This hat elevates the pop of brioche rib by adding panels of staggered crossings, resulting in an eye-catching fabric. These small cables conclude at the top of the hat for a beautiful finish. Bonus: swatching flat for working in the round.

Sizes
Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Finished measurements
14.5 (16, 17.5, 19.25, 20.5, 22.5) inches / 37 (40.5, 44.5, 49, 52, 57) cm circumference

6 (7.5, 8, 8.75, 9.25, 10) inches / 15.5 (19, 20.5, 22, 23.5, 25.5) cm high

Materials

• 150 yards / 166 meters DK weight yarn in MC (2-ply, 100% Rambouillet from Lani’s Lana in Dust)
• 150 yards / 166 meters DK weight yarn in CC (2-ply, 100% Rambouillet from Lani’s Lana in Storm)
• One US 2 or 2.5 (2.75 or 3mm) 16 inch (40 cm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• One set of US 2 or 2.5 (2.75 or 3mm) dou- ble-pointed needles or one US 2 or 2.5 (2.75 or 3mm) 32 inch (81 cm) circular needle for magic loop, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle, removable markers, large removable marker or small cable needle

Gauge
20 stitches and 58 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) over Brioche Cable Twist Pattern for sizes Toddler (Adult Small, Adult Large)

22 stitches and 60 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) over Brioche Cable Twist Pattern for sizes Baby (Child, Adult Medium)