Fluffy Brioche Hat

MATERIALS - 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skeins of Purl Soho’s [Cashmere Merino Bloom][1], 75% extra fine merino wool, 25% cashmere. Each skein is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 135 (154, 175, 218, 250) yards required. - US 4 (3.5 mm), 16-inch [circular needles][2] (Kid and Adult sizes only) - US 7 (4.5 mm), 16-inch circular needles (if using a Long Tail Tubular Cast On, all sizes: if using a Long Tail Cast On or similar, Kid and Adult sizes only) - Set of US 4 [double pointed needles][3] (all sizes) - Set of US 7 double pointed needles (Baby size only) - 4 [stitch markers][4], including one unique GAUGE - 24 stitches = 4 inches in Twisted Rib on larger needles - 20 stitches and 44 rounds = 4 inches in Fluffy Brioche on smaller needles NOTE: For some tips on how to make these gauge swatches, visit our [Swatching for Circular Gauge Tutorial][5]. Here, you’ll want to cast on an even number of stitches and use the stitch patterns given in their respective sections, below. SIZES Baby (Kid Small, Kid Large, Adult Small, Adult Large) - Finished Circumference: 14 ½, (16, 17 ½, 19 ¼, 20 ¾) inches - Finished Height (un-cuffed): 7 ¾ (8 ½, 9 ½, 10 ¾, 11 ¾) inches [1]: https://www.purlsoho.com/cashmere-merino-bloom.html [2]: https://www.purlsoho.com/tools/knitting-needles.html?type_filter=881 [3]: https://www.purlsoho.com/tools/knitting-needles.html?type_filter=888 [4]: https://www.purlsoho.com/tools/notions.html?collection_filter=964 [5]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/03/16/swatching-for-circular-gauge/