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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 and use smaller needles).

The Chess hat is both written and charted, for your convenience.
And tested.

YARN:
Yellow yarn: Rowan Tweed 129 yards(118 meters)/ 50 grams (1.76 ounces). DK weight
Grey yarn: Drops Karisma (100% wool), 109yards (100 meters)/ 50 grams (1.76 ounces) (don’t use only tweed, cotton or alpaca – these are not flexible enough).

YARN CONSUMPTION:
A little bit more than 50g one color and 50g for the other (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 US2,5/ 3mm and US4/3,5mm
If you are a loose knitter – I recommend 3mm/US2,5 circular needles for the ribbing.

FINISHED SIZE: Normal women’s sizes:
Depth – 24cm (10“) (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.

GAUGE: 20 sts x 24 rows = 4“ 10cm in two-color brioche stitch (needles 3mm).
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!