21 repeats of Chart B.

This DK is a little light, so I used 3.5 mm needles instead of the 4.0 suggested in the pattern because the brioche stitch looks nicer if it isn’t too loose and sloppy. As a result, the scarf is a little narrower than the pattern - unblocked 5 in. x 65.5 in.

Since all increases are done with the Light Colour yarn, I needed slightly more than 1 skein of the yellow, and used up all of 1 skein of the green.

Usually, I follow charts, but this time I found it easier to follow the written instructions. Just take it step-by-step and it will all fall into place.

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ERRATA (not sure if these are finally corrected in the pattern PDF, but I have the older uncorrected version.)

09.03.11 Page 2 - In the chart key on the left side, definitions for 2 symbols have been reversed. From the top, the 6th symbol is now “brRsl dec” and the 7th symbol is now “brLsl dec”.

10.03.17
Page 2 - In the left column, a new symbol has been added to the “Work in LC (Filigree)” key: “(k1, yo, k1) in the same st”. It looks like a “V” with a small circle in the middle.

Page 3 - On Row 1 LS LC, the first stitch “brkyobrk” has been replaced with “(k1, yo, k1) in the same st”.

On Row 7 LS LC, the last stitch “brkyobrk” has been replaced with “(k1, yo, k1) in the same st”.

Page 4: The following lines have been revised to reflect the chart changes above:

Row 1 LS LC: K1, yo, k1 in same st, sl1yo, k1. Do not turn, slide.

Row 7 LS LC: K1, sl1yo, brk1, sl1yo twice, brkyobrk, sl1yo, k1, yo, k1 in same st. Do not turn, slide.

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Helpful tips from other project pages:

• First, practice on waste yarn.

• Knit as tight as possible especially the increase-stitches and the edge-stitches to avoid holes.

• Increases and decreases only happen on the Light Side Light Colour row.

• Counting stitches - Each sl1yo counts as one.

• On the knit side: Brk, sl1yo = brk, yo, slip

• On the purl side: Brp, sl1yo = brp, slip, yo

• When the “side” and “yarn color” match, you will knit the shawled stitches -- LS/LC and DS/DC

• When the “side” and “yarn color” do NOT match, you will purl the shawled stitches -- LS/DC and DS/LC

• Understanding the structure of these stitches and how to fix mistakes without TINKing or frogging:

http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2012/12/fixing-brioche-s…

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* Loose/uneven brLdec: (tip from a forum)

The problem is the tension of the passed st in your brLsldec; it’s too loose. When you are making the decrease, notice if you are pulling the passed stitch so that it takes yarn from the stitches on either side--I think that might be the sloppy looking part. It’s been awhile since I’ve done brioche, but I think I followed the directions as is. However, when I do a “regular” left leaning decrease, I use a method that twists the bottom stitch so it eats up the slack--and I like its neat, straight-edge appearance. You could incorporate this sort of twist somewhere in the brLsldec, and I’ll bet the resulting stitches’ edge will not zigzag as much.

http://techknitting.blogspot.ca/2007/09/new-method-for-le...

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Brioche stitch is not difficult. It’s all just knits and purls. I figured it out after a pattern repeat or two and then it was just fun. The toughest challenge was not getting sloppy from working too quickly.