Liana Hat

The Liana Hat is named for the climbing vines that inspired its design—resilient, graceful, and ever-reaching. Knit in two-color brioche, this beanie carries the spirit of ivy-covered halls and crisp autumn air. With each round, the elegant motif creeps and curls across your needles, creating a look that’s both scholarly and effortlessly chic.

Instructions are provided in written and charted form. Video tutorials are linked in the pattern for brioche increases, decreases, and cables. Instructions are provided to add or subtract repeats to the length of the hat to create a slouchier fit or a more traditional beanie fit.

Sizes:

S (L)

Sample shown in size L

Finished Measurements:

16.25 (19) in/40.5 (47.5) cm unstretched brim circumference

19 (22) in/47.5 (55) cm unstretched hat body circumference

8.5 (9.5) in/21.5 (24) cm brim to crown height

Yarn:

Fingering Weight

Color A: 140 (190) yds/130 (175) m

Color B: 140 (190) yds/130 (175) m

Sample shown in Baby Cat Yarns Fingering 80/20 (80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yds/366 m in 100 g / 3.5 oz) in Gherkin (A) and Future Dusk (B)

Gauge:

Three repeats of Body pattern is approximately 4.75 in/12 cm wide

29 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Body pattern after gentle blocking

Needles:

16-in or longer US 3/3.25 mm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

US 3/3.25 mm double pointed needles (DPNs) or preferred needles to knit small circumferences in size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:

• Stitch marker

• Locking stitch markers/cable needles

• Darning needle