Plumped Up Harlow

> [Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] **DETAILS** When my pal Kate mentioned I was lacking a bulky weight Harlow - there was only one appropriate response: Challenge accepted! Hello, new go-to hat pattern that I can knit up for quick gifts (or for myself)! This is the pattern I know I can depend on for stash-busting, wardrobe-enhancing, or a quick gift for someone I love! Ideal for beginner brioche enthusiasts, this hat is knit from the bottom up in two color brioche and is totally reversible! And did I mention the spruced up crown shaping that sets it apart from it’s lighter-weight cousins?? [P.S. Find the matching cowl here!][2] **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) *Pictured in size 2 on a 21"/53.5 cm (Andrea) and 22"/56 cm (Kate) head circumference.* **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Unstretched Circumference - 13.75 (16, 18.25)”/35 (40.5, 46.5) cm Height - 9 (10.5, 10.5)”/23 (26.5, 26.5) cm *To Fit: 17-21 (21-23, 23-25)”/43-53.5 (53.5-58.5, 58.5-63.5) cm Head Circumference* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* Bulky weight wool yarn in 2 colors - approx. 50 (65, 75) g/56 (73, 84) yds/51 (66, 77) m of **each** color **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this hat I chose the ultimate squishy, color-changing yarn that is Spincycle Yarns Plump. Huge on squish, and a joy to knit with as the colors melt from one shade to the next.* Spincycle Yarns Plump 100% SW American Wool (approx. 90 g/100 yds/92 m) MC - 1 skein Deep Bump (minty blues) CC - 1 skein Ghost Ranch (Navy, pink, yellow multi) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Brim Needle: Size US 8/5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular (or Magic Loop/DPN’s for Size 1) Main Needle: Size US 9/5.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular and/or preferred needles for small circumference knitting for Size 1 and crown shaping for all sizes. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, go down one size for brim.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch marker (1) Locking stitch marker (1) Tapestry needle **GAUGE** 14 sts & 18 rows = 4”/10 cm *Measured over 2-color brioche stitch in the round using the Main needle, after steam blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Two color tubular cast on Two color brioche Brioche decreases **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** [Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][3] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plumped-up-cowl [3]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hqxW-oi1NU4m-s-Yn8IWZmpxr3aeDUiJ/view?usp=sharing