Chapter 1, Pattern 2: Buzz. A two-color brioche hat with a stranded colorwork crown and ribbed brim.
Pattern information:
One Size for Adults
20″ (51 cm) circumference and 10″ (25 cm) height
Yarn
140 yds (128 m) bulky weight
MC
80 yds (73 m)
CC
60 yds (55 m)
Shown In
Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky (100% Superwash Merino; 106 yds [97 m] per 100 g)
MC: 1 skein in Grace (light gray)
CC: 1 skein in Thalisa (dark blue)
Needles
16″ (40.5 cm) and 40″ (101.5 cm) US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle or US 9 (5.5 mm) DPNs, whichever method you prefer for knitting small circumferences in the round (Adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the proper gauge.)
Tools and Notions
Stitch marker for noting beginning of round
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Row counter (optional)
Gauge
12 stitches and 12 rounds = 4″ (10 cm), measured in even two-color brioche stitch in the round (taken after blocking)
