Azora Brioche Garter Cowl by Quenna Lee

Azora Brioche Garter Cowl

Knitting
August 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Half Brioche pattern; 16 stitches and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Garter pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
273 yards (250 m)
Finished Circumference 27″ / [68.5 cm] x 8” / [20.5 cm] height
English

Azora is a one-skein cowl that combines brioche and garter stitches for a bold and beautiful result. Its two-row pattern is also easily memorized, which makes for a quick and transportable project that can be customized to your liking!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Circumference 27″ / 68.5 cm x 8” / 20.5 cm height

Gauge: 13 sts and 32 rows = 4” 10 cm in Half Brioche pattern; 16 sts and 32 rows = 4” 10 cm in Garter pattern.

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Knit Picks Preciosa Tonal Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 273 yards 250 meters/100 grams): Crest (1 skein)

Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) 24” / 60 cm circular

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Special Stitches: Half-Brioche (worked over an even number of sts); Garter Stitch

Pattern Notes ─ Cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up. Pattern can be worked from text or chart.