Basically Brioche by Creative Knitting Magazine

Basically Brioche

Knitting
September 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Brioche stitch pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1210 - 1650 yards (1106 - 1509 m)
Woman’s Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large
English

This go-with-anything basic, made using the brioche stitch, will add dimension to any wardrobe.

Skill Level:
Experienced

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 37 (42 1/2, 45 3/4, 49, 54) inches
Length: 23 (23 1/2, 23 3/4, 24, 24 1/2) inches

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn* (110 yds/65g per ball): 1 (12, 13, 14, 15) balls orange/green/purple #299 Sample project was completed with Silk Garden (45% silk/45% mohair/10% lambswool) from Noro.
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) 16- and 36-inch circular and straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch holders
  • 22-inch separating zipper