Knitted Two-Color Brioche Stitch Scarf
Knitting a two-color brioche stitch scarf is not only a fun and creative way to keep warm but also a fantastic project for knitters looking to add some texture to their repertoire. The brioche stitch creates a reversible fabric with a squishy texture that looks intricate but is surprisingly simple to master with a bit of practice. Choosing two contrasting colors can make your scarf pop and show off the beautiful stitch pattern. You'll be able to create a cozy and stylish accessory that will not only keep you warm during the chilly seasons but also become a staple in your wardrobe. So grab your needles, pick out your yarn, and get ready to knit up a gorgeous two-color brioche stitch scarf that will impress everyone with your knitting skills!
Materials for the Scarf
280 gr. of worsted weight wool yarn (nº4, or medium), distributed as follows:
140 gr. in the main color or color “A” (in my scarf it’s off-white)
140 gr. (same brand and quality) in the secondary color or color “B”
If you want 2 secondary colors, as I did (dark gray and ocean blue), you’d need 70 gr. in blue, and 70 gr. in gray.
Although we won’t be knitting in the round, we’ll need US 10 (6 mm circular) or double-pointed needles #ad
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Rule or measurement tape
Measurements of the finished piece
Wide: 8 3/4 in – 22 cm
Length: 70 in -180 cm (if you’re making an infinite cowl, it shouldn’t be shorter than that).
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st: Stitch
K: Knit
P: Purl
p2tog: Purl two stitches together
k2tog: Knit two stitches together
sl1kw: Slip one stitch knitwise (as if to knit)
sl1pw: Slip one stitch purlwise (as if to purl)
Slsts: Slip all the stitches to the other tip
turn: Turn the work as usual
wyif: With yarn in front
yib: Bring the yarn to the back
passo: Pass the stitch over
BO: Bind off
N.B.:
Knit a swatch first, because it takes time to get your eyes used to the stitch and its pair.
Cast on at least 11 stitches and practice the pattern working not fewer than 12 rows (repeat the pattern at least 3 times).
We’ll start knitting a setup row, which will be made once (it won’t be repeated again).
Two-Color Brioche knitting stitch pattern
With color “A”, CO 29 st.
Setup row
With Color “B”, sl1kw, *K1, wyif sl1pw*. Repeat from * to *, to last 2 st, K2. Slsts.
Row 1: With color “A”, wyif sl1pw, *wyif sl1pw, yib, wyif p2tog*. Repeat from * to *, to last 2 st, wyif sl1pw, yib P1. Turn.
Row 2: With color “B”, wyif sl1pw, p2tog, *wyif sl1pw, yib, wyif p2tog*. Repeat from * to *, to last 3 st, wyif sl1pw, p2tog, P1. Don’t turn. Slsts.
Row 3: With color “A”: sl1kw, *wyif sl1pw, k2tog*. Repeat from * to *, to last 2 st, wyif sl1pw, K1. Turn.
Row 4: With color “B”: sl1kw, *k2tog, wyif sl1pw*. Repeat from * to *, to last 3 st, k2tog, K1. Don’t turn. Slsts and start from row 1.
These last four rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.
If you are going to work the second half of the scarf using another secondary color as I did, once you’ve knitted 35 in – 90 cm, change color and start row 1 again.
How to bind off the Two-Color Brioche stitch
BO as follows, after row 4: