A simple hat that is quick and fun to knit, the Sophie Lowe Beanie is a great beginner brioche project. The pattern provides clear instructions for all brioche techniques used, and the brioche decreases used in the crown shaping add a subtle yet interesting design element. Adding to the luxuriousness is the mohair held double with the fingering weight yarn—talk about some serious fluff-factor!

Sizes
Newborn/Toddler, Child, Adult

Note: sizing is a bit flexible due to the stretchiness of brioche knitting. This means that you can tailor the hat to your preferences. If you like a tighter fitting hat, just knit down a size, and the hat will stretch to fit your head. If you like a more natural fit, then knit your normal size.

Measurements
Newborn/Toddler
Brim circumference - 14in (35.5cm)
Height - 7in (17.75cm)

Child
Brim circumference - 18in (45.75cm)
Height - 8.5in (22cm)

Adult
Brim circumference - 22in (56cm)
Height - 22in (28cm)

Gauge and Sizing
16 sts x 48 rows = 4in (10cm) brioche stitch knit in the round

Note: the gauge is calculated by counting every round. If you want to measure your gauge by counting only Brk rounds, then divide the given row gauge in half.

Yarn
Sample uses
Fiber for the People - Merino/Nylon
(393 yds (359 meters), 100g)
1 skein - colorway “Purl Jam”

Fiber for the People - Kid Mohair/Silk
(459 yds (420 meters), 50g)
1 skein - colorway “Purl Jam”

Needles
US 5 (3.75mm) 16in (40cm) circular needle
US 5 (3.75mm) DPNs, or US 5 (3.75mm) 46in (116cm) circular needle for magic loop
or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Scissors
Tapestry/yarn needle

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