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ANY YARN BRIOCHE COWL

MAIN FEATURES

• written for flexibility to create as many different cowls as you’d like, all from one pattern!

• written to make brioche approachable for first time brioche knitters

• choose your yarn weight, choose the number of colors you use, choose your finished cowl size, and choose whether you use 1- or 2-color brioche (or both!)

• follow your own inspiration alongside a recipe style pattern, or use one of two complete patterns for the design samples

• a fun project that allows you to change your mind mid-knitting without having to set aside one project and picking up another

• pattern includes recommended gauge, needle size, and yarn quantities for fingering, DK, bulky, and super bulky weight yarns; but it’s very flexible to your needs

• pattern includes three different cast on and bind off options to accommodate varying skill levels

• includes linked video tutorials for the techniques used within the pattern

• includes written instructions that have been test knit and professionally tech edited

ABOUT THE PATTERN
This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up, and it’s reversible. It creates a beautiful, simple, and modern design that everyone will love! (One test knitter has all of his friends and family asking for one!)

APPROXIMATE SIZING
(Small, Medium, Large)
Circumference: (24, 28, 32) in / (61, 71, 81.5) cm
Height: (8, 11, 14) in / (20.5, 28, 35.5) cm

YARN & NEEDLES

Fingering Weight
(364, 576, 858) yd/ (333, 527, 785) m, (91, 144, 215) g yarn

3.5 mm (US size 4) circular needle, at least the length of cowl circumference, or size needed to obtain gauge

DK Weight
(279, 444, 659) yd/ (255, 406, 603) m, (127, 201, 299) g yarn

4.0 mm (US size 6) circular needle, at least the length of cowl circumference, or size needed to obtain gauge

DK Weight sample was knit using Movers & Makers DK – 4 Ply (100% SW Merino; 55 yds / 50 m, 25 g) in Workin After Midnight (MC), Gosadi Grape (CC1), Pivotal Pink (CC2), Groovy Cherry (CC3), and Skillet’s Dreamsicle (CC4).

Bulky Weight
(194, 312, 460) yd/ (177, 285, 421) m, (185, 297, 438) g yarn

5.5 mm (US size 9) circular needle, at least the length of cowl circumference, or size needed to obtain gauge

Super Bulky Weight
(108, 180, 260) yd/ (99, 164, 238) m, (174, 289, 419) g yarn

9.0 mm (US size 13) circular needle, at least the length of cowl circumference, or size needed to obtain gauge

Super Bulky Weight sample was knit using Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; 87 yds / 80 m, 140 g) in Blackstone (MC) and Fisherman (CC).

GAUGE
Gauge for 4 in/10 cm of Brioche

Fingering Weight: 26 sts, 28 rounds
DK Weight: 22 sts, 22 rounds
Bulky Weight: 16 sts, 16 rounds
Super Bulky Weight: 9 sts, 10 rounds

Note: When measuring gauge for brioche, Rounds 1a and 1b combined count as one round.

Note: Meeting gauge isn’t crucial for the success of the project but does mean you will end with different measurements.

TOOLS
Darning needle
Marker for beginner of round, optional
Tape measure

TECHNIQUES
If you’ve ever heard about brioche from other knitters, you might be feeling intimidated and as if it’s too difficult for you. Or maybe you’ve tried it before, and the pattern you used made you more confused than when you started. I feel you, because I’ve been there too! But, I’m convinced that with the right support, you can absolutely knit brioche… and love it.

The techniques used for this brioche cowl include brk, brp, k, and sl1yo. The tutorials for all of these stitches are linked in the pattern, as well as a one color brioche tutorial and a two color brioche in-the-round tutorial!

All of my patterns include clear, step-by-step instructions and linked video technique tutorials that walk you through the pattern with confidence. I am also available for pattern support if you have questions.

From the Test Knitters

“this was a fun and fast knit”

“loved your youtube video tutorials”

“You write your pattern very well”

“Lovely and easy pattern love the part where you can customise also the cast on!”

“The way you choose to communicate and explain, makes you stand tall above the other designers I have pattern tested for. It was wonderful experience for me.”

NOTES
I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of my test knitters and my tech editor for this pattern, Megan of Pip & Pin.

Please do not copy, share, or distribute this pattern, as this pattern design is property of Snickerdoodle Knits. You are welcome to sell the knits that you make using this pattern, but I do ask that you provide credit to Snickerdoodle Knits for the pattern and that you link my pattern on Ravelry when you are selling online. Thank you so much for understanding and for your support!

I am happy to help with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding the pattern. My contact information is included in the pattern.

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