Switching between brioche knit and brioche purl mid-row results in a two-tone, vertically striped, reversible cowl. One column of color is held constant and serves as an anchor for the color play of shifting hues in the other column. I-cord edges add a neat finish.

FINISHED SIZE
About 9½“ (24 cm) wide and 48½” (123 cm) long.

YARN
Fingering Weight (#1 Super Fine).
Shown here: Spun Right Round Classic Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 438 yd 401 m/3½ oz 100 g): Pavement (C1), 1 skein; Idle Gossip (C2), 1 skein; The Water’s Fine (C3), 1 skein; Reaper’s Rages (MC), 1 skein.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 2 (2.75 mm): 24” (60 cm) circular (cir).
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm): double-pointed (dpn).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn; markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE
26 sts and 33 rows = 4” (10 cm) in brioche st on smaller needles, blocked.

NOTES
• Gauge is not critical for this project, but deviating from these measurements may effect yardage requirements, particularly for the MC.
• This pattern calls for a tight brioche stitch; block gently to achieve an ideal drape. When blocking brioche, pin the piece to the desired measurements and spray with water or water with a drop or two of wool wash. The finished measurements for the cowl were achieved using this technique. If you fully submerge your piece, these dimensions may be difficult to obtain.
• There are no right and wrong sides to this piece, but for ease in working the two-color brioche rib, odd-numbered rows are designated as RS rows, and even-numbered rows are designated as WS rows.