Parisienne in brioche

A simple start, unusual oversized shape (but you can choose between two depths), with an attractive mandala crown. It gives an elegant, romantic, retro look and can be worn as a beret or slouchy hat, completely reversible. You have written pattern (in English), “stitch by stitch” photo & video tutorials. The crown requires good knitting skills and concentration. This hat is made in the round, from the bottom up. If you really want, you can learn a lot from this pattern…Needles: * 16” (40cm) circular needle in US 4/3,5mm and necessarily US 3/3,25mm (even 3 mm for smaller head) for brim, for head circumference 56-59cm (less than 60cm/24”), to be satisfied with the results! End don’t knit to loose. * US 4/3,5mm DPN’s (4+1 double pointed needles); * 2 cable needles (or two wooden DPN’s); * (2) tapestry needle(s) for weaving in ends; Yarn: You need 2 balls (1 light, 1 dark) sport weight woolen yarn, no thicker then 100g/280m (~307 yds), in favorite color combination;