Fernleigh Hat

I loved knitting the brioche stitch pattern in [Fernleigh][2] so much, I knew I could design with it again. Which is how Fernleigh Hat came to be! This cozy cap is worked primarily in reverse stockinette stripes, but features the Fernleigh two-color brioche pattern in an offset panel. The fern-like pattern is created using brioche increases and decreases. To make the brioche really pop, it’s recommended to use two high-contrast colors. Fernleigh Hat is completely in the round. The crown features decreases for the gathered look. Sizing: S (M, L) to fit head circumference 20 (22, 24)”/52 (56, 61)cm Hat height: 9"/23cm tall Yarn: Sport weight/light dk weight; approx 84 (92, 108) yds/77 (84, 99) m Main Color and 75 (83, 95) yds/ 69 (76, 87) m Contrasting Color Yarn used in pattern: The Alpaca Yarn Company Symmetry (50% baby alpaca, 50% fine wool; 150 yds [137 m]/50 g), 1 skein Blue Velvet Gedifra Metal Tweed (28% alpaca, 27% acrylic, 13% wool, 13% cotton, 10% nylon, 9% polyester; 248 yds [227 m]/50g), 1 skein 754 Needles: US size 5 (3.75mm) circulars and dpns (or size needed to obtain gauge) Notions: tapestry needle Gauge: 24 st x 34 rounds = 4”/10cm in reverse stockinette, blocked Stitch pattern is written out. Skills included in this pattern: -Tubular cast on -Knitting -Purling -Knit two together -Purl two together -Slipped stitches -Brioche knitting -Brioche purling -Brioche increases -Brioche decreases [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fernleigh [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fernleigh