Chunky Brioche Cowl in SHORTCUT Brioche Stitch

Free Pattern! This Brioche Cowl is warm, squishy, and airy, knit in 3 colors. This tutorial will teach you to work my Shortcut Brioche stitch in the round. If you can work in the round and work "knit 1, purl 1" ribbing, you can knit this cowl!

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

You will need:
US size 11 (8 mm) 32” circular knitting needle

Scissors

Ruler (for measuring gauge)

Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle

Large Stitch Marker

Yarn:

About 120 yards of #4 Worsted Weight yarn in Color A

About 120 yards of #4 Worsted Weight yarn in Color B

About 120 yards of #4 Worsted Weight yarn in Color C

(I used Hobby Lobby “I Love This Wool” in Cocoa, Umber, and Ivory.)

Step 2: Check Your Gauge

Gauge:

10.5 stitches in Shortcut Brioche Stitch = 4” (10 cm)

(Exact gauge is not critical for this project.)

Finished Size:

30” (76 cm) in circumference (un-stretched), 24” (61 cm) long

Step 3: Download the FREE Written Pattern As a PDF File.

Step 4: Watch the Video Tutorial for Detailed Visual Instructions!