Zig-zag brioche cowl by Janni Middelbo

Zig-zag brioche cowl

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
273 - 361 yards (250 - 330 m)
One-size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

About the pattern
This brioche has an easily memorized pattern. Knitting the brioche increases and decreases create the zig-zag shape which is highlighted with the 3-needle-bind-off. This pattern includes a video tutorial for the provisional cast on and the 3-needle-bind-off.

Measurements of the finished cowl
Height of the cowl: 30 cm (12 inches)
Circumference: 50 cm (20 inches)

Materials

  • Main circular needle 4 mm (US 6) 60 cm (25 inches) long
  • Spare circular needle the same size and length as the main needle. Preferably interchangeable stoppers in the ends of wires while knitting with the main needle
  • 4 stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle

Yarn weight
DK weight yarn in two colors

Gauge
10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) = 22 sts x 28 rows

Yardage
Main color 165 meters (180 yards)
Contrast color 165 meters (180 yards)

Abbreviations
st(s), CO, MC, CC, sl1, k1, sl1yo, M, sl1wyib, sl1wyif, RS, WS

Videos
This patterns include video tutorials for provisional CO, Bind-off, and for knitting brioche with two strands at a time.