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Brioche knitting creates a scrumptious, squishy texture for wonderfully warm accessories. This pattern was designed as an introduction to this fun technique, using bulky weight yarn for fast and easy-to-see results. The patterning is simple, and video tutorials are included to demonstrate exactly how to work each stitch. Want to try more? Check out the matching Taste of Brioche Mittens!

SIZES
Youth M/Adult S (Adult M, Adult L)
Hat Circumference: 17.25 (20, 22)” / 44 (51, 56) cm
Hat Depth: 8, (9, 10)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm (adjustable to fit)
To be worn with 0-2” / 0-5 cm negative ease

YARN
Emma’s Yarn BODACIOUS BULKY (100% Superwash Merino; 106 yards / 100 grams);

MC (coral): 1 skein OR 75 yds / 68.5 m bulky weight yarn
CC (pink/orange speckled): 1 skein OR 75 yds / 68.5 m bulky weight yarn

Sample shown in ‘Cally Girl’ (MC) and ‘It’s Sherberthday’ (CC)

NEEDLES
US 8 (5 mm), or as required to meet gauge: 16” (40 cm) circular and DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting

GAUGE
12 sts and 18 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in brioche knitting

NOTIONS
6 stitch markers, tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous beginner; this pattern includes a detailed tutorial video demonstrating all the skills needed to work the brioche stitches. If you know how to knit, purl, slip stitches, and work in the round, you can work this design.

Tech editing by Cathy Susko

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