Brioche Stitch Scarf Pattern

 

GAUGE

4 stitches per inch in Brioche Stitch
For a guide to determining your gauge, visit our Swatch Tutorial. 

NOTE

The last stitch of each row is slipped in order to create a neat edge.  For technical definitions, visit our Knitting+Crochet Glossary. 

PATTERN 

CO 30 stitches.

Row 1: K2, *yo, sl1, K1, repeat from * to last two stitches, K1, sl1.

Row 2:  K2, *yo, sl1, K2tog, repeat from * to last two stitches, K1, sl1. When you K2tog, you are knitting the preceding slipped stitch (sl1) together with the yarn over (yo) of the previous row.

Row 3 and all following rows:  repeat Row 2.  

Continue in pattern until you have reached the desired length.  

Bind-off Row (very loosely!):  Sl1, K1, psso *P1, K2tog, pass purled stitch over decreased stitch, repeat from * to last two stitches, bind off normally.

Weave in ends and block lightly by hand to even the stitches and enhance the supple rib of Brioche Stitch.

Enjoy! 

Comments

[Becca]

I just finished making this up with some Terra yarn I got for christmas, It came out wonderfully. Thank you for the fantastic pattern.

[Sarah Kagan]

Correct instructions: at end of row two, the instructions should read: "k1,yf, sl1".
Please correct or add an errata to the pattern!

[purl bee]

Hi Sarah,

The pattern appears correct to us how it is written. Perhaps you could elaborate on your suggestion and your idea could also work! There is definitely more than one way to knit a lofty rib...

Thank you,
The Purl Bee

[Jo Isaac]

I am ready to start this scarf but I am not sure about the slip stitch. Do I slip it knitwise or purlwise? I also want to make it narrower for a man. Can I get it done with a CO 20? Thanks so much. Your site is ULTRA FANTASTC. Thank you for all you are giving us.

[purl bee]

Hi Jo,
Always assume that you are slipping stitches purl-wise unless the pattern states otherwise. So, for this pattern you should slip the stitches purl-wise.

I'm pretty sure this pattern needs to be a multiple of 6, so I would try casting on 24 stitches.
Good luck! Joelle

[Katie]

Okay I feel like I'm going nuts, am I the only one that can't seem to figure out the BO row?

You sl1, k1, psso *p1, k2tog etc... So I psso and then go on but how do I get rid of that k1? Am I crazy? Or is something wonky there?

[purl bee]

Hi Katie,
Its been awhile since doing this bind off, but off the top of my head, I think you should pass the k1 over the following p1 before you k2 tog. Let me know if this helps or not, if not I'll re-examine it.
good luck!
Joelle

[Katie]

Haha yeah that's what I ended up doing. It made sense. I just felt like I was losing it and just missed something in the pattern!

Thanks for the clarification!

[Elaine]

I had the same problem with BO. The directions sound like you should do the P1, K2tog before the next psso. I'll try it.

[michelle]

Hi there,

Great Scarf. I am wondering if the slip stitch at the end of the rows is purlwise with the yarn in front or purlwise with the yarn in back. I did it with the yarn in the back. Thanks.

[Katie]

The last stitch of each row is slipped in order to create a neat edge.
I'm sorry to be redundant but is that last st slipped purlwise and do I literally put the yarn in front when I slip it or do I after the knit st leave yarn in back and then slip as if to purl the final stitch.
Once again, if you have answered this, I'm sorry but I just want to get it right.

Thank you

[Irene]

Hi! I wanted to make this with a provisional cast on and then join both ends for a cowl. Any ideas how I can do this to look as seamless as possible?

[purl bee]

Hi Irene,

I don't know of and can't find a grafting stitch specifically for brioche stitch. The best idea I can offer is to graft the way you would a 1 x 1 rib. Separate the "purl" stitches from the knit stitches and graft the "purls" together and then graft the knits together. I don't imagine it will be a totally seamless join, but it may be the neatest option!

Thanks for your question and good luck!
Whitney

[Jo]

Hello,
I've just knitted this for my boyfriend for Christmas and now having trouble with the bind off row. I've looked at the other comments about it but still not sure what I am doing - don't want to mess it up at this late stage!
I tried following the instruction but ended up with something weird so I undid it back to the last row of rib. Unfortunately I've made another stitch undoing the mistake row and now have two stitches at the end of row after the working yarn instead of the usual one. How can I finish it so that it looks ok? Help!
Thanks, Jo.

[purlbee]

Hi Jo,

I am sorry this is coming a few days after Christmas. I hope that you figured out a satisfying way to finish your scarf and get it to your boyfriend on time!

But if not, it might help to know that "psso" means "pass the slipped stitch over", which is actually just like a normal bind off where you take the second stitch on the right needle and bring it over the first stitch and off the needle. You do the same thing with the purled stitch when the pattern says " P1, K2tog, pass purled stitch over decreased stitch".

If it's not too late, please let us know if you need more help! We'd be happy to try!

Whitney