Why is this hat a Heartbreaker? ‘Cause it cheats, of course! That is to say- it forgoes complicated decreasing in brioche stitch for a tidy-looking and easy-as-pie ribbed alternative, making it a great introduction to brioche in the round. In a “Tart”-y shade of luscious Madelinetosh Merino, it’s the perfect Valentine’s Day date hat. (Warm, too, to keep out that nasty, lessthan-romantic February slush and chill.)

Yarn: 1 skein Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Worsted in “Tart” (100% merino, 210 yards.)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needles and a set of size 7 dpns (or whatever is necessary for your preferred method of small- circumference knitting)
OR size of needle required to get gauge.

Other tools: Darning needle for weaving ends, stitch marker

Gauge: 16 st in 4 inches in stockinette, unblocked. Row gauge not important.