A modern take on the cloche hat, Opposites Effect is worked from the top down, starting with a disappearing loop cast on. The stacked increases in Tilde Brioche make it easy to keep track of your progress and are a beautiful focal point of the design. Two Colour Brioche and wrap & turn short rows create the high contrast brim.

This hat gives you the opportunity to make a statement with a side of playfulness.

I’ve added an addundum to the pattern. The beret style uses the same crown shaping and requires only a few changes to give you a different look. I’ve included instructions for all sizes and additional tips to make your work flow more intuitive and relaxed.
You will get the cloche hat and the beret with your purchase.

The pattern includes:

• written instructions
• video tutorials for Brioche basics (stitches, increases & decreases) and pattern stitches
• tips for working Brioche, reading your fabric

You can check the tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAN_dS1J_2tANLrCFC…

Skills required:

basic knit and purl stitches
basic increases and decreases (ssk, k2tog, yo)

Size: 1 (2, 3, 4)
54-55 (56-57, 58-59, 60-61) cm/ 21.25-21.75 (22-22.5, 22.75-23.25, 23.5-24) inches head circumference, 21 (22, 23, 24) cm/ 8.25 (8.75, 9, 9.5) inches from cast on to brim fold.

Yarn: Dusty Dimples Aran
166m (181yrds)/ 100g; 100% SW Merino
MC: “That Burn Book” , CC: “Spiced”
or yarn of a similar weight to achieve gauge. If you want to use left overs, you will need approx. 125m/ 137yrds of MC and 61m/ 67yrds of CC.

Needles: 4mm/ US 6, 80cm circular needles for magic loop/ needles in the size to achieve gauge, 80cm circular needles or DPN’s at least two sizes up from your working needles for bind off.

Gauge: 16sts/ 21r in Tilde Brioche, 16sts/ 21r in Two Colour Brioche equal 10x10cm/ 4x4 inches, after blocking.

Notions: tapestry needle, 2 small stitch holders, 1 large stitch holder or piece of scrap yarn, removable stitch markers