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Over an hour
Intermediate
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caron® sprinkle cakes™ swirl cakes™ syncopated brioche knit cowl

This beautiful cowl features vibrating vertical lines that are accentuated by the combination of Caron® Sprinkle Cakes™ and Swirl Cakes™ yarn, adding rich color and definition to your everyday winter wear.
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Step 1

MEASUREMENTS: Approx 18” [45.5 cm] wide x 60” [152.5 cm] around

GAUGE: 11 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Syncopated Brioche Pat; save time and check your gauge

SPECIAL STITCH(ES) EXPLAINATION(S):

  • Sl1yo (Slip 1 and Yarn Over): Slip 1 and yarn over. Slip next stitch purl-wise with yarn in front of work, bringing yarn over needle (and over slipped st) to back of work. Yarn is in place to work a knit stitch. If Sl1yo precedes a purl stitch, bring yarn under needle to front of work to maintain yo before working purl stitch.
  • BrK1 (Brioche Knit Stitch): Brioche knit stitch. Knit next stitch together with accompanying yarn over.
  • BrP1 (Brioche Purl Stitch): Brioche purl stitch. Purl next stitch together with accompanying yarn over.
Step 2

INSTRUCTIONS:

(With A, cast on 1 st. With B, cast on 1 st) 83 times. 166 sts. Join for working in rnd, placing marker on first st.

Rnd 1 (set up rnd): With A, *K1. Sl1yo. Rep from * around.

Rnd 2: With B, *Sl1yo. BrP1. Rep from * around.

Rnd 3: With A, *BrK1. Sl1yo. Rep from * around.

Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures approx 6" [15 cm], ending on Rnd 2.

Beg working Syncopated Brioche as follows:

Rnd 1: With A, *BrP1. Sl1yo. Rep from * around.

Rnd 2: With B, *Sl1yo. BrK1. Rep from * around.

Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures approx 12" [30.5 cm], ending on Rnd 2.

Step 3

Cont in Brioche Pat:

Rnd 1: With A, *BrK1. Sl1yo. Rep from * around.

Rnd 2: With B, *Sl1yo. BrP1. Rep from * around.

Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures approx 18" [40.5 cm], ending on Rnd 2.

Cast Off Rnd: With A, BrK1. K1. Pass 1st st over next st. BrK1.* Pass 1st st over next st. K1. Pass 1st st over next st. BrK1. Rep from * to last st. Fasten off.


Step 4

ABBREVIATIONS:

Approx = Approximately

Beg = Beginning

BrK1 = Brioche Knit Stitch

BrP1 = Brioche Purl Stitch

Cont = Continue

K = Knit

Pat = Pattern

Rep = Repeat

Rnd(s) = Round(s)

Sl1yo = Slip 1 and Yarn Over

St(s) = Stitch(es)



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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Loops & Threads® Carabiner Stitch Markers, 20ct.

    Item # 10154196 
    $7.49
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle Set

    Item # 10397033 
    $6.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Clover Takumi® Bamboo Circular Knitting Needles, 29"

    Item # 10367789 
    $16.99
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 10.5 / 6.5 mm
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 10.5 / 6.5 mm
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    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 10.5 / 6.5 mm
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Instructions
Step 1

MEASUREMENTS: Approx 18” [45.5 cm] wide x 60” [152.5 cm] around

GAUGE: 11 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Syncopated Brioche Pat; save time and check your gauge

SPECIAL STITCH(ES) EXPLAINATION(S):

  • Sl1yo (Slip 1 and Yarn Over): Slip 1 and yarn over. Slip next stitch purl-wise with yarn in front of work, bringing yarn over needle (and over slipped st) to back of work. Yarn is in place to work a knit stitch. If Sl1yo precedes a purl stitch, bring yarn under needle to front of work to maintain yo before working purl stitch.
  • BrK1 (Brioche Knit Stitch): Brioche knit stitch. Knit next stitch together with accompanying yarn over.
  • BrP1 (Brioche Purl Stitch): Brioche purl stitch. Purl next stitch together with accompanying yarn over.
Step 2

INSTRUCTIONS:

(With A, cast on 1 st. With B, cast on 1 st) 83 times. 166 sts. Join for working in rnd, placing marker on first st.

Rnd 1 (set up rnd): With A, *K1. Sl1yo. Rep from * around.

Rnd 2: With B, *Sl1yo. BrP1. Rep from * around.

Rnd 3: With A, *BrK1. Sl1yo. Rep from * around.

Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures approx 6" [15 cm], ending on Rnd 2.

Beg working Syncopated Brioche as follows:

Rnd 1: With A, *BrP1. Sl1yo. Rep from * around.

Rnd 2: With B, *Sl1yo. BrK1. Rep from * around.

Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures approx 12" [30.5 cm], ending on Rnd 2.

Step 3

Cont in Brioche Pat:

Rnd 1: With A, *BrK1. Sl1yo. Rep from * around.

Rnd 2: With B, *Sl1yo. BrP1. Rep from * around.

Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures approx 18" [40.5 cm], ending on Rnd 2.

Cast Off Rnd: With A, BrK1. K1. Pass 1st st over next st. BrK1.* Pass 1st st over next st. K1. Pass 1st st over next st. BrK1. Rep from * to last st. Fasten off.


Step 4

ABBREVIATIONS:

Approx = Approximately

Beg = Beginning

BrK1 = Brioche Knit Stitch

BrP1 = Brioche Purl Stitch

Cont = Continue

K = Knit

Pat = Pattern

Rep = Repeat

Rnd(s) = Round(s)

Sl1yo = Slip 1 and Yarn Over

St(s) = Stitch(es)



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