Brioche knitting adds extra dimension to a knit fabric, making this ear warmer all the cozier. A step up from basic two-color brioche knitting, this headwear accessory highlights how brioche increases and decreases can make the fabric look cabled – without crossing any stitches over each other! To make the brioche really pop, it’s recommended to use two high-contrast colors. The ear warmer is worked as a rectangle before sewing the two edges together, allowing head size to be adjustable.

Finished size: 4” w x 16.25” l

Yarn: Sport, 100 yds 92 m/34 g each of two contrasting colors

Yarn used in pattern: The Alpaca Yarn Company Symmetry (50% baby alpaca, 50% fine wool; 150 yds 137 m/50 g), 1 skein Behind Blue Eyes and 1 skein Blue Velvet

Needles: Size 6 dpns or circulars or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: tapestry needle

Gauge: 22 st x 15 rows = 4” in brioche stitch pattern

Stitch pattern is written out.

Skills included in this pattern:
-Knitting
-Purling
-Slipped stitches
-Brioche knitting
-Brioche purling
-Brioche increases
-Brioche decreases