Use any worsted wool that knits at about 5 stitches to the inch in stockinette. The original was knit in Liberty Wool, a washable worsted weight.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Size
Adult – will stretch to fit head circumference 19” to 22”

Yarn
Liberty Wool by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% washable wool; 50 g = approx 122 yards)
MC – 2 balls 7849 Lapis
CC – 1 ball 7853 Crimson

Needles
Circular knitting needle (16”) and double pointed needles (dpn) in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Stitch markers

Gauge
18 sts and 52 rnds = 4” in Brioche rib. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Errata
Needle size should read 5 OR 6 or whatever size needed to get gauge.