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FINISHED SIZES:

Scarf – 5.75” W x 75” L (14.5 cm x 190.5 cm)
Cowl – 26” circumference x 6.5” high (66 cm x 16.5 cm)
Hat – 16” circumference x 10” high (40.5 cm x 25.5 cm)

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Enduring Worsted

4 skeins needed for all three accessories: 2 skeins needed for scarf, 1 skein needed for both the cowl and hat.

The samples shown used approximately 691 yards (632 m) total – Scarf: 401 yds (367 m); cowl: 160 yds (147 m); hat: 130 yds (119 m).

Shown in color Gray Pearl.

If that color isn’t available, any from this category will work.

NEEDLES:

Scarf: US #8 (5.0 mm) straight or circular
Cowl: US #8 (5.0 mm) 24” circular
Hat: To begin, US #4 (3.5 mm) 32” min. circular (for Magic Loop method) or dpns,
AND US #8 (5.0 mm) 32” min. circular (for Magic Loop method),
OR US #8 (5.0 mm) 16” circular and dpns (see Hat instructions)
Adjust needle size to achieve gauge.

Errata: The yardage requirements for the scarf have been updated. Scarf requires 401 yds (367 m).

SKILL LEVEL:

Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate for the scarf. Experience working in the round recommended for the cowl. In addition to having experience working in the round, at least one brioche project should be completed before making the hat.

Notes From the Designer:

Brioche knitting creates a wonderfully thick and stretchy fabric. It is ideal for cozy accessories or a bulky pullover. This pattern introduces you to the methods used to create brioche fabric. Keeping the designs in one color will help you to focus on learning the technique before jumping into the slightly more complicated two-color version.

If this is your first brioche project, begin with the scarf. An option for inserting blocks of double brioche is provided. Once you have mastered the stitches and are comfortable with working in the round, give the cowl a try. Although the hat is a little more advanced, with your new brioche skills, this will be a great addition to your set!

• Click here to view a tutorial on some tips and tricks to help you learn how to successfully knit Brioche.
• When counting rows, realize that each knit stitch represents two rows. This is because it is worked in one row and slipped in the next. When checking gauge, you should count 19 knit stitches in 4”, which is actually 38 rows.
• While learning how to work brioche, it is highly recommended that you use lifelines. If you need to rip back, it can be very confusing to find your stitches and yarn overs without one!
• On RS rows, slip the first stitch knitwise, wyib. On WS rows, slip the first stitch purlwise, wyif. All other slipped stitches are worked with the needle inserted as if to purl.
• Knitting brioche requires making a yarn over and slipping a stitch. With practice, you will be able to do this in one fluid movement. This is referred to as “sl1yo.”

Designed by Jane Vanselous

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Enjoy your knitting!

Chandi

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