This two-color brioche hat features undulating waves of scalloped shells. The hat is worked from the bottom up, starting immediately with the gorgeous sea scallops pattern after casting on. You will work a one-color cast on to create a beautiful outline for your finished hat.

One size
To fit head circumference 21-23 inches (53-58.5 cm)

Finished unstretched measurements
Circumference: 20 inches (51 cm)
Height: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Meant to be worn with 1-3 inches (2.5-7.5 cm) of negative ease

Materials
186 yards (170 m) DK weight yarn (3-ply, 100% Targhee)

• Main color: 95 yards (87 meters), color Seaside
• Contrast color: 91 yards (83 meters), color Tanzanite and Tea Leaves

16-inch (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles; adjust needle size as needed to achieve gauge

40-inch (100 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles or US 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs (whichever needles fit your preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round)

Stitch marker for noting beginning of round, contrasting stitch markers to note pattern repeats, row counter or your preferred method for tracking your knitting, tapestry needle

Gauge
19 stitches and 20 rounds to 4 inches (10 cm) over two-color brioche stitch pattern