AMMONITE is the perfect everyday beanie that brings a pop of color to somber winter days. I chose the name AMMONITE for this beanie because the circular crown decreases reminded me of the beautiful nacre shell of those fascinating creatures.

The 100% alpaca yarn used for this Brioche hat is one of the most amazing ones I have ever used. It is super soft and squishy and I just can’t stop touching it. The simple design with the fold-up brim makes the beanie very warm and a perfect addition to every outfit. I would love to make one in every color or even try two-colored Brioche on this one.

I hope you will like it just as much as I do! Happy knitting!

This pattern went through technical editing and test knitting before release.

YARN
3 balls ggh Baby Alpaka (50g, 100m/109 yards; 100% alpaca) in
colorway 023 (red)
I needed a little less than 2 balls for the hat, but a 3rd ball to swatch.

GAUGE
32 sts and 32 rounds = 10cm / 4” in 1x1 rib
20 sts and 50 rounds = 10cm / 4” in Brioche

Measured without stretching the fabric; the purl stitches of the rib / Brioche pattern are included in the given amount of stitches, even if they are not visible when the fabric is laid down on a flat surface.

NEEDLES
3.5mm (or size to obtain gauge with) circular needles or DPNs

TOOLS
A tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.
A marker for the beginning of the round.

TECHNIQUES

• knit and purl stitches
• working decreases
• working in the Round
• Brioche
• German Twisted Cast-On