Have you ever had a Fluffernutter? This sandwich is a Massachusetts delicacy made with white bread, peanut butter, and Marshmallow Fluff (which was invented in my neighborhood, Somerville!) Like a classic Fluffernutter, this squishy brioche knitting pattern combines a solid, standard ingredient (merino wool) and a delightful fluffy component (suri alpaca) to create a harmonious, delicious result. This brioche beanie can be worn slouchy or tight and is a great way to incorporate some luxury fibers into a classic design!

About the Pattern

Yarn
MC: Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri DK (67% baby Suri alpaca, 22% fine Merino, 11% bamboo; DK weight; 142yds / 50g). 1 skein of Whipped Cream.
CC: Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash Merino; worsted weight; 210yds / 100g). 1 skein of Dulce de Leche.

Needles
US 10 (6mm) 16” / 40cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 10 (6mm) DPNs or longer circular needles for magic loop

Notions
Yarn needle

Stitch marker

Gauge
10 sts and 16 rnds = 4” / 10cm in Brioche st in the round, blocked

Finished Measurements
S (M, L)
Circumference: 17 (19, 21.5)” / 42.5 (47.5, 54)cm
Height (Unfolded Brim): 8.5 (9, 10)” / 21.5 (22.5, 25)cm

Pattern Notes
This hat is knit in the round in two-color brioche from the bottom up. The MC and CC are switched after the brim to create a syncopated brioche pattern. The brim can be folded up for a shorter beanie or left slouchy.