One Ugly Ombré by C.B. Williams

One Ugly Ombré

Knitting
September 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
200 - 220 yards (183 - 201 m)
19" - stretches to fit up to a 22" head comfortably
English
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Ugliness is in the eye of the beholder, just like beauty. What makes a pattern “ugly” for me is a skill I haven’t learned yet that intimidates me, or a blend of colors that I don’t usually incorporate into my work.

There’s a French phrase, beau laid, which means “beautiful because of its ugliness.” I feel like that covers the feeling of satisfaction I get in breaking out of my comfort zone and trying a new technique or color combination.

This hat incorporates a bright pop of neon with warm neutrals, some basic color work in the form of Latvian braids, and if you’re feeling especially daring, a 2 color brioche rib.

Embrace the ugly!

8/22/2018
Pattern has been updated with new layout, clearer instructions, and additional directions for an alternate 2-color ribbed brim for those who do not want to do 2-color brioche in the round.

Fixed typos, and unclear language in braid and brioche directions.