Opposites Effect Cloche
Make a statement with a side of playfulness!
A modern take on the cloche hat, Opposites Effect is worked from the top down, starting with a disappearing loop cast on. The stacked increases in Tilde Brioche make it easy to keep track of your progress and are a beautiful focal point of the design. Two Colour Brioche and wrap & turn short rows create the high contrast brim.
Sizing
1 (2, 3, 4)
54-55 (56-57, 58-59, 60-61) cm/ 21.25-21.75 (22-22.5, 22.75-23.25, 23.5-24) inches head circumference, 21 (22, 23, 24) cm/ 8.25 (8.75, 9, 9.5) inches from cast on to brim fold.
Yarn
Dusty Dimples Aran
166m (181yrds)/ 100g; 100% SW Merino
MC: “That Burn Book” , CC: “Spiced”
or yarn of a similar weight to achieve gauge. If you want to use left overs, you will need approx. 125m/ 137yrds of MC and 61m/ 67yrds of CC.
Gauge
16sts/ 21r in Tilde Brioche, 16sts/ 21r in Two Colour Brioche equal 10x10cm/ 4x4 inches, after blocking.
Needles
4mm/ US 6, 80cm circular needles for magic loop/ needles in the size to achieve gauge, 80cm circular needles or DPN’s at least two sizes up from your working needles for bind off.
Notions
- tapestry needle
- 2 small stitch holders
- 1 large stitch holder or piece of scrap yarn
- removable stitch markers