Tule Hat („tule“ means fire/flame in Estonian, the motif reminds me a candle flame) is a simple and meditative knitting project that grows fast, flying off the needles in no time – like all my brioche knits. Tule Hat is also sibling to my BriocheSis Hat or to my Lollipop Hat, as the stitch count and construction are vitually the same.

The hat can be slightly resized using different yarn and needles. It’s a fast and rewarding knit, with a simple pattern repeat and lots of texture, and due to the DK or worsted weight yarn can be almost completed in one day. Once you get into the rhythm of it, brioche stitch is no more difficult than basic ribbing. This modern beanie is fun and interesting to knit and is sure to be a cold weather wardrobe staple.

CONSTRUCTION
Tule Hat hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, starting with a few basic brioche rounds, continuing with the body part and ending with the crown. Two-color brioche is unique as it knits up into a gorgeous reversible fabric, either side of which can be worn as the outside, creating two diferent hats.

YARN:
MC Yarn: Drops Lima (DK, 65% wool, 35% alpaca, 50gr / 1.76oz – 100m / 109yd), colorway Off White, 0100
CC Yarn – Drops Lima (DK, 65% wool, 35% alpaca, 50gr / 1.76oz – 100m / 109yd), colorway Goldenrod, 2923 or use any other DK weight yarn.
YARN CONSUMPTION: 55gr / 2oz of each color, MC and CC. My beanie weighs exactly 110 gr / 4oz

NEEDLES: 40cm (16”) circular needle or DPNs (double pointed needles) in 3.00 mm (US 2 ½ ) for pattern.
SKILL LEVEL: This pattern is ideal for an adventurous beginner.

TECHNIQUES USED: Two - color brioche. Knitting and brioche stitch in the round, knitting, purling, brioche decreases/increases (brLsl dec, brRsl dec, br4sts dec, brk1, brp1, sl1yo).

FINISHED SIZE: Hats shown have a 57cm/22.5“ head circumference, which will fit an average women’s head.
Depth – 26 cm (10“)
Circ – 46 cm (18“) Fits head approx. 57cm (22.5“)
Measurements taken unblocked.

OTHER TOOLS: Tapestry needle; scissors; if needed, a round counter and stitch marker for marking the beginning of the round.

GAUGE: 22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm (4“) in two-color brioche stitch (using 3.00 mm (US 2 ½ ) needles).
Needle sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to achieve given gauge (to save your time).
My personal knitting tension is tight. If yours isn’t, consider using perhaps 2.50mm (US 1 ½ ) for the first few rounds.

And thank you again my dear test knitters. Without you, my testing guys, this pattern isn’t here ….

And Tech edited by dear Linda!

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