Inspired by the district of Kreuzberg in Berlin, this design plays with contrast and clever repeats to create a swirly, overlapping braid-like effect.

This faux brioche crochet beanie looks impressive but is deceptively easy to make. Worked in the round and in one piece, it uses two colors and moss stitch to create a modern knit-look texture, with only four ends to weave in.

What makes this pattern special?
• Two-color row repeats act as visual color-coding, making counting easier
• Faux brioche / knit-look effect without complex techniques. No front post stitches.
• Suitable for right-handed and left-handed crocheters (separate video support for both)
• Upcycling: turn your gauge swatch into matching fingerless mitts

Skill Level
Confident beginner/ low-intermediate
You need to count stitches carefully, but the construction is straightforward and the two colors help you to differentiate your stitches. Clear visuals and video tutorials support the trickier steps.

Sizes
Head circumference: 54 | 58 | 62 cm
Length options: fisherman style | regular | slouchy

Materials
Hook: 5 mm
Yarn: Aran weight / 8 wpi (superwash merino recommended)
Yarn amount (beanie + pair of mitts): 160–200 g/ 250–310 m
Yarn amount (only for a beanie):90-130g/ 140-210 m
Yarn used: Lana Grossa Bingo

Pattern Includes
✦ Written instructions (US terms, metric measurements)
✦ Customizable brim / ribbing
✦ Video tutorials for tricky steps (right- and left-handed)
✦ Stitch glossary
✦ Technique appendix with images (print-friendly layout)
✦ Bonus: fingerless mitts from your gauge swatch