
200 - 400 yards (183 - 366 m)
Brim Circumference: 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20)” / 25.5 (30.5, 35.5, 40.5, 45.75, 51) cm
English

SKILL LEVEL

  • Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

  • Brim Circumference: 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20)“ / 25.5 (30.5, 35.5, 40.5, 45.75, 51) cm

Choose a size that is approx 2-4” / 5-10 cm less than your actual head circumference.
Length: Adjustable

YARN

  • 2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted, 1 each in Walnut (MC) and Cayenne (CC) (200 yd / 182 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

  • Size 8 US / 5 mm circular needle 16” / 40 cm in length Size 8 US / 5 mm set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
4 stitch markers (1 different to mark the beginning of the round),
tapestry needle

GAUGE

  • 16 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Brioche st, after blocking.

Please note that changes in gauge will affect the yardage used and final measurements.

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