Learn to knit with the Brioche Knit stitch! This stitch is more of an intermediate stitch, but well worth learning to do.

So, let me just start out by saying, I LOVE this type of knit! I use it wherever I can, so I’m sure somewhere down the line there will be another pattern involving this type of stitch. This type of stitch creates a very dense, yet soft fabric that is also pretty stretchy. This is such a great choice for projects where you want to feel cozy when wearing it. This Brioche Knit Cowl is going to give you that cozy feeling whenever you have this huggable cowl on during those days.

Once we get past the foundation row, the pattern itself is very repetitive and you’ll be knitting without thinking in no time.

For this project we’ll need a few things:

• 2 or 3 skeins of any super chunky yarn (#6)
• Size 13 knitting needles
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

The pattern itself may sound or look complicated, but it’s really not. There is also a video below showing you how to create the stitch as well!

1. Cast on 22 stitches
2. Foundation row:
   1. With the tail in FRONT of the needle as if to purl, slide first stitch off onto the working needle
   2. Knit next stitch, bringing the yarn over (YO) the needle to the back (it should look as if there are now three stitches on the needle)
   3. Bring the yarn back to the front, and slip next stitch as if to purl, then knit the next stitch, bringing the yarn around to the back over previous stitch
3. Pattern row:
   1. With the yarn in front, slip first stitch as if to purl.
   2. Knit two stitches together – one is the slipped stitch from previous row, the other is the Yarn Over
4. Continue step #3 for the rest of the scarf until you have reached your desired length.
5. Cast off:
   1. Knit the first stitch that we would usually slip purl-wise.
   2. Knit two together (K2tog) which is the previous slipped stitch and the yarn over.
   3. With two stitches on your working needle, slip the first stitch created up and over the second stitch so only the second stitch remains on the needle.
   4. Knit the next stitch, then slip the “older” stitch off the working needle.
   5. Continue knitting / K2tog and slipping the stitch further back up and over the newer stitch until only one stitch remains.
   6. Cut the yarn with a long tail for weaving later. Pull the yarn end through the last loop to tie it off.
6. Using the long yarn end, bring the end and the beginning of your work together (be sure not to twist the scarf, unless that’s the look your after), and use a darning needle to sew the two ends together to create the continuous loop.

To follow along as I show you step by step how to create this scarf: