Cyclone is a brioche and garter stitch shawl that is worked from side to side. Increases along one edge and decreases along the other create the asymmetric triangular shape. The syncopated brioche pattern features twists and turns that look much more complicated than they are, making Cyclone a great introduction to brioche. Optional tassels adorn the corners.

Kits for the gradient version are available from my Etsy store.
Kits for the 2-color version are available from Marianated Yarns.

There are instructions for two versions: a 2-color version and a 5-color gradient version.

measurements About 80”/203 cm long at top edge and 17”/43 cm deep.

yarn
gradient version: Handmaineknits Twist Sock; 400 yds/366 m per 100 g; 80% superwash merino/20% nylon.
MC: 2 skeins in Charcoal
CC1-CC5: 1 Gradient Set in 99 or five mini skeins at approx. 80 yds/73m (20 g) each.

2-color version: Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT; 400 yds/366 m per 100 g; 80% superwash merino/10% cashmere/10% nylon.
MC: 2 skeins in Marianberry
CC: 1 skein in Morning Mist

yardage used:
MC: 180 g (156g for shawl, 2g for tassels)
CC-1: 13g
CC-2: 14g
CC-3: 15g
CC-4: 16.5g
CC-5: 19g

needles Size 4 US/3.5 mm circular needle, 32”/80cm long. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Gauge will affect yardage needed.

notions Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

gauge 22 sts and 48 rows = 4”/10 cm in blocked Garter stitch, 20 sts and 58 rows = 4”/10 cm in brioche pattern.
Changes in gauge will affect the size, appearance of stitch patterns, and amount of yarn used.

The brioche stitch patterns and terminology used in this shawl pattern were inspired by the book Knitting Fresh Brioche by Nancy Marchant.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.