This cozy cowl is made in the fluffy brioche stitch, a slipped-stitch technique that adds texture and depth to fabric. I like to teach my students to learn brioche by working two colors, in the round, as I think that’s the easiest way to learn this type of knitting.

Many of them work this pattern as their first foray into brioche. If this is yours, I hope you enjoy your brioche adventures!

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Techniques: Brioche Knit (BRK), Brioche Purl (BRP)
Pattern includes video tutorials

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, 200 yards in each of two highly contrasting colors. (400 yards total)

The sample was knit in Malabrigo Yarn Rios, in Azules and Apple Green.

Basic brioche,

Needles: US size 6 (4mm) 16” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge. Brioche knitting is often knit with a needle one size smaller than you would use to knit the same yarn in stockinette

Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors

Gauge: 17 stitches and 19 rows to 4”/10 cm in brioche stitch

Size/Finished Measurements: One size, to fit most adults. 22” (56 cm) circumference, 7.5” (19 cm) tall. Adaptations are given in the pattern to increase the height or make an infinity scarf.

basic brioche cowl, first brioche project