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Sunlight streams through the geometric lattice of glass and steel, casting golden shadows that dance across crimson walls. The contemporary and sleek facade breathes with organic curves. I trace the flowing lines with my eyes, watching how the structure seems to pulse, creating movement that appears both planned and utterly organic.

The Arkitexture cowl captures this architectural poetry in two-color brioche. Wavy vertical columns and interlocking lattices create rhythm and movement. They contrast against the deep rosy red background that provides foundation and warmth. Golden threads catch and release light, mimicking how sunlight plays through architectural lattice.
Wrap yourself in this architectural embrace and feel texture flow around your shoulders.

The name of the cowl, Arkitexture, is a portmanteau that fuses “architecture” with “texture,” creating a name that perfectly encapsulates the design’s dual nature. The “ark” opening evokes the grand, structural elements of contemporary buildings—those flowing curves and organic movements that define modern architectural spaces. The “texture” component directly references the tactile richness of your two-color brioche technique, where the interlocking lattice creates a dimensional fabric surface.

For best effect, use a smooth, round yarn with reasonable stitch definition. Yarn weights ranging from Fingering to Aran would be suitable. As for colorways, I would recommend 2 contrasting colorways: 1 solid, semi-solid, or gradient + 1 solid, semi-solid, gradient, self-striping, or variegated yarn.

Do you like the Arkitexture cowl? You might like those patterns too: The Dunaris cowl, and the Iztrancia cowl. For endless fun with two-color brioche! Check them out!

Yarns
Kleur en Draad Merino DK (DK; 100% Merino; 230 meters / 252 yards per 115 grams); 2 skeins (one might not need the 2nd skein); sample uses 119 grams in color Chili Pepper (MC, red).
Ancestral Fiber Co Ancestral DK 3 ply (DK; 100% Merino; 210 meters / 230 yards per 100 grams); 1 skein; sample uses 85 grams in color Sango (CC, yellow mix).
Or any of these alternative yarns:
Fyberspates Vivacious DK (DK; 100% Merino; 230 meters / 252 yards per 115 grams).
Skeinwalker Yarns Interstellar (DK; 100% Superwash Merino; 230 meters / 252 yards per 115 grams).

Needles
3 mm (US size 2.5) 80 cm / 32 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
20 stitches and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Brioche Stitch, unblocked.
14.5 stitches and 23 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern C – Lattice, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Removable stitch markers: 1 in color A (beginning-of-round marker), 11 in color B (optional). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Size
One; easily customizable.

Final measurements
Circumference (c): 114 cm / 45 inches, height (h): 33 cm / 13 inches.

Skill level
Basic stitches. Brioche basic stitches. Brioche multiple increases and decreases. Brioche stitch pattern requiring some attention. Working in two-color Brioche in the round. Elastic BO.
Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked in the round with both garter stitch and two-color brioche. The stitch count
remains constant throughout the whole pattern. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided, as well as clear video tutorials for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

Thank you note
I’d like to send a big thank you to my truly awesome test knitters on Ravelry: knitinmarmot. Thank you so much for your time and dedication, for helping me make this pattern even better and for showing how the pattern would look like with different yarns!

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