A hat is always a perfect possibility to try a new pattern idea. Although I have had two projects on my needles already, this pattern just felt irresistible, which is why I would like to share it with you! The colors remind me of my favorite flower (which can be found in my garden in May): Columbine.

I used a wonderful yarn with 15% silk, which makes such a difference in fabric! This pattern actually came up by coincidence, but I am more than happy how it worked out! When I get to the crown I never really have plan, it’s always a big surprise!

The hat has a brim, is very stretchy, slightly slouchy and well-fitting at the same time. The pattern has only four repeating pattern rows and is based on basic brioche stitches, increases and decreases. It’s important to note that there is no 4-stitch-decrease to be knit. You can do it, knitters!

The hat can be knit in multiple sizes only by changing needle size and gauge; Block the finished cap over a steep-sided bowl or other head-shaped form to smooth the crown.

MEASUREMENTS
17,5” / 44 cm to fit head circumference 20,8” - 21,5” / 53cm -55cm
DEPTH
8,6” / 22cm
YARN
Altogether 200yd / 180m of DK weight yarn (120 yd / 110m of each color)
Yellow version shown was knit with Eden Cottage Yarns, Milburn DK (85% Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Silk, 100 m/ 50g) in colors Natural (MC) and Harvest Gold (CC).
Purple version shown was knit with Eden Cottage Yarns, Milburn DK (85% Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Silk, 100 m/ 50g) in colors Althea (MC) and Black Tulip (CC).
NEEDLES
Size 4 US / 3,5mm 16” / 40cm circular and dpns or long circular for preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd
NOTIONS
4 Stitch marker, darning needle for weaving in ends
GAUGE
20 sts, 26 rounds = 4” / 10cm in blocked brioche stitch
TECHNIQUES
Cast on, k, p, Brk, Brp, brRsldec, brLsldec, brkyobrk,