Two-color brioche is a super fun technique that basically gives you two projects in one – the work is not only reversible, but it is entirely unique on each side. And when you combine lace and two-color brioche knitting?
It’s a two-toned stunner!

This asymmetrical shawl uses a simple recipe to alternate two brioche motifs, and it also incorporates an i-cord edge around the entire perimeter. The instructions are charted, but the stitch motifs are simple and easy to remember once you get into the swing of things.

Knit in fingering weight and lace weight yarns, this shawl is super lightweight. Using a fluffy mohair or Suri alpaca blend as your lace weight yarn will provide a lot of insulation (as well as a perfectly cloud-like texture), making it a winter wardrobe staple. The tassels are optional, but they give the shawl such a fun flair, they’re truly hard to resist.

Here is a link to the project page for the sample.

Dimensions: 90” across x 27” depth

Needles:

• Size US 4/3.5 mm 40” circular knitting needles

Yarn:

• MC: 620 yds/570 m fingering weight yarn (sample used Woolberry Fiber – Berry Merino in colorway Ode to Summer)

• CC: 610 yds/560 m lace weight yarn (mohair or Suri alpaca blend preferred) (sample used Woolberry Fiber – Berry Suri in colorway The Secret Garden)

• Note: These yardages include about 30-40 yards for making three tassels to be attached at the corners. If you do not wish to add tassels, you will need 30-40 yards less than called for in each yarn.

Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 23 sts x 32 rows = 4” x 4” two color brioche, worked flat, after blocking