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I loved knitting the brioche stitch pattern in Fernleigh so much, I knew I could design with it again. Which is how Fernleigh Hat came to be!

This cozy cap is worked primarily in reverse stockinette stripes, but features the Fernleigh two-color brioche pattern in an offset panel. The fern-like pattern is created using brioche increases and decreases. To make the brioche really pop, it’s recommended to use two high-contrast colors.

Fernleigh Hat is completely in the round. The crown features decreases for the gathered look.

Sizing: S (M, L) to fit head circumference 20 (22, 24)”/52 (56, 61)cm

Hat height: 9”/23cm tall

Yarn: Sport weight/light dk weight; approx 84 (92, 108) yds/77 (84, 99) m Main Color and 75 (83, 95) yds/ 69 (76, 87) m Contrasting Color

Yarn used in pattern:
The Alpaca Yarn Company Symmetry (50% baby alpaca, 50% fine wool; 150 yds 137 m/50 g), 1 skein Blue Velvet
Gedifra Metal Tweed (28% alpaca, 27% acrylic, 13% wool, 13% cotton, 10% nylon, 9% polyester; 248 yds 227 m/50g), 1 skein 754

Needles: US size 5 (3.75mm) circulars and dpns (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions: tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 st x 34 rounds = 4”/10cm in reverse stockinette, blocked

Stitch pattern is written out.

Skills included in this pattern:
-Tubular cast on
-Knitting
-Purling
-Knit two together
-Purl two together
-Slipped stitches
-Brioche knitting
-Brioche purling
-Brioche increases
-Brioche decreases