A fun brioche cowl knitted in the round in two versions. Version 1 has the colours flipped halfway through the round. Version 2 is the easiest version. Both options are perfect for knitters who know brioche basics and want to practice their skills.

Materials:
Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend (DK; 70% merino wool/30% silk; 135m/150yds per 50g skein) x 2 skeins. Shown in shades:
Version 1: 8726 Jamboree (MC) x 1 skein. 3208 Cherry Blossom (CC) x 1 skein
Version 2: 2620 Plum (MC) x 1 skein. 3208 Cherry Blossom (CC) x 1 skein.
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular knitting needles (60cm/24in long)

Size:
Circumference: 63.5cm/25½in
Length: 21cm/8½in

Tension:
17 sts and 26 rows over 10cm/4in in Chart after blocking.

Difficulty level:
Easy/Intermediate (see skills required below).

Skills Needed (see pattern for abbreviations):
Basic Skills: cast on, knit, purl
Russian Cast-off (see pattern)
Brioche Basic Stitches: brk, brp, sl1yo
Brioche Decreases: br-ssk2tog, br-sk2p
Brioche Increase: brk-yo-brk
Brioche (using Chart or Written Instructions)
Working brioche in the round - See Tutorial bit.ly/BriocheInRound)

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