This hat is a good beginner pattern for learning brioche in the round with basic increases and decreases. It is unisex, reversible, and very squishy. With a little more excitement than a basic brioche beanie, this hat will keep you interested while knitting and keep you warm after!

Gauge: 14 sts x 21 rows = 4in (10cm), taken after blocking.

Sizes: The smaller sized hat is 20in (51cm) in diameter (on me in photos) and 23in (58cm) in diameter for a larger size (shown on husband) taken after blocking. Both are 9.5in (24cm) tall.

Yarn: Worsted weight: 50g (1.8oz) or 105yds (96m) of yarn in each of two colors (Patons North America - Classic Wool Worsted in Aran Tweed, Natural Heather, and New Denim shown in photos) Usually in brioche knitting, the lighter color is used as color A (I’ve used Aran Tweed here). But I’ve seen beautiful color combinations with the reverse as well!

Needles: size 7 (4.5mm) of length 16in (42cm) circular + double pointed for finishing or a larger circular needle if using magic loop method / size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTE

: Check pattern comments for designer’s clarification of some common questions.

Clarification: Join to knit in the round after Set-up Round in color B, before Round 1 in color A.

Special Thanks to Moodhi for translating this pattern to Arabic! (https://www.ravelry.com/people/Moodhi)