Brioche Hat

A subtly textured hat with a thick folded brim, this hat starts with a super simple, but beautifully thick tubular cast on. It is then is knit in the round from brim to crown in a simple Honeycomb Brioche stitch.

One skein of any [Kettle Yarn Co.][1] Aran weight yarn is enough for all sizes, and TWIST skeins can be used for a contrast pom pom.

MATERIALS 130(138, 150) yds 118(126, 136) m Kettle Yarn Co. BANFF Aran, LOMOND Aran or Wimbledon Aran yarn 100g = approx. 166m/183yds

Hat photographed in LOMOND Aran 'Silver Leaf' and TWIST 'Virgin'

GAUGE k1, p1 ribbing on smaller needle - blocked slightly stretched 18.5 sts x 38 rows / 4 inches Brioche Honeycomb on larger needle 16 sts and 24.5 rows / 4 inches

NEEDLES 4 mm (US #6) 16”/ 40 cm circular needle 5 mm (US #8) 16”/ 40 cm circular needle or as required to meet gauge

FITS HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE baby (child, adult) 15.5 (17, 20) inches 40 (43, 50) cm

SKILL LEVEL 3 of 5