Wild Herring Hat

A design from The Wild Herrings eBook, Wild Herring Hat is knit using basic brioche knitting techniques. This makes the hat is reversible. The double thickness from the brioche stitches is extra warm to wear. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18” in diameter; 9¼” in height 46 cm in diameter; 23.5 cm in height ONE SIZE Fits sizes 18-21” YARN 1 skein each of 2 contrasting colors in Woolfolk Får (142 yards /130 meters /50 grams) a worsted weight fiber Sample colors in the photograph: 34 and 36. 36 was used as the main color (MC). NEEDLES AND NOTIONS Needle A (gauge needle): US 6 (4.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, 16” circular needle and set of dpns. Tapestry needle, marker GAUGE 17¾ sts and 22 rows for 4”/10 cm in the Rib Brioche Stitch pattern, after blocking NOTES The hat is made reversible through brioche knitting techniques. I recommend Nancy Marchant’s books and online videos about brioche knitting. When working in the round, drop the MC in the back of work and the CC in the front to maintain stitch integrity between rows. All stitch counts include the yarn over and its partner stitch as a single stitch. Skill Level 3/5 Some brioche practice recommended.