Inside Outside Upside Down

Inside Outside Upside Down by Cozy Up Knits

Project Overview

Inside Outside Upside Down is an advanced knitting pattern collection from independent designer Cozy Up Knits featuring two versatile projects: a knitted hat and a knitted cowl. Both designs showcase sophisticated brioche knitting techniques and can be created from a single yarn purchase, making this pattern ideal for crafters looking to maximize their materials while developing advanced skills.

What Is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for two distinct projects:

• Knitted Hat – An advanced brioche-knit hat design
• Knitted Cowl – An advanced brioche-knit cowl design

Both projects utilize the same yardage requirement of 396 total yards, allowing knitters to choose which project to create or to make both using coordinating yarn colors.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern is designed for advanced knitters and employs sophisticated brioche knitting methods throughout. The primary techniques include:

• Brioche Knitting – A specialty technique involving yarn overs and knit stitches worked together, creating a distinctive textured fabric
• 1x1 Ribbing – Alternating knit and purl stitches (k1, p1) worked in the round, used for gauge swatching and structural elements
• Brioche-Specific Decreases – Including brLslDec, a 2-stitch decrease that slants left and involves working across 3 stitches
• Yarn Over Techniques – Abbreviated as slyo (slip 1 stitch and bring yarn over), creating intentional holes and texture
• Combined Stitch Decreases – Techniques such as brk (brioche knit) and brp (purl the stitch and its yarn over together as 1), as well as brkyobrk (brioche knit, yarn over, brioche knit) sequences
• Standard Decreases – k2tog (knit 2 stitches together) and p2tog (purl 2 stitches together) for shaping

Yarn and Needle Requirements

Yarn Weight: Fingering weight yarn (4-ply) is required for both projects. The pictured samples were created using Gingersnap Pixel fingering Mini Sock Sets, which include 2 skeins of 30 grams and 2 coordinating mini skeins of 25 grams each, providing the necessary 396 yards total.

Needles: Two needle sizes are required for this pattern:

• Size 3.25mm (US 3) needles – smaller needles used for gauge swatching and ribbed sections
• Size 3.75mm (US 5) needles – larger needles used for the main pattern sections

Both needle sizes should be suitable for knitting in the round to accommodate the circular construction of these projects.

Gauge and Finished Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 32 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches when working 1x1 ribbing in the round on the smaller (3.25mm/US 3) needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for these advanced brioche projects, as the brioche techniques are gauge-dependent for proper fabric drape and appearance.

Pattern Difficulty

This pattern is rated for advanced knitters. Successful completion requires familiarity with brioche knitting techniques, working in the round, reading complex stitch abbreviations, and managing multiple decrease techniques. The brioche knitting method, while creating beautiful textured results, demands careful attention to yarn overs and their corresponding decreases throughout the project.