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Skill level: Intermediate

Brioche knitting creates a rich texture and striking ombre in this easy-to-wear ponchette with a subtle cowl neck. This cozy layering piece is a luscious way to combine different colors of your favorite DK weight yarn. The Brioche Ponchette is worked using basic single and two-color brioche stitches and simple increases, making it a wonderful project for a new and enthusiastic brioche knitter.

Construction Details:
The Brioche Ponchette is worked seamlessly in the round from the neckline towards the bottom edge. Increases are worked to create shaping in the shoulders and body. Length is easily adaptable to the knitters preference.

Skills Required

• Cast on
• Joining work in the round
• Knit/Purl
• Brioche Stitches (brk, brp, sl1yo)
• Brioche Increase (brk-yo-brk)
• Elastic Bind off in Brioche

Sizes: Adult sizes Small/Medium (Large/Extra Large)

To Fit Bust: 32-40 (41-60)”/81-102 (104-152.5) cm

Finished measurements: 24 (27)”/61 (69) cm neck circumference, 64 (81)”/162.5 (206) cm lower edge circumference, 21 (25)”/53 (63.5) cm length.

Yarn: 1300 yards (2000 yards) of DK weight (CYCA #3) yarn.

Sample made with Blufiber Company “Cashmerino DK” (80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere; 273 yds /100 g), 5 (7) skeins. Shown in size Small/Medium in colors Golden Oak (A), Almost Autumn (B), Overgrowth (C), Tobacco (D), and Orange Marmalade (E).

Gauge: 16 stitches and 44 rounds = 4”/10 cm in circular brioche stitch using size needle to obtain gauge.

Needles: US 6 (4 mm) 24”/60 cm and 40”/100 cm circular needles or size needed for gauge; adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Other Materials: stitch marker, tapestry needle.