The Brioche Beanie by Marte Kamperud

The Brioche Beanie

Knitting
March 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Brioche Stitches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
S/M (M/L)
English Additional languages which are not in the download: Norwegian
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The Reversible Brioche Beanie is knitted in the round from the bottom up, working with two colors in brioche stitches, which makes the beanie reversible / double sided.

Using techniques as: cast on, knitting in the round, knitting with double pointed needles, yarn over, knitting and purling brioche stitches, decreasing right and left in brioche, cast off, weaving in ends.

Pattern Features:

  • Reversible design
  • Clear, step-by-step instructions
  • Light and wearable

Sizing:

  • S/M: Fits a head circumference of approximately 54 cm - 56 cm
  • M/L: Fits a head circumference of approximately 56 cm - 58 cm

Gauge:

  • 10 cm x 10 cm = 17 stitches x 27 rows

Materials Needed:

  • 50g (100g) of Lana Grossa Cool Wool + 25g (50g) of Alpaca Silver from Katia Concept
  • Circular needles: Size 4 mm, Length 40 cm
  • Double-pointed needles: Size 3.5 mm
  • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • Stitch markers
  • (Optional) Elastic thread for added elasticity

Color Suggestions:

Example 1 (S/M):
Color 1: Lana Grossa Cool Wool in color 2068 (burgundy)
Color 2: Alpaca Silver from Katia Concept in color 269 (mint)

Example 2 (M/L):
Both colors in Lana Grossa Cool Wool:
Color 1: 2021 (green)
Color 2: 2045 (pink)

It is recommended that at least one of the yarns be merino wool to help maintain the beanie’s shape.

This is a digital download (PDF) with detailed instructions. No physical item will be shipped.