The Limun Kerchief is a 3 in 1 pattern featuring a thermal brioche stitch using various increase rates to form 3 different elongated triangular shaped neckwear (kerchief/necktie/scarf) with an i-cord selvedge for a clean and structured look.

This pattern includes fully guided instructions on how to work a Thermal Brioche Stitch, reading your work, counting rows & stitches, preventing errors, and customizing length using your gauge & rate of increase.

Note that this stitch deviates slightly from traditional brioche, as explained in the guide.

Each of the 3 sizes uses different yarn & different rate of increase for the desired result. Gauges vary between yarn and sample sizes, see details for each.

Materials Needed
US 1.5 or 2 knitting needles
Tapestry needle

Sizes 1 (2) 3 Details:

Size 1 Kerchief - Red (creates the sharpest rate of increase)

• Needle size: US 2
• Yarn: 2 skeins of Camellia Fiber Co Sōm DK (42% Baby Alpaca, 8% Merino, 50% Pima Cotton) in Garden Rose - 164 yds/150 m per 50 g
• Exact Yarn Amount Needed: 295yds / 270m / 90 g (to create a shawl size, 2 - 3 extra skeins of yarn will be needed)
• Stitch/Row Gauge: 26 sts by 51 rows
• Length: 43” / 109 cm
• Width: 9.25” / 23.5 cm

Size 2 Necktie - Green (creates a moderate rate of increase)

• Needle size: US 1.5
• Yarn: 1 skein of Juniper Moon Farm Herriot DK (100% extrafine baby alpaca) in Asparagus - 219yds / 200m per 100g
• Exact Yarn Amount Needed: 146yds / 134m / 67g
• Stitch/Row Gauge: 30 sts by 48 rows
• Length: 36” / 91.5 cm
• Width: 5.25” / 13.5 cm

Size 3 Scarf - Khaki (creates the most gradual rate of increase)

• Needle size: US 1.5
• Yarn: 1 skein of Camellia Fiber Co Yak DK (60% SW Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 20% Yak) in Chamomile - 230yds / 210m per 100g
• Exact Yarn Amount Needed: 165yds / 151m / 72g
• Stitch/Row Gauge: 28 sts by 46 rows
• Length: 48” / 122 cm
• Width: 4.25” / 9.5 cm