Bitty Brioche Kerchief by Iris Eichenlaub

Bitty Brioche Kerchief

Knitting
July 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches = 4 inches
in garter
US 4 - 3.5 mm
150 - 160 yards (137 - 146 m)
one size
English
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The Bitty Brioche Kerchief is a triangle-shaped bandana to add a stylish accent to whatever you’re wearing — cute, drapey, with alternating sections of garter stitch and brioche. Wear it with the triangle in front like a bandana or tie it in front for a jaunty look. Just a little bit of fingering weight yarn needed, and just a little bit of brioche will keep you entertained.

It’s a fabulous stash-buster and addictive to knit. Perfect for yourself — or as a little gift!

Yarn Requirements
150-165 yards or approximately 35-40 grams of fingering weight yarn. Such a little bit of yarn needed! You can also use bits of leftovers to create stripes for your Bitty.

Sample 1 - Plush Single by ontheround in Pink Tourmaline
Sample 2 - Singles Merino/Silk/Yak by Norne Yarn in Gullinbuste
Sample 3 - Twist Nouveau by La Bien Aimee in J’ai Dix Ans
Sample 4 - Mini skeins TTK Sock by Teal Torch Knits with Mohair Lace by Wandering Flock in Electric Orchid

Needle
US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24-32” circular, or whatever size you need to achieve gauge.

Dimensions
The Bitty Brioche Kerchief is 8-9” deep to the tip of the triangle and approximately 34” from end to end. If you’d like to make it larger or into a shawl, you’ll need more yarn, and directions are included for how to finish if you choose to make it larger.

Techniques Used

  • One-color brioche knit stitch
  • Garter stitch
  • M1R / M1L increases (Make one right and make one left)
  • Sl1 wyif (slip one with yarn in front)
  • Half-Fisherman’s Rib stitch
  • Cast on / Bind off
  • Weave in ends