Fifta Hat - Brambles and Bindweed

Fīfta, (pronounced feef-ta) is the Old English word for fifth; a very fitting name for this hat. I see many designs that are based on quarters, sixths or eighths, but it is less often that the odd numbers get a look in. So, this Fifta hat celebrates the fifth in all its glory. Five plaited brioche columns are separated by five areas of colourful garter stitch. You can also choose between a classic beanie and a more slouchy shape.

This pattern is available on Ravelry, Payhip and Lovecrafts. There is a low vision accessible version of this pattern. This version is not available on Lovecrafts.

Techniques

You will need the following techniques to work this pattern. Follow the links to head over to Base Camp if you need a refresher for a particular techniques.

brioche knit and purl
brioche increasing and decreasing
working in the round

I recommend Annaplexis’s videos. They demonstrate the brioche increases and decreases needed whilst working the hat:

Essential Information

Measurements

Adult size S, M, L. To fit head size: 20[22,24] inches, 50[55,60] cm Actual size: 18[20,22] inches, 44.5[50,55.5] cm

Yarn

Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic; 295m/323yds per 100g ball); (D) Black; 50[50,60]g King Cole Riot DK (30% wool, 70% acrylic; 294m/322yds per 100g ball); (L) Caribbean; 50 [50,60]g

Needles

1 set 4mm/US6 double pointed needles, 1 set 4mm/US6 circular, 40cm/16 inches

Notions

Yarn needle, stitch marker, lockable stitch marker or safety pin

Tension

19 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm/4inches in brioche pattern.

Additional Notes

This hat is worked from the bottom-up in the round. The pattern is available in 3 sizes (S, M and L) and two options for fit (beanie and slouchy). In order for the hat to fit snuggly, there is negative ease built into the pattern. This means that the finished size is smaller than the size of head it will fit. Please take this into account when choosing which size to knit.