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Drama and Energy
Chapter 4, Pattern 1: Drama and Energy.
A two-color brioche hat with zigs and zags.
One Size for Adults
20″ (51 cm) circumference and 10″ (25.5 cm) height
Yarn
190 yds (174 m) Aran weight
Main Color (MC): 95 yds (87 m)
Contrast Color (CC): 95 yds (87 m)
Shown In
La Bien Aimée Merino Aran (100% Merino; 182 yds 166 m per 100 g)
MC: 1 skein in Rose Quartz (pink speckled)
CC: 1 skein in Winterfell (deep indigo blue)
Needles
16″ (40.5 cm) and 40″ (101.5 cm) US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle, or US 6 (4.0 mm) DPNs, whichever method you prefer for knitting small circumferences in the round. (Adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the proper gauge.)
Tools and Notions
Stitch marker for noting beginning of round
3 contrasting stitch markers for noting stitch pattern repeats
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Row counter (optional)
Gauge
16 stitches and 21 rounds = 4″ (10 cm), measured in two-color brioche lace stitch pattern in the round (taken after blocking)
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