Inspired by stark tree trunks and twisting branches, the Hythe Hat is a reversible two-color brioche hat in six sizes, from baby to adult extra-large.

Worked in two colors of your favorite fingering or sport weight yarn, Hythe starts with a 1x1 ribbed brim and moves smoothly into the tree trunk brioche motif. The motif flows smoothly through the crown shaping, allowing the tree trunks to, seemingly, converge. The two-color tree trunk motif yields a geometrical motif on the “wrong side,” plus, the tubular cast-on means the hat look great no matter which side you choose. Match your hat to your outfit, your surroundings, or your mood!

Sizes
1 (2,3) 4,5,6

To fit:
Baby, (Toddler, Child) Adult Small, Medium/Large, Extra Large with approximately 2” / 5 cm negative ease.

Yarn
Blue sample:
Color A- Polka Dot Sheep Tenderfoot 80/20 400 yards (366 meters)/ 3.5 oz (100 grams); fingering weight, 80% Superwash Merino wool / 20% Nylon in Aurora
Color B- Polka Dot Sheep Tenderfoot 80/20 400 yards (366 meters)/3.5 oz (100 grams); fingering weight, 80% Superwash Merino wool / 20% Nylon On The Rocks.

Red-orange sample:
Color A- Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool 200 yards (163 meters) / approx. 1.75 oz (50 grams); sport weight, Superwash American wool in Slow Burn.
Color B – Spincycle Yarns Wilder 200 yards (163 meters) / approx. 1.75 oz (50 grams); sport weight Non-Superwash American Rambouillet wool in Light Grey.

Yarn Requirements by size:
Color A: 40 (60, 90) 110, 130, 150 yards / 40 (55, 85) 100, 120, 140 meters
Color B: 30 (50, 70) 90, 110, 130 yards / 30 (45, 65) 85, 100, 120 meters

Needles
US 2 / 2.75 mm needles in whatever format you prefer for working in a small circumference. DPNs, Magic Loop, Shorties, or some combination. Whatever works best for you and the hat size you select.

Notions
One stitch marker to denote the beginning of the round, tapestry needle, 5 (6, 7) 8, 9, 10 stitch markers (optional, but helpful), and one removable stitch marker or progress keeper (optional).

Gauge
24 sts x 54 rounds (or 27 brioche rounds) = 4” / 10 cm worked in pattern motif, after blocking.

Finished Measurements
Hat circumference 12 (14, 16) 18, 20, 22” / 30 (35, 40) 45, 50, 55 cm

Techniques Used
Tubular Cast-on, brioche knitting and purling, brioche increases and right and left-leaning decreases.

Special thanks to tech editor rhyFlowerKnits and testers cjkaur cbarcusdvm sandima KaitKnitsRI BeachyBreezeFiber and BeachesandBobbles