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Seriously Self Striping Cowl : A one-color brioche cowl designed with self striping sock yarn in mind!

Size Notes:
The sizes noted for this cowl represent the fit. So the close-fitting cowl is meant to be a bit tighter around the neck and longer, while the loose-fitting cowl will have a wider circumference, have more drape and be a bit shorter in depth. See below for the sizes of my cowl and corresponding measurements.

There are extensive notes included with this pattern to help you choose your own size based on your ball or skein of self striping yarn!

Yarn Notes:
The yardage / meterage listed here is an approximation. This pattern is designed as more of a formula, so that you can use your favorite self striping yarn and create your own personal size! I used the entire ball of yarn for both my samples. Please note this pattern is also wonderful to use with ANY sock yarn, including speckled, variegated or solid.

See the last photos here of the yarn I used for both my samples in ball form!

Skill level:
Beginner brioche friendly!! One-color brioche knit in the round is a fantastic way to learn this fascinating technique.

Techniques used:
Twisted German Cast On, knit, purl, brioche knit (brk), sl1yo, brioche purl (brp), knitting in the round, Elastic Bind Off.

Video Tutorials:
Twisted German Cast On: http://bit.ly/TwistedGermanCO
Elastic Bind Off: http://bit.ly/ElasticBO
Transitioning between rounds in one-color brioche:
https://bit.ly/BrkRound
https://bit.ly/BrpRound

Construction Notes:
This one-color brioche cowl is knit completely in the round, starting with a simple stretchy cast on. It is a beautiful backdrop for using self striping, variegated and speckled yarns! After you cast on your stitches, depending on the yarn that you are using, you will work one-color brioche until you reach your desired length. Your cowl will be bound off with an equally stretchy bind off.

I created 2 sizes / styles for this pattern, which you can follow exactly as I have written. You can also read this pattern as more of a formula to create your own size cowl based on the yarn you have!

I truly hope you enjoy brioche knitting, especially if you are new to this fascinating technique!

» Styles: Close (Loose):
20.5 (41)’’ / 52 (104) cm unstretched circumference and 24 (10)’’ / 61 (25) cm deep, measured after blocking.

» Gauge:
16 sts and 22 rnds = 4’’ / 10 cm (measured in one-color brioche stitch pattern knit in the round, taken after blocking)

MATERIALS:

» Yarn: Fingering / sock weight
Both styles: 400 yds / 366 m each

» Shown in:
Close: 1 ball Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL Sock in The Heiress (blue brown gray)
Loose: 1 ball Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL Sock in Snips (orange brown blue)

» Needles:
16’’ / 40.5 cm US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles or US 5 / 3.75 mm DPN’s, whichever method you prefer for knitting small circumferences in the round.

Circular needles are used for knitting in the round. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain proper gauge.

» Tools:
Stitch marker for noting beginning of round, row counter or preferred method for keeping track of pattern, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

» Credits:
Many thanks to Lauren at Valkyrie Fibers for creating this gorgeous self striping yarn inspired by Star Wars: The Clone Wars!! Thank you to my tech editor Chaitanya Muralidhara (@beginswithac) for all her help in editing my pattern!! Also a HUGE thank you to all my Patrons and test knitters for their help in testing out this pattern!! Be sure to check out their projects for some serious color inspiration!! They also made different size cowls based on the yarn they had.