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Brioche Swirl
Brioche looks particularly fabulous in self-striping yarns.
Just a few rounds of increases/decreases in the middle of this generous cowl create the cinnamon swirl effect.
The stretchy nature of brioche makes this slouchy cowl so easy to wear in a number of different styles.
Yarn: Aran weight yarn in the amounts below, shown in:
• 125m (136yds) of MC: Noro Tokonatsu 40% cotton, 30% silk, 30%
viscose, 125m (136yds) per 50g in shade 8 (turquoise)
• 125m (136yds) of CC: Noro Silk Garden Lite 45% silk, 45% mohair,
10% wool, 125m (136yds) per 50g in shade 2070
Needles: 4.5mm (US 7) — 60cm (24in) circular needle
Notions: Stitch marker
Gauge (given after blocking):
• 15 sts and 32 rows per 10cm (4in) over Brioche Pattern
Finished Measurements:
• 19cm (7.5in) tall and 71cm (28in) circumference
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- First published: September 2016
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