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THE INSPIRATION

Learning to brioche was such a huge struggle for me. There are a good number of YouTube videos that teach brioche knitting, but I prefer photo tutorials, and there really aren’t many out there for knitters who want to learn this technique. With this pattern, I set out to demystify brioche knitting through photos so that even a beginner can learn!

THE CONSTRUCTION

The Better Than Sex Brioche Cowl features a gorgeous staggered stripe pattern in a two-color brioche knit in the round. The best part about this design? It’s completely REVERSIBLE! All the photos in this listing feature the same cowl, so you basically get two in one!

THE YARN

I used the amazing hand-dyed Subculture Yarn SW Merino Worsted Single Thick & Thin in the colorways “Ocean Purl” and “Black Pearl.” The colors are just magical and complement eachother perfectly! I also love the base, which is a deliciously squishy single-ply merino wool. It has a gorgeous, slightly thick-and-thin texture to it, so the weight varies from DK to worsted weight. Unfortunately, it looks like this yarn is being discontinued, but there are lots of other good quality single-ply wools out there that are perfect for this pattern. I recently made a shop sample for my local yarn store, Stars Hollow Yarns, using Manos del Uruguay Maxima, available online here.

MATERIALS

• 130 yards (119 m) of Color 1 and 160 yards (146 m) of Color 2 in a DK (3) to worsted (4) weight yarn.

• US size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

• Basic notions such as stitch markers, a yarn needle, and scissors

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 25” (64 cm) around and 10” (25 cm) tall

GAUGE

16 sts x 48 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in main stitch pattern

DISCLAIMER

You are more than welcome to sell anything you make using this pattern; I just ask that you credit me as the designer and include a link to my blog. You may not claim this pattern as your own, and you may not sell or distribute its contents in any form. You may not copy and paste from this page; please purchase the printable download from my shop if you prefer that format. Some blog posts may contain affiliate links, through which I will receive compensation at no cost to you, if you purchase something from clicking the link. All statements regarding yarn, needles, notions, and other fiber-related products are my own genuine opinions. If you have any questions, you can reach me by email at thechesapeakeneedle@gmail.com.

SHARING

I hope you enjoy this knitting pattern! Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter so you don’t miss the next one! Also, I’d love to see your work! Tag me in your photos on Instagram using @thechesapeakeneedle, #thechesapeakeneedle, and #BetterThanSexBrioche so that I can find you easily! I just might share your photos on my page. If you had fun using this pattern, please consider passing it along to a friend who might like to make it too! You can find me on Pinterest, Ravelry, and Instagram. See you there!