Brioche Pastiche, even pastichier

Posted on May 17, 2022 | 4 Comments

I had a fabulous time in Minnesota last month, teaching for the Minnesota Knitters Guild Yarn Over event. This was supposed to happen in 2020, and it finally happened in 2022. It was a whirlwind event; I flew in on Friday, taught on Saturday, and flew home on Sunday.

Brioche Pastiche

One of the classes I taught was Brioche Pastiche, a three hour introduction to two color brioche rib, increases and decreases. I originally designed this hat with a spiffy four section crown. I thought it would be fun to update the pattern with an alternate crown, but first I had to design it. I was still knitting it at the retreat; I finished it when I got home.

I made it one leaf taller before beginning the crown shaping

and gave it a swirlier, flowery top. It’s just a tiny bit taller than the original hat (more leaf rounds, fewer decrease rounds).

I’ve updated the pattern and run it past my new tech editor. I’ve also updated the language in the pattern to be a little closer to standard. If you previously purchased Brioche Pastiche, you should be receiving a message through email and/or Ravelry that there’s an update available. This will give you both the original crown and the new crown. If you’re interested in purchasing this pattern, use coupon code GLORY for 15% off through May 22 on Ravelry and Payhip.

And! It’s also part of the Brioche Hat Trick ebook on Ravelry, in case you want a LOT more brioche. (The ebook is only available through Ravelry for now. If you’ve already purchased the ebook, you’ll get the Pastiche update without needing to repurchase.)

Thanks to the Minnesota Knitters for inspiring me to get this done! (If you were in my class, you’ll get this update, too.)

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4 responses to “Brioche Pastiche, even pastichier”

  1. M-R | May 17, 2022 at 1:27 pm |

    I dunno about the taller version; I always see this on your cap of shining hair and it’s perfect.
    But if YOU like it, then I suppose I will too.
    XO

  2. terriko | May 18, 2022 at 1:48 pm |

    Ooh, I gifted my first Brioche Pastiche to a friend so now I’m torn between trying out the new crown or your new pattern when it comes out since that new crown is also looking amazing. I guess we’re months away from weather that calls for worsted weight hats so I’ve got time to decide!