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This classic cap is worked in plush brioche stitch and incorporates thoughtful shaping details. With both beanie and watchcap variations offered in a size range from newborn to adult, Nido might just become your go-to style for the whole family.

The hat is worked from the bottom up, starting with a 1x1 ribbed brim on smaller needles. The brim is worked to a shorter length for the Beanie and a longer length for the Watchcap. A decrease transition round is worked between 1x1 ribbed brim and brioche body to reconcile the difference in gauges between these two fabrics.

The hat’s 5-point crown shaping incorporates double decreases to keep the brioche pattern unbroken throughout. A compound shaping curve improves fit on the head and provides a slightly ‘peaked’ hat shape when worn high on the head.

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Finished Dimensions

Newborn (Baby, Child, Teen/Adult S, Adult M/L)

• Circumference: 11¾ (13¼, 16¾, 18¼, 20)” [30 (33.5, 42.5, 46.5, 51) cm]
• Beanie Length: 5½ (6½, 7½, 8¼, 9)” [14 (16.5, 19, 21, 23) cm]
• Watchcap Length: 7 (8¼, 9¾, 10½, 11¼)” [18 (21, 25, 26.5, 28.5) cm]
• To Fit Head Sizes 11-13 (14-16, 17-18, 19-21, 22-24)” [28-33 (35.5-40.5, 43-46, 48.5-53.5, 56-61) cm]
• See Full Schematic for more sizing information

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Re-Ply Rambouillet — 130 yards (119 meters) per 45g skein

• Beanie Version: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
• Watchcap Version: 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) skein(s)
• Beanie sample modeled in size Adult M/L in color Chore Coat
• Two-color watchcap sample modeled in size Adult M/L in colors Root & Desert Sunrise
• Watchcap sample shown flat in size Newborn in color Powder

—OR—

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 145 yards (132 meters) per 50g skein

• Beanie & Watchcap Versions: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
• Watchcap sample modeled in size Teen/Adult S in color Alizarin
• Two-color beanie sample shown flat in size Child in colors Tincture & Degas

Yardage

• Beanie Version: 80 (105, 150, 185, 220) yards [73 (96, 137, 169, 201) meters] of DK weight wool yarn
• Watchcap Version: 100 (135, 200, 230, 275) yards [91 (123, 183, 210, 251) meters] of DK weight wool yarn

Gauge

• 24 stitches & 64 rounds in brioche stitch
• 32 countable (visible) rounds per 4”/10 cm in brioche stitch with main needle, after blocking

Needles

Main needles

• Suggested Size US 4 (3.5 mm)
• 16”/40 cm circular needle (not needed for Newborn and Baby sizes)
• double pointed needles (DPNs)

Brim needles

• Suggested size US 3 (3.25 mm)
• 16”/40 cm circular needle one size smaller than main needle (Newborn and Baby sizes use DPNs instead)

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

Video — Rib Cabled Cast On
Video — Italian Tubular Cast On
Video — One-Color Brioche In The Round
Video — Lifelines
Blocking 101

Skill Level
3 out of 5: Intermediate