If you’ve always wanted to learn brioche, now’s your chance. This scarf pattern leads you through a full range of brioche techniques, one step at a time, supported with photo tutorials and detailed explanations.

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What do you need?
At least two colours of yarn in any weight from fingering to aran (heavier is also possible). I recommend not using more than one strongly variegated colour.

A circular needle in a suitable size for your chosen yarn. You’re not working in the round, you just need a double-ended needle. 60cm / 24in long is ideal but longer is also fine.

Yarn needle for sewing in ends.
Stitch markers are recommended.

These are estimated total yarn requirements for three common options:

Lace-weight mohair blend (such as Kidsilk Haze): 720m / 780yds
4mm needle

Fingering weight: 720m / 780 yds
3.25mm needle

DK weight: 600m / 650 yds
4mm needle

For heavier weights, I’m not able to give accurate estimates but suggest either allowing at least 300g, or planning to make it a bit shorter (maybe wider too) and seaming to form a cowl.