Hexagon Hat by beardedknitter
Materials:
1 skein Good Karma Yarn (pictured colorway is Avocado) Size 4 circular or double-pointed needles Stitch marker
Gauge:
appx. 3 sts/inch unstretched, 2 sts/inch stretched in brioche ribbing.
Abbreviations and Symbols:
ppurl yf sl1yo bring yarn forward, slip next stitch purlwise, yarn over yf sl2yo bring yarn forward, slip next 2 stitches purlwise, yarn-over yf sl3yo bring yarn forward, slip next 3 stitches purlwise, yarn over brk1 knit the stitch that was slipped in the previous row together with its yarn over brp1 purl the stitch that was slipped in the previous row together with its yarn over brk2tog knit two stitches and yarn over together slip stitch and yarn over knitwise, brssk slip next stitch knitwise. knit all together brcdd slip two stitches together as if to k2tog, slip following stitch knitwise. knit all three toaether with varn over
Pattern Notes:
· This hat is merely the application of the syncopated brioche stitch; when it's stretched, it looks an awful lot like hexagons to me, hence the name of the pattern. It's incredibly simple. Were it not for the crown shaping, it would hardly need instructions, as you'll see. Thanks to the stretchiness of brioche, this hat should be a snug, comfortable fit on nearly any head size. Instructions are included for a smaller size (though I doubt they're really necessary), as well as for an optional turned brim, which while not necessary either, is very nice. This pattern, while simple, does assume a basic knowledge of brioche knitting, and makes use of the terms, abbreviations and symbols established by Nancy Marchant of briochestitch.com. Many thanks to her for giving permission to use the aforementioned items. If you're having trouble, I can't stress enough the importance of visiting her site. She demystifies brioche knitting like no one else. · When switching between charts A and B, the very first brioche stitch of the round (and that stitch only!) ought to be worked in the same manner as the round preceding; in other words, opposite of the chart. Otherwise, the point where the last round of one chart meets the first round of the next would have two consecutive brks or brps. This sends the yarnover behind or in front of both stitches, which becomes something of a sore thumb of the hat, sticking out and informing all would-be admirers as to where something is different. This is a scenario to be avoided.
Instructions:
Cast on 44 sts holding both needles together. Join in the round. (40 sts for smaller size.) Set-up round: (yf sl1yo, 9) to end
Section A:
Round 1: (brk1, yfsl1yo) to end Round 2: (yf sl1yo, brp1) to end Repeat rounds 1 and 2 three more times.
Section B:
Round 1: (brp1, yf sl1yo) to end Round 2: (yf sl1yo, brk1) to end Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 three more times.
Alternate between sections A and B until you have worked each section 3 times (4 times for a turned brim), then work section A once more.
Setup for Crown Shaping
(work 4 rounds of section B and skip to chart if creating smaller size): 1: (brp1, yf sl1yo) to end 2: yf sl1yo, brk1, brk2tog, (yf sl1yo, brk1) 9 times. yf sl1yo, pm, brk1, brk2tog, (yf sl1yo, brk1) to end. 42 st 3: brp1, yf sl2yo, brp1, (yf sl1yo, brp1) to marker. sm, yf sl2yo, (brp1, yf sl1yo) to end 4: yf sl1yo, brssk, yf sl1yo, (brk1, yf sl1yo) to marker. remove marker, brssk, (yf sl1yo, brk1) to end . 40 st Proceed to chart.
Crown Shaping:
When working this section, all directions are to be completed 4 times each round. 1: (yf sl1yo, brp1) to end 2: brk1, yf sl1yo, brssk, brk1, yf sl1yo, brk1, brk2tog, yf sl1yo 3: yf sl1yo, brp1, yf sl2yo, brp1, yf sl2yo, brp 1 4: brk1, yfsl1yo, br2tog, yf sl1yo, brssk, yf sl1yo 5: (yf sl1yo, brp1) to end 6: (brp1, yf sl1yo) to end 7: (yf sl1yo, brk1) to end 8: (brp1, yf sl1yo) to end 9: yf sl1yo, brk1, brcdd, brk1 10: brp1, yf sl3yo 11: yfsl1yo, brcdd 12: brp1, yf sl1yo 13: brk2tog
Break yarn, thread through remaining stitches and pull closed. Sew in ends. Block if desired.
