The Up North Hat is a playful brioche pattern that will help brighten those long winter nights up north. Whether you coordinate colors for a pop of contrast or opt for more subtle striping, this unique brioche design will become your go-to for keeping cozy. You’ll easily knit your way to warmth.

Gauge :21 stitches by 44 rows per 4 inches/ 10 Cm in body pattern using larger needles.

Yarn: 2 skeins Queen City Yarn Biddlevlle DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 115 grams, 250 yards. (100, 120, 140) yards / (90, 110, 130) Meters of MC. (85, 95, 105) yards / (77, 87, 96) Meters of CC.

Tween Sample Made Using MC: Midwest Nice and CC: Boathouse
Adult Small Sample Made Using MC: Transatlantic and CC: Unicorns of the Sea

Needles: 16” circular on US size 2/2.75 mm.
16” circular on US size 4/3.5 mm, used to obtain Gauge.
Double Points on US size 4/3.5 mm, used to obtain Gauge.

Notions: Stitch Marker, Cable Needle or large locking stitch marker, Tapestry Needle, Measuring Tape.

Finished Measurements:
(Tween, Adult Small, Adult Large) Circumference: (18, 21, 24) inches/ (46, 54, 61) cm, Height: (8, 8.5, 9) inches/ (20, 21, 22) CM unstretched
Slouchy Hats should be about 1-3 inches / 2-5 cm Taller.