Get ready to knit a cozy brioche scarf that's as fun to make as it is to wear! With this easy knit pattern, even beginners can whip up a stylish scarf that's perfect for chilly days. This guide will walk you through the simple steps, showing you how to work with lovely yarns and simple techniques to make a beautiful, squishy scarf.
Knit Brioche Scarf
Material:
- 8 mm knitting needles (US 11)
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Crochet hook for attaching tassels (5 mm suggested)
- Yarn: Alize Maxi Batik (79% acrylic, 25% wool), 3.5 skin needed, recommend buying 4 skins
- Secondary yarn color for tassels (optional)
Scarf Pattern:
Setup:
Cast On:
- Begin by casting on 27 stitches (or an uneven number for a different width).
Row 1 (Right Side):
- Yarn to Front, Slip 1 Purl-wise:
- Slip the first stitch as if to purl with the yarn in front. This is part of the border.
Knit 1:
- This is also for the border edge.
- Repeat the following sequence until you are 2 stitches from the end:
- Knit 1
Yarn Over, Slip 1 Purl-wise:
- With the yarn still over, slip the next stitch as if to purl.
Knit 1:
- For the second last stitch.
Yarn to Front, Slip 1 Purl-wise, Knit 1:
- For the last two stitches.
Row 2 (Wrong Side):
With Yarn in Front, Slip 1 Purl-wise, Knit 1:
- Starting edge.
- Repeat the following sequence until you are 2 stitches from the end:
Purl 1:
- On the stitch with the "little bubble" signifying a purl from the previous row.
Knit 2 Together (K2tog):
- Including the yarn over from the previous row as one of these two stitches.
Purl 1:
- Second last stitch.
Yarn to Front, Slip 1 Purl-wise, Knit 1:
For the last two stitches.
Finishing the Scarf:
- Continue the two-row pattern repeat until the scarf reaches your desired length.
- Cast off in pattern.
- Weave in any loose ends with a darning needle.
- Optional: Attach tassels to each end of the scarf for added flair.
Attaching Tassels:
Cut Yarn:
- For tassels at the desired length.
Fold Yarn:
- Fold the cut yarn strands in half.
Attach Using a Crochet Hook:
- Use the crochet hook to pull the folded strands through the edge of the scarf, creating a loop. Then, pull the ends through the loop and tighten to secure the tassel. Repeat this for each tassel position, ideally attaching them in the knit stitches along the edges for uniformity.
Trim Tassels:
- Make sure all tassels are even by trimming any excess length.
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