Bi Color Brioche Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Nancy Marchant lives in Amsterdam where, she says, brioche stitch is as common as seed stitch is in the United States. Once Nancy learned the stitch, she began experimenting with its color and shaping possibilities. In this fitted sweater, she used two colors to create a shadow effect and deliberately worked increases and decreases in a way that calls attention to the gently nipped-in waist and flared collar. You’ll want to be comfortable with knitting the pattern stitch before you begin this project, so we have included the Beyond The Basics on Brioche Stitch with this pattern.

Finished Size: 35 ½ (41 ½, 49)” (90 [105.5, 124.5] cm bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 35 ½” (90 cm).
Yarn: Scheepjeswol Donna (50% merino, 50% acrylic; 122 yd [112 m]/ 50 g): #612 deep rust (MC) and #677 light orange (CC), 6 (8, 10) balls each. Purchase 1 more ball of each color if making longer sleeves th
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 17 ½ sts and 48 rows
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24″ (60-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Removable markers or coilless safety pins (m); stitch holders; size E/4 (3.5-mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Spring 2005